Louise: A Call We Couldn’t Ignore

You never want to get a call for help from an animal shelter. Unfortunately, we received one from Baytown Shelter about a senior dog in heartbreaking condition.

Louise needed us, and we couldn’t say no. We stepped up immediately and brought this sweet girl into our care right away.

When Louise arrived at the shelter, she was severely neglected. Her fur was completely covered in painful mats. Staff shaved her down in hopes of giving her some relief, but what they discovered was even worse. Her matting had been so severe that it had tightened around her body, cutting off circulation to her leg. Tragically, part of her leg is already missing.

On top of that, Louise’s eyes are also in poor condition, and she likely suffers from KCS — a painful dry eye disease caused by damaged tear glands.

Now that Louise is safely at CAMO, she’s finally receiving the emergency care she needs to live out her senior years in peace. At this point, it’s looking like her leg will need to be amputated, but this surgery will ultimately give her the relief she deserves.

Please consider donating toward Louise’s treatment. She needs a village and you can be a part of it.

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Update: May 19, 2026

We wanted to share a little update on sweet Louise. 💛

The good news: she is doing really well in foster care. She’s settling in, getting comfortable, and finally starting to feel safe after everything she’s been through. And honestly, seeing her relax even a little has been such a relief.

But medically, Louise still has a lot ahead of her.

Her vet found a mass on her back that needs to be removed, and she was also diagnosed with Grade 3 dental disease out of 4. Her teeth and gums are in rough shape, and she’s likely been living with discomfort for a while. She deserves to feel better, eat comfortably, and move through the rest of her life without pain weighing her down.

Right now, the rescue is taking things one step at a time: keeping Louise comfortable, working through her treatment plan, and making sure every medical need is handled carefully and thoughtfully. She is safe now, and that matters so much. But safe doesn’t mean finished. Louise still needs help getting through the next part of her healing.

Donations are still very much needed to help cover her upcoming procedures, and her supplies are running low. If you’re able to donate toward her care or send something from her wishlist, it would make such a difference for this sweet girl.

Thank you for continuing to show up for Louise. Every donation, every wishlist item, every share — it all helps her keep moving forward.

6/20/26 Update

Thanks to everyone who showed Louise love and support on her healing journey. She has come a long way, and thanks to you, she has made a full recovery. Louise is now up for adoption and ready to find her forever home!