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Sturgeon
Three Days in an Oxygen Chamber Saved Sturgeon's Life
HENRICO, VA • Beagles and Bentleys
Sturgeon has already survived more than any puppy ever should. When Sturgeon was only five weeks old, his mother was tragically killed, leaving him and his littermates alone to survive without food, shelter, or water. Thankfully, Beagles and Bentleys stepped in, rescuing the orphaned puppies and providing the love, care, and medical attention they desperately needed. As Sturgeon grew stronger, his playful personality began to shine. He proved to be an intelligent, curious, and spunky Great Pyrenees mix with his whole life ahead of him. Then, just as everything seemed to be falling into place, disaster struck again. Only 10-12 weeks old, Sturgeon suddenly became ill with kennel cough. His condition deteriorated rapidly as the infection progressed into a severe case of bacterial pneumonia. He was rushed to the emergency vet, where he was admitted to the intensive care unit and placed in an oxygen chamber for three days while his medical team fought to save his life. Sturgeon required around the clock emergency care, oxygen therapy, IV medications, and constant monitoring. His tiny body was working overtime just to breathe. Thankfully, this brave little puppy never gave up. After days of intensive treatment, Sturgeon pulled through. He was determined to be well enough to leave the hospital and continue his recovery with the loving family who had just begun an adoption trial before he became sick. Sturgeon's emergency hospitalization resulted in nearly $10,000 in unexpected veterinary expenses. As a nonprofit rescue, Beagles and Bentleys never hesitates to say yes when an animal needs lifesaving care, but emergency cases like Sturgeon's place a tremendous strain on their resources. Please consider making a donation to help Beagles and Bentleys recover the cost of Sturgeon's lifesaving emergency care. Your generosity allows them to continue saying "yes" to the next puppy who needs a second chance.
Hopper
A Torn ACL Won't Stop Hopper, Help Him Get Back on His Paws
HENRICO, VA • Beagles and Bentleys
Hopper orignally came to Beagles and Bentleys from Louisiana in 2023. He was quickly adopted, but was returned two years later when his family could no longer keep him. Since March 2025, Hopper has been back in a foster home, patiently waiting for the loving forever home he deserves. Recently, Hopper faced another challenge. On June 10, he underwent TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) surgery after being diagnosed with a partially torn ACL. While the surgery went smoothly, his recovery journey is just beginning. He has a long road ahead filled with rest, rehabilitation, and ongoing care before he can fully heal and be ready for adoption again. If there’s one thing we know about Hopper, it’s that he’s resilient. Despite the setbacks he has faced, he continues to move forward with the help of his dedicated foster family and the support of Beagles and Bentleys. We are especially grateful to his foster for guiding him through every step of his recovery. As you can imagine, a major surgery like this comes with significant medical expenses. Your donation can help offset Hopper’s medical bills and ensure he receives the care, rehabilitation, and support he needs during this critical time. Please consider making a gift to support Hopper’s recovery. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps Beagles and Bentleys continue providing lifesaving care for dogs like Hopper while they wait for their second chance at a forever home. Thank you for supporting Hopper on his journey to healing. 7/19/26 Update We wanted to share an update on Hopper's recovery. For the first two and a half weeks after his ACL surgery, Hopper was making great progress. Then, unexpectedly, he stopped putting weight on his surgical leg, leaving everyone concerned that something had gone wrong. His rescue quickly brought him back to the veterinarian for X rays. Thankfully, the images showed that his ACL implant is still securely in place, and his veterinary team did not find any signs of a nerve complication. The good news is that with additional rest, Hopper has started using his leg again. While this is encouraging, he is not out of the woods just yet. His knee tendon is still inflamed, so he has been placed back on very restricted activity to give his leg the time it needs to heal properly. Recovery from orthopedic surgery can have its ups and downs, but Hopper continues to make progress one day at a time. Thank you to everyone who has supported him throughout his journey. Your generosity is helping ensure he receives the follow-up care he needs as he continues working toward a full recovery. 8/13/26 Update: Hopper Update! Hopper is making progress! He had TPLO surgery a few months ago and is doing well, but still holding his leg up most of the time. From what we understand, as long as Hopper doesn't strain his tendon, this should not be permanent, but recovery will take a little longer than usual. His foster mom jokes that he still hops on one leg so that he can move faster - he can't wait to be back on all fours and run like his old self! On the socialization front, Hopper continues to make amazing progress - he's met strangers that he allowed to touch him and he even gave one appeasement kisses! Thank you so much for your support of Hopper through everything - we cannot wait until he is fully healed and finds his furever home!