Pulled From the Euthanasia List, Teddy Is Fighting for His Life
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About this campaign
Just two years old, Teddy should have had his whole life ahead of him. Instead, he found himself on the county shelter's euthanasia list after becoming critically ill. His owners reported that he had accidentally ingested an unknown chemical and, after seeking initial veterinary care, were unable to afford the extensive treatment he desperately needed. With nowhere else to turn and his medical condition worsening, Teddy's future looked heartbreakingly bleak.
That's when Jess Helping Furbabies stepped in. Refusing to let Teddy's story end there, the rescue pulled him from the shelter and rushed him for emergency veterinary care. While Teddy is finally safe, his fight is only beginning.
Initial bloodwork revealed several alarming abnormalities, including an elevated white blood cell count, low blood glucose, and elevated kidney values, all signs that his body is battling something serious. He remains weak, depressed, and has very little interest in food. His veterinary team has ordered extensive diagnostic testing to determine exactly how much damage the unknown chemical may have caused and what treatment he needs moving forward.
Teddy's caregivers are doing everything they can to encourage him to eat. So far, he's only managed a few tiny bites of food. He nibbled on a piece of chicken nugget, but not even enough to finish one. He'll take a short walk outside, but the little energy he has quickly disappears. Once back inside, he quietly returns to his bed, getting up only when absolutely necessary.
His heart rate also remains dangerously low, and his veterinarians are closely monitoring him while they await the results of more advanced bloodwork that will help guide the next phase of his treatment.
Despite how sick he feels, Teddy's sweet personality is still shining through. He even managed to wag his tail—a small but beautiful reminder that he's still fighting.
No dog should come this close to losing their life simply because they need medical care. Jess Helping Furbabies gave Teddy the second chance he deserved, but emergency diagnostics, hospitalization, medications, supportive care, and ongoing treatment come at a significant cost.
Your tax-deductible donation today will help provide the lifesaving care Teddy urgently needs. Every gift helps cover advanced diagnostics, hospitalization, medications, supportive treatment, and the continued monitoring his condition requires as veterinarians work to give him the best possible chance at recovery.
Teddy is safe now. He's loved. And with your help, he can keep fighting. If you're unable to donate, please consider sharing Teddy's story. Your kindness could help save his life.
Updates
September 6, 2026
We have another wonderful update on sweet Teddy!
It’s hard to believe how far this boy has come. Teddy went from being critically ill, weak, depressed, and barely able to eat or walk to a happy boy who is doing incredibly well with treatment for Addison’s disease.
And now, Teddy is ready for the next chapter of his life: finding his forever home. 🏡💙
Unfortunately, finding that perfect family is proving to be a little difficult. Teddy’s future adopter will need to understand that Addison’s disease is a lifelong condition and be willing to take on the responsibility of his ongoing care.
But here’s the important thing: Teddy is doing GREAT with treatment! His condition is manageable, and with his daily medication and appropriate veterinary monitoring, he can live a happy, comfortable life.
Teddy deserves a family who will look past his diagnosis and see the wonderful dog underneath it—a boy who fought incredibly hard to survive and is now ready to be loved.
Until that family finds him, Jess Helping Furbabies will continue to care for Teddy and make sure he gets the medication, veterinary monitoring, and support he needs.
And we still need your help. Teddy’s emergency hospitalization, extensive testing, treatment, and ongoing care have created significant veterinary expenses for the rescue. Your donation can help Jess Helping Furbabies continue providing Teddy with everything he needs while they search for his forever family.
Please consider making a donation today to help with Teddy’s medical expenses and ongoing care. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. And if you can’t donate, please share Teddy’s story—especially with someone who might be the perfect person to give this special boy a home.
Teddy fought so hard for his second chance. Now he just needs someone willing to see that Addison’s doesn’t define him—it’s simply one small part of the happy life he still has ahead.
August 31, 2026
We have wonderful news about Teddy!
After everything this sweet boy went through, Teddy is doing really well and has made an incredible recovery. The weak, sick little dog who once barely had the energy to eat or walk is now feeling so much better and getting back to enjoying life.
Teddy’s diagnosis of Addison’s disease initially felt overwhelming, but thankfully, his condition is manageable. He only needs one pill a day to keep his condition under control, allowing him to live a happy and comfortable life.
It’s hard to believe how far Teddy has come. He went from being critically ill and sitting on an overcrowded shelter’s euthanasia list to receiving the diagnosis and treatment he needed—and now he is thriving.
But his emergency hospitalization, diagnostic testing, treatment, and ongoing care have left Jess Helping Furbabies with significant veterinary expenses. And while Teddy is doing wonderfully, his Addison’s disease means he will need medication and veterinary monitoring for the rest of his life.
If you’re able, please consider making a donation today to help cover Teddy’s medical expenses and ongoing care. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps Jess Helping Furbabies continue caring for Teddy and saying yes to other animals facing medical emergencies.
Teddy’s story could have ended very differently. Your support helped give him the chance to live. Thank you for helping this sweet boy get the happy future he deserves. 💙
August 21, 2026
After extensive testing and veterinary evaluation, Teddy has been diagnosed with Addison's disease, a serious condition that affects the body's ability to produce essential hormones. While this diagnosis explains many of the frightening symptoms Teddy was experiencing, it also gives his veterinary team a clearer path forward.
The best news is that Teddy is improving! After being so weak, depressed, and uninterested in food, he is showing encouraging signs that his treatment is helping. His journey is far from over, but seeing him begin to improve is an incredible relief after how critically ill he was when he was rescued.
Teddy will continue receiving the medical care he needs, including ongoing monitoring and additional bloodwork to make sure his condition is responding appropriately to treatment. Managing Addison's disease will be a lifelong commitment, but with proper veterinary care, Teddy can continue moving toward a happy and healthy future.
After everything this sweet boy has endured, we are so grateful that he was given the chance to fight.
Thank you for helping Teddy get the emergency care that saved his life and for standing beside him as he continues his recovery. His story is not over yet, but for the first time, we can look ahead with hope. 💙
Teddy still needs your help. Please consider making a donation today to help Jess Helping Furbabies cover his continued medical care, medications, and upcoming bloodwork. Every gift, no matter the size, will help ensure Teddy gets the treatment and monitoring he needs to keep getting stronger.
- Location
- Boca Raton, FL • Jess Helping Furrbabies
- Species:
- Dog
- Breed:
- Poodle
- Age:
- 2 years old
- Sex:
- Male