Mia is a 21-month-old Siberian Husky in Hawthorne, NJ, who needs $2,000 for Mastitis, Mammary Gland Rupture, Motility.

Mia was living outside in South Carolina, destined to give birth to yet another litter of puppies outdoors We secured foster and two of our volunteers mobilized to drive the 11 hours to pick Mia up. Sadly, Mia gave birth on a cold, rainy day before we reached her. Amazingly, all six puppies survived and came the long journey to NJ into the arms of a loving foster family and devoted volunteers.

Mia is the sweetest dog. She is loving with all people, gentle, so caring with her babies, but at the same time a puppy herself, enjoying toys, playing, and long walks. She is devoted to caring for her babies and loves spending time lying at her foster mom's feet while she works when the babies are sleeping.

Despite all that she has been through, Mia remains loving and trusting of people. Not many dogs could go through giving birth outside (twice), raising 2 litters of puppies (first was before we knew of her), getting mastitis, a ruptured mammary gland, horrible GI issues and caring for her babies - while still remaining such a wonderful, happy and playful pup herself!

Mia was hospitalized with a high fever and mastitis. We believe the bacterial infection stemmed from giving birth outside in the rain and dirt. She also developed necrotic tissue, an abscess and a mammary gland rupture causing an open wound, as well as constant vomiting from motility and GI issues. Mia was hospitalized for 3 nights total, missing her babies the entire time!

We are tired, and we are overwhelmed, but we have not given up hope. We are buried in hospital bills – but never willing to give up on these animals that desperately need us. We need you now, more than ever. Thank you for being a treasured part of our Pathway family.