Dachshund and Friends Rescue

Wells

Wells is a three-month-old Manchester Terrier mix in Burbank, CA, who needs $2,000 for urgent heart surgery.

Burbank, CA • Dachshund and Friends Rescue

Dachshunds and Friends Rescue is in a race against time. The nonprofit group is trying to raise money to save Puppy Wells as fast as possible. The tiny pup has a congenital anomaly at the base of his heart called a vascular ring anomaly (aka persistent right aortic arch). His aorta developed over his esophagus, allowing only liquids to pass through. If left untreated, his condition can cause a permanent defect in his esophagus. Wells needs an MRI and surgery to fix the condition -- the cost for the procedures is more than $10,000. The rescue is dedicated to getting Wells the care he needs by working with the medical team at Access Pasadena Specialty Animal Hospital. The pup is currently living with his foster mom, who is feeding him a special liquids-only diet, calorie gel, supplements, and medications he needs. Because of his diet restrictions, he only weighs 3 pounds, while his siblings average around 10 pounds. Despite his small size, he has plenty of character, sharing love and warmth throughout the house. "Wells is a sweet, precocious pup, and we've helped much of his family find wonderful homes," Alex P., from the rescue, tells Waggle. "We want to do everything we can to give him the same chance." Please help heal this pup's broken heart!