Pacific Rim Rescue
Issaquah, WA
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India
India Was Abandoned While Pregnant—Help Her and Her Puppies
Issaquah, WA • Pacific Rim Rescue
Pacific Rim Rescue is helping India begin a new chapter after she was abandoned in the middle of the hop orchards in Washington’s Yakima Valley. India and her six-month-old puppy, West, were found acres from the nearest main road, where agricultural workers discovered them and contacted our rescue partner on the Yakama Reservation to get them to safety. We don't know how they ended up there, and we may never know what India had been through before she was found. What we do know is that India was abandoned at one of the most vulnerable times in her life. She's only about 1½ years old, and when she was rescued, she was very pregnant. India is a sweet Brussels Griffon mix, likely with some Chihuahua, and she has completely stolen our hearts. She's calm, gentle, and incredibly loving, melting into the people caring for her. And with her enormous brown eyes and adorable snaggle tooth, it's easy to see why everyone is already obsessed with her. Our veterinarian believes India is carrying four or five puppies, who are expected to arrive within the next couple of weeks. She now needs veterinary care throughout her pregnancy, and once her puppies are born, they'll need food, medical care, and everything they need to get a healthy start. India's babies won't be born in a hop field. They won't grow up abandoned or left to fend for themselves. They'll be born somewhere warm and safe, with a full belly, veterinary care, and people watching over them from their very first breath. Your donation will help Pacific Rim Rescue provide India with the veterinary care she needs during her pregnancy and help care for her puppies when they arrive. India was thrown away when she needed someone most. Now, she has a rescue family fighting for her and her babies. She made it out. And so will they.
West
West Was Dumped in a Hop Field With a Devastating Injury
Issaquah, WA • Pacific Rim Rescue
Six-month-old West was found with his mama, India, dumped miles from the nearest main road in the middle of the hop orchards of Washington’s Yakima Valley. Agricultural workers discovered the injured puppy and his mother, and our rescue partner on the Yakama Reservation immediately stepped in to get them to safety. West desperately needed medical attention. A massive wound stretched from his back right shoulder, around his body and toward his left chest. His fur and even the wound itself were packed with cheat grass and painful sharp awns, leaving him with extensive damage. Less than 10 hours after arriving in our care, West was at our veterinary partner undergoing emergency surgery. Once surgery began, we discovered that the damage was even more extensive than it first appeared. Our veterinary team had to enlarge the incision to carefully remove debris and damaged tissue, thoroughly clean the wound, and repair the extensive injuries. They quite literally put this little puppy back together. West is young, and we're hopeful he will heal beautifully. He is now safe, receiving the wound care he needs, and beginning his recovery. We don't know how West and his mama ended up abandoned in those fields, and we may never know. But we do know that West deserved better, and we were determined to give him the chance to heal. Your donation will help Pacific Rim Rescue cover the veterinary care West has already received, including his emergency surgery, wound treatment, medications, follow-up care, and the continued care he needs as he recovers. West should have been spending his puppyhood playing and growing up with his family. Instead, he was left injured and alone in a remote field. Now he has a rescue family fighting for him. Please help us give West the care he needs to heal and grow into a happy, healthy dog. Every donation and share helps us continue saying yes to dogs like West when they need us most. ❤️
Kev
Kev Survived the Wildfire. Now He Needs a Safe Place to Heal.
Issaquah, WA • Pacific Rim Rescue
Pacific Rim Rescue is helping Kev begin again after this three year old, 60 pound Labrador and Rhodesian Ridgeback mix survived a wildfire, the loss of his home, and an old gunshot wound that left a bullet lodged in his shoulder. Kev was living in White Swan, a community in Washington State on the Yakama Reservation, when the wildfire destroyed his family’s home. During the evacuation, Kev was untied and left behind. After the fire, he returned alone to where his home had once stood. When rescuers found him, Kev was limping badly and terrified of people. Before bringing him to Pacific Rim Rescue, we arranged for him to receive X-rays to find out what was causing his pain. That’s when we discovered a bullet lodged in his right shoulder, along with multiple fragments. Further imaging showed that the bullet had traveled through and shattered part of his upper shoulder before lodging beneath his scapula. Our veterinary team does not recommend removing it at this time. Instead, Kev will need long term pain and nerve medication and an orthopedic consultation to determine the best plan for his future care. He also arrived with dual ear infections and painfully worn toenails, likely from running across hot pavement during the fire. He is now neutered, vaccinated, treated for parasites, and safely in our care. But Kev’s physical recovery is only part of his journey. He is extremely shy and shut down, and life has taught him not to trust people. Sometimes he will allow a gentle scratch on his head. Other times, he runs to hide. We respect his boundaries and are giving him the time he needs to decompress and learn that he is finally safe. We named him Kev, short for Kevlar, because this boy has already survived so much. ❤️🩹 Kev survived the gunshot wound. He survived losing his home. He survived the wildfire. Now he doesn't have to survive on his own. Your donation will help Pacific Rim Rescue provide the long term medications, veterinary care, orthopedic consultation, rehabilitation, and ongoing support Kev needs and cover the costs of the imaging he received. We can't change what happened to Kev. But we can change what happens next. Please help us give Kev the time, safety, medical care, and patience he needs to finally learn what it feels like to be safe. If you can't donate, please share his story. Every share helps us reach someone who can. We've got Kev from here. ❤️
Peter Parker
Peter Parker Is Headed for a Brand New Day!
Issaquah, WA • Pacific Rim Rescue
At Pacific Rim Rescue, we think our Petey definitely has some “spidey” sense going for him! ❤️ Peter Parker was already known to our rescue partners, who had helped his owner get him neutered just a few months ago. Sadly, his owner then passed away and he was left as a stray. As the devastating White Swan area fires were looming in Eastern Washington State, our rescue partners were out searching for animals who needed help and that's when they found Peter again, while unable to get him to safety as the fires progressed, were able to leave food and water for him. After the fires abated our rescue team was able to locate and secure Peter! His injuries were consistent with being struck by a vehicle or suffering another significant impact. We drove to Yakima to bring him to safety and got him to our veterinarian that same day for treatment of his wounds and continued medical care. Peter has a noticeable dent in his skull, and we don't yet know the long term aspect of any potential brain injury. What we do know is that this sweet boy is now comfortable and safe in a loving foster home, where he has quickly earned the title of the best and most chill dog ever, with wonderful house manners and is a couch cuddle champ. As a large-breed mix, Peter may be the kind of dog some people overlook. But we think this boy is worth a second—and third—look! He is sweet, well-mannered, calm, and an all-around wonderful companion. Peter has already been through more than any dog should have to endure. Now, we're determined to give him the care and support he needs to heal and the chance to find the loving future he deserves. Peter Parker is ready for his brand new day. Help Pacific Rim Rescue give Petey the second chance he's been waiting for. ❤️
Zoe
Help Zoe Find Relief From Frightening Seizure-Like Episodes
Issaquah, WA • Pacific Rim Rescue
Zoe's world changed overnight. At just 3 years old, this sweet French Bulldog began experiencing frightening seizure-like episodes that left her owner fearing the worst. Having seen the devastating effects of Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in French Bulldogs before, they knew Zoe would likely need extensive diagnostics and specialized medical care that they simply could not afford. Wanting Zoe to have the best chance possible, they made the heartbreaking decision to surrender her to Pacific Rim Rescue. From the moment Zoe arrived, the rescue acted quickly. An urgent veterinary visit led to an emergency referral to a neurologist, and this week Zoe underwent an extensive neurological workup, including advanced imaging, at Summit Veterinary Referral Center. The news brought both relief and new challenges. The MRI confirmed that Zoe is not suffering from Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), as originally feared. Instead, veterinarians discovered severe infections and debris deep within both of her middle ears—painful conditions that may be responsible for the neurological symptoms she has been experiencing. Additional radiology results and a spinal tap are still pending to determine whether the infection has spread to the tissues surrounding her brain or whether the pressure from the infection alone is causing her seizure-like episodes. Zoe's journey isn't over. Her next step was an appointment with a veterinary dermatologist, who will attempt to scope and flush her middle ears. If that isn't enough to resolve the problem, Zoe will need surgery. Zoe is scheduled for the Otoscopy in August. Through every test and every appointment, Zoe has continued to fight, and bring joy with her sunny disposition and desire to be with her humans and canine foster siblings. Pacific Rim Rescue is committed to giving her every chance to recover, but the cost of advanced diagnostics, specialist care, and potential surgery is significant. Your donation will help cover Zoe's neurological workup, specialist appointments, ongoing diagnostics, and any treatments she needs to finally find relief from the pain she has been living with. Every gift, no matter the size, helps bring Zoe one step closer to healing—and the happy, comfortable life every dog deserves.