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Grayson
Grayson is an eleven-week-old puppy in Norwalk, CT, who needs $2,000 for emergency surgery.
Norwalk, CT • Pet Animal Welfare Society
How this adorable puppy was left to fend for himself on the streets in Texas is hard to comprehend. And if the Pet Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) didn't rescue Grayson, he would not have made it. The group brought him to their shelter in Connecticut, and that's when they realized he was in big trouble. "Grayson came to PAWS with his sister, Gemma. They couldn't be more adorable. They were both infested with parasites and were very lethargic and not eating. The sister's health turned around after deworming protocol. However, Grayson continued to be lethargic and wasn't eating," Ellen E., from the nonprofit group, tells Waggle. He was rushed to VCA Veterinary and Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, CT. He was diagnosed with bowel obstruction from the worms, and he needed emergency surgery. Without the operation, he would have died. "Grayson is very special because he had 0% surviving if left as a stray," Ellen says. "Post-surgery, both the sister and Grayson are acting playfully as puppies do. I hope we all can agree that an 11-week old puppy deserves a chance at a healthy life. This is a life worth saving. Just look at his beautiful face." Now the PAWS is trying to raise the money to pay for this unexpected and hefty expense. They hope you'll give to Grayson's campaign. It will help the group pay off his bill and allow them continue to save more pups who need medical help.
Highway
Highway is a 2-year-old cat in Norwalk, CT, who needs $2,000 for surgical intervention with the need for metal plates to stabilize both fractures.
Norwalk, CT • Pet Animal Welfare Society
Highway, aptly named as he was found at a Rest Stop on I95, was discovered by State Police on January 24th near the New Canaan exit. The cat was abandoned by his owner and left in a carrier by the side of the rest stop. The State Officers immediately suspected abuse as they noticed that the cat struggled when walking and that one eye was ruptured. The cat looked like he was in terrible pain! New Canaan Animal Control reached out to Pet Animal Welfare Society of CT or PAWS to join forces to help Highway. PAWS is a nonprofit dedicated to the rescue and adoption of our communities homeless and abused cats and dogs. Highway was quickly made comfortable and was seen by the PAWS’ vet. X rays validated our worst suspicion – according to our vet, Highway was definitely abused. Despite his extensive injuries, Highway maintains his sweet temperament and disposition. He is a very sweet cat who will definitely find a forever home. Highway has a very different and rewarding life ahead of him, thanks to the quick thinking and action of the State Police and New Canaan Animal Control. Highway suffered fractures in both front legs. Highway will require expensive surgical intervention with the need for metal plates to stabilize both fractures. In addition to his broken legs, Highway suffers from a painful, ruptured eye which will be removed by PAWS' in-house medical team. Our vet suspects that the eye was punctured with a sharp object. Highway’s fractures will be performed by an outsourced veterinary clinic, costing thousands of dollars. On behalf of Highway, a huge thank you in advance. You are the true heroes of animal rescue and your generosity and support give animals like Highway a second chance.
Fennel
Fennel is a four-month-old German Shepherd mix in Norwalk, CT, who needs $1,500 for urgent care.
Norwalk, CT • Pet Animal Welfare Society
Fennel started his life in one of the worst places in the U.S. for dogs: South Texas. Countless sick and injured dogs live on the streets. Only the lucky ones get saved. When PAWS, the Pet Animal Welfare Society in CT, first saw Fennel's picture and cute face, they knew they had to rescue him. Once he arrived in New England, the group got quite a shock: the pup had two infected, gaping, oozing lacerations on his leg. Fennel was limping in pain and needed emergency care. "We don't know how it happened," Ellen E., with PAWS, tells Waggle. "He could have had a terrible history. Maybe he was stabbed? Or perhaps he just got caught on something?" They rushed him to VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, where the medical team cleaned Fennel's wounds, put a drain in the larger laceration, and sutured it closed. "If it had been left untreated, he could have lost his leg," Ellen says. Once Fennel heals up, he will be ready for adoption and ready to find his forever home. "He is smart, sweet, and a sensitive boy who will do well with an active family," Ellen says. "He is a very friendly pup who gets along with everyone. He has such a great disposition. He is outgoing and comfortable with people and other animals. He is a perfect size and will be someone's best friend." PAWS relies on donations to help pay the medical bills for all the animals the organization saves, including Fennel. They're hoping you will pitch in this holiday season and help them pay off his emergency veterinary tab. "We thank everyone for their kindness to come to his aid," Ellen says. Will you help Fennel get back on all four feet again?
Dot
Dot is a 1-year-old Boxer in Norwalk, CT, who needs $2,000 for an MRI.
Norwalk, CT • Pet Animal Welfare Society
This beauty is Dot, a 6-month-old boxer mix who came from animal control and who has lots of love to give. Coming from animal control means that she was originally a stray who had to fend for herself until a local animal control picked her up and contacted PAWS. Dot is calm, social, and eager to get your attention and affection. Dot can be very playful and is eager to please. She just wants to be part of a family. Her tail is constantly wagging. She might be one of the sweetest dogs we’ve ever met. She is definitely the most popular dog at the dog park! While active, Dot suffers from episodes of her rear legs collapsing. Sometimes it takes up to 20 minutes for her to regain balance and continue walking. Dot has the most amazing character that never gives up. She loves other pups and wouldn’t mind sharing a home with a canine companion.She is the sweetest puppy who deserves a chance at life with a doting family. She touches everyone she meets and is an inspiration to us all! Dot went for an expensive MRI, which came back as unremarkable, meaning that further diagnosis is needed. As we haven’t determined the cause, we are still hopeful that it’s something that is responsive to medical intervention. Dot might have to see a specialist. Sometimes she drags herself on the floor to continue to play and wag her tail. Dot has been undergoing medical diagnostic tests at PAWS for regular episodes of ataxia in her rear legs. Ataxia is a lack of coordination, affecting her front and hind legs to collapse from time to time. This may be caused from damage to the cerebellum or to the nervous system.
Clyde
Clyde is a 6-year-old domestic short hair in Norwalk, CT, who needs $2,000 for Perineal Urethrostomy.
Norwalk, CT • Pet Animal Welfare Society
Clyde originally came to Paws in 2018 as a friendly stray. He was adopted after and we heard nothing thing further until Easter night when the emergency vet called to say that Clyde was there with a urinary blockage and had been left with them to euthanize. He needed a catheter ASAP in order to pee on his own and the vet felt he needed surgery to prevent future urinary issues. Clyde was very affectionate with us at the shelter and we can only assume with his adopters as well. They never provided an update but now that Clyde is back with us, he is so sweet, rolling over and showing his belly, rubbing all over you and depending attention. Anyone looking for a big lap cat is going to find him irresistible! Paws is a small animal shelter who goes above and beyond for the animals in our care. Despite fewer and smaller donations in 2020 we do our best to provide the best medical care possible. A surprise vet bill means less money to take care of other cats and dogs in need. Clyde was adopted in 2018 and we did not hear back from the adopters for any follow-ups. We got a call on Easter night that he was at the emergency vet and blocked, not able to pee. Doing more research revealed that that adopter had brought him to a local vet office 3 weeks ago for urinary issues but as far as we know that is the only care he got in 3 years. Clyde is so outgoing and affectionate with everyone! He loves flopping on his side to get belly rubs and it is a big belly! He needs to lose a bit of weight to be healthier but he is a cute "chonk" for now. Clyde is even still playful after all he's been through recently which is amazing. He has a great personality and big personality.
Tippy
Tippy is a 1-year-old Lab Mix in Norwalk, CT, who needs $2,000 for Treatment for Parvo treatment.
Norwalk, CT • Pet Animal Welfare Society
Sweet and petite Tippy is a 10 week old lab/heeler mix who came to PAWS from Texas with his Mom and 3 siblings. They were taken in by a kind stranger after being picked up as strays. Tippy made the long journey from Texas to PAWS in Norwalk CT to find his forever home. He is a typical adorable puppy who needs a chance to lead a normal life with a loving family. Tippy is a calm and slightly shy puppy who enjoys play time, spending time with his siblings, and cuddle time with his friends. He couldn't be sweeter! He loves people and wiggles his whole body when happy. He loves to eat and has a little round belly to prove it! He will be someone's very loyal companion some day! PAWS is a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to the rescue and adoption of homeless and abused dogs and cats. Taking in the neediest animals comes with financial challenges. Tippy contracted parvovirus somewhere in his journey and being the smallest of the 4 puppies, he was least able to fight it off. He has required intensive treatment at a vet hospital and substantial supportive care. We are all rooting for little Tippy to make a full recovery and go on to be loved by a forever family. Tippy is a normal puppy - moving his whole hind area when wagging his tail. He is so happy to be with people. He is a love! He is very affectionate and loving, as are most puppies. He gives many puppy kisses and loves to sit on your lap. He can be silly and play with toys. He makes us all smile!
Ruby
Ruby is a 3-year-old Hound mix in Norwalk, CT, who needs $2,000 for emergency surgery to extract adult heart worms.
Norwalk, CT • Pet Animal Welfare Society
Ruby is a super sweet, petite 3 year old Hound/Cur mix who came to PAWS from a shelter in South Carolina. PAWS is a no-kill animal shelter located in Norwalk, CT dedicated to the rescue and adoption of homeless and abused dogs and cats. PAWS is taking in heartworm positive dogs from the south to help them get healthy and find a loving home. Ruby is a very social and calm girl who likes people and loves to give kisses. She was picked up as a stray and is looking forward to settling down with a family that loves her. Can you imagine this beautiful dog searching for food and shelter? Ruby has big beautiful eyes that stare up at you when petted. She is such a sweetie! Everyone loves her! PAWS' mission is to take in the neediest animals and give them a second chance at health, happiness, and love. Taking in the neediest animals comes with financial challenges. Please help PAWS continue to take in animals that need critical social/emotional/medical needs! Removal of such high numbers of worms help eliminate the obstruction. As such, pets that are gravely ill at presentation can return to normal within days after successful worm extraction. PAWS will continue to support her as she undergoes additional heartworm treatment. Ruby is now looking forward to connecting with a family and enjoying many years of joy and love. Ruby's hopes for a forever family were interrupted by the discovery of advanced stage heartworm disease. Ruby went through emergency surgery to remove the adult worms that were causing an obstruction in her heart. The surgeon even counted how many heartworms were surgically removed – a record 146 worms!
Preston
Preston is a 10-week-old Domestic Shorthair in Norwalk, CT, who needs $1,685 for support care.
Norwalk, CT • Pet Animal Welfare Society
Preston is a sweet kitten just 10 weeks old who came in with his four siblings to our shelter. He was in foster a couple weeks and all the babies are very friendly. A couple days after he came to the shelter he became very lethargic and had labored breathing. We took him to the vet who determined he has pneumonia which will require round the clock fluids, antibiotics, feeding and supporting care. Poor Preston has never been part of a family. While he did spend time in foster it's not the same as having your very own special person to sleep and cuddle with. We're hoping that with the supportive care he will get at the emergency vet, he will pull through and go on to find a loving forever home of his very own. We are a small shelter with limited financial resources during the best of times. Since COVID donations are down by 50% and we are struggling to provide even basic care. Preston is just 10 weeks old and could have his whole life ahead of him, with just a little help now. Preston is so sweet and cuddly, even on the day he became ill he was purring and snuggling with us. Like all kittens he has been very playful, and good natured. With a little financial help and some luck, we hope he will go on to have a long life full of kooky behavior that makes some lucky family smile.
Luz
Luz is a 5-month-old Chihuahua in Norwalk, CT, who needs $5,000 for groin surgery, for vascular, pre subxiphoid hernia repair and spay.
Norwalk, CT • Pet Animal Welfare Society
Luz is a 5-month-old Chihuahua mix that came to PAWS at 8 weeks of age with her mother from a local animal control. Mom was quickly adopted, but Luz was left behind. This is usually the opposite of what happens. We think Luz had to wait longer, because of her medical issues. She was like any other puppy. Ready to play, explore, and find a family to love. Luz is currently in a foster home and is completely doted upon by her Mom. She shares a home with canine siblings and loves to play and cuddle with everyone. She is like any other puppy who likes to learn new things, investigate her surroundings, and make new friends. Luz is loved and ready to be a permanent part of her family. She just needs some medical care. We have a pressing need because we are a non-profit animal rescue. We can only help animals with special needs with the support of our community. Luz is a special girl. It was important for us to help her, but having her surgery done by a specialist is costly. Luz has a congenital defect in her left front foot and is missing two of her toes. She gets around quite well and runs and plays like any other puppy. She also has a pre xiphoid, vascular hernia. Because of the somewhat unusual makeup and placement of the hernia, she has already received a surgical consult. She is going to be returning to get the hernia removed by as specialist and have her spay. Luz got her name because she has a special light. Despite her physical challenges, she doesn't let anything slow her down. She moves around quickly and is eager to know about everything and everybody. She is quick, smart, and ready to learn. She is special because she has a love for life that shines through her.
Midas
Midas is a 4-year-old Siberian Husky in Norwalk, CT, who needs $2,000 for treatment for acute pneumonia.
Norwalk, CT • Pet Animal Welfare Society
Midas is a very social and happy 4 year old Siberian Husky. He is with PAWS rescue and was ready for adoption. He is energetic, but has a calmness about him. Midas has many staff members and volunteers who really love him. He is great with other dogs. His story before PAWS was not quite so bright, and we are really hoping to get him better and find him a wonderful forever home!
Bronx
Bronx is a 1-year-old Domestic Short Hair in Norwalk, CT who needs $2,000 for disconnected elbow surgery.
Norwalk, CT • Pet Animal Welfare Society
Bronx came to us as a stray with his brother Binx. They are very bonded and we are hoping to adopt them together. These boys were very shy when they first came to us and could barely be touched. They have made so much progress the last couple months, Bronx especially loves to be petted, brushed and spend time with people.