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Aspen

Aspen is a 2-year-old Shih-Poo in Matthews, NC, who needs $1,800 for Liver Disease Testing and Treatment.

Indian Trail, NC

Aspen came into my life when she was 8 weeks old. Friends and family raised money for me to get Aspen as my service animal. I made a promise to aspen when I got her that I would do life with her no matter what came our way. Aspen has always been there for me through sickness. I cannot imagine living life without my best friend. She has saved my life! Aspen is a very loving and social pup. She is well-loved by all who know her. She loves when people give her love and especially loves her tips to her grandmas house. Aspen loves to go on walks and loves to play puzzle games to work for treats. She has her favorite toys that she likes to pick out of her toy basket and bring mom to play with. She cuddles up every night with mom in bed. Aspen is a loyal, spunky, intelligent and very particular "princess". She has an ability to communicate her needs non-verbally that I question if she is a dog sometimes lol. She communicates from tapping her little paws on the ground repeatedly while making grunting noises at me to giving "nose boops". She has a special ability to alert to my PTSD and calm me back down in times of high stress. Aspen was diagnosed with liver disease of unknown causation. Her primary vet at Atrium Animal Hospital has referred her out to be seen by a specialty vet at Carolina Veterinarian Specialists for further testing which will at minimum include an ultrasound with a high possibility for a liver biopsy along with ongoing treatments/supportive care. Time is of the essence. I am on disability myself so I am low-income. I am not able to financially afford further medical care for aspen. I also do not qualify for any other Financial help. She also now does not qualify for pet insurance.

Daisy Mae

Daisy Mae is a 10-year-old Miniature Dachshund in West Monroe , LA, who needs $1,200 for IVDD Stage 4 Treatment (PT, Medications, Acupuncture, Laser Treatment, and Crate Rest).

West Monroe, LA

Daisy Mae is a rescue that came into my life in June 2019 and I will NEVER be the same! She is the LIGHT of my life! She now has IVDD and her back legs are paralyzed, she’s being treated with steroids, and the vet is hopeful she could recover. But, all of this has been & will continue to be very expensive & I am a cancer patient. So we need donations for Daisy! Every day Daisy gets to go to the park with my mom’s yorkie, Lucy, and they have a blast. They are best friends. Lucy barks a lot, but Daisy always remains calm & loves her toys, her treats, her uncle Kevin, her mee maw, and her mama’s bed at night! She has the energy of a much younger dog at 10 years. She is a very happy dachshund, she runs very fast at the park, loves to play with Lucy. Daisy has a look for everything: for I’m hungry, I want to be loved on, I want to play, I want to sleep, I want to go outside, I’m annoyed with you 😂 she has quite the personality! She is so loving, sweet, and never leaves my side. She is my reason for getting up every day right now. I don’t know what I’d do without Daisy! Daisy is my JOY. She is a patient at The Cooper Veterinary Clinic in West Monroe, LA. She has IVDD & has lost feeling in her back legs but the vet is optimistic that with steroids, crate rest, PT, and acupuncture that she could recover. We want to do whatever it takes for Daisy I lost my job as a pharmaceutical representative in January of 2022 due to a rare, incurable cancer of the endocrine system. I have no income at this time. I’m living with my elderly mother who is on a very fixed income. I have applied for SSI, but no word on that.

Maui

Maui is a 11-year-old Siamese in Bakersfield, CA, who needs $2,000 for Mass Removal.

Bakersfield, CA

Maui was a rescue, she was being used as a breeder before we got her, the original owners were going to toss Maui into the street if we didn't take her in. Once we got the chunky kitty, she was spayed and given so much love, love that she was missing out on. Maui has been with us since I was in middle school, and has been my companion since then. Maui is a calm but bratty kitty, always yelling at us with her little tuna breath for head pats and attention. She is a loving elderly kitty with the heart of a kitten, she loves taking naps in the sun and running around the rooms with her toys, screaming for us to play with her. We spoil her with lots of attention and love, which she returns with her little kneads and purrs. Maui is a big talker, she is always screaming 'mah!' at us with her little crusty voice, she knows we love hearing her so she is always yelling for something, be it treats, food, or attention. She loves carrying her plushies around to drop at our feet as if she's bringing us sustenance, her meows get even louder when she's bringing dinner so all we hear is screaming. Maui had a little lump on her tummy that began growing a while ago, we couldn't get it taken care of then and it's a struggle to get it taken care of now. Maui was playing with a toy and plopped onto her side, causing the lump to burst and bleed. We have been bandaging and cleaning her little wound, but she needs it removed ASAP. We barely saved up some money and were thankfully able to take her to VCA to get her checked out and receive an estimate. The estimate is much more than expected, and though it isn't a life threatening condition, it is important to get the mass removed.

Tico

Tico is a 7-year-old Long Haired Chihuahua who needs $1,700 for Left humeral fracture stabilization.

When my mother and I went to the breeder's house for different puppy we ended up not really connecting with so we where permitted to view the other puppies. There, around the corner, barely peaking over the dog bed, was a tiny fluff with huge ears. At that moment, I knew that was he was supposed to be with us. His name comes from Dora the Explora. The little purple squirrel: Hola TICO!!! Tico is fairly calm for a Chihuahua. His favorite place to nap is near a sunny window on the back of the sofa. Achilles(Cane Corso/Pitbull), Tico's little big brother, has been watching over Tico like a hawk since Tico's injury. If Achilles hears Tico struggling with something, he runs over to him to see what's wrong. Tico has also 3 human siblings who he loves to get cuddles and head rubs from. When Tico goes outside in the spring and summer time, he will try and find buttercup flowers to roll in. Tico wasn't thrilled when I brought my daughter home, him being the baby of the family for so long, but recently, before his injury, he had started to bring his toys and play with her. Tico's favorite food is steamed broccoli. Tico went outside 03/27/2022, to go potty. When he finally came back inside, he had a bad limp (left front), swollen face and blood in his eye. Watched the camera footage of that night to find out what happened but they showed nothing. X-rays from our local vet shown it was broken and cost $3800-$4200 to fix it. We live check to check and we need serious help because amputation is the last option. This was a sudden and unexpected emergency that we were totally unprepared for. Tico hasn't had much healthy issues but this is the biggest and one of the hardest decisions I ever had to make. This hurts me to my core that I can't help my best friend.

Honey

Honey is a 3 year old Mix-Breed in Coral Springs , FL, who needs $2,000 for TPLO Surgery (Left).

Coral Springs, FL

I rescued Honey, when she was a baby they were going to euthanize her. I was a victim of a violent crime and left disabled. Honey is my protector and best friend. I don't know what I would do without her. Please Help! Honey completely tore her ACL with meniscus prolapse and needs surgery. Honey is 110 lb and it's hard for her to stand on one leg to go to the bathroom she is suffering and pain. Paws 2 Health, Dr. Choi in West Palm Beach, Florida. Honeys best friend is little Zsa Zsa, a 5 pound Pomeranian (see picture) honey is loving and caring only wants to lick everyone. Honey is my protector and my best friend. I don't know what I would do without her...... Please Help!!! Because I was a victim of a violent crime, I was left Disabled and my only income is social security disability. I have no family and I live by myself. I have no other help.

Batsy

Batsy is a 9 year old Mix-Breed in Buffalo, NY, who needs $2,000 for Antibiotics, Steroids, Emergency Visits.

Buffalo, NY

Batsy was given to me in 2015... Shortly after I lost my Dad to cancer... I wasn't taking care of myself, I wanted to give up & admittedly thought about taking my life. Batsy undeniably saved my life... And I want to do absolutely anything & everything I can to save hers... Batsy was recently diagnosed with late stage mammary tumors... The Vet Summer Street Cat Clinic said that they cannot operate.. That there's like chemo & things to slow the progression but that the costs are astronomical... This was earth-shattering to be told because Batsy is my world. I had been working tirelessly to fundraise for her for months- Only to be told they can't operate... Batsy has been there for me for almost a decade... She's unlike any other feline I've ever seen/met etc... She absolutely loves music & even runs to me for cuddles when she here's me sing... I would be eternally grateful if I had the means to save Batsy... I love her with all my heart, every ounce of my being & do not think I can handle losing her... My parents both passed away and have no remaining family, I have very few real life friends. I need Batsy...

Schrodi

Schrodi is a 4 year old Mix-Breed in HORIZON CITY, TX, who needs $2,000 for Surgical Ankle Repair.

HORIZON CITY, TX

We fostered Schrodi during 2020 as he recovered from a broken leg. He was about 8-10 weeks old. We fell in love with him as we helped him heal, and we adopted him once he was released from treatment. We have a total of 5 rescue cats, however, Schrodi is always the center of it all! While some of our cats don't like each other, Schrodi loves all of his fur-siblings! Even our dogs! He's very special Schrodi got his Left foot caught in a pet gate as he jumped over. We were not home at the time. My husband found him hanging from the gate with his ankle twisted and bleeding. He was taken to the Vet ER (Far East Animal Clinic). They said he needs surgery and will need hardware to stabilize it. We will find out more details on Sep 22 when he is reassessed. Schrodi is the very meaning of family. When we took him I, we had a another adopted cat who took him under is wing. He and Harold still have a bond. We later rescued another cat, a starving stray, Schrodi welcomed her unconditionally. Most recently, we rescued a tiny kitten from my car engine. Schrodi took her under his wing and cared for her. They still love each other. We all love Schrodi! I'm permanently disabled. I can barely walk or use my hands due to severe psoriatic arthritis. I have mounting medical bills due to other conditions. Schrodi is a great source of comfort for me. He loves to sleep on my chest. His purr and affection are something I love!

Lily

Lily is a 8-year-old Chihuahua in Las Vegas , NV, who needs $1,118 for Abscess Tooth Extraction.

Las Vegas, NV

Lily came into our life over 8 years ago, completely by accident. A friend of ours got her when she was only a few weeks old and weighed less than 3 pounds. Unfortunately, the friend was unable to keep her shortly after adopting her and turned to us to rescue her. We accepted and she has been a part of our lives ever since. We never intended to adopt Lily, but we’re glad we have her now. Lily’s favourite thing in the world to do is to play fetch. We’ve spent hours throwing toys for her to chase. But when she’s not playing fetch, she LOVES to curl up in some nice warm blankets with her humans and hang out with us. Whenever she gets treats she stands up on her hind legs and walks around to get a better look. She’s definitely silly, we even call her “Lily-so-silly”. As I said, her name is “Lily-so-silly” for a reason. She may be 8, but she’s a puppy at heart and doesn’t let us forget that. She gets into mischief whether she’s trying to chase lizards in the front yard, finding a way to get to the people food we have hidden away, or simply wanting someone to help her get to her favourite toy. On December 13th, Lily’s face began to swell up like seen in the first two pictures. The next day we took her to our veterinarian. The vet initially thought it was an allergic reaction. However, now we know she requires a tooth abstraction and the swelling of her face is only getting worse. This dog is everything to us. We just recently moved to Las Vegas and it has been difficult financially at times. We just want our Lily-so-silly to be her silly self again, she has been absolutely heartbroken and so sad ever since her face started swelling.

Lucy

Lucy is a 7-year-old Yorkie Mix in Dallas, TX, who needs $500 for Periodontal Procedure with Extractions.

Dallas, TX • Pooch Savers Rescue

Pooch Savers Rescue was contacted by a friend of Lucy's owner. We were told she was unable to care of her, as that she needed to go into assisted living. As so often happens, when an owners health begins to decline, their pets are often neglected...this could not have been more true for sweet Lucy. We met Lucy at a nearby vet so we could have her rabies updated. We were warned that she had a dental issue, however we were not prepared for how badly she smelled...12 years of rescue and we were taken aback! Matted hair, nasty smelling drool, obvious skin infection, paw pads not visible due to overgrowth. First things first, we immediately shaved her down, cleaning her ears of hair and debris, and shaved her paw pads. Then came a nice soothing medicated bath...she was beginning to feel better, but we knew there was more to do. We don't know how long the teeth were a problem but it had to be many months if not years! The owner fed her chicken and hot dogs, "the good kind", according to her! Noah's Ark, the vet who did the dental knew from the pictures I'd taken, that the dog was miserable and this needed to be addresses ASAP. They put her on an antibiotic and pain med and scheduled the surgery a week later. The teeth were in deplorable condition, but after numerous extractions and extensive deep gum cleaning, she emerged triumphant! She's on her way to back to full health! Pooch Savers takes in dogs whose owners can no longer care for. We do everything we can to get the dog everything it needs to thrive, then we painstakingly search for a family who will love and care of them for the rest of their life...The need is enormous!