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Ruger

Ruger is a 4 year old Mix-Breed in Union, KY, who needs $1,500 for Apoquel and Prescription Dog Food.

Union, KY

This is Ruger and he is 4 years old. He was born in the middle of the winter. Somehow, he made his way to a home that would take him to their local animal shelter, where he was fortunately adopted out promptly. Unfortunately his new home was just a weekend getaway, and he was promptly returned to the animal shelter. This became a trend for him. That is, until I adopted him. Ruger is plagued by allergies that leave him scratching himself bald. I have used my entire emergency fund and savings to provide for him and his special needs for the last 4 years, but his need is ongoing for allergy medication (Apoquel) and a special diet due to his 113 food allergies including every protein allergy except for Alligator, Kangaroo and Insect protein! Ruger means the world to our family, but more importantly he means the world to our daughter. They have really bonded over the last 4 years and he is her self appointed body guard. Our family chose him after losing the dog we had for 15 years to old age, Duke. Duke was my soul dog and it broke my heart when he passed from old age. After 6 months, my heart was ready when this sweet boy came along. In the midst of adopting Ruger, our daughter developed some health issues that led to many hospitalizations that required her to be removed from school, thus forcing me to leave my job and give up my income to be here to homeschool our daughter.

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Rocco

Rocco is a 12 year old Mix-Breed in Hollywood, FL, who needs $4,200 for Thoracentesis, Oxygen Support, and Medications.

Hollywood, FL

12 years ago, our boy, Rocco was rescued from severe abuse. Today, we're focused on giving him comfort and peace as he faces advanced lung cancer. Rocco was taken in by a nonprofit animal rescue in Texas after he survived broken hips and being shot at. After being rehabilitated in the foster program, my husband and I adopted him at 2 years old and brought him to Florida to start anew. Rocco went to LeadER Hospital after he began coughing and struggling to breathe. Imaging and testing shows he has advanced lung cancer, including a large mass in his lung, signs of spread and fluid buildup in his chest cavity. We've made the heartbreaking decision not to pursue aggressive cancer treatment but focus on comfort care in his last remaining time with fluid drainage and medications. After years of rehabilitation and socialization, Rocco learned to trust people again. He still has certain triggers but will warm up to you fairly quickly especially if you have food. He is also very protective of me and can get jealous if you are not showing him enough love! His favorite things are belly rubs and playing at the beach. He hates getting in the water but will swim only with us. Rocco won't be healthy again due to the severity of the cancer but we want to be able to give him as much comfort as we can in his time left. He deserves a peaceful end compared to his rough upbringing. It's a financially difficult time for our family due to job loss.

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