Rosalie is a 1-year-old Pug in Cortaro, AZ, who needs $2,000 for Portosystemic shunt ligation.

Rosalie was found as a stray and taken into a foster home under HOPE Animal Shelter. Her owners were not found. She was malnourished when she was found and immediately saw our primary vet for a wellness exam. Rosalie was doing well in her foster home and her condition seemed to be improving, but there was always something a little off about her. She never had crazy puppy energy.

Rosalie has always been very sweet and loving towards all humans and dogs, but she was always very calm. Since the Portosystemic shunt was diagnosed and medical management began, she has been a typical crazy pug puppy. She is non-stop all over the place and just always is having a good time. She loves to play and tell everyone how good she feels now.

After spending over $5000 to diagnose Rosalie and get her back in good health, our foster program was left with no funds to cover the surgery to permanently fix the shunt. Medical management is not a long term solution, and she needs the surgery to live a long life.

Rosalie began presenting with neurological symptoms while in foster care. She was rushed to Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson, and after over $5000 in testing and treatment, she was diagnosed with a Portosystemic shunt. She is currently being medically managed and has gone from not being able to walk and having seizures, to being a normal puppy.

Just look at her pictures! Rosalie is goofball. She makes the best little faces with her buggy pug eyes. Since she is feeling better now, she is non stop entertainment for her foster family. They are so happy to see her true personality and this surgery will allow her to feel better all the time!