Meet Lopez: A Sweet Shih Tzu in Need of Your Help

Pooch Savers Rescue

Lopez is a 7-year-old Shih Tzu who was found wandering the streets, alone and scared. Local animal control picked him up and kept him for three days, but no one came forward to claim him. Unfortunately, Lopez’s right eye had suffered severe trauma, causing it to swell and push the eyeball outside the socket. Due to the extent of his injury, Lopez was marked as "Rescue Only"—and that's when Pooch Savers Rescue stepped in to give him a second chance.

We immediately took Lopez to Blink Veterinary Eye Specialists in Dallas, where Dr. Chris Nettune confirmed that his injured eye couldn't be saved and would need to be removed. Thankfully, his left eye is damaged but treatable, and with proper care, he should be just fine. However, both of Lopez’s ears are severely infected, adding to his medical needs.

Lopez is scheduled for surgery this Thursday, and his medical care is estimated to cost around $2,000. We’re reaching out to our compassionate community for support. Your donation will go directly toward covering the costs of his eye surgery, ear treatment, and recovery.

With your help, we can ensure that Lopez receives the care he needs and has a chance at a loving, forever home. Thank you for being part of his journey and for giving him the chance he so deserves!

Donate today and help Lopez on his path to recovery.

Update 12/28/24
Lopez is doing amazing!

While he’s still adjusting to life with only one eye (which sometimes messes with his depth and peripheral vision), it hasn’t slowed him down one bit. This lovable kook is always up for some fun—though maybe not a game of cards as he claims! His quirky, playful personality shines brighter every day, and we know the perfect home is out there just waiting for him.

Stay tuned for updates as Lopez continues his journey to find his forever family. Thank you for supporting this sweet, goofy boy!