Painful Skin, Emergency Surgery, and a Long Road to Healing

Merlin came to Every Last One Rescue from the ACC needing help for what was believed to be a minor medical issue. He had a prolapsed urethra, and while the shelter noted it as something relatively simple, surgery quickly revealed that Merlin’s condition was much more serious than anyone expected.

This sweet boy underwent surgery to repair the prolapse, and everyone hoped he was finally on the path to healing. But the very next day, things took a terrifying turn. His stitches dropped, leading to a frightening and very bloody medical emergency that required immediate attention.

Merlin was rushed back into care and had to undergo a second surgery to repair the damage and give his body another chance to heal properly. It was a scary ordeal for everyone involved, but thankfully, Merlin made it through.

On top of his urethral prolapse and emergency surgeries, Merlin was also battling a severe yeast infection across his body. His skin was uncomfortable, irritated, and in desperate need of treatment. With proper medical care, medicated treatment, and the love of his foster family, his skin is already starting to improve.

After everything he has endured, Merlin remains such a special dog. He has faced pain, complications, emergency surgery, and an uncertain road, yet he is finally getting the chance to feel a little better and heal in a safe, loving foster home.

But his medical journey has come with significant costs.

Merlin’s surgeries, emergency care, medications, skin treatment, follow up appointments, and continued recovery needs have created a large financial burden for the rescue. Every Last One Rescue stepped up without hesitation because Merlin deserved the chance to heal, but they cannot do it alone.

Please consider donating to help cover Merlin’s lifesaving medical care and ongoing recovery. Every dollar helps ensure he can continue receiving the treatment he needs after such a frightening start.

Merlin has already been through so much. Now he deserves comfort, healing, and the chance to move forward into the healthy, happy life he was always meant to have.

8/1/26 Update

The happiest update has arrived... Merlin has officially been adopted!

After everything this sweet boy endured, from two surgeries to repair his prolapsed urethra, an emergency complication that required immediate intervention, and treatment for a painful, body-wide yeast infection, seeing him healthy, loved, and finally home is the outcome everyone was hoping for.

Today, Merlin is living his very best life with his forever family. Every photo is a reminder of just how far he's come and why Every Last One Rescue never gave up on him, even when his medical journey became far more complicated than anyone expected.

While Merlin's story has the happy ending he deserved, the veterinary bills from his surgeries, emergency care, medications, follow up appointments, and ongoing treatment remain. Every Last One Rescue covered these lifesaving expenses so Merlin could get the care he needed without delay, and your support can help ease that financial burden.

If you've been thinking about donating, it's not too late to make a difference. Your gift helps cover the costs of Merlin's medical care and allows the rescue to say "yes" to the next animal who arrives needing urgent help.

8/12/26 Update

Merlin may be happily settled into his forever home, but we still need your help closing the gap on the medical care that made his happy ending possible.

Before Merlin could begin this new chapter, Every Last One Rescue was there for him through two surgeries, a frightening emergency complication, treatment for a severe yeast infection, medications, follow-up care, and everything else he needed to heal.

Rescues don’t get to wait until the funds are there before helping an animal in crisis. When Merlin needed urgent care, his rescue said yes and made sure he received it. Now, the bills from that care still need to be covered.

Merlin’s story is a beautiful reminder of what a lifesaving “yes” can lead to. He is safe, loved, and exactly where he belongs.

If you haven’t donated yet, please consider making a gift toward Merlin’s remaining medical expenses. Every donation helps Every Last One Rescue recover the cost of giving Merlin his second chance and puts them in a stronger position to say yes when the next animal needs them.