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Pets we've sponsored
Cats & Rabbit
Cats & Rabbit is a 0 year old Mix-Breed in Old Lyme, CT, who needs $5,000 for Exams, Dental Work, Skin Issues, Blood Work.
Old Lyme, CT
Several cats currently in the Old Lyme Animal Control Shelter require medical treatment after being rescued from difficult conditions. Many of these cats were taken from a property where numerous cats and kittens had been living outside without proper veterinary care. Since arriving at the shelter, they have needed vaccinations, general vetting, and spay/neuter surgeries. Some also require additional medical treatment. Billie – Approximately 3 years old. She required dental work due to severe dental disease. Bighead – Initially scheduled for dental treatment, but veterinarians first needed to perform biopsies on lesions on his face due to concerns about possible cancer. Testing showed it is a skin condition that several cats from the same property have. He will now be scheduled for dental treatment. Clint – Also from the same property as Billie and Bighead. He has the same skin condition and requires dental work. He has become more social and friendly while in shelter care. Snowball – Needs dental treatment. Additional information will be determined after the next veterinary exam. Mama Kitty – Found in the woods with her kittens. She has been spayed, and all of her kittens have already been adopted. She is currently losing weight and requires blood work and a mouth exam. Shelter staff are also working to socialize her so she can eventually be adopted. Bear – Born at the shelter with three siblings. Two of the kittens did not survive, and Bear and his brother both struggled with severe lung issues early in life. Bear pulled through, but he continues to have some ongoing health concerns and now needs dental work. His brother has already been adopted. Bear is extremely sweet and is still waiting for his chance at a permanent home. Dunkin – A 9-year-old cat who came to the shelter as an owner surrender. Her former housemates have already been adopted. Dunkin is shy but very sweet and enjoys being petted and brushed. Her previous owner did not provide veterinary care, and she now needs dental treatment before she can be adopted into a permanent home. Donations help cover the cost of veterinary exams, dental procedures, diagnostics, and other medical care needed to prepare these cats for adoption.
Saint
Will you help give Saint a second chance?
Gaylordsville, CT • Despurate House Cats
Meet Saint--a young male cat, who's estimated to be between 1 and 3 years old. He came into the care of Despurate House Cats Rescue about 2 months ago after being found outdoors. He was unneutered and in need of medical attention. While it's unclear how long he was living outside, it's evident that he was not receiving the care he needed prior to rescue. After he had his internal medicine consult, the vet discovered a polyp in his airway, making it an extremely delicate location. Due to a high chance of recurrence, he now needs a CT scan to determine the safest and most effective way to remove it. There’s a real possibility that part of his airway may need to be resected, or even that the mass may be inoperable, requiring radiation for complete removal. Saint has since entered foster care and has truly blossomed. He’s affectionate, social, and adjusting beautifully to indoor life. He loves lounging in sunny spots, playing with toys, and cuddling up to his foster family. It's clear that he is grateful to be safe and loved. What’s most remarkable about Saint is how quickly he bonded with his foster family. It was like he was waiting to be saved. Despurate House Cats is a small, passionate 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue, supported 100% by donations from animal lovers like you. Every cat they take in is promised that they’ll never have to struggle alone again; however, the expense Saint has racked up for the rescue has really stretched their funding thing. But of course, he is worth it. Now, they really need your help to cover the cost of his medical care. His exams, biopsies, leukemia virus/FIV test, injections, antibiotics, surgery supplies, and other vet bills have amounted to approximately $750. Can you please help this rescue give Saint the life he deserves? Every dollar makes a difference. Thank you for your generosity!
Winston
Winston is a 7 month old Pembroke Welsh Corgi in Springfield, MA, who needs $2,000 for Fracture Care.
Springfield, MA
Winston is now seven months old. We adopted Winston from a charming Amish family in Pennsylvania in September 2024. I work from home so we are able to spend a lot of time together. Winston took a tumble in the snow a few days ago and has a spiral fracture of his back right leg. He is currently receiving treatment at Pieper in CT about an hour from our house. Winston is sweet and loving. He brings smiles to everyone he meets. He enjoys long nature walks with his family. His favorite toy is his KONG but he also loves playing with his stuffed cow! We were totally unprepared for Winston's accident. We don't have pet insurance or an emergency fund. We can't wait for Winston to be able to run and play again!
Valentina
A Heart-Shaped Mark, A Heartfelt Story: Valentina’s Fight for Health and Comfort
Bolton, CT • Paws 4 Life Animal Rescue, Inc.
Valentina’s journey has been filled with loss, confusion, and uncertainty. She’s a 12-year-old senior cat who has already faced so much heartache in her life—losing both her owner and her feline companion in just a few short months. Left behind in an empty house with only occasional visits from people to feed her and change her litter box, Valentina’s world became small and lonely. But Valentina’s story isn’t over yet. Paws 4 Life Animal Rescue stepped in when another rescue reached out to them, and were able to bring this sweet senior girl into their care. They named her Valentina because of the beautiful heart-shaped mark on her nose. Valentina was taken to the vet who discovered some troubling signs. Her bloodwork showed that her liver values are off, and she will need an ultrasound to help determine the cause. But the most urgent concern is her eye. Valentina was diagnosed with Glaucoma and Fine Diffuse Iris Melanoma. She has no vision in her left eye and it is extremely painful due to dangerously high eye pressure—64, when it should be under 25. Valentina needs a specialized procedure to address both her eye condition and her liver concerns. The total cost of her care is estimated at $4,000. Please, help us make Valentina’s remaining years filled with comfort and love.
Domino
A Tough Start, A Brave Heart: Domino's Fight Through Illness and Abandonment
Bolton, CT • Paws 4 Life Animal Rescue, Inc.
We were asked to take Domino into our rescue after a social media post was made that his owners abandoned him in an apartment complex with no food or water and the landlord was only giving a couple days to find him a new home:( Domino has had one issue after another since coming into our care in November. First he had explosive diarrhea that took a few weeks to get under control. Then he developed an upper respiratory infection that turned into pneumonia. He was admitted to an ER vet and placed in oxygen and received IV fluids and antibiotics. Additional tests were done and came back for Bordetella, which is VERY in cats Domino was thrown outside when his owners were evicted from an apartment complex. Somehow Domino found his way back to the apartment (his sister is still missing:( The landlord put Domino back in the trashed apartment with no food or water and when we found him, he was eating garbage out of the garbage can:( Despite all this, he is the biggest love and just wants to be around people. We are a very small rescue and have already had so many medical emergencies with cats this year. We are there for these cats when they have been failed by people before us. Domino’s ER visit alone cost $3,241.05 which does not include his previous vet visits.
Garfield
Garfield is a 1 year old Mix-Breed in Bolton, CT, who needs $2,000 for Front Leg Amputation.
Bolton, CT • Paws 4 Life Animal Rescue, Inc.
Garfield came to Paws 4 Life on 5/25/24 with a terrible injury to his front leg where it was just dangling:( and he wouldn’t put any weight on it. He showed up at a feeding station for colony cats looking for food. We immediately took him to the vet for veterinary care. After Garfield was examined by the veterinarian, they determined he more than likely was hit by a car a fee weeks prior and as the injury was left untreated, it was becoming infected. Based on the vet’s recommendation, we made the decision to amputate Garfield’s leg. Although we have only had Garfield a short time, he is a very sweet cat. He was obviously someone’s cat at some point as all he wants is love from people. Paws 4 Life Animal Rescue helps animals that would be euthanized if we did not step in to help. We are a small non-profit organization and rely 100% on donations in order to help the animals in our care. We aren’t afraid to take on the animals that others turn away.
Ariel
Ariel is a 2 year old Mix-Breed in Bolton, CT, who needs $2,000 for Pleural Effusion and Pneumonia.
Bolton, CT • Paws 4 Life Animal Rescue, Inc.
Ariel is one of 10 cats we took into our rescue from a very sad hoarding situation. All these cats have had off/on Upper Respiratory Infections and eye discharge since they came into our care back in June of 2023. We noticed that Ariel wasn’t feeling well and separated her to better monitor her. We also found out that Ariel was pregnant. She gave birth to 3 kittens. Ariel's breathing became heavier than we would like and we rushed her to Central Emergency Vet. She had bloodwork and x-rays done, which showed she had pleural effusion and pneumonia. The bloodwork showed some elevated markers which indicate a strong possibility of FIP as well as a very rare bacteria not usually found in cats. Ariel needed to be placed into oxygen for a few days to help her. All the cats that came from this very sad hoarding situation have had a rough start to their lives and never received any vet care until we took them in. They all deserve a chance at finding a forever home where they will gat all the love and attention (and medical care) they deserve. Since Ariel came into our care on May 23, 2023, we have spent $9,554 on medical care for her. We also spent another $8,874 on one of her housemates that came from the same hoarding situation that also needed extensive medical care. We are drowning in medical bills.
Harley
Harley is a 13-year-old Miniature Schnauzer in CT, who needs $1,000 for Amputation Due to Cancerous Tumor.
Griswold, CT
Harley and her sister Ryder came into our lives as a Facebook post that pulled at my heart strings. They were posted as a “bonded” pair of sisters that were 10 years old. My heart sank. I couldn’t imagine who would be willing to take on 2 older dogs and I couldn’t imagine them being separated after spending their lives together. I took them into our family. Harley is very spunky and sweet. She loves chasing the cat, but ends up nose to nose with her and they sniff and separate. She has a sweet temperament and although she is little, she stands her ground with our black lab. Harley and her sister both snuggle in and sleep on top of my head every night. Harley makes me laugh because her tiny tail nub is always straight up in the air and wiggling. She gets spunky, even at her age and jumps around like a little baby goat. She loves car rides and is a great listener. The only thing she requires is lots of love and likes being carried like a baby. Harley loves to sleep in and cuddle, but she is always up for adventure as well! When we adopted Harley, she had a fatty tumor on her leg, which we were told had already been reviewed by a vet and didn’t need removal. It didn’t cause her any pain or slow her down, so we accepted that. A while later, I noticed the tumor seemed to be growing rapidly, although still not slowing her down. Finding out Harley’s tumor was actually an aggressive cancer and the tumor was infected was alarming. Our life has become a whirlwind of appointments and testing. My husband (sole provider) has had to take countless days off with no pay to assist with appointments and kids.
Quincy
Quincy is an eight-year-old Jack Russell-Chihuahua mix in CT, who needs $2,000 for urgent leg surgery.
Groton, CT
When Quincy was seven years old, he finally found his forever home! That's when Karen M. adopted him from a rescue group. "We are his third home," Karen tells Waggle. "Quincy was a handful in the beginning. He wanted to play and go on outdoor adventures at three o'clock in the morning during his first few weeks with us. Being seniors, we thought rescuing an older dog would be best for a slower pace, laid-back lifestyle. Well, that wasn't Quincy's style at all. But it is all worked out now. He knows the routine; if we forget, he reminds us quickly." But Quincy, who loves to be on the go, recently sustained a tragic injury. He started limping and had a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in his knee. He needs surgery right away. His condition is gut-wrenching to Karen. She hates seeing Quincy in pain, and she and her husband can't afford his surgery. "We are senior citizens, living on fixed incomes, and of course, especially in these times, we find our budget very tight," Karen says. "We are humbled asking for help as it is not something we do lightly. We feel he deserves a full life to enjoy all his energy without limits." Please help Quincy get back on his feet again!
Chinx
Chinx is a 7-year-old Pitbull in CT, who needs $2,000 for Intestinal obstruction with plication.
Meriden, CT
My pets name is Chinx. He is 7 years old. Hes been apart of our family since he was a puppy. Chinx is loved by all. Hes gentle and friendly and a big baby at heart. Chinx likes to spend most of his time in the house because he hates the cold and dosent like when it's to hot out. Hes trained very well and wont let you get thru the front door without giving him a belly rub♥️ Chinx loves his family. He wants to go every where every time someone is leaving. His favorite thing to hear is chinx you wanna go for a ride and hes at the front door waiting patiently. He sits when you tell him and barks when you say chinx speak. Hes just all around a wonderful part of our family♥️ Chinx is well liked so he makes everyone feel special. Chinx loves playing with his toys and watching the kids play. He loves being indoors. Cold and really hot weather he frowns appon (lol). He listen for the bus and watching thru the window as the kids are getting off. He hears my car coming a mile way and waits for me by the window♥️ Around Christmas time 2021 Chinx became sick we noticed he wasnt eating and was having trouble using the bathroom. Chinx was brought into the vet twice for treatment since then. On his second visit on Jan 15 2022 is when we found out that his intestines is in a knot. The procedure will cost 4999.00 to 7000.00. I'm currently out of work do to my own medical condition. It would mean the world to me to have chinx healthy again so i can concentrate on getting myself healthy ♥️
Roczy
Roczy is a 1-year-old Siberian Husky in CT, who needs $2,000 for medical treatment.
Meriden, CT
I was taking my 10 yr old shopping for her birthday and we passed a pet store, I didn’t want to go in because I always feel bad for all the animals in there and their living conditions. I couldn’t tell her no so we went in with my 8yr old daughter as well. They wanted to play with one of the puppies so I told them ok. But we couldn’t get any. We all fell in love with her. She was such a sweet pup. We have only had her for 4 months now but she has changed our life for the better. We wasn’t ready for a dog but I believe everything happens for a reason. My girls love taking her for walks, even though she is known to pull from her breed she does amazing with my girls. She goes crazy to greet them when they come home from school. We can’t wait to take her camping with us in the spring! I am in husky groups and I laugh at how all their dogs act and say my girl is broken. She doesn’t run away from you. She loved playing in the first snow with my girls. She loves being around my moms farm animals and her best friend a German shepherd. She doesn’t like when you laugh at her, she will tell you so and jump all over you lol. She loves to talk back, she thinks she is in charge:p A month after we got her she started crying in pain, vet thought hip got bruised from being a pup bumping into something when she got zoomies. Treatment didn’t work and she couldn’t stand up so took her to ER, thought Lyme, treatment didn’t work took her back to vet, thought meningitis, treatment didn’t work took to Nuero, think inflammation in her spine. Treatment not working:( next steps listed On a fixed income. I knew having a pet would come at an expense but I honestly thought I had time. Everyone is telling me I should surrender her because I can’t afford it. My family would be devastated! She has touched us all and my 13 yr with her depression and anxiety.
Jagger
Jagger is a four-month-old Golden Retriever in CT, who needs $4,000 for emergency care.
New haven, CT
Jagger is one sick puppy who needs your help! Puppies chew everything! Literally, everything is "game" when they're four months old. They can tear apart and gobble down the strangest items in seconds with their razor-like puppy teeth. But when poor Jagger ate a toy, it spiraled into some catastrophic health problems. "Jagger started vomiting," Edgar A., Jagger's human dad, tells Waggle. "We took him tothe vet for emergency care." That's where X-rays confirmed he ate part of a toy. Everyone hoped it would pass through his system, but the next day Jagger took a turn for the worse and needed urgent surgery. Once Jagger's operation started, the medical team discovered the pup had a congenital issue called a diaphragmatic hernia, which resulted in a hole in his diaphragm. Jagger also had a perforated stomach which caused its contents to leak into his chest, leading to a massive infection. The surgeon repaired Jagger's hernia and abdomen, but the pup is so sick from the infection he has been hospitalized for a week with chest tubes to help him heal. Jagger's hospital bill is now more than $12,000, and his family is struggling to pay it. "Our family has raised $3500 to put down as a deposit to save our sweet puppy," Edgar says. "This is a huge financial hardship for our young family, and we would appreciate any help." Edgar says they are devastated and love Jagger, who they recently adopted, so much. "He loves to play with his toys, and he is very active," Edgar says. "He is a happy, silly young pup who loves our toddler. We could not think of having to give him up and separate them because of financial concerns. He is an important member of our family already!" Jagger loves everyone he meets! He has won the hearts of every staff member at the vet office. Even while weak and sick, fighting for his life, he manages to tip his little tail. While struggling to breathe, he will give a tiny lick to the nurses' faces. "He is such a fighter through everything," Edgar says. "He is not willing to give up, neither are we." Please help Jagger fight for his life and get home to his family!
Bella
Bella is a Golden Retriever puppy in CT, who needs $2,000 for emergency care after being hit by a vehicle.
Berlin, CT
At 11:36 am on October 20th, everything changed for Luis P. and his family. That is the exact moment their puppy, Bella, was tragically hit by a car. They carefully picked her up and sped straight to the vet. "She is seriously injured right now," Luis tells Waggle. "She is in the hospital and currently being monitored. She has internal bleeding and may need a blood transfusion. She needs help." Even more tragic, Luis can't afford the amount of round-the-clock medical care Bella needs. It's been heartbreaking for his family, and they are so worried about Bella. "I am a father with two daughters, a wife, and three dogs. I take care of everyone alone, and I don't have sufficient money to pay the bill. I just need the help as much as possible," Luis says. Bella means so much to her family, and they miss her dearly. "She has a loving home with two young girls that miss their puppy," Luis adds. "They love to walk Bella outside and love to dress her up. She loves attention. She especially likes to cuddle and get her stomach rubbed." Bella even likes to watch TV. Please help Luis and his family get Bella home and something to celebrate this holiday season!
Peanut
Peanut is a 11-year-old Domestic Shorthair cat in CT, who needs $2,000 for urgent surgery.
Griswold, CT
Jo-Ann S. and her cat Peanut need your help! The pair can't seem to catch a break. Jo-Ann was just diagnosed with liver cancer, then Peanut developed a dangerous abscess in his sinus cavity and was also diagnosed with cancer. Now Jo-Ann is overwhelmed with her medical bills and Peanut's veterinary bills. "I've been rescuing cats on my own for 20 years and paying for all their care," Jo-Ann tells Waggle in tears while sobbing. "Now things are a lot harder. I'm used to doing this on my own, but now I need help. I'm so far in the hole right now." Jo-Ann adopted Peanut from an animal shelter 11 years ago, and recently she could tell he wasn't feeling well. She brought him to the vet and his veterinarian found a dangerous abscess in Peanut's sinus cavity. He needed urgent surgery to drain and clean the area. "It was so bad it filled up with pus," Jo-Ann says. "He has a drain in place so it can keep draining. He's on antibiotics." Then Jo-Ann got more gut-wrenching news: Peanut also has cancer. "I'm devastated and heartbroken. I want him happy. He's my baby," she says. Jo-Ann is on disability and does not have much income. She tells Waggle she's always taken excellent care of her rescued cats, but now she is hoping others might read about Peanut and "pay it forward" to help them during this tragic time. "I would do anything to save him," Jo-Ann says. "He's a special boy that brings me a lot of happiness. It's killing me. There will be more bills for him. I'm just trying to cover it all," she adds. "I'm thankful for any help. It would be so appreciated."