Dogs are Deserving Rescue, Inc
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Mr. Mc Goo
Mr. Mc Goo Needs Two Life Changing Knee Surgeries
Crete, IL • Dogs are Deserving Rescue, Inc
Some dogs come into your life exactly when they're meant to. Mr. Mc Goo wasn't even supposed to be the dog who went on a sleepover while renovations were being completed at the shelter. At the last minute, the plans changed, and somehow, he was the one who got his chance. That one unexpected change transformed his life. His temporary foster quickly fell in love with his goofy personality, gentle heart, and the way he made every day a little brighter. What was meant to be a short stay soon became forever, and Mr. Mc Goo finally found the loving family he had always deserved through Dogs Are Deserving. But just as his happy ending was beginning, a new challenge emerged. Mr. Mc Goo started limping, struggling to walk, and showing clear signs that something was wrong. After veterinary evaluation, we received heartbreaking news: he has torn the cruciate ligaments in both of his knees. Because both knees are injured, his surgeon recommends performing TPLO surgery one leg at a time so he can recover safely. Without surgery, every step is painful. At just 2 years old, Mr. Mc Goo should be running, playing, and enjoying life, not living with constant discomfort. His family had already said "yes" to giving him a forever home. Now we need help saying "yes" to the life changing surgeries that will give him the healthy, pain free future he deserves. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference. Whether it's $5, $10, or simply sharing Mr. Mc Goo's story, your kindness brings him one step closer to chasing toys, racing around the yard, and finally living the happy, active life he's waited so long to have. 7/21/26 Update: Mr. Mc Goo Mr. Mc Goo's surgery is tomorrow! 7/31/26 Update: Mr. Mc Goo Update MR. MCGOO UPDATE: Healing, Happy, and Hopping Along! We have some absolutely wonderful news to share about our brave boy, Mr. Mc Goo! Surgery & Recovery Update Mr. Mc Goo had his TPLO surgery on July 22nd, and he is already proving what a fighter he is! At his follow-up vet visit on July 25th, he officially got his bandage removed. The vet confirmed that he is doing very well! The difference in his movement is already night and day. His walking continues to improve every single day, and it is beautifully evident just how impactful and necessary this surgery was for his quality of life. The way he moves his leg now is a substantial improvement from before! The "Cone of Shame" Chronicles While he is eagerly counting down the days until his suture removal, he still has about 7 days left in his cone. True to his resilient spirit, Mr. Mc Goo is getting highly creative! He isn't letting the cone stop his "fun dog mission," and he continues to find ways to spread joy while wearing it. We Still Need Your Help! This life-changing surgery was only possible because of your incredible kindness. We are so close to the finish line, but we are still short $2,000 to fully cover the cost of his surgery. Clearing this remaining balance allows us to ensure Mr. Mc Goo gets all the post-op care he needs, and helps us continue our mission to rescue and support other dogs just like him. Can you donate? Every single dollar goes directly toward Mr. Mc Goo’s medical bills and helping other dogs in need. Can you share? If you are unable to donate, please share Mr. Mc Goo’s story with your friends, family, and social networks! Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for your ongoing support, love, and shares. You are helping Mr. Mc Goo live the happy, pain-free life he has always dreamed of!
Paloma
At 13, Paloma Deserves Comfort, Not Dental Pain
Crete, IL • Dogs are Deserving Rescue, Inc
At 13 years old, Paloma lost everything she knew when she was surrendered to a shelter. Thankfully, a compassionate foster stepped in, opening their heart and home to this deserving senior girl. After arriving in foster care, it became clear that Paloma had been living with significant dental pain for quite some time. An examination revealed severe dental disease, including exposed roots on several molars, causing her daily discomfort and making it difficult for her to enjoy her golden years. Thanks to Dogs Are Deserving, Paloma now has a chance at a brighter future. But before she can fully enjoy the love and comfort of her new beginning, she urgently needs dental surgery to remove the damaged teeth and finally relieve her pain. No dog should have to suffer through their senior years in discomfort. Please consider donating toward Paloma’s dental surgery. Every contribution, no matter the size, will help give this sweet girl the comfort, care, and second chance she deserves. Together, we can help Paloma leave her pain behind and focus on what matters most, living the happy, comfortable life every dog deserves. 7/10/26 Update: Paloma's Surgery Paloma is officially on the road to recovery! Yesterday, this sweet senior girl underwent the dental surgery she so desperately needed, and we're happy to share that she's now back home resting comfortably. After living with severe dental disease and daily pain, this procedure is an important step toward giving Paloma the comfort she deserves. She's taking it easy, soaking up lots of love, and recovering one day at a time. While we're relieved her surgery is behind her, her journey isn't over just yet. Your continued support helps Dogs Are Deserving provide Paloma with the follow up care she needs as she heals. Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared her fundraiser, and kept sweet Paloma in your thoughts. Your kindness has made a real difference in her life, and we couldn't be more grateful. Please continue sharing her story to help us cover the cost of her care and give this deserving senior the happy, pain-free future she's waited so long for. 7/21/26 Update: Paloma's Surgery Paloma's surgery was a success! Thanks to your incredible support, Paloma made it through surgery and has officially been adopted by her loving foster family. She is now home, resting comfortably and healing. Thank you for helping make this happy ending possible! 8/3/26 Update Because of your generosity, Paloma's story has the ending every senior dog deserves. After successfully undergoing her dental surgery, Paloma recovered surrounded by love, and the best news of all is that her foster family made it official by adopting her. This sweet 13-year-old girl will never have to wonder where she belongs again. Instead of spending her golden years in pain and uncertainty, Paloma now has a forever home where she'll be cherished, cared for, and loved for the rest of her life. None of this would have been possible without your support. Whether you donated, shared her fundraiser, or kept Paloma in your thoughts, you played a part in giving this deserving senior a second chance. On behalf of Paloma and everyone at Dogs Are Deserving, thank you for making her happy ending possible. Your kindness helped relieve her pain and gave her the future she always deserved.