Success Stories
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Pushpop
Pushpop is an 8-year-old DSH Cat in Huntington, WV, who needs $ $1,326 for urgent care.
Huntington, WV • One by One Animal Advocates
Pushpop limped toward the doorstep of a house, begging for help. His paws were torn and raw, and ulcers covered his mouth. When One by One Animal Advocates heard about Pushpop, they knew they had to help him! They rushed him to the animal hospital, where Pushpop was admitted. The veterinary team discovered he was severely anemic and needed fluids and daily bloodwork to monitor his fragile condition. The poor kitty also suffered from "pillow foot," an autoimmune disorder that caused his painful paws. He also needs surgery to remove a mass on his foot and dental surgery for his horrible teeth. "Despite his obvious pain, he's an absolute trooper and very loving," Heather A., with One by One Animal Advocates, tells Waggle. The group needs your assistance raising the money for Pushpop's care. Once he has surgery and is on medication to help with his foot condition, they think he will be ready for the loving forever home he deserves! "With just a bit of help towards Pushpop's medical care, we can make sure that we never have to say 'no' to an animal in need," Heather says. "Can you please help us get this sweet senior the care he deserves?"
Delila
Delila is a 12-year-old Australian Shepherd in Lake Elsinore, CA, who needs $287 for General Health Profile & Heartworm Antigen 4DX.
Lake Elsinore, CA
Delila has been my constant little shadow since we got her as a pup from a farmer in PA when his working dogs had a surprise litter. We also have her sister, Riley, the pup we were originally there for. But they are a bonded pair. Delila was given to us because the farmer's daughter couldn't bare to see them separated. We also have a cat, who thinks he's a dog! Both of us, Delila and I, are disabled with mobility and chronic pain (she has hip dysplasia, I have degenerative disease). She's always knows which part of me hurts the most and tends to lay against that part, like my back, legs, feet. The pressure and heat she gives me helps relieve a lot of pain. I don't know how she does it, she was never trained for it. She's helped me so much. She loves to argue and talk, she does it so much you'd think she was a husky! Despite her pain, she'll spin awkward circles in front of me, or my husband, when we've returned home from being out. At the same time, she'll yell (bark) at us for leaving her for FOREVER, even if it's only been 15 minutes! The last few days we've seen none of that. She's been mopey, breathing heavy, lethargic. We were able to get her to the veterinarian on March 16th. The vet thinks there's a mass on/around her spleen because its all out of shape & her heart looked "concerning". They need to do an ultrasound on the spleen, heartworm test, blood work but we couldn't afford it. The good news is that her spleen isn't outright bleeding. She may need surgery. There was a list of tests they wanted to do but we are strapped for cash & have been since my husband was laid off from his really good job. He's taken the only job he can find, at 30% of his previous pay. It's been super rough. These tests will tell us if she needs surgery.
Frankie
Frankie is a 4-year-old Domestic Longhair cat in Glendale, AZ, who needs $790 for urgent surgery.
Glendale, AZ
When Kelly P. first spotted Frankie, she was a tiny stray -- who never strayed from Kelly's heart. "She has been living on the streets at one of my restaurants since she was a kitten," Kelly tells Waggle. For years Kelly tried to catch Frankie and give her a loving home, but the sassy cat eluded her. Then Frankie was hit by a car a week ago and needed Kelly more than ever! "We were able to catch her," Kelly says. Kelly brought Frankie to the animal hospital, and she needs extensive surgeries. Frankie has a large hernia that needs repair, her bladder moved and requires repositioning, and a broken femur in her leg needs mending. Now Kelly is trying to raise the money for Frankie's emergency care. "I have endometriosis that I recently had surgery for," Kelly says. "All of my funds have been going to my health. I did not anticipate bringing on a stray cat, but I couldn't leave her. It would mean the world to get help." Please give so Frankie can finally have the home, health, and love she deserves!
Trishia
Trishia is a 6-year-old Mix breed in Bend, OR, who needs $507 for Tail Amputation.
Bend, OR • People Saving Animals
Trishia is a homeless dog. She was rescued from the streets of Guatemala when she was a puppy. Whoever rescued her took her to a shelter, where she receives food and has a place to sleep. She also has the opportunity to share with other dogs. She has 6 years now. She, like all the dogs at the shelter, hopes to find a family that will adopt her. She is a happy and playful dog. She likes to share with other dogs. Her best friend is Meghan, they have shared the same cage for many years. They are the same age and arrived at the shelter at the same time. They both really like to go for walks. Every day, a shelter employee takes them out for a walk and that is their favorite time of day. She, like other homeless dogs, had difficult experiences on the street. She probably got hungry and cold; maybe someone yelled at her. However, she does not lose her joie de vivre... and has not lost trust in people. When a person approaches its cage, it will jump up and bark to get your attention. For reasons unknown to shelter employees, at mealtime, several dogs started a fight. Trishia was bitten on the tail and it fractured. The vet determined that amputation was necessary. In addition, the tail area needed to be disinfected and treated with antibiotics. It was especially important to treat her with an antibiotic, so she wouldn't get infected. Trishia is in a shelter in rural Guatemala that is at full capacity and with limited resources. There is no veterinarian at this shelter, so she had to be transferred to a vet in Guatemala City, where she could be treated appropriately.
Big Momma
Big Momma is a 7-year-old Great Pyrenees in Manitowoc, WI, who needs $741 for Diagnosis and Treatment.
Manitowoc, WI
Big Momma is a rescue that we were fortunate enough to get from an amazing woman Kassie. She found her roaming the fields lactating as we assumed she was a puppy mill mom. Horrible condition but was lucky to be found. She became my oldest daughter Nahlia’s service Dog. Right away we knew she could sense what others were going through. Nahlia needs compressions and Big Momma always knew when. When she moved in she just fit. She has never hurt even a fly in the last three years we’ve had her. She’s done a lot for Nahlia and so grateful she’s joined our family. She has a lot of fans and gets visited often on the front porch and she enjoys every visit. She’s has cared for many here from my friends babies pulling on her to sitting with grandpa during parties. She knows who needs her. She is my daughter’s service dog. We couldn’t change anything about her Minus the sudden barks if she hears sirens or a Harley for some reason or ask when turkey vultures fly over the yard, they know they better not come by our house! Or the potty breaks in public places sometimes are not the most appropriate but we deal with it! lol Over time she has always had some eating issues with digestion but last year after a lot of test like thyroid and X-rays there was no issues. We just got fancier with her meals. But recently now she’s had issues with her lungs but still after almost a week of antibiotics she still has a cough. They also found a fist size mass on her breast that is a big concern. I’m a single mom with a mortgage and a sudden car payment also on top of putting food on the table and keeping heat and electricity. I do not have the funds needed to see what is completely going on. We had to just assume and I’m fearing it’s something more going on.
Bubbie
Bubbie is a 5-year-old English Bulldog in San Antonio, TX, who needs $346 for urgent eye surgery.
San Antonio, TX • Golden Horn's K9 Rescue
Bubbie and his human mom, Kathleen, a disabled veteran, and cancer survivor, need your help this holiday season. Kathleen rescued Bubbie years ago after he lived a life that was so terrible his teeth were ground to nubs on his lower jaw. But now, Bubbie needs urgent eye surgery to save his vision. Bubbie has cherry eyes, a condition where his eyelids rub against his cornea, causing severe irritation and, in Bubbie's case, an infection. When Horn's K9 Rescue found out Kathleen could not afford Bubbie's surgery to correct this, they stepped in to help raise the money. "His eyesight was diminishing," Kaz S., with the group, tells Waggle. "Bubbie loves to play ball even though he can't see it very well. He has special balls for blind dogs that flash or smell like mint so that he can find them." Can you help Kathleen and Bubbie?
Tillie
Tillie is a 2-year-old Beagle mix in Huntington, WV, who needs $2,000 for emergency surgery.
Huntington, WV • One by One Animal Advocates
"Neighbors reported Tillie ate a rug a week ago and had not been able to eat or drink since," Heather A., with One By One Animal Advocates, tells Waggle. "She was lethargic and alarmingly emaciated. We didn't have the funds available but knew if we delayed medical care, the dog would die." Heather decided to leap and hoped the net would appear. They raced Tillie to the animal hospital, where she needed immediate surgery to remove the rug from her digestive system. But Tillie is still hospitalized in critical condition, and her future is dicey right now. One By One Animal Advocates needs financial help to save Tillie's life and pay her substantial medical bill. "Tillie has come so far but still has so many obstacles, Heather says. "We are deeply grateful for anyone who can give. Nothing is certain other than Tillie is loved, and everything possible will be done to save her."
Buddy Hank
Buddy Hank is a 2-year-old Labrador in Lewisville, IN, who needs $2,000 for eye surgery.
Lewisville, IN • Lucky Lab Rescue & Adoption
Buddy Hank is young, handsome, and sadly, going blind. He is a purebred Lab born with a genetic defect that causes blindness. His prior owners wanted to euthanize him because of it. "A woman who learned about Buddy Hank's grave predicament contacted Lucky Lab Rescue, begging us to help and save him," the group tells Waggle. "We certainly could not let him be killed because he was going blind!" The rescue got Buddy Hank into one of the top specialists in Texas for his condition. He's been on prescription eye drops to try to help, but sadly the pressure is so great inside one of his eyes that it's painful. His specialist recommends removing that eye and leaving the other one, which is responding to the drops. "We are trying to raise the money for Buddy Hank's surgery when donations are down, and dogs piling up in shelters are up," the rescue says. Once Buddy Hank heals from his eye surgery, he will be put up for adoption and find a family that loves him no matter what! "Lucky Lab does not turn away dogs with injuries or illnesses," the nonprofit group says. "Please give to help us continue our mission to save these underdogs. We can't do it without you."
Freckles
Freckles is a 11-year-old Red Heeler Mix in Milford, MA, who needs $950 for Mass Removal Surgery.
Milford, MA
I found Freckles when she was around 10 months old, when she was abandoned at a dog park. I brought her home with plans to turn over to rescue I fostered for. After waiting the 7 days before they could step in, I had come to realize that my older girl Honey was very attached. Which she didn’t do very often, especially to foster dogs. So, was decided I would keep them together. Freckles is the Yang to Honey’s Ying. She has always been a sweet soul, with balanced energy. Loves people! So much she earned the nickname “traitor baby” Because she has no loyalty to me if someone else is willing to pet her. But, she is essential to Honey. Honey loves to cuddle with Freckles and will often sit with Freckles and groom her. Freckles is like Honey’s support dog at times. She is a goober. She loves her wiggles. She can be sprinting across the yard and suddenly decide to do a somersault into a wiggle session. Since she has a short snout, she has trouble breathing so she snores, which is so hypnotic to listen to! I easily fall asleep snuggled with her listening to her snore. And have to love those teeth exposed when she sleeps! Can’t resist the urge to touch them! Freckles has had a mass on her front leg for couple years now. But there was concerns about removal, as she has a heart murmur and I was also concerned about if removal would make more grow andnot worth the risk with the murmur. Well, recently, it has torn from the leg and now requires immediate removal. So, don’t really have a choice but remove it now. Been tight on finances, already living paycheck to paycheck, not having ability to squirrel money away for emergencies like this. But Freckles is so important to my little family, I must try and find a way to make her better and keep her with us