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Bubba
Bubba is a 10-year-old Saint Bernard in Hatfield, PA, who needs $131 for antibiotic treatment for an ear infection.
Hatfield, PA
Ten years ago, I rescued Bubba as a puppy from an abusive household in a neighboring county. Men in that household were putting out cigarettes on his back when their football team lost games. Not knowing whether Bubba could be rehabilitated, I adopted and began training him as well as getting treatment for a seizure disorder that he had developed. I love large dogs and was not intimidated by his size, even when he grew to 235 pounds. Since I live alone, Bubba and I are best friends and we are always together except when I am working, We used to take car trips until he began having difficulty getting in and out of vehicles.
Peanut
Peanut is a 12-year-old Jack Russell Terrier in Lawrenceburg, KY, who needs $682 for the treatment of a uterine infection.
Lawrenceburg, KY
Peanut came into our lives through her father Skipper who was rescued from an abusive situation when he was only 6 months old. Skipper never left my side and lived a long happy life with us. He left us two daughters, Peanut and Patches (Peanut is the black and white and Patches is the white and caramel in the pictures). They were born together, nose to tail and we laughed because they looked like a tiny furry Yin Yang. Since that day Peanut and Patches have been just as inseparable as Yin and Yang and brought a balance to our lives that leveraged away the stresses that life brings. Always bright eyed and faithful and as much of a desire to show affection to us as we do to her. True to our best friends nature she is driven to protect, even though we don't rely on her in a traditional way of work for our canine friends in today's world, she like many other dogs have adapted to protect us in different ways like soothing us after a bad day. Life is sometimes hard and unpredictable, but for us one of the most consistent things we rely on to always be there and the same are Peanut and Patches, never once hesitating to know when we need them and why we need them and simply manifested through doggie kisses and snuggles. We can't get out much but Peanut and Patches see to that as well, they know we have a fenced back yard and are always ready to let me know that there are squirrels plotting our ultimate demise out there are we need to go stop them. They're clever enough to know though, that the truth is there's an old tennis ball out there that I can hardly resist to toss as much as they can't resist chasing it down. Given all that she has provided to us in such a loyal and loving way it is the very least I can do to put everything I have into caring for and loving her at this time.
Bear
Bear is an 11-year-old Newfoundland mix in Highland Lake, NY, who needs $1,305 for surgery to remove a mass.
Narrowsburg, NY
You could label Bear a rescue, but really, he is a gift. In August 2014, my sister, Sammi, saw him tied to a post, in front of a cemetery. She was on her way to work and he was still there after her shift. She went home, got a leash and treats to coax him into her car. She has her own pup and was not able to keep Bear at her apartment. Sam gave Bear to our brother, Mike, as a birthday gift. He was away on a birthday vacation, so his friend who was house sitting & their 5 year old daughter, met Bear first. He was gentle and affectionate to her and the other dogs, so it was decided Bear would be Mikes. When he returned he met Bear and fell in love. The vet they brought him to stated he was about 5 or 6 Newfoundland Mix. Bear loved nothing more than the sleep, roam around the property with his canine friends, and scratch. Mike and his family loved animals and it was such a joy to see this huge dog have such a happy life. Flash forward to next year, October 2015, Mike is murdered in front of his 10 year old son, in a home invasion robbery gone wrong. Both dogs Mike owned were maced by the perpetrators. Asking my family where was Bear going to live, my step-dad was unsure as everyone already had reach capacity for the dogs they were permitted to own. I asked if I could please have Bear. October 18th 2015, My 26th birthday, our family said our goodbyes to Mike at his funeral, and Bear came home to live with me. It was such a heart breaking day, that to be able to snuggle him and bury my face in his fur and cry my eyes out that Mike was really gone. He's twice a birthday gift, and he truly has been A GIFT! He acclimated well to his new home and fellow animal inhabitants, two other dogs, small corgi mixes, six cats, a hedgehog, a love bird, and various barn yard fowl. Gentle and un-bothered by the lot of them. Walking with us to let the chicken and geese out in the mornings he would be unfazed by their doodles and honks. We even had a duck briefly, with cerebral palsy, who lived in on the living room floor, they were buddies. We learned Bear LOVES car rides, when it came time to do the weekly recycling, Bear would see us gathering the bins to be brought to the transfer station, and sit by them, as if to say, I'm going too right? It got to where we would have to spell out Car Ride in front of him. Bear also loves swimming. Being a Newfie Mix, he was all about going to the river to soak up the sun and cool his fur in the gentle currents of the Delaware. Wading in and doggy paddling in a circle, swimming after sticks. We spent many a sunset on the river. Hikes also were a fun way to spend time with Bear. We would hit up local trails as well as in the off season do laps at the local camp ground before he would go for a dip in the Delaware. We also learned that due to his breed, his ear anatomy made it perfect for bacteria to breed. He developed a hematoma on his ear from scratching and shaking. After getting a recommendation from by friend with beagles, we went to Quality Pet Care. Where we met Dr. Quick and their office Manager Rachel. I found out Bear had 6 different kinds of bacteria growing in his ears. Cue the oral and topical antibiotics as well as an ear wash after swimming, and twice a week for maintenance. Flash forward to April 2018, Bear and I move out, after making a life changing choice to end my five year relationship. If it weren't for Bears snuggles it would have been an even more chaotic time, little did we know it was about to get more hectic! May 2018, a tornado blew thru out tiny New York, Delaware River Valley Hamlet, and destroyed the home we had moved into, barely a month prior. My roommate and I arrived home to see our home with gargantuan pine boughs across the roof. Both worried sick about our animals, we entered the house. Bear wet from the holes in the roof where the storm had pierced it, yet smiling that we were home. I went to go live with my adoptive parents, Bear went to live with his Aunt Sammi; about half an hour away from my house and about an hour away from my job. I would go visit him as often as I could, twice a week usually. It never felt like enough. My Adoptive Mom said to think of him being away at summer camp with his dog friends. Which helped, but still hurt that I didn't get to listen to his snores at night or snuggle him tight when I was lonely or sad. Or Brush him when I was anxious or stressed. To cope I would listen to "Two Drops in the Ocean" by 311 to sooth my sadness. Its a song about two coming together. Which also helped my bitter post break up heart, that if I could think of innocent love to my dog, when I heard a love song, I wouldnt have to be bitter about making the choice to restart my life. While living with his Aunt, Bear started to struggle with urinary incontinence. Thank goodness for internet shopping, I had a carpet shampooer shipped to the house to clean up his messes. We took a trip to QPC to see Dr. Quick and Rachel, come to find he needs prescription food to treat his ureter crystals. Thankfully it was treated soon enough that they had not traveled to his bladder. Later that summer Sammi moved out due to her unreliable roommate. Unfortunately, her new apartment, she could only have one dog. I was still working to get my feet back under, me after leaving my long term relationship and the natural disaster that spring. Bear went to live a mile away, with a friend of mine, Jay, who also had gone thru a life changing break up. Knowing how supportive Bear is, I knew he would be a perfect fit as a room mate. Jay's upstairs neighbors were also friends of mine and would care for Bear when Jay or I were working late. I could now go see Bear every morning before work, and every night after work. The old boy had a great support team growing. Things were getting back to normal. In February 2019 Bear had his biannual wellness exam and Dr. Quick suggested he have dental work done as he had never had any done. I had enough money in my savings to afford this. I used sick time from work to bring him in that morning. I was a wreck, so nervous about him being put under, I myself never have been so I was even more nervous for Bear to be put under. Rachel assured me at drop off she would be with him thru surgery and recovery, that he would not be alone. Still anxious I drove myself to work while crying my eyes out thinking how devistated and hollow I would be without Bear in my life any more. I stopped at his apartment on the way to work and grabbed his dinosaur stuffie and held it all day at work. Sniffing it, crying into it. Luckily all my fellow staff and day program members were all understanding of the feelings. Rachel called me when he was out of surgery and my heart lifted. She called me later to let me know he was waking up and when he saw her started to wag his tail. I was so overjoyed he was ok that I cried some more. I picked him up that evening after work and gave Rachel the biggest hug for keeping me posted about my Boi. It was around this time we discussed Bear going on medication for his arthritus. He was put on caraprofen and tri-cox chews to help, which they did, and still do. From having come to the office so often for his ear infections and rechecks, Bear was hesitant when coming. We would get to the door of the office and he would plant himself to say NOPE! Now that he was on monthly maintenance medication regimine, It gave Bear a reason to go on a car ride once a month. At first he remained hesitant, but once he realized all he got was scratchies from his "Auntie Rachel" and all the other office staff, Bear happily burst thru the doors to get his lovins. Again the family at Quality Pet Care quelling my concerns over his well being. To spoil him even more, I customized a toddler bed for him with the help of his neighbor, June. I even brought him with me to our local music festival, at the same camp ground we would walk around in the off season. Where we tent camped all weekend and made so many new friends. Flash forward to Summer 2019, Bear and I go on a hike with work friends and he is unable to keep up. He takes a lot of breaks, he is lagging, half way thru, he just lays down. You can see in his eyes he is exhausted. So I sit with him a bit til he is ready to go back to the car. My heart is breaking at I gaze into his cloudy old man eyes while I scratch his greying snout, how do I help him, how can I help his Pain go away? Is he really going to start showing his 11-ish years now? I call my Vet and burst into tears, bawling on the phone to the staff, my dog, he isn't himself, what do I do?! He was already on a maintenance anti-inflammatory, and supplement chew. The angelic staff tell me about laser therapy. Non-invasive, holistic treatment for his symptoms. We start laser therapy. 3 times a week for 2 weeks, then twice a week for 2 weeks, then once a week, then every other. He has graduated now to once a month. We spend so much time with Rachel and the staff there. At his monthly laser treatment, we discuss that he has a lump which has grown in size. That we need to make an appointment to have Dr. Quick re-examine it. I make an appointment and miss it because I am so anxious about his prognosis. I call my sister Sammi to come with me, she agrees of course. I needed some help to be brave for Bear. Now it has its own blood supply, it has weak spots. If and when it pops, it will bleed. Everywhere. It will need emergency surgery. My only question is, with his age, is it worth it to anesthetize him? Pending blood work Doctor Quick assures me yes, if not he would refer me to a specialist. So now I am crying, wondering how am I going to afford to take care of this pending catastrophe? I pet him while
Murphy
Murphy is a 1-year-old Redbone Coonhound mixed-breed in Seneca, SC, who needs $1,500 for barium diagnostic testing, exploratory surgery, and a possible enterotomy.
Seneca, SC
My relationship with Murphy started one year ago. I got a call from my brother who is a paramedic that these 2 dogs were found walking down the street near his station. After seeing the first picture of him I was in love. He's been my big boy ever since. He goes everywhere with me. A night without him spread across my feet and legs makes my bed feel empty. When we met, I was in a very rough spot in my life. Depression and anxiety were an everyday factor for me. Murphy is one of if not the best medications I could have asked for to help me.
Toby
Toby is a 7-year-old Mini Schnauzer in Titusville, FL, who needs $2,000 for eye surgery.
Titusville, FL
My dad and I had been wanting a dog for 10 years, and when my battle with mental health issues became apparent to my family, we looked on Craigslist for an emotional support dog. I really wanted a Yorkie and my dad wanted a Mini Schnauzer. I came across a post for a Yorkie Poodle mix and my dad saw a Mini Schnauzer in the background of the photo. We contacted the family and found out the Yorkie mix had already found a home but they were looking to re-home their Miniature Schnauzer (named Toby) because their daughter was going off to college and they parents wouldn't be able to give him quality time. We went to see him and he was laying on their screened in porch when we got there. The owners told us Toby was a rescue because the former owner abused him. He was scared and hid because it was a man who abused him in the past. We were amazed that he actually warmed up to my dad, and we all fell in love with him that day. There was no doubt he would fit in well with our family. So without thinking anymore, we took him home. The daughter, who was going off to college, looked to me and said he would bond with me. We didn't know this when we got him but Toby and I share a birthday. He quickly became my best friend. He follows me around the house and even sleeps on my bed. Not long after I was put into a crisis stabilization unit for my depression. During the time I was there, my parents saw him sleeping outside my bedroom door. After that he became more than just my best friend he became the best emotional support animal (ESA) I could ever have. But, eye cataracts are a common problem with Schnauzers, and Toby is no exception. As his vision became worse, I became his support. He has walked into doors at night and he has even fallen into the pool at my aunt's house because he couldn't see the difference between the pool deck and the water.
Boogie Bear
Boogie Bear is a 6-year-old Black Domestic Shorthair in Indianapolis, IN, who needs $757 for soft tissue surgery.
indianapolis, IN
I've had Boogie since he was a little kitten. He's my best friend. As sad as this sounds, I don't have many human friends and he makes my life better. I also like to think that I make his life better. I would do anything for him. That's why I'm doing this surgery. I'm not giving up on my best friend. He still has plenty of more years to live. Now is not supposed to be his time.
Sky
Sky is a 3-year-old Jack Russell/Chihuahua in Charleston, TN, who needs $1,000 for exams and vaccinations for 5 puppies, spaying and neutering of 3 adult dogs, adult vaccinations and routine health care..
Charleston, TN
My neighbors are a young couple who are animal lovers. They have an Australian cattle dog (Zuma), a Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix (Sky), and a black and white mix (Lucy). Sky had puppies last week because her owners didn't have the money to get her spayed. 5 of the 8 puppies survived, but the 3 smallest died within the first 3 days.
Squeekers
Squeekers is a 3-year-old Domestic Longhair cat in Olympia, WA, who needs $120 for surgery to close a wound.
Olympia, WA
My husband and I adopted Squeakers three years ago from a friend who had a litter. She was the last one to go because she was the "runt". But what she doesn't have in size, she makes up in sass. Her older sister Princess plays and hunts with her and has taught her the Jedi ways of hunting and hiding.
Gypsy
Gypsy is a 10-year-old Mixed-breed dog in Hilton, NY, who needs $642 for an X-ray and immunizations.
Hilton, NY
I took Gypsy in a few months ago when she was found wandering on my street. I found her owner and returned her after 3 days with me. It came to my attention that she was again found wandering in the neighborhood a number of times and was sent to the pound twice. The second time, the owners surrendered her. Someone wanted to adopt her from the pound after she had been there several weeks but it was not a good fit so I took her in again to keep her from going back to the pound. She is a 10 year old senior with a lame leg; I was very worried that she would not get adopted so I worried about euthanasia. She is such a sweet and loving dog I couldn't bear the thought of that. Unfortunately I can't keep her. She has been with me for about 3 weeks now and my family members that have visited love her but none are able adopt her. It may be difficult to find her forever home with her leg injury. The previous owner confirmed that she has been limping for about 3 years. She is definitely in pain so I decided it would be best to get the diagnostic x-ray of her leg injury recommended by my vet (I have a cat). Once we know what the problem is, the next decisions can be made. She also needs a heart worm test and immunizations.