The Street Dog Coalition
Campaigns
Dink
Dink is a nine-year-old Fox Terrier in Melbourne, Florida who needs $2,000 for hernia surgery.
Fort Collins, CO • The Street Dog Coalition
Dink has been with his human mom, Tara, through thick and thin--- even during times in Tara's life when she was homeless, he never left her side. Now Tara is facing financial challenges again, like so many families are as the world emerges from the pandemic. The problem is Dink needs surgery immediately to fix a dangerous hernia that is also causing him pain, but Tara can't afford the operation. The Street Dog Coalition wants to help. The nonprofit group provides care to pets of people experiencing homelessness. "Dink is her world," The Street Dog Coalition tells Waggle. "Dink's mother is sweet and gentle and relies on him for companionship. Their human-animal bond is incredibly important to both of their well-being." The group relies on donations to help as many animals in need as they can. Tara and Dink hope Waggle's thoughtful community will give to their fundraiser so both Dink can be the faithful, supportive dog he's always been, and his caring spirit will help his mom get back on her feet again.
Two Boos
Two Boos is a five-month-old kitten in Pittsburgh, PA, who needs $1,000 for leg surgery.
Fort Collins, CO • The Street Dog Coalition
I am a vet who volunteers with The Street Dog Coalition, providing care to pets of people experiencing homelessness. Two Boos belongs to a woman named Laura who was homeless, but recently found housing. Two Boos was out exploring in an unsafe area and got caught in a hole under a rock. Her rear leg broke and had to be amputated, and unfortunately, there were post-surgical complications. Two Boos has a wonderful mix of a determined spirit alongside a gentle and understanding sense of self. Her determination to heal was apparent in that she allowed me to perform multiple bandage changes and she put up with daily medications and a cone around her head 24/7. Much more so than the average feline would be willing to endure. Two Boos’ owner, who was previously homeless, does not have the funds for veterinary care. While I was able to provide a free month of medical foster care, the hospital bills had to be paid. Our PA Street Dog Coalition team is now trying to refill the kitty (pun intended). 11/12: Amputated rear right leg at Animal Friends Shelter. 11/19: Back into surgery for dehiscence and infection. Medical foster for 2 weeks. 11/22: Shivering, discharge, odor. 11/22- 11/24: Temp WNL and BAR. 11/25: Additional surgery at Humane Animal Rescue (HAR). 12/2: Continued treatment. 12/3: Recheck at HAR. Medical foster continued beyond 2 weeks. 12/19: Two Boos healed and returned home Two Boos was amazing to work with and her calm personality is likely was the reason for her eventual healing. She was also very sweet with my household pets and family members. She adapted to having only three legs and entertained us with her sweet nature and keen interest in pair of unicorn slippers.
Diamond
Diamond is a 6-year-old Bulldog Boxer mixed-breed in Fort Collins, CO, who needs $700 for malignant tumor removal.
Fort Collins, CO • The Street Dog Coalition
Our family adopted Diamond when she was twelve weeks old. She is now six years old and we consider her a part of our family. She grew up with my two sons and my daughter and gives them kisses in the morning to wake them up. We also have a three legged cat named Babies who is Diamond's best friend. We often find them cuddled together. Diamond loves walking and swimming and catching flies. She always has a ball in her mouth until she drops it in front of whoever she wants to play with her. She's named Diamond for a diamond-shaped pattern in her fur, but she is also more precious to us and worth more than any diamond in the world.
Shadow
Shadow is 7-year-old Lab mix in Littleton, CO, who needs $2,000 for repair of a torn ligament in one knee.
Fort Collins, CO • The Street Dog Coalition
Since returning from the service, Shadow has meant everything to me and my family. I have a wife and three daughters, and Shadow is not just a pet, Shadow is a family member. We decided to go to the dog pound on our way to the zoo one day and we came home with Shadow. Our lives are forever changed for the better.