Husky House
Campaigns
John B
Help John B Fight Pneumonia at Just 3 Weeks Old
Matawan, NJ • Husky House
At only three weeks old, John B was already fighting for every breath. John B is just a tiny neonatal puppy, but his first few weeks of life have already brought a frightening medical emergency. He had been battling an upper respiratory infection when his condition suddenly became much more serious. He stopped eating and began struggling to breathe, prompting Husky House to rush him to the emergency hospital. Veterinarians discovered that John B's upper respiratory infection had progressed into pneumonia, an infection that causes inflammation and fluid to build within the lungs. For such a young puppy, who is still incredibly small and vulnerable, pneumonia can quickly become life-threatening. The antibiotics John B had already been receiving were no longer enough to control the infection. He needed to be admitted to the ICU, where his veterinary team could provide stronger IV antibiotics, oxygen therapy, and around the clock supportive care while closely monitoring his breathing and overall condition. John B has been responding to treatment and moving in the right direction, but he isn't out of the woods yet. At only three weeks old, his little body is being asked to fight a serious infection while he still depends on intensive veterinary support to help him through it. Despite how tiny he is, John B is proving himself to be a fighter. Husky House believes his young life is worth fighting for, and they are giving him the intensive care he needs rather than giving up on him because of the expense. Donations to John B's fundraiser will help cover his emergency treatment, ICU hospitalization, oxygen therapy, IV antibiotics, and continued veterinary care as he fights pneumonia. His condition remains serious, and every additional day of intensive care adds to the cost of giving this tiny puppy the chance to keep fighting.
Amy
Help Amy Recover After Being Hit by a Car
Matawan, NJ • Husky House
One frightening accident left Amy with a broken pelvis, a fractured vertebra, and the inability to walk. Just one day earlier, Amy had been enjoying a wonderful weekend in New York City at Broadway Barks with her Husky House family. Then, after getting loose from her foster home, Amy was struck by a car. Her foster family immediately rushed her to a local emergency hospital, where she was stabilized before being transferred to the specialists at Garden State for continued care. The accident left Amy with multiple serious injuries, including a broken pelvis, a fractured vertebra, and a pneumothorax, which occurs when air collects around the lungs and can interfere with normal breathing. Most concerning of all, Amy was unable to walk and had lost control of her bladder and bowels. A neurologist evaluated Amy and found some reason for hope. Her inability to walk appeared to be related to her orthopedic injuries rather than neurological damage. However, her incontinence was believed to be connected to the trauma surrounding her fractured vertebra. Amy's veterinary team hoped the loss of bladder and bowel control could be temporary and related to the tremendous inflammation and swelling caused by the accident, but there was no way to know yet how much function she would regain as her body began to heal. The next step was a CT scan to get a much clearer picture of the damage to Amy's pelvis and determine whether surgery could be performed. While Amy was stable and breathing without oxygen support, she still faced a serious and uncertain recovery from multiple traumatic injuries. Amy went from enjoying a day out with the people who love her to being hospitalized and unable to walk in a matter of hours. Now she needs time, specialty veterinary care, and continued monitoring to determine what recovery will look like for her. Donations to Amy's fundraiser will help with the cost of her emergency stabilization, hospitalization, advanced imaging, specialist care, treatment for her fractures, and any additional procedures she may need. There are still important unknowns surrounding Amy's mobility and incontinence, and Husky House is committed to giving her every opportunity to recover from this devastating accident.
Hopscotch
Hopscotch Needs Help After Major Hip Surgery
Matawan, NJ • Husky House
At only eight months old, Hopscotch was running out of time. She was facing euthanasia at the shelter while also living with a painful hip injury that required orthopedic surgery. Hopscotch needed an FHO, or Femoral Head Osteotomy, after suffering an injury to her hip. An FHO is an orthopedic procedure in which the damaged head and neck of the femur are removed, eliminating painful bone-on-bone contact within the hip joint. After surgery, the surrounding muscles and tissues gradually form a functional "false joint," allowing the dog to regain more comfortable movement. But before Hopscotch could receive the surgery she needed, she first needed someone willing to save her. With her deadline quickly approaching, one of Husky House's previous adopters and fosters reached out and offered to take her in. With a committed foster home waiting, Husky House said yes. Hopscotch was pulled from the shelter the following morning and headed off to begin an entirely different chapter of her life. Getting her safely out was only the first step. Hopscotch still had a painful orthopedic problem that couldn't simply be left untreated. After being evaluated, she underwent FHO surgery at Garden State Veterinary Specialists to repair her damaged hip and give this young girl the chance to move without the pain caused by her injury. Now Hopscotch has to recover from major orthopedic surgery. At only eight months old, she should be worrying about toys, naps and everything else that comes with being a puppy, not healing from a serious hip problem after nearly losing her life. Thankfully, Hopscotch now has a foster home where she can rest and recover, but her medical journey comes with significant veterinary expenses. Donations to her fundraiser will help with the cost of her FHO surgery, specialist care and continued veterinary needs throughout her recovery. Husky House was able to say yes when Hopscotch needed someone most. Your support can help with the care she still needs as she heals and works toward a future where a painful hip is no longer holding her back.
Marla
Marla’s Second Chance Includes Major Liver Surgery
Matawan, NJ • Husky House
As a tiny puppy, Marla was suffering from seizures caused by a serious congenital condition. Months later, she finally reached the day her caregivers had been working toward: liver shunt surgery. Marla was only about eight weeks old when Husky House received a late night call from an emergency hospital about a critically ill Mini Bernedoodle puppy. She was suffering from seizures related to a liver shunt and urgently needed help. Husky House stepped in, transferred her to Garden State Veterinary Hospital, and began the long process of getting her stabilized and determining the best path forward. A liver shunt is an abnormal blood vessel that allows blood to bypass the liver instead of being properly filtered. This means toxins that the liver would normally remove can continue circulating through the body, potentially causing serious neurological symptoms like the seizures Marla was experiencing. For such a tiny puppy, it was a frightening way to begin her life. Thankfully, once Marla began receiving the care she needed, her seizures stopped. But that didn't mean her liver shunt was gone. Correcting a liver shunt isn't a quick fix, and Marla remained under the care of the veterinary team at Garden State for months. She needed medication management, regular checkups and close monitoring while everyone waited for her to grow enough to safely undergo corrective surgery. Through all those appointments, Marla's personality never stopped shining. She is a goofy, affectionate girl with a constantly wagging tail who seems determined to greet everyone she meets with kisses. After spending so much of her young life visiting Garden State, she even happily pulls toward the front door when she arrives, excited to see the veterinary staff who have cared for her along the way. Once Marla was finally big enough, she returned to Garden State for the major procedure everyone had been preparing for: surgery to correct her liver shunt, with her spay also performed while she was under anesthesia. Marla has already spent most of her young life dealing with a serious medical condition that required months of veterinary care just to reach this point. Now she still has to recover from a major surgery and continue receiving the veterinary attention needed to make sure her body is responding as hoped. Husky House has been there for Marla since the night she arrived critically ill, and they are committed to seeing her through the rest of this journey. Donations to Marla's fundraiser will help with the significant cost of her liver shunt surgery, specialist care, monitoring and continued treatment as she recovers. Every contribution helps Husky House continue giving Marla the care she needs while giving other dogs in crisis the same chance to be saved.
Nikko
Nikko Is Fighting Cancer With Everything He Has
Matawan, NJ • Husky House
What initially looked like a grouchy personality turned out to be a painful tumor hiding beneath the surface. Nikko came to Husky House after being found as an overweight stray in New York. This older boy had some behavioral and medical needs, and his caregivers initially knew him as a crabby, grouchy little guy who was working on losing weight through a healthier diet and regular walks. Then his veterinarian discovered an internal tumor on his anal sac, and suddenly some of Nikko’s behavior made much more sense. He hadn't simply been grumpy. He had been living with a painful medical condition. Nikko was admitted to Garden State for further testing, including an ultrasound and chest X-rays to determine whether there were signs that the cancer had spread. Thankfully, both came back clear, allowing his veterinary team to move forward with surgery to remove the tumor. His surgery went well, and within just days, his caregivers saw a completely different dog emerge. With the painful tumor gone, Nikko began enjoying his walks, running around the play yards and showing everyone a much happier side of himself. But removing the tumor was only the beginning of Nikko's fight. After his diagnosis, his veterinary team recommended chemotherapy, and Nikko has now begun treatment as Husky House continues doing everything possible to give him the best chance moving forward. Cancer treatment can be a long and costly journey, especially after already undergoing advanced imaging and major surgery. Through it all, Nikko has shown just how much life he still wants to enjoy, and Husky House has committed to standing beside him every step of the way. Donations to Nikko's fundraiser will help with the cost of his tumor-removal surgery, diagnostic imaging, chemotherapy treatments and continued veterinary care as this happy little guy takes on cancer.
Bert
Help Bert Through His Specialized Neuter Surgery
Matawan, NJ • Husky House
After surviving a heartbreaking start to life, even a routine neuter has turned into another medical hurdle for this goofy boy. Bert originally came into shelter care as part of a cruelty case seizure. He had endured a rough start and arrived in terrible condition, weighing only 13 pounds. But his resilient spirit quickly began to shine through. During nearly two weeks in foster care, Bert gained seven pounds, grew a little taller, and started showing everyone the quirky, lovable personality underneath. Bert is also deaf aside from his ability to hear certain high-pitched frequencies, but that hasn't stopped this clever boy from learning. His foster began teaching him sign language, and he quickly started following along. Recognizing that Bert would benefit from a rescue experienced with his breed and individual needs, his original shelter worked with Husky House to give him the specialized care and support he deserved. More recently, Bert faced another unexpected medical challenge. His caregivers had been monitoring him because neither of his testicles had descended. When they still failed to appear, Bert was evaluated by an internal medicine specialist and underwent an ultrasound in an attempt to locate them. Even with advanced imaging, one of the testicles could not be found. Because of this, Bert could not undergo a routine neuter at his regular veterinary clinic. Instead, he needed specialized surgery at Garden State, where the veterinary team would have to explore his abdomen to locate and remove the retained testicle. For a dog who started life as the victim of cruelty, Bert has already come an incredibly long way. He is a handsome, goofy and wonderfully quirky boy who has charmed the people caring for him and shown just how resilient he can be. Now, Husky House is making sure this latest medical hurdle doesn't stand in the way of the brighter future he deserves. Donations to Bert's fundraiser will help with the costs of his specialist evaluation, ultrasound and abdominal surgery so this sweet boy can put another medical challenge behind him.
Mordenkainen
Help This Gentle Boy Recover From Severe Anemia
Matawan, NJ • Husky House
At only one year old, this sweet boy arrived at Husky House with almost nothing left to give. Mordenkainen was brought in as a stray on September 11 after his finder reported that he was suffering from severe bloody diarrhea, barely eating, and drinking excessive amounts of water. When shelter staff examined him, it quickly became clear just how critically ill he was. Mordenkainen was severely emaciated with a body condition score of just 1, with significant muscle wasting and very little interest in food. Testing revealed severe regenerative anemia, dangerously low protein levels, profound abnormalities in his white blood cell count, low calcium and sodium levels, and severe hematochezia. His intestinal loops were fluid-filled, and his gums were pale as his weakened body struggled to keep going. Despite how awful he must have felt, Mordenkainen remained remarkably gentle. Shelter staff described him sitting quietly on his bed with soft eyes before approaching them with a loose, wagging tail. He allowed handling, walked nicely once outside, and even found enough energy to chase toys around the yard. When introduced to another dog, he offered a friendly greeting before calmly continuing on his way. With Mordenkainen facing such serious medical problems and needing to leave the shelter quickly, Husky House stepped in to give him the chance he desperately needed. His condition required intensive veterinary care, including hospitalization and a blood transfusion to help stabilize his severe anemia. Thankfully, there are already encouraging signs. His red blood cell count has begun improving enough for Mordenkainen to leave the hospital and continue his recovery outside of it. He has made it through the most frightening part of this journey, but his medical care and recovery are not over. After arriving emaciated and critically ill, this young dog will need continued veterinary monitoring and support as his body heals and he works toward becoming the healthy, happy dog he should have had the chance to be all along. Husky House was there to say yes when Mordenkainen needed lifesaving care. Please consider helping with the veterinary expenses that gave this incredibly sweet young dog his chance at a brighter tomorrow.