Abandoned at a Boat Ramp, Vomiting & In Pain—Pinecone Needs a Village

Pinecone is a young puppy who was abandoned at a boat ramp in Guyandotte and brought to the HCWAS shelter. She is currently under emergency veterinary care. Despite a rough start, she has shown resilience and trust while being cared for by shelter staff.

After vomiting, Pinecone was tested for parvo, which was thankfully negative. However, she then vomited a broken penny. X-rays confirmed she ingested multiple coins. She was rushed to emergency care and requires urgent abdominal exploratory surgery. Treating hospital: HCWAS emergency veterinary staff.

Pinecone is a gentle, innocent puppy whose circumstances were never her choice. Despite being abandoned and in pain, she remains trusting and sweet with caregivers. Her will to survive and her vulnerability make her especially deserving of a second chance and a safe, loving future.

Pinecone’s emergency surgery, hospitalization, bloodwork, IV fluids, and medications are costly and far exceed the shelter’s limited budget. Donations will directly save her life and give her the chance to heal, thrive, and eventually find a loving home.

3/10/26 Update: PINECONE MADE A FULL RECOVERY !!

Pinecone actually required three abdominal surgeries to remove all of the coins she had swallowed. She went back and forth between her foster home and the vet for incision care, vaccines, and routine follow-ups—and through it all, she was an absolute trooper.

We’re thrilled to share that Pinecone has made a full recovery and has officially been adopted! 💛

Thank you to everyone who supported Pinecone on her journey—this happy ending wouldn’t have been possible without you.

3/10/26 Update: PINECONE MADE A FULL RECOVERY !!

Pinecone actually required three abdominal surgeries to remove all of the coins she had swallowed. She went back and forth between her foster home and the vet for incision care, vaccines, and routine follow-ups—and through it all, she was an absolute trooper.

We’re thrilled to share that Pinecone has made a full recovery and has officially been adopted! 💛

Thank you to everyone who supported Pinecone on her journey—this happy ending wouldn’t have been possible without you.