Lucy Shouldn't Have Survived, Now We Have to Help Her Continue to Fight

Our sweet Lucy suffered a devastating crush injury in a tragic accident at our partner shelter in Bitola, Macedonia. The impact left her with severe internal bleeding and a shattered pelvis. For an entire week, she fought for her life in intensive care while veterinarians worked tirelessly to stop the bleeding and keep her alive.

Against all odds, Lucy survived.

But saving her life was only the first step. The specialized surgery she desperately needed was not available locally, leaving us with only one option: transfer her to Sofia, Bulgaria, for treatment. Thanks to a member of our Stray Dog Support community, we were able to pay the deposit on her surgery. Lucy was one step closer to getting a chance. Without their generosity, we would have faced the heartbreaking reality of euthanasia to prevent her from suffering.

Thankfully, we are able to fight for Lucy.

The team drove through the night on the five-hour journey from Bitola to Sofia because this was her only chance.

Lucy underwent surgery to repair her shattered pelvis. Due to the complexity of her injuries and concerns about how much anesthesia her fragile body could tolerate, surgeons were only able to repair one side. She will need a second surgery in approximately one month.

Despite everything she has endured, Lucy continues to amaze us. She is currently recovering in ICU, where she is being closely monitored. The wonderful news is that she is in good spirits and even eating well—a small but powerful sign of the fighter she truly is.

We are so grateful to everyone who has donated, shared, and supported Lucy's journey so far. Because of you, she got this chance.

However, we are still short of our fundraising goal. We urgently need help covering the costs of Lucy's surgeries, hospitalization, and the emergency transport that got her safely to Sofia.

Every donation, no matter the amount, directly helps Lucy continue her recovery. Every share helps her story reach someone who may be able to help. Lucy has come too far to give up now. Please help us give this brave girl the future she deserves.