Murphy's Paw Rescue Inc.
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Hailey
Hailey is a 10-year-old Chihuahua in Branford, CT, who needs $1,800 for Mammary Mass Removals and Dental.
Branford, CT • Murphy's Paw Rescue Inc.
Hailey is an itty bitty senior Chihuahua who was found stray. It's hard to imagine...but it's true! When she was picked up by animal control, off she went to the shelter. Hailey is a super lovable and grateful little foster girl. She will shower you with kisses (and despite her wretched breath)...she is impossible to resist! Don't worry...a full dental with extractions is also part of her upcoming surgery date! Food, kisses and snuggles are probably a tied when it comes to her favorite things in life! Hailey makes us laugh because among all the other dogs in her foster home...she is MUCH MUCH smaller! But she walks along side the biggest of dogs, isn't the least bit shy and will cuddle up with all the pit bulls in her foster home without a second thought of the size difference. She is no princess and is just grateful to be off the streets and safe. Hailey was pulled from the shelter by Murphy's Paw Rescue and was placed into a loving foster home. As we started the vetting process of exams, bloodwork, vaccines etc...a mammary mass was found as well as the fact that she has a low grade heart murmur. Also, her teeth are in dire need of cleaning and extractions which is important to her heart health. Hailey is safe in foster and has started the pre-surgical labs to prepare for her upcoming surgery on March 28th. In addition to bloodwork, mammary mass removals, dental and pathology is estimated to cost between $1,300-$1,800.
VIOLET
Violet is a 3-year-old Pit Bull / Bulldog Mix in Branford, CT, who needs $2,000 for Bloodwork, Spay, Vaccines, Mammary Tumor Removals.
Branford, CT • Murphy's Paw Rescue Inc.
Just 24 hours after pulling VIOLET from Bridgeport Connecticut Animal Control, and we have discovered mammary tumors. It’s obvious that VIOLET was used again and again for her babies…until her heartless owners finally abandoned her at a gas station. VIOLET could not be more grateful to be safe and pampered in her foster home. She adores children and everyone she meets. She is a sweet, low-key little micro pitty mix and is soaking in every bit of love she receives. VIOLET has an adorable smushy face, with her tongue always sticking out along with an adorable underbite. She is a snorer and is the BEST little cuddle buddy! VIOLET is scheduled with Clinton Vet Hospital for bloodwork, exam, spay, vaccines...and for her mammary tumors to be removed and sent out for testing. The cost of these procedures will exceed $2,000. Murphy's Paw Rescue is a small foster-based rescue, and large unexpected medical expenses really take a toll. We are hoping that our incredible supporters will rally up and donate towards VIOLET'S needs so that we can continue to help countless other dogs who need our help.
KAUAI
Kauai is a 8-year-old Chihuahua in Branford, CT, who needs $2,000 for Mammary Tumor Removals and Dental.
Branford, CT • Murphy's Paw Rescue Inc.
KAUAI came to Murphy's Paw Rescue from a hoarding situation. She settled wonderfully into her foster home and she is forever grateful to be out of the horrific home she came from. KAUAI is a dog who bonds deeply with her humans. Although she can be weary of new people, if you allow her go at her own pace she will eventually crawl right into your lap and never want to leave. We thought we had found KAUAI her forever home, but soon it was determined that she has mammary tumors. So KAUAI is still in foster care as she not only waits for a forever family to come along, but now awaits her upcoming surgery for three mammary mass removals. KAUAI will be under the care of our friends at Clinton Vet Hospital for surgery on December 14th. Mammary tumors are not uncommon in dogs who are spayed later in life, and we have been through this many times before with fosters as well as personal pets. Although expensive to remove, the good news is that whether benign or malignant...these tumors can be completely excised. Murphy's Paw Rescue is a small foster based rescue and we take responsibility for the dogs in our care. We rely heavily on donations in order to give each dog everything they need and deserve. Please consider donating to KAUAI'S medical needs!
LITTLE ROSIE
LITTLE ROSIE is a 8-year-old Chihuahua in Branford, CT, who needs $1685 for Mammary Tumor Removals, Biopsies, Bloodwork, Dental.
Branford, CT • Murphy's Paw Rescue Inc.
LITTLE ROSIE isn't complaining. She is totally enjoying her pampered life in her foster home. But she has had some tough obstacles pop up in her life, and we are committed to making sure she gets everything she needs from here on out. LITTLE ROSIE is about 8 years old and is a little peanut at only 4.5 lbs.! We took her into the rescue not knowing too much about her history other than that she was pulled from a shelter right before being euthanized, and ended up living with a sweet 90 year old woman for a very short time who unfortunately could not care for her. LITTLE ROSIE has the sweetest personality and is a joy to have in foster care. She is a total snuggle bug and likes other dogs and every person she meets. She will make the ultimate companion for anyone looking for a low-key, sweet, lap dog. Upon taking her into rescue, we knew right away she was going to need a dental. But in addition to that, we found three little lumps. After the vet consultation, it was determined that she has mammary tumors that need to be removed immediately. The surgery will include complete removal of the tumors as well as biopsies. Her surgery date is set for November 9th at Clinton Vet Hospital. LITTLE ROSIE'S procedures are estimated at $1,380-$1,970. This is a huge and unexpected expense for a small rescue group like ours. We need your help in order to keep our doors open for dogs like ROSIE and so many other dogs in need.
Auggie
Auggie is a 7-year-old Pitbull in Branford, CT, who needs $2,000 for ACL Surgery / Eye Growths Removal.
Branford, CT • Murphy's Paw Rescue Inc.
We (Murphy's Paw Rescue) pulled sweet AUGGIE from the Bridgeport Animal Shelter in late September. During our visit at the shelter, we realized her chances of finding a loving forever home through the shelter system would be very slim. But something about her told us she would really shine in a foster setting, where we could help highlight just how wonderful she is! On her way out of the shelter she began limping. Although we hoped it was nothing major, we knew in our hearts she was going to need more than just routine vet care. Her first vet visit revealed even more than we anticipated. Not only was it determined that she had a torn ACL, but she had quite a long history associated with her microchip. Her microchip revealed that she was confiscated by police, found all torn up with open wounds. From that moment on, her life has included a long list of "adopters" who dumped and abandoned her at least four times within the last few years. It's gut wrenching to know what she has been through...and it's amazing how resilient she is, and how her personality remains so soft, trusting and loving. Auggie is not a candidate for rehabilitative methods, and her tear requires extensive ACL surgery. She is scheduled with Dr. White at Small Animal Surgical Service of CT right after Thanksgiving. She will also have her eye growths removed during that procedure. The estimated cost is $4,400-$4,800. It's impossible to predict what's ahead once we commit to saving a dog. Auggie has gone through so much, and while she still has to endure surgery and recovery...her future is so bright. This is a huge financial hurdle, but we cannot fail her like so many others have.
ROSIE
Rosie is a 8-month-old Black Mouth Cur mix in Branford, CT, who needs $925 for urgent care.
Branford, CT • Murphy's Paw Rescue Inc.
Rosie (formerly Serafina) was born into a world already full of unwanted/homeless puppies just like her. Really, it's a miracle that she even ended up with us at Murphy's Paw Rescue, and then eventually adopted by a family who loves her so very much. Her first 6 months of life were a roller coaster to put it lightly. Her mom gave birth to her and her siblings in a place where they would all eventually be killed or die out on their own. Murphy's Paw Rescue got the desperate plea to take this little family on, or to help pay for their euthanasia. That's right, euthanizing them would have been more humane than leaving them to suffer. It took a lot of resources and many steps to rescue this family, but it happened. Spays and neuters were scheduled down the line for when they would be of age. But for Rosie, when that day came, we got the shocking news that she has a heart condition. Her spay could not be done until she was cleared by a cardiologist. You could imagine how devastated her adoptive family was in that moment. We booked the first available echocardiogram available with Dr. Goodwin at Guardian Vet Specialists. Her loving adoptive family was not only understanding and accommodating throughout, but this was not their first time dealing with heart conditions. Their two young sons also have heart conditions...and so they were no strangers to this process. Rosie's echocardiogram demonstrated mild sub aortic stenosis. And although cleared for spay with special anesthesia, she will still need another echo in July 2024 to follow the progress of her condition. Each echo costs $953, so a total of $1,906 in funding is needed.
BABY
BABY is a 8-year-old Cairn Terrier Mix in Branford, CT, who needs $2,000 for Spay, Dental and Cyst Removal.
Branford, CT • Murphy's Paw Rescue Inc.
BABY was rescued after her owner passed away. Sadly, no one in the family would take her in and she was abruptly dropped off to a rescue volunteer. Since that day, BABY has struggled to come out of her shell...but she is finally exactly where she belongs and has been adopted by a wonderful woman who is spoiling her to pieces! BABY and her adopter are as thick as thieves! She loves her stuffy toys, fluffy blankets and cozy bed. She sticks by her adopter's side and they have formed quite a special bond! BABY waddles around behind her owner all throughout the day, and her adopter's family members lovingly refer to them as "the two grumpy old women"...in the best possible sense...it's just adorable! While BABY'S basic vetting was able to be updated immediately, the rest of her vetting has had to take a back seat. We ruled out her having a UTI and it was determined that she was in heat! We have waiting 6 long weeks since she has gone into heat, and so she is finally ready to be spayed, have a dental cleaning and have a cyst removed. Her bloodwork looks great and surgery date is set for 9/7. BABY'S surgeries and pre-surgical prep will cost $2,000+. She has received bloodwork and xrays, and on September 7th she will have her spay, dental and cyst removal.
FRANK & BABY
FRANK & BABY is a 10-year-old Terrier Mixes in Branford, CT, who needs $2,000 for Senior & Pre-surgical Bloodwork, Dental Cleaning & Extractions, Lump Exam & Removal if Needed.
Branford, CT • Murphy's Paw Rescue Inc.
Frank & Baby lost the only owner they have ever known. Overnight, they became dogs without a home. Family members had no interest in caring for her beloved dogs, and instead abruptly handed them off to rescue. As these sweet seniors mourn their huge loss, they are safe in foster receiving lots of love and care. Basic vetting is now complete, but they need additional senior vet care. Frank is the more outgoing of the duo. He is happy to trot over for some love and affection. And my gosh, is he a snorer! Watch (or listen) the video! Baby is on the shyer side, but she is beginning to open up in her new environment. It was a pleasant surprise to find out she loves stuffy toys! Watch her video! Their foster mom describes them as "an old married couple" and just sweet as can be. Frank & Baby are not reliant on one another, but they find comfort in being together. There is not much interaction between the two of them, but being older dogs...their favorite thing to do is nap in cozy blankets for most of the day! While we have completed basic vet care for Frank & Baby, they are still in need of some additional senior vet care before we search for a loving forever home. They both need senior and pre-surgical bloodwork, dental cleanings and extractions. Baby has a lump that needs to be examined and potentially removed as well. We have a soft spot for seniors. Although senior vetting often depletes rescue funds, we cannot turn our backs on them. Donations help allow us to continue intaking dogs of all ages and providing them with necessary vet care and placing them with loving families.
ESTELLE
ESTELLE is a 10-year-old Chihuahua in Branford, CT, who needs $1,600 for Mammary Mass Removal, Bloodwork, Teeth.
Branford, CT • Murphy's Paw Rescue Inc.
If you can imagine, ESTELLE was found stray after being abandoned on the side of the road. She is now safe in foster care in Connecticut with Murphy's Paw Rescue. She is enjoying the comforts of her lovely foster home as we prepare her for the remainder of her vet care needs before finding her a wonderful forever family! ESTELLE is all about warm, cozy blankets...and a lap to snuggle up in! Her favorite thing is to be held and coddled, but if you wrap her up in fuzzy blankets like a burrito, she is just as happy! ESTELLE is such a love bug with her foster sibling and her foster family. You can see it in her eyes just how grateful she is to be safe, warm and on the way to a healthier life! It is always heartbreaking when a dog is left abandoned, and it is particular gut wrenching when a senior is abandoned. At some point in her life, ESTELLE was loved and cared for...and we will never know how or why she ended up alone and scared as a stray. ESTELLE deserves to be cherished and loved...she has already endured far too much. ESTELLE has been vaccinated and has had a full senior blood workup done. However, during her vet exam a mammary mass was discovered. Luckily, mammary masses can typically be fully surgically removed, and even if it test Cancerous, they are usually non-spreading. It needs to be removed immediately so that she can be on her way to a long healthy life! Murphy's Paw Rescue relies on donations to help support the high costs of vet care. We often take the dogs who are left behind, and without financial support...we cannot continue to help dogs like ESTELLE who require more than basic vet care.