Molly is an 18-year-old Puggle in Rockville, MD, who needs $500 for GI Panel and Ultrasound.

18-year-old Molly Muggle the Puggle lived with the same caregiver her whole life. When her caregiver died, Molly ended up in the system. A shelter in Florida sent her north to increase her prospects for adoption. She arrived at at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, VA where she was deemed unadobptable due to her age and chronic diarrhea. They asked us to me to take her in my sanctuary.

Leashes End is an all volunteer senior pet sanctuary. Molly fit right in, right away. She waltzed in through the front door, explored the pet beds and plopped down in a nice cushy one! She interacts well with the other dogs ... but sometimes steals their treats. She's perhaps a bit too curious about the cats ... but she's learning. She loves to go on walks, eat well, and snooze.

Donations make up about 11% of my budget. I fund the rest (about $60K per year) out of pocket on a Naval Officer's salary. Funds allocated to Molly's special care are funds that will be denied to other pets' medical needs. We need all the help we can get!

Molly arrived in March with a bad case of diarrhea, which we thought would clear up once she relaxed in her new home. But it's persisted and nothing so far has helped: not special diet, not Fortiflora, not Metronidizole, not Panacur. Our vet recommends a GI blood panel to be analyzed by specialists at Texas A&M and an ultrasound in order to figure out what's wrong and how to proceed.

Molly is darling. In spite of her hard luck so late in life, she's a lover. She's affectionate with everyone she meets. She's a cuddle and a nose kisser. She patrols the front yard and barks like wild when she spots neighbors out for a stroll. Oh, and that face! I love her snuggle tooth that sticks right out!