Rhode Home Rescue
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Phoenix
Phoenix is a six-year-old Lab mix in Warwick, RI, who needs $670 for emergency care.
Warwick, RI • Rhode Home Rescue
This sad-looking mother dog was spared from euthanasia at the last possible moment. The shelter initially thought she was in heart failure because of her extended belly but quickly noticed she was producing milk and had pups wiggling around inside her belly. She needed help fast. The moment Rhode Home Rescue heard about Phoenix, true to their name, they came to her rescue! "Phoenix was incredibly anemic and weak," Nadine M., from the nonprofit group, tells Waggle. "She needed immediate fluids and veterinary support. She is currently at the Florence Veterinary Clinic in MS, where she gave birth to eleven perfect puppies. She will need heartworm treatment after she weans the pups as well." Rhode Home Rescue is a 100% volunteer-run rescue. All funds they receive go to the dogs the organization saves. They never shy away from taking on a challenge. Many of these dogs would have died without care due to their medical needs. And by saving Phoenix, the group saved a dozen dogs! With your help, the entire family will have a great future. "Phoenix is gentle, sweet, and holds no grudges. Everyone who has met her has quickly fallen in love with her calm and gentle spirit. She has been nothing short of amazing throughout her entire treatment, and we can't wait to see her blossom as she gains strength. She is a resilient and strong momma," Nadine adds.
Skye
Skye is a 5-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier in Warwick, RI, who needs $1,041 for Heartworm Treatment.
Warwick, RI • Rhode Home Rescue
Skye came into our rescue last year when she was found tied to the shelter door in Arkansas. She was vetted and taken in by Hannah who loved that pup dearly! Hannah ended up "foster failing" on Skye right away! Skye is calm, sweet and hilarious all at the same time, we can't imagine anyone would could give this adorable little house hippo up! Skye is a complete character and charms everyone she meets! She spends her days lounging around her mom's work and hanging with the staff at any event she goes to. Some of her best friends include any and all dogs she meets, tiny domesticated bunnies (whom she hikes with!). Skye does have a fear though...bugs! Anytime she comes across one of those insects, she books it the other way! Skye is special because of just how amazing her personality is. She has the ability to make any and everyone feel welcome and loved. One of my favorite moments was seeing her gently rocking herself in her mom's hammock while they were out camping. She had this glimmer in her eye that you just knew she was cracking herself up! Skye was fully vetted and heartworm tested before she left Arkansas and kept on heartworm preventative by her new adopted owner, but unfortunately at her last vet visit it was discovered that she was heartworm positive. Skye has pet insurance but unfortunately it does not cover heartworm treatment, even with perfect prevention use. She is currently being seen at Hill & Harbor Vet Clinic in EG, RI Rhode Home Rescue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to covering all medical costs of adopted dogs through us, but we can only do so with donations! Skye and her mom have been wonderful volunteers with us and we would love to cover this unexpected bill for her.
Morton
Morton is a 3-year-old German Shepherd Mix in Providence, RI, who needs $2,000 for MRI for seizure diagnosis.
Warwick, RI • Rhode Home Rescue
Morton is a foster dog with RHR who was found badly injured in the middle of a highway in MS. He was found with a bully mix pal that was protecting him during rush hour. He was taken in by our rescue partner and completed his HW treatment in order to travel. Morton is in a foster home and was getting treatment for nerve damage caused from his previous injury when he began having seizures:( Morton is a dream dog, he is obedient and gentle. It's hard to believe he was left as a stray. His foster is just smitten with him and is willing to do anything to get him better again. Morton befriends everything and everyone and is so appreciative of having a warm home to rest in. We can't wait to see him better! Rhode Home Rescue is a non-profit, 100% volunteer run dog rescue in Rhode Island. We take in dogs from all life-stages and never shy away in taking medically needy dogs. Morton has quickly become a very medically needy dog, but we are determined to help him get better. Morton suffered nerve damage from a shotgun blast at his front paw. He carries the paw in an odd fashion and was recommended for physical therapy, 16 visits at a cost of $70 per visit. He completed HW treatment in MS before arriving to RI A few days ago, Morton began having seizures (which was a new development) he was rushed to Ocean State Vet in East Greenwich, RI. They recommended an MRI. Morton is so loving and kind even after humans left him in this despicable condition. He is so gentle and loving with every dog/cat/person he meets. A true gentleman. He is a great dog who was dealt a bad hand and still loves HARD! He will make someone a great companion. Before his medical emergency, he was our raffle-picker for the rescue!
Pasta Litter
The Pasta Litter: Beagle mix puppies in Providence, RI, who need $810 for hernia repair surgery.
Warwick, RI • Rhode Home Rescue
These simply adorable puppies are just waiting to be put up for adoption, but finding their forever homes is on hold because many pups need to have surgery first. Rhode Home Rescue needs your help! The nonprofit group saved these nine Beagle mix pups after they were discovered on a rural property and taken to a shelter. "The staff at the shelter quickly realized something was very wrong. There were large lumps growing in the groin area of two pups, and then the (lumps) started popping up on more and more of the puppies," Chelsea R., from the rescue, tells Waggle. It turns out six of the nine puppies have inguinal hernias, which can be hereditary. The condition causes the contents of their abdomens to protrude into their groin area and needs to be fixed with surgery. "We've never come across that many puppies having inguinal hernias. It makes me sad," Dina M., with the rescue, tells Waggle. "Without an operation, the hernia only gets worse. It's very dangerous and can cause serious symptoms or possibly even death." Dina says COVID-19 has made it a difficult year to fundraise, and they really need some financial help. "Overall donations are down. All of our in-person fundraisers were canceled. Usually, we have our adoption events weekly at pet stores, but because they draw large crowds, we've been asked to wait until things clear up a bit. We haven't had the public exposure we usually do." And if you're wondering why these cute puppies are named the Pasta Litter, it's for creative purposes. The rescue is in charge of naming so many dogs, and they use themes for litters of puppies. This crew includes: Rigatoni, Rotini, Linguini, Farfalle, Gnocchi, Penne, Ziti, Fettuccine, and Ravoli. After their surgery, they'll be up for adoption, and their new owners can keep or change their names, of course.
Ellis, Yuri, and Evie
Ellis, Yuri, and Evie are 4-week-old English Bulldog pups in Providence, RI, who need $2,000 for eye surgery.
Warwick, RI • Rhode Home Rescue
Rhode Home Rescue says what happened to these three English Bulldog puppies is an atrocity. Ellis, Yuri, and Evie, just weeks old, are the victims of breeding gone bad. "A guy walked into a vet's office and wanted them euthanized," Nadine with Rhode Home Rescue tells Waggle. "He tried to breed these puppies, and something went wrong. They were unable to be sold for profit, so he dumped them." Someone at the vet's office called the rescue, which immediately agreed to save the pups and pay for their care. "I told them we'll take them, do not put them down," Nadine says. "I couldn't; I couldn't even think of these poor babies, who didn't even have a chance to start their life euthanized. They all have vision problems and need surgery, but there are all sorts of things we can do to help do Rhode Home Rescue has partnered up with True North Rescue and Transport to help these babies. Rhode Home Rescue is a 501(c)3 dog rescue that relies wholly on donations to help neglected, abused and abandoned animals in RI and in various parts of the country. These puppies have received minimal vetting care and will need a full workup to determine the severity of their blindness, genetic and other issues. One puppy is in extreme pain due to an enlarged eyeball that will need to be removed. Others are suffering from lack of vision and will need a full work-up as well as to whether their vision can be saved. They are at Florence Animal Clinic. We don't know much about these pups yet, but we are doing everything we can to ensure they can go on to live happy and normal lives as the adorable puppies they were destined to be. We could not stand by and watch these puppies euthanized without a chance at recovering from their genetic deformities.
Leo
Leo is an 10-week-old old Ragdoll mix cat in Providence, RI, who needs $760 for emergency leg surgery.
Warwick, RI • Rhode Home Rescue
Leo was just 8 weeks old when he was found injured on the side of a road in rural Arkansas. He was suffering from two broken/fractured legs and was very sick! Animal Control believes he may have been struck by a vehicle. Leo was stuck at the shelter in pain until rescue stepped in to pay for his surgery. Leo is a happy-go-lucky guy with an adorably grumpy face! He loves hanging out with the other foster kittens and hanging around the office staff. He is patiently waiting in boarding at the local vet hospital until he can travel to his new life and find his furever family! Although humans failed him early on in his life, he does not let that get him down. He holds no grudges! Rhode Home Rescue has taken over care for Leo from our partnering rescue in Arkansas (Hope for Paws) due to their own lack of funding. We are both non-profit charities that rely on donations to get animals necessary vetting, supplies and other medical care. Leo suffered from extensive traumatic injuries. He had a pin placed in his front leg and also had a splint on the other front leg for a smaller fracture. He was also loaded with parasites and needed antibiotics for secondary infections. Leo required anesthesia for placing the pin and resetting his leg. Leo is special because of his fighting spirit! This little kitten has gone through more than most other animals ever experience in their entire lives! He is lovable, playful and just happy being able to get a second chance at life with his new rescue pals. He has the spirit of a warrior and has been able to overcome everything that's been thrown at him thus far!
Myrtle Provac
Myrtle Provac is a 9-year-old Jack Russel terrier in Providence, RI, who needs $500 for Dental .
Warwick, RI • Rhode Home Rescue
Myrtle is a special rescue senior that was pulled from local animal control. She is currently living in a foster home with RHR as a "sanctuary dog" through the rescue. Being a senior, she has had a variety of vetting needs such as dental work, cataract care as well as ongoing incontinence issues. Myrtle is as quiet as a mouse but so loving and really appreciates having a safe space to call her own in her "golden years". She is patient with the foster puppies and loves lounging with the other elderly dogs in the home. She often gets very excited for food and gets a cute little pep in her step when the food bowl comes out! Rhode Home Rescue is a 501(c)3 all volunteer and foster based rescue that works to save local dogs from neglect, abuse or abandonment here in RI and in partnering States/Rescues. Many of the dogs in our care are medically needy and donations are what keeps us afloat. Myrtle desperately needs dental work. She has had a substantial issue with rotten teeth that have caused abscesses in the past and make it difficult for her to chew. This dental work would be completed by Warwick Animal Hospital in Warwick, RI. This would clear up the issues she's been having for good and help her live a happy and healthy life. Myrtle was cast aside like so many other senior dogs. She quickly became lost in a sea of applications for other younger dogs in the rescue. It has been months, and still no adopter is able to make the commitment for this senior gal. Her current foster mom loves her little quirks and she still manages to wag that little nub tail in delight whenever her foster momma comes home from a long day.
Matilda Provac
Matilda Provac is an eight-year-old Papillon mix in Providence, RI, who needs $2,000 for critical surgery.
Warwick, RI • Rhode Home Rescue
When you look at her adorable face and the spark in her eyes, it is hard to believe sweet Matilda ended up in an animal shelter facing death. Rhode Home Rescue tells Waggle she has a substantial mammary gland tumor and the shelter was not going to pay for her surgery; Matilda was facing economic euthanasia. Waggle estimates more than a half-million pets are put down each year because their owners or animal shelters can't afford their care. But luckily for Matilda, Rhode Home Rescue scooped her right up and saved her. She is now in a fantastic foster home, but her tumor is causing her a lot of pain and discomfort, female dogs who were never spayed are more likely to develop these kinds of tumors. The rescue wants to get her the surgery she needs to remove the mass and get her fixed. Once she's healed up, she will be ready for adoption! "Matilda is the sweetest little girl. She loves her foster mom and is so grateful to be in a foster home. She loves snoozing in her cozy dog bed and being toted around on walks with her foster mom. She does great with other dogs and is very friendly and playful with everyone she meets," the rescue says. Rhode Home Rescue is a non-profit organization that saves dogs suffering from neglect, abuse, medical and behavioral issues. They rely on donations to provide care to these animals. "Matilda is special because even though her humans let her down, she does not hold that against anyone. She still loves everything life has to offer and doesn't know that she faced euthanasia at one point due to lack of funds," the rescue adds. "We want to make sure she will be able to live the rest of her life as carefree and happy as can be!"