Success Stories
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Finn
From Junkyard Survivor to Diabetes Fighter: Help Finn Heal
CLEWISTON, FL • Clewiston Friends of Animals, Inc
When Finn was trapped at a junkyard colony in March, everyone believed he would simply be another trap-neuter-return cat. But the moment rescuers from Clewiston Friends of Animals, Inc. saw him, they knew his story would be different. Finn's fragile body told the story of a cat who had suffered for far too long. He was covered in painful, severe mange, his eyes were infected, and open wounds covered his skin. He was far too sick to undergo surgery, so instead of returning him to the colony, his rescue team focused on giving him something he had likely never known before: safety, comfort, and medical care. By the very next morning, Finn surprised everyone. Rather than the fearful feral cat they expected, he revealed himself to be incredibly affectionate, gentle, and grateful to finally be safe indoors. It didn't take long for him to capture everyone's hearts. Over the following months, Finn made remarkable progress. His skin healed, his wounds disappeared, and he was finally healthy enough to be neutered. During his recovery, veterinarians also discovered that Finn is FIV-positive. Knowing he would be much safer living indoors, his rescuers made the decision that he would never have to return to the junkyard. Instead, Finn settled into the indoor life he clearly adored while patiently waiting for the loving family he deserves. Just as his future was beginning to look bright, another devastating setback struck. Finn suddenly became lethargic, began vomiting, and stopped acting like himself. He was rushed to the emergency veterinarian, where diagnostic testing revealed his blood sugar had skyrocketed to over 600 and ketones were present—a life-threatening diabetic crisis. As if that weren't enough, Finn was also diagnosed with pancreatitis, a painful condition requiring immediate treatment. Finn was hospitalized right away and is expected to remain under intensive veterinary care for several days while doctors work to stabilize both his diabetes and pancreatitis. He is receiving IV fluids, antibiotics, medications, and around-the-clock monitoring to give him the best chance at recovery. Once he is stable enough to return to his foster home, Finn will require lifelong insulin therapy, a prescription diet, and careful monitoring to keep his diabetes under control. While this diagnosis will change his daily routine, it doesn't change who Finn is—a resilient, loving cat who has already overcome so much. Clewiston Friends of Animals, Inc. needs help to cover Finn's hospitalization and lifesaving medical care. Every donation, no matter the size, helps ensure Finn can continue receiving the treatment he needs without delay. Finn has already survived life in a junkyard, conquered severe illness, and learned to trust again. With your support, this brave boy can overcome one more challenge and continue his journey toward the happy, healthy life he's fought so hard to find.
Timmy
Help Timmy Fight for His Life
Coconut Creek, FL • Pumpkin’s Rescue Club
Timmy was found abandoned at an industrial site, alone, vulnerable, and in heartbreaking condition. When rescuers from Pumpkin’s Rescue Club found him, it was clear that this sweet cat desperately needed medical attention. He was rushed straight to an emergency veterinary hospital, where he has remained hospitalized as the veterinary team works around the clock to save his life. Timmy’s condition is extremely serious, and right now, there are still more questions than answers. His veterinarians are concerned that he could be suffering from diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), sepsis, pancreatitis, or potentially a combination of these devastating conditions. His glucose levels have improved with treatment, but Timmy remains incredibly weak. His organs are enlarged, and he is currently so debilitated that he cannot even bear weight on his legs. For now, his veterinary team is continuing to treat him for DKA while they work to determine exactly what is happening inside his fragile body. Every hour matters as they monitor his condition, provide supportive care, and try to get his systems stabilized. It is impossible to know what Timmy endured before he was found at that industrial site. What we do know is that he was abandoned when he was already desperately sick—and now he needs someone to fight for him. Pumpkin’s Rescue Club is doing everything possible to give Timmy that chance, but his emergency hospitalization, testing, medications, and ongoing intensive care are quickly adding up. Please help us keep fighting for Timmy. Your donation will help cover the lifesaving medical care he needs right now and give his veterinary team the resources to continue treating him while they search for answers. Timmy has already survived being abandoned in the worst condition imaginable. He deserves the chance to recover, feel safe, and finally know what it means to be loved. Please donate today and help give Timmy the fighting chance he so desperately needs. ❤️
Creamsicle
Creamsicle was rescued from a tree and needs lots of medical attention. Will you help?
Oakland, NJ • Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge
Creamsicle was found stuck high in a tree in Paterson, terrified, injured, and unable to get down. Her rescue from the treetops brought RBARI one more tiny medically needy kitten during this relentless kitten season. Thanks to the combined efforts of the Paterson Fire Department and Paterson Animal Control, Creamsicle was safely rescued. RBARI took over her medical care and rehabilitation upon rescue, as it quickly became clear she had been through an ordeal before climbing the tree. Creamsicle has an ulcer on one eye, an upper respiratory infection, and painful burns on her paw pads. Her feet were raw and it was painful to walk. They don’t yet know what caused the burns, but exposure to extreme heat or a chemical is suspected. Creamsicle is on crate rest as she is treated for her eye and respiratory infections and the painful burns on her feet. This sweet, gentle kitten has been wonderful for her baths, medication, and wound care. Creamsicle arrived at one of the hardest points of kitten season. Their foster homes are full. Their cages are full. Supplies are disappearing faster than they can replace them, medical expenses continue to climb, and their volunteers and fosters are exhausted—yet kittens like Creamsicle continue to need these caretakers every day. RBARI wants and needs to keep saying yes. And with you by their sides, they can. If you can donate even the smallest amount, it would make the biggest difference. Thank you.
Marigold
Sweet Marigold lost her only kitten. Please help her!
Grandview, TN • Flying Pigs Sanctuary
Marigold is young, beautiful, incredibly sweet—and until recently, she was a mama doing everything she could to keep her one tiny kitten alive. Flying Pigs Sanctuary tried absolutely everything to save her baby. Vet care. Medication. Around-the-clock support. Every tool they had. But they were simply too late. That is one of the hardest realities of the work they do. When they find cats living in feral colonies, they always have to wonder: How many litters has this mama already had? How many kittens has she watched struggle? How many has she lost before we ever found her? For Marigold, they may never know. Marigold is safe with Flying Pigs Sanctuary. She has been fully vetted and spayed, and she is now being socialized so this incredibly sweet girl can become someone’s beloved indoor pet. The cycle ends with her. No more pregnancies. No more trying to raise babies outside. No more watching her kittens struggle to survive. Just safety, healing, love—and hopefully a wonderful forever family waiting on the other side. Now this rescue needs your help covering the veterinary care that made Marigold’s fresh start possible. Please consider making a donation in Marigold’s honor. Whether it’s $10, $25, $50 or her entire vet bill, every dollar helps them keep breaking the cycle—one mama at a time. Thank you for helping Flying Pigs Sanctuary give Marigold the future she deserved all along.
Orange
Orange Was Supposed to Be Safe After His Neuter. Then Everything Went Wrong.
Boiling Springs, SC • South Carolina Community Cat Project
For a community cat like Orange, getting neutered should be a good day. On September 3, Orange was brought in to be neutered through TNR — an important step toward keeping him healthy and preventing more kittens from being born into life on the streets. But shortly after his surgery, something went terribly wrong. Orange began bleeding heavily from his neuter site. He reportedly bled for approximately an hour, and what should have been a routine procedure suddenly became a frightening veterinary emergency. Orange was rushed to Palmetto Animal Urgent Care for immediate treatment. Because Orange is a community cat, he had to be sedated so the veterinary team could safely examine and treat him. The injuries they found were significant. Orange had marked bruising around his scrotum and rectum, moderate scrotal swelling, deep bruising, clotted blood and active scrotal hemorrhage. The veterinary team worked to get the bleeding under control. They cleaned the surgical area, removed multiple blood clots, and instilled epinephrine into the scrotum to help stop the hemorrhage. His incision was closed with surgical glue, and the area was iced while he recovered from sedation. Thankfully, Orange made it through the emergency treatment and recovered from sedation uneventfully. But he still isn't ready to go back outside. The veterinarian instructed that Orange not be returned outdoors that night and recommended that he remain safely confined for several days while his bleeding, swelling, bruising and surgical site are closely monitored. For a cat who is accustomed to life outdoors, confinement is not easy — but right now, it is what Orange needs to stay safe. And none of this was expected. The South Carolina Community Cat Project planned for the cost of Orange's routine neuter. They did not plan for a sudden emergency hospitalization and treatment for a serious post-operative hemorrhage. But when a community cat is bleeding, there is no time to worry about whether the emergency was in the budget. Please help the South Carolina Community Cat Project cover Orange's emergency veterinary bill and give him the time and care he needs to heal. He deserves to recover from this unexpected setback — and get back to being the happy, healthy community cat he was meant to be. Please donate if you can, and share Orange's story if you can't. Every contribution helps.
Bizou
Help Bring Bizou Back To Life
Alyarz Pet Club Association Inc
Bizou isn’t even five months old, but this tiny kitten has already endured more suffering than any animal should. Someone abandoned Bizou on the street, sick, weak, and unable to fend for herself. By the time she was found and taken in by Alyarz Pet Club, she was barely holding on. Her little body was exhausted, her coat was filthy and severely matted, and it was clear she desperately needed medical attention. Bizou was rushed for bloodwork, and the results revealed just how critical her condition was. Her hematocrit was only 5%. Bizou was suffering from life-threatening anemia. Her red blood cell level was so dangerously low that there was no time to wait—without an emergency blood transfusion, she might not survive. Thankfully, a matching blood donor was found, and Bizou received the lifesaving transfusion she desperately needed. But her fight is far from over. Bizou remains hospitalized and is receiving IV fluids and supportive care as veterinarians work to stabilize her. She needs continued monitoring, repeat bloodwork, medication, further testing to determine what caused her severe anemia, and whatever additional treatment is necessary to help her recover. At less than five months old, Bizou should be discovering toys, curling up somewhere safe, and experiencing the carefree life of a kitten. Instead, she is fighting for her life because someone left her behind when she needed help the most. Please consider donating to help Bizou continue fighting. Every contribution will help provide the medical care this tiny kitten needs to survive and give her the opportunity to grow up surrounded by the love and safety she deserved from the beginning. Bizou was abandoned when she was at her most vulnerable. Together, we can show her that her life matters—and that she is worth fighting for.
Radha
Three-month-old puppy needs your help after suffering devastating head injuries.
Kewaskum, WI • Pawsitive Sanctuary Inc
\*Trigger warning\* She has only been in this world for three months, yet she's already endured unimaginable cruelty. Someone repeatedly struck this tiny puppy in the head with what veterinarians believe was a heavy metal object, causing catastrophic trauma. The force of the blows were so severe that her eyes were displaced from their sockets. A compassionate local found her and contacted Pawsitive Sanctuary immediately, and they rushed to get her the emergency care she desperately needed. When their rescue team arrived, they weren't sure she would make it. She cried constantly, shook her head in confusion, and struggled to walk, unable to understand the pain she had been forced to endure. Watching such a young puppy fight through that kind of suffering was heartbreaking. Leaving her behind was never an option. Veterinarians believe her injuries are consistent with repeated blows from an object such as a metal pipe. The trauma to her skull is extensive, and she now faces a long, difficult road to recovery. Despite everything she's been through, she's still fighting, and so are her caretakers. As they searched for more information about what happened, they learned that approximately three months ago, another puppy believed to be from the same litter or family died after sustaining nearly identical injuries in the same area. They cannot confirm the cases are connected, but the possibility is frightening. Their team is working closely with local residents to gather information while doing everything possible to save this little girl's life. She has been stabilized, but her journey is only beginning. She will require multiple surgeries to repair the devastating injuries to her head and eyes, followed by extensive medical care and rehabilitation. The cost of treatment will be overwhelming, but they're committed to giving her every chance at the future she deserves. We're asking for your help today. Every dollar, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to funding the surgeries and specialized care she needs to survive and heal. Thank you for standing beside this brave little puppy when she needs compassionate people the most.
Walter
Help Hospice Dog Walter Settle Into Retirement
Huntington, WV • One by One Animal Advocates
Walter is a nearly 14-year-old Rat Terrier with quite a story—and a few mysteries we may never solve. He was found wandering at Beech Fork State Park in Wayne County, West Virginia, where he had apparently been on his own for about two days before animal control picked him up. Thankfully, Walter has a microchip. When we looked up his original profile, we found the cutest little puppy picture and his date of birth: December 28, 2012. We also learned that Walter was registered to someone in California. That phone number is no longer in service, and we have absolutely no idea how this little California boy ended up clear across the country in West Virginia almost 14 years later. Walter was never reclaimed. When it became clear that this little old man had some significant medical problems, One by One accepted him so that whatever time Walter has left would not be spent in a shelter kennel. We knew immediately that his mouth was in terrible shape. He has severe periodontal disease, receding gums, heavy tartar, teeth pointing in all sorts of directions, and a small mass in his mouth. But that wasn’t our biggest concern. Walter has a significant heart murmur, so we had bloodwork and chest X-rays performed to get a better picture of what was happening. Sadly, the X-rays revealed a mass associated with Walter’s heart that is larger than his heart itself. There are also changes in his lungs that could represent interstitial lung disease or possibly cancer. He also has a collapsing trachea, which explains the coughing fits we sometimes see. Walter has been started on Vetmedin to support his heart and prednisolone in hopes of slowing the growth of the mass. The prednisolone is a bit of a double-edged sword because it can also make his heart work harder, so we are tapering it and watching closely to see how he does. Because of his lung disease and coughing, his veterinarian also prescribed an inhaler, and we’ve ordered an AeroChamber so we can administer it properly. And we’re pretty sure Walter is deaf. That’s a lot for one little 14-year-old body. So you might wonder why we don’t simply say goodbye. Here’s the thing: nobody told Walter he’s sick. Walter has a wonderful appetite and thoroughly enjoys his Cesar meals twice a day. He loves chewy treats. He goes absolutely WILD for spray cheese. And despite having a mouth that makes us cringe just looking at it, one of his favorite pastimes is chewing on a knuckle bone. Walter is dog friendly. He’s cat friendly. He loves people and freely hands out kisses. And perhaps his favorite thing of all is taking walks “with the big dogs.” We bought him his own little harness so there is no pressure on his collapsing trachea, and off he goes with the pack—those little legs moving and his tiny nubby tail wagging the entire way. Walter doesn’t know what his X-rays look like. He doesn’t know there’s a mass bigger than his heart. He doesn’t know that he’s almost 14 or that somewhere along the way, his life carried him all the way from California to West Virginia. Walter only knows today. And today, there are meals he loves, treats to beg for, bones to chew, big dogs to walk with, people to kiss, and a soft place to sleep. Someday, Walter may tell us that those things aren’t enough anymore. But today is not that day. So for however many good days this little old man has left, Walter has people again. And we are going to make sure every one of those days counts.
Casper
Casper Was Left Behind. He Needs Help Getting Back on His Feet.
Maryland, MD • Paws & Claws Animal Welfare Society Inc.
There was a time when Casper had a home. Someone to feed him, a place to sleep, a sense that he belonged somewhere. And then, without warning, that was taken from him. His owner walked away and left him on the streets to fend for himself. Casper didn't know how to survive out there. Time passed without reliable food or water. He grew weaker, sicker, more withdrawn. And perhaps hardest of all, he became too frightened to approach anyone for help. The people passing by who might have fed him, who might have noticed him suffering couldn't even approach poor Casper. So he suffered in silence, growing more lethargic by the day, until his little body simply couldn't hide how sick he truly was. When Paws and Claws Animal Welfare Society found him, it was almost too late. Casper was malnourished, struggling with a respiratory infection, and his bloodwork revealed troubling signs that his body was in real distress. He was rushed in for round-the-clock hospital care, the kind of constant attention a cat in his condition desperately needs to have any real chance at recovery. Casper is safe now. For the first time in longer than we know, he doesn't have to be afraid. He doesn't have to wonder where his next meal is coming from, or whether anyone is coming for him. But healing takes time, medicine, nourishment, and someone willing to see it through. That's where you come in. Please consider a donation to help Casper get the treatment he needs to feel safe, healthy, and loved again. He waited long enough. Let's not make him wait any longer. 7/29/26 Update What a difference your compassion has made! When Casper first came into our care, he was barely hanging on. Abandoned, emaciated, severely anemic, and slowly losing his battle against illness and neglect, this sweet boy was fighting for his life. Looking at him then and looking at him now is nothing short of incredible. Can you say glow-up?! ✨ Thanks to your generous donations, Casper has made amazing progress. He's eating well, gaining strength, and finally starting to look like the healthy, handsome cat he was always meant to be. It's hard to believe this is the same frightened, fragile boy who was found suffering alone on the streets. Casper isn't finished with treatment just yet. He remains on antibiotics and probiotics, along with a special diet and medications to support his liver function while his body continues to heal. His veterinary team is thrilled with his progress, and so are we! Every day, Casper is proving that love, medical care, and a second chance can truly transform a life. Thank you to every person who has donated, shared his story, or cheered him on. You are the reason Casper has the opportunity to recover instead of becoming another heartbreaking statistic. If you'd like to help support the remainder of Casper's medical care, we'd be incredibly grateful for your continued support. Every tax-deductible donation helps provide the medications, specialized nutrition, follow-up veterinary care, and love that are giving Casper the future he deserves. From the bottom of our hearts—and from one very grateful, very handsome cat—thank you for believing in Casper.