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coco
Coco is a 12-year-old Chihuahua in San Antonio, TX, who needs $400 for teeth extraction and labs.
San Antonio, TX
Hello well both parents passed in 2014 had split from my husband and became disabled, so I was very depressed a friend suggested I get a pet. Headed straight to ACS and there he was my knight in shining armor. I was told he had hurt his back and need a home calmer subdued place and not of activity expected of him. That was perfect I'm a cripple he is a cripple PERFECT. So here we are. He is my hero he is up in age so he doesn't like to do much except be by my side every minute of every day. LOL When I put him down from my bed even for a couple of minutes he's whining right away to get up. He is my baby loves for me to hold him so he can snuggle his head up under my neck. At bedtime he snuggles up behind my knees there he is content as could be. There isn't any tragic long story, I split from my husband became disabled. The check I get each month bare covers my bills. There is no extra money to spend on anything. When I first got him I had some regular vet care done on him at that time they pulled some teeth. The vet said tiny dogs like him always have teeth issues, Tried repeatedly to let me brush his teeth but he was having none of that. Now they say all his teeth are bad and need to be pulled you can tell by his behavior that they hurt. When I'm going to give him a treat I ask him to speak first but he gets so excited he'll bounce up and and and shaking all over that no bark will come out no matter how hard he tries. Lord forbid I need to leave the house when I do get back he'll just bark and bark bark will running in circles till I pick him up.
Arlo
Arlo is a 1-year-old Black Lab Mix in Summerville, SC, who needs $1,900 for knee surgery to fix luxating patellas in both knees.
Summerville, SC
We adopted Arlo on Jan. 31, 2020. We saw him online and rushed to the humane society first thing when they opened. We loved him at first site. Arlo lives with his older uncle dog, Roro. He also lives with his many humans: mom, dog grandfather, dog grandmother, two uncles, and two aunts. His youngest human aunt is 19 months old- he loves sharing food with her! Arlo is fantastic with everyone! He is a big ol’ barrel full of love! He’s good with everyone he meets, he thinks he’s a lapdog. We all love him as if he were our baby. He’s fantastic with kids. Loved to share food with his infant aunt. His injury has us all worried sick! Arlo is the best of the best! We had a house fire four months after we got Arlo and to be honest, pet insurance slipped our mind. We were displaced from our home and when we were pricing out policies is when he slipped and we got the diagnosis. Pet insurance isn’t even an option now. On Christmas Day, Arlo slipped on our lvp flooring. We thought he had a broken toenail. Two vet visits and $1,000 later, we find out that he has luxating patellas in both needs and requires surgery. We take him to the Summerville Pet Clinic in Summerville, SC. We love the pet clinic and trust their judgment- they have treated our other dog for cancer. Arlo fit in perfectly with our family. Our daughter, Meg, desperately wanted to raise a dog from the puppy stage (our other dog, Roro) was 2 years old when we adopted him. Our rule about getting a puppy was that he had to come from a shelter! Arlo’s cutest feature is that he snores like a human at night!!!!
Bella rose
Bella Rose is a 4-year-old Boxer in Canandaigua, NY, who needs $900 for a tumor removal.
Canandaigua, NY
Bella was born in August of 2016, the neighbor at the time was breeding her dogs for the money, almost a puppy mill but personal. The neighbor came to the house with a picture of the brindle beauty and I dropped the money then, without hesitation. I had to wait for 8 weeks, and it was difficult to do so, the conditions were aweful for her and brothers, so much so our friends bought the brothers. Bella is the queen of the house, she is full of life and loves everyone in the home. She does not growl or bite and can be walked around the neighborhood without a leash. During summer months she spends her days laying in the sun and greeting people walking up the road. Bella is typically full of energy and loves to play with her brothers and her human family. Due to the pandemic, my wife has not been able to work, and I have had to move my daughters family into my home. I have not been able to save enough money to be able to have the tumor removed. To have Bella be able Lively again will mean the world to everyone. Around the age of two Bella started growing a number at the base of her tail. Since then it has grown substantially, to.the point where it.covers her anus and fecal matter covers it,, and we have to clean the area to ensure it does not get infected. The vet has watched this, as we have and the now needs to be removed, as it breaks open and bleeds and has a high risk of infection. Bella has a lot of human behaviors from laying on her back in bed to sitting upright like a person on the couch, she is gentle and loving and the consumate pet. She checks on everyone during the overnight, making sure people are where they should be, when you dont feel well, she won't leave your side until your better.
Stetson
Stetson is a 1-year-old Lab-Shephard Mix in Edgewater, CO, who needs $2,000 for Analgesia for pain associated with Brucella canis.
Edgewater, CO
I was born in Arizona in Jan. 2020. Two weeks after being born, I was given away to a local shelter and life was looking grim until a loving couple agreed to foster me. Later I’d learn they’d become my Grammy and Grandpa, but at this point in my story, they’re my saving grace. Soon, my mom came into the picture and drove 800 miles from Colorado to meet and adopt me and it was love at first sight! Shortly after arriving to my new home, my mom took me to this horrible place called “the vet”. She tries to make it sound not so scary, but I know better and don’t like going. Upon my exam, I had discomfort in my hips and was told it may be Hip Dysplasia. At only 4 months old, I was skeptical. How could they diagnose that when I was still growing? My pain continued for months and so did testing. Eventually, I was diagnosed with a rare, incurable disease called Brucellosis. Simply put, this bacterial infection can cause reproductive problems (I’m neutered). But, there’s much more to it. I have constant pain preventing me from walking too far and from playing with my doggie friends. So, like in the age of Covid, I can only say ‘hi’ from a distance and will live mostly in isolation. My mom was despondent knowing my life would change immediately, when all she ever wanted was to give me the best Colorado dog life ever! Often, parents make the heart wrenching decision to euthanize as it requires a major financial, emotional, and mental commitment. On top of regular check ups, this includes, but not limited to: 3-4 X-rays and various tests annually and daily medications for life. Mom doesn’t like to ask for help but says euthanasia isn’t an option. Thus, I know she’d be grateful for any support towards my expenses so I can be as healthy as can be. I appreciate your generosity in sharing my story and/or making a contribution. Sending you all my woofs!
Luna
Luna is a Mix puppy in Colorado Springs, CO, who needs $2,000 for Femur Fracture Repair Surgical.
Colorado Springs, CO
As many know Luna came into mine, Mama Coco and Baileys lives on Saturday night, 16 January 2021. She is a puppy from Bailey's same litter whom the previous owners were unable to keep. She had adapted well that same night and was loving all the play time with her fur sisters and cuddling in the bed with all of us. Luna loves to give kisses and cuddle. She has her very own "teddy" ( just like her two sisters) whom she loves to cuddle with. Luna and my mastiff mix, Mama Coco, bonded very quickly and even shared night time cuddles and kisses. Luna has been a huge addition to our fur family with her sweet and gentle nature. I recently purchased a home so that Mama Coco would have a large yard to play in before I adopted the other two puppies. I was not prepared for an extreme emergency in any forms nor financially stable after purchasing a home. I currently work for the Army. Luna decided to jump out of the window on my moving car, the very next day after I picked her up. She suffered a spiral fracture in her left rear femur which required a 5 day hospital stay and surgery to implant a plate, rod and screws. Currently she is requiring 4 rounds of physical therapy and at home care. Powers Pet Emergency and Specialty with Jeremiah Moorer DVM and Brandy Cickocki DVM. Luna has a very gentle nature and is very tender hearted. She loved playing with her sisters, running around the yard (prior to injury) and jumping on the couch to snuggle. She is very smart and already knows commands and is eager to please. Luna is quick to come give kisses and always wagging her tail, she loves getting pets and cuddles.
Dutchess Johnson
Dutchess Johnson is a 13-year-old Corgi/Mix in Lexington, KY, who needs $696 for a large Growth Removal.
Lexington, KY
After losing Magic to Parvo in 2000, We didn’t want to put our boys through that trauma again. However, in 2007 we had a huge change of heart and lived in a place we could have pets, that’s when Dutchess came into our hearts/home, born in the dead of winter, the only survivor of the litter. My husband’s co-worker promised us a dog, so he kept his word and gave us his only pup in Jan. 08 @ 6wks. Dutchess was named by my sister because of her prissy demeanor and believe you me she earned every bit of the name. She loves people, more importantly she loves kids, she loves it when you throw her toys so she can run and get them. Even now at 13yr she still loves to run after balls, play tug-o-war, and hide and seek. Every time the doorbell rings she barks like security but wags in submission. With the pressing amount of bills/debit we already have then not receiving a stimulus check this go round, we are in desperate need of help getting our fur baby’s tumor taken off her elbow. She’s 13yrs old but our baby has so much spunk in her euthanizing is not an option! We didn’t notice a bump growing on her elbow until it was the size a golf ball early last year. It didn’t seem to bother her but started to grow even more we took her to her vet Dr. Riggs @ Eastland Animal Clinic, and was able to use our 1st stimulus check in April 2020 to have it remove. Now it’s back, growing at a faster rate, it looks as if it could pop at any moment, and she very uncomfortable Dutchess is even more special to me now because since becoming disabled in 2016, she has become the mother and I the child. Home alone on a daily basis, Dutchess watches my every move, I can’t be out of my room for long or she’ll whine until I get back in there. She doesn’t like anyone letting her out to the bathroom but me, and she will sit and stare me down and whine until I get up to let her out
B0
Bo is a 9-year-old Boxer in Locust Grove, VA, who needs $2,000 for removal of carcinoma, bladder stones, lymph nodes and tumors.
Locust Grove, VA
We rescued Bo when he was almost 1 year old from the VA Beach, SPCA in 2012. He had been left at the shelter by friends of his previous owner. We immediately went to meet him and it was a match made in heaven! He immediately licked our faces as well as his adopted big "sister" Daisy. They were very close until she passed in 2018. He now has a little boxer "sister" named Rosie. Bo loves his little "sister" Rosie and enjoys playing tug of war with her, run at the dog park, and go for walks in the neighborhood. She has certainly given him a run for his money and is keeping him in shape! One of his favorite indoor activities is getting treats out of the numerous Kong toys laying around the house. He uses his "Chewbacca" voice if you aren't giving him enough attention! Husband was unemployed from August 2017 until March 2018, I also was not working at that time as I was evaluating what work I could do after being diagnosed with Multiple-Sclerosis. These factors led to an accumulation of high debt and no money to save for emergencies. Bo was recently diagnosed with Anal Sac Carcinoma and bladder stones. This form of cancer is rare but can be aggressive. After many x-rays, ultrasounds, and bloodwork his vet determined the tumor was cancerous but that it had not spread. His closest lymph nodes also need to be removed to prevent further spreading of the cancer. This is a costly surgery but has a good life expectancy prognosis. He is a big love bug and loves to lay on our laps and gaze into our eyes. He is the sweetest boy and makes friends where ever he goes. He's very well behaved especially around young children and all of his family and 4 legged friends. He's made several friends at the dog park including his best friend, Ranger, who is also a boxer. When every we feel down he is there to give us extra love.
Spooky
Spooky is a 9-year-old Domestic Medium Hair in Brick, NJ, who needs $1,900 for Rhinoscopy.
Brick, NJ
Spooky is a trap and release that chose to live with me and become my baby girl. My fiancé and I moved into an old farm property 6 years ago and she was living there and being cared for my the prior tenant. Unfortunately he couldn’t take spooky with him because he was allergic so we promised we would care for the tiny cat, low and behold she chose to stay with us and become an indoor house cat. Spooky is friends with anyone she meets and is highly loved especially by not only us but our pet rabbit. They are best friends! She is truly a one of kind animal. Her heart is bigger than she is and she doesn’t deserve to have these issues. She’s tiny but has a BIG personality that resonates with everyone she meets! Due to COVID I lost my part time job last March which was an extra 1500 a month and most recently my fiancé was injured at work and still has not received any compensation! We are struggling to stay afloat and keep our car and home and don’t have the extra funds for this For as long as we have had her she has had absolutely no health issues. Even living outside for many years! This started with a cough that has led to severe congestion, bloody snots, and diminished ability to breathe. She’s been on 3 different antibiotics and is now on prednisone for inflammation and to stimulate her appetite. She requires specialized care we cannot afford. Spooky is unique not only the fact that she’s tough at only 5.8lbs but she is extremely affectionate and friendly. She’s fearless and let’s nothing stop her. She just wants to be loved. A true lap cat in every sense of the word! She has become an expert at being in the shower for steam time and absolutely loves when I feed her, she gets syringe fed once a day now as she has difficulty eating.
Boogie
Boogie is a Mackerel Tabby kitten in Overland, MO, who needs $525 for a Cardiac Ultrasound.
Overland, MO
We weren’t looking for third cat, but it was hard not to instantly fall in love with this little guy! We named him “Boogie” because his energy and the way he pounces makes him look like he’s dancing around the house. He has an adorable little mark on his nose that looks vaguely booger-like. We have had boogie for about 1 month now and we believe he is 3-4 months old. We have two other cats that Boogie loves to play with and wrestle, but they all get along better when they’re feeling sleepy. Boogie loves to jump out from a hiding spot and surprise his brother and sister or pounce on them from above. Boogie loves humans, and purrs loud enough to be heard across the room when his owners lay a finger on him or even come close to him. I am a full-time graduate student, and my boyfriend works full time at a restaurant. Unfortunately, no one in our household has received their COVID-19 stimulus check, despite filing taxes, so any support is greatly appreciated! Vet staff ran into problems prior to neutering surgery. First, they could only feel one testicle, which would require additional abdominal surgery. They also found a heart murmur (rated 4/6) that could cause complications with anesthesia. Cardiac diagnostics are necessary to make further decisions about his health. His vets are Dr. Todd Thomas and Dr. David Burgener at Webster Groves Animal Hospital. Boogie loves playing with plastic grocery bags because of the crinkly sound they make when he pounces on them. He also likes getting inside the bags and just sitting there. He often sleeps in funny positions too, and he especially likes sleeping with something against his back. Perhaps his favorite place to sleep is against the back of a person sleeping on their side.
Cowboy
Cowboy is a 8-year-old German Shepard in Lake Elsinore, CA, who needs $1,050 for Pancreatitis.
Lake Elsinore, CA
Meet my giant teddy bear and the love of our family’s life Cowboy. Cowboy was adopted at 4months old from Animal Friends of the Valley in Lake Elsinore, CA. Cowboy is now 8years old and he is our protector. At night he checks all the rooms before he goes and lays down between the 2 bedrooms where his boys sleep. Cowboy does not like being outside unless one of us are with him. Hes our gentle Giant Cowboy is an inside dog. If you let him out side to do his business, as soon as he is done he wants back inside. He loves water, car rides, playing fetch. He knows many comands like opening the front door. Cowboy is an alpha male. He has a buddy's name is Ranger. Ranger was adopted shortly after Cowboy because we thought he needed a friend. I am unemployed due to Covid. and I am on a fixed income. I was able to apply for care-credit but it just wasn't enough. I spent everything I had on the first vet I took him too that said he had IBS. I am 2 months behind on my mortgage and I have several late bills. Cowboy started having diarrhea so I started him on Chicken and rice. He started vomiting a short time later. I took him to the vet on Friday 5/29 and they gave him fluids and IV meds. Sunday he was vomiting and could not hold his bowel. I could tell he was declining so I took him to Emergency Pet Clinic of Temecula and he was diagnosed with pancreatitis and still cant hold his bowel. Cowboy is a very smart dog. He was housebroke in 1 week, he learned sit, stay, lay down, open the front door and how to throw a cracker in the air and catch it. He plays in the water every time the hose comes on. Hes old but sometimes that puppy in him comes out. Cowboy is a very vocal dog he loves to talk.
Kaspin
Kaspin is a 6-year-old Pit Bull Terrier in Summerville, SC, who needs 1,164 for the removal of two mast cell tumors.
Summerville, SC
I got Kaspin when he was 9 weeks old. I puppy sat his mom and litter while my little brother went to Jamaica. I had to pay for his flight back home so I let my daughter, Kensley, pick a puppy to take home with us. Since then he vacations with us, he travels with us and he is a part of our family. Kensley is 16 now and she calls him bubba, which he answers to of course.
Bruno
Bruno is a 3-year-old Boxer in Peoria, IL, who needs 1,700 for the removal of a cyst.
Peoria, IL
Bruno was adopted into our family in August 2017. He was estimated to be 1-2 years old at the time. The bond was instant & he became our baby of the family. Around 2 months after adoption Bruno started exhibiting signs of pain. As of now he has had at least 4 procedures for this issue, starting at our local vet office a couple times believing it was only an abscess, being referred to The University of Illinois small animal clinic & ultimately going to Veterinary Specialty Clinic in Buffalo Grove, IL.
Colby
Colby is a 6-year-old Boxer in Sierra Vista, AZ, who needs $1,375 for the treatment of a leg fracture.
SIERRA VISTA, AZ
Colby is a 6 year old male boxer my husband Jerry and I adopted In early 2017 from the Humane Society in Tucson. We had recently lost our cat CC to the great outdoors and had to put down our previous boxer, Madjae, in 2015 due to age related medical issues. We’d had both pets for about 6 years and losing them was heartbreaking. When we saw Colby’s photo on the Pima County Humane Society’s website, he looked so much like or Madjae’s color and eyes, we had to find out if he was still available. He was, and the lovely lady telling us about him just oozed with excitement about his adorable personality and waggling tail nub. This was one of Madjae’s most endearing traits, which just made us want him more, the only problem was another family was still deciding if they wanted him, so we were put on a waitlist. At the shelter we got to play with Colby while we waited to hear if he was available. He would only play with me though, so we jokingly said out loud I gotta he wouldn't get to go home with us because he was ignoring my husband. As if on cue, Colby turned to Jerry and began paying sole attention to him. He stole our hearts then and has continued to do so ever since.
Zorro
Zorro is a 10-year-old Shih Tzu in North Chelmsford, MA, who needs $2,000 for teeth extraction and jaw fracture treatment.
North Chelmsford, MA
We rescued Zorro from Friends of Homeless Animals of Rhode Island – FOHARI.ORG last month. We had been hoping to rescue a senior dog for some time now and give him/her a quiet, loving home. Our home was missing a pet. I worked with a wonderful volunteer from FOHARI – Deb Morgan. We were initially interested in a Shih Tzu named Shorty. But after he arrived in New England and Deb had him for a few nights, she said she didn’t think he’d be a good fit for our family because he is always under foot and Deb worried about him being a tripping hazard for my 82 yo mother who lives with us. While disappointed, I had to agree with Deb. And then Zorro became available. Well as the old saying goes “good things come to those that wait”!! Zorro has been a perfect match for our family. While we had multiple trips to the vet within 8 days of picking him up – first for a double ear infection and then, of more concern, for an infected abscessed tooth and cracked jaw, he doing so much better. He had most of his teeth removed on June 5 and happily after a 3D scan, his jaw is appearing to repair itself on its own per the veterinary dental specialist whom our vet referred me to. He will have remaining back teeth removed in late August after his jaw has fully healed. Poor fellow came to us with a “hot mess” of a mouth unbeknownst to us and to the wonderful folks at FOHARI, but again he is doing, and more importantly FEELING, so much better. We love our little man and an appreciate the help with regards getting his mouth issues cleared up so he can be pain-free and live the happy life he so deserves!!
Gherkin
Gherkin is a 2-year-old Great Dane in Forked River, NJ, who needs $1,500 for a prosthetic paw.
Forked River, NJ
I first saw Gherkin on one of my Great Dane FB pages for dogs that need a second chance. We had a full house at the time and I just scrolled by. Weeks went by and I kept seeing her face pop up. Nobody wanted her. She was being advertised as missing 2 hind toes and previously abused. I finally realized she was meant for me to save and she arrived on a transport van on a rainy Sunday morning with a bloody stump instead of a paw, wounds, scabs, scars all over her and terrified of people and leashes. The last 2 months we have been working with a trainer, treating her for PTSD, and many veterinary visits. From what we can piece together she was an ASPCA seizure from Missouri from a house that had the tenants evicted. There were 8 dogs left to fend for themselves in the yard and boy(s) tied her up and tortured her. The orthopedic specialist said her x-rays are consistant with what he sees in Puerto Rico when the dogs' hind feet are severed with machetes there.
Lulu
Lulu is a 6-year-old Terrier/Poodle mix in Portland, OR, who needs 1,500 for treating chronic dental disease.
Portland, OR
Lulu came to us on Labor Day weekend 2014, specifically August 30, 2014. Our beloved Dusty Springfield, a husky-shepherd mix whom we had for 13 years died just 6 weeks earlier, 2-weeks shy of her 15th birthday. Her loss was unbearable because she was our "daughter" our best friend, she was one of those dogs you'd trust with your life -- in fact her nickname was Trusty Dusty. We went through so many adventures together including moving cross-country from Detroit to Oregon in 2005. Dusty was my spirit animal -- I literally named myself after her! So when we said goodbye to her, a piece of us went with her. 6 weeks of inconsolable tears followed - our hearts hurt. Then, just before Labor Day weekend, I spotted a Facebook post from Underdog Railroad Rescue. They posted a small, blurry photo of what seemed like a medium-sized dog, whose head was hung low (as if she was sad), and URR was asking for an urgent foster for the upcoming Labor Day weekend and beyond... I suddenly realized that taking care of a dog while URR finds it a permanent home might be a good way to distract myself from the constant crying over Dusty's loss. So I inquired. Cut to Saturday, we picked her up and she was adorable, way tinier than expected but ridiculously cute and friendly. It only took a week for her real personality to come shining through. We fell in love -- and I realized it that I went from crying 20 times a day to laughing 50 times a day -- just from sheer cuteness. I guess I realized that when we signed up to foster, and then when we decided to adopt her, I thought I was saving Lulu -- but she is the one who saved me!
Bentley
Bentley is a 9 year-old Pit Bull/Great Dane mix in Flanders, NJ, who needs $1,400 for cruciate ligament surgery.
Flanders, NJ
Bentley was adopted at six months of age from a local shelter. He had been found on the streets. He has been a loving and loyal pet for the last nine years. He is like my third child, along with my son and daughter and a true member of the family. Four months ago he was playing in the house as he so often does and he started limping. We brought him to the vet and they told me he has a torn ACL on his right hind leg.
Hudson
Hudson is a 10-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier in Cedar Park, TX, who needs $1,800 for chemotherapy.
Cedar Park, TX
Hudson is a 10 years old bucket loving boy who sometimes resembles a potato. He was adopted from Austin Pets Alive! on April 29th, 2017, and was a staff favorite. Before he was transferred over to Austin Pets Alive he was dropped off at Austin Animal center weighing 50 pounds (he’s 80 at a healthy weight now) and heartworm positive. Hudson truly connects with his people on a different level and he brings joy to everyone who meets him, and is a true poster boy for how sweet bully breeds are. After he was returned by his first adopter, I got lucky enough to grab this sweet boy. Hudson has been a great help to my husband who is a veteran and suffers from PTSD and it has come naturally to him. When my husband is having a nightmare Hudson has even learned to get on top of him and start licking his face to wake him up. They both are attached at the hip.
Toby
Toby is an 8-year-old Dachshund in Shirley, NY, who needs $2,000 for pancreatitis and Cushing's disease.
Shirley, NY
We adopted Toby after our pet Baron came down with cancer and he was 14 years old we tried to keep him alive we loved him dearly. His best friend we still have Noah is a adopted Dashound and was heartbreaking to him and us and was depressed so we adopted Toby which he lost his owner and was in a kill facility so we rescue him the foundation gave us a clean bill of health from a veteran but when we adopted him and took him to our vet we have over 20 years we have 3 Dashounds and 1 left they said he had an infection in teeth, and look like he has Cushions disease. Toby started getting sick so we brought him in for tests mind you it just cost us over 5,000 from our lost of Baron. Sonogram on his stomach showed pancreatitis and cushions disease from test and blood work and surgery on infected teeth we put Toby on diet and now he’s on medication for rest of his life $145.00 months. We have charged up the bills and try to pay them but it’s hard my wife got over cancy2 Times and both of us are disabled. Bills for vet and hospital bills for accumulated to over $4,500.00 we contacted Pet finders they said go to the foundation we got him from, we contacted them they said we have no money to help you? They gave us a clean report that was not true 1 week after we got him had all these symptoms that’s why we are reaching out