Broken Leg, Tick Disease, and Now Surgery — Olive Needs Critical Care

Olive’s story almost ended before it even began. A good Samaritan found her after she was likely hit by a car, and rushed her to the emergency vet where her leg was stabilized with a splint. From there, she was passed from clinic to clinic, searching for help — but no one was able to take responsibility for her care. She was in pain, injured, and out of options. And then we got the call.

We couldn’t let her story end there. Now safe under our care, Olive is scheduled for orthopedic surgery. Her leg injury is serious and requires a surgical plate to repair the damage and give her any chance at walking normally again. But Olive’s situation is even more complex.

She has tested positive for Lyme disease and Ehrlichia (E. canis) — tick-borne illnesses that complicate her treatment and make surgery riskier. Because of the increased bleeding risk, she cannot be spayed at the same time as her orthopedic procedure, meaning she will require additional care down the road.

Right now, Olive urgently needs:

\- Emergency orthopedic surgery with a plate to repair her leg - Pain management and post-operative care - A full month of doxycycline to treat her tick-borne illnesses - Ongoing monitoring due to surgical and medical risks - Boarding during recovery, as we currently have no placement available

Despite everything she’s been through, Olive is very sweet — 52 pounds of pure love, soaking up every bit of kindness she’s offered. She is gentle, trusting, and still believes people will take care of her.

We’re determined to prove her right. But we can’t do this alone. Between emergency surgery, medical treatment, and extended boarding, Olive’s care is costly and urgent. Saying “yes” to her meant taking on all of it — because the alternative was unthinkable.

Please consider donating to help Olive get the lifesaving care she needs. Every dollar goes directly toward her surgery, treatment, and recovery.

Olive has already survived the unthinkable. Now she just needs a chance to heal, to feel safe, and to finally know what it means to be loved.

Let’s give her that chance.

5/11/26 Update

Olive has officially had her surgery — and we’re so happy to share that it was a success!

Her leg was repaired with an orthopedic plate, and she also underwent her spay procedure while under anesthesia. After everything this sweet girl has been through, seeing her finally on the road to recovery feels incredible.

Olive has quickly become a favorite at the clinic and spends much of her time relaxing in the clinic manager’s office, where she gets lots of extra love, attention, and snuggles. Despite her painful past, she continues to show everyone just how gentle, trusting, and loving she is.

She still has a long recovery ahead of her, including rest, monitoring, medications, and follow-up care to ensure her leg heals properly. But thanks to your support, Olive now has the chance she deserved all along — the chance to heal safely and move toward a brighter future.

If you are able, please consider making a donation toward Olive’s continued recovery and medical care. Every contribution — no matter the size — helps ensure this sweet girl can continue healing comfortably and safely. Olive has fought so hard to survive. Let’s help her keep moving forward.

5/20/26 Update

We are so excited to share this wonderful final update about Olive!

When Olive was first found, injured and alone after likely being hit by a car, her future was incredibly uncertain. Passed from clinic to clinic with a painful leg injury and nowhere to go, she desperately needed someone to say yes to her care. Thanks to your support, that “yes” changed everything.

After undergoing orthopedic surgery to repair her leg with a surgical plate, Olive has continued to make incredible progress. At her recent follow-up appointment, her X-rays looked fantastic — so good that her veterinary team was able to remove her splint and finally take off her cone!

Even better, Olive has now been discharged to a loving foster home where she is absolutely thriving. Her foster describes her as an absolute doll who loves leaning into people for affection and soaking up every bit of love she can get. And in true Olive fashion, she has already chosen her foster sibling Whale as her “boyfriend!”

She’s now enjoying supervised playtime in the backyard as she continues rebuilding strength in her leg, and watching her run, play, and simply enjoy life again has been incredibly rewarding for everyone involved in her journey.

Because of your donations, Olive received the lifesaving orthopedic surgery, medical treatment, medications, follow-up care, and safe recovery support she needed to heal. Your compassion gave this sweet girl not only a second chance, but the opportunity to experience the love, safety, and happiness she always deserved.

Thank you for being part of Olive’s journey and for helping make her recovery possible.