Pitties and Pals Rescue
Campaigns
Willow
Willow Has Lived Her Whole Life In Pain. You Can Be The ReasonShe Lives Life Comfortably.
Jackson, NJ • Pitties and Pals Rescue
Willow is a 10-month-old pittie mix who was rescued from an inner-city shelter in New Jersey. Instead of enjoying puppyhood, she has been living with pain. In December, Willow began limping and was diagnosed with ulnar premature epiphyseal closure, a painful orthopedic condition that will only worsen without surgery. Although this is a fixable condition, the surgery is expensive. She is scheduled for life-changing orthopedic surgery on February 24, with an estimated cost of $6,992.40, plus critical follow-up care. Without this surgery, Willow would face a lifetime of discomfort and limited mobility. Despite everything, Willow is pure puppy at heart. She greets her people with a full-body wiggle and a hopeful expression that makes it impossible not to smile. She loves soft blankets and gentle belly rubs. Even on sore days, she tries to keep up by offering tail wags and short bursts of playful energy before the pain slows her down. What’s most remarkable about Willow is her resilience. She wants to explore the world like any 10-month-old pup should. Right now, her body simply isn’t allowing her to do that comfortably. Today, Willow is finally safe in a foster-to-adopt home, surrounded by love as she prepares for surgery. Her family is committed to giving her the life she deserves — one filled with long walks, carefree zoomies, and the simple joy of moving without pain. But they can’t do it alone. This surgery is urgent and truly life-changing. Your support will help relieve Willow’s pain, restore her mobility, and give this sweet young girl the healthy, active future she deserves. Every contribution brings her one step closer to a life where she can just be a puppy.
Wesley
Meet Wesley: Help Him Restore Mobility & Comfort
Jackson, NJ • Pitties and Pals Rescue
Wesley, an owner surrender rescued from an inner city NJ shelter, is finally safe in a foster-to-adopt home. He is loved, thriving, and ready for a fresh start. The only thing standing between Wesley and his forever family is the surgery he needs. Your support will help him heal and make his adoption official. Wesley has a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear with meniscal damage in his left knee. He is not fully weight-bearing, with muscle atrophy and degenerative joint disease causing pain and instability. Without surgery, his condition will worsen. An orthopedic surgeon recommends extracapsular repair at Ridgecrest Animal Hospital to restore mobility and comfort. Wesley is a 68 lb brindle lovebug with the perfect mix of goofy energy and snuggly charm. Affectionate, playful, and social, he loves walks, meeting new people, and has done amazingly with other dogs. Whether hopping around the yard or cuddling with a chew toy, he’s all heart and ready for his forever home. Also a total stud as he struts around in his shades. Pitties and Pals is a volunteer-run rescue that’s already saved over 75 dogs this year. But lifesaving care is expensive, and we can’t do it alone. Your gift helps provide urgent medical treatment so every dog can heal, thrive, and find the loving home they deserve.