Taylor Veterinary Clinic
Longview, TX
Campaigns at this clinic
Tristan
Tristan is a 2-year-old Terrier Mix in Marshall, TX, who needs $2,000 for Metal Plate Implants.
Marshall, TX • Friends of Marshall Animals
As is the case with most of the dogs that come into our municipal shelter, next to nothing is known about Tristan or his history. A good samaritan picked him up from the side of a county road, seeing that he was injured and in pain. We had him taken immediately to a vet for evaluation, where it was discovered he had clean breaks in his tibia and fibula. All signs are that Tristan will make a great family pet after he’s treated. Every person who has interacted with him has commented on what a sweet dog he is. Tristan has been failed by people at least once, and perhaps for all his estimated two years. He was found with no collar, unaltered, and most likely carrying heart worms. That he is so quick to trust people is touching, and a little heartbreaking. Tristan was presumably struck by a vehicle, which broke his rear leg in two places. In order to heal properly and save his leg, an orthopedic surgeon will implant metal plates and screws. Our municipal shelter is not budgeted to provide more than preventive care for the dogs and cats that come in. Friends of Marshall Animals, the shelter’s 501(c)(3) support organization, does all it can to rehabilitate every otherwise-adoptable animal.
Shep
Shep is a 1-year-old Shepherd Mix in Marshall, TX, who needs $1,395 for Amputation.
Marshall, TX • Friends of Marshall Animals
* The Waggle Foundation is dedicated to helping sick and injured pets regain good health. If you join our FurEver Fund today, Waggle will DOUBLE your first month's donation and apply it directly to Sheps' care. Click the blue donate button and choose the Monthly Donation option. * Shep was brought to Marshall Pet Adoption Center by an animal control officer, from an area where many stray dogs are picked up, and it isn’t always easy to tell them from the owned dogs. He may or may not have had an owner, but no one there claimed him, and he’s much better off in our care. He doesn’t seem to have received a lot of human kindness before. On first acquaintance, he’s clearly unsure if you’re friend or foe, and it’s quite enough to break your heart. Once Shep decides you’ll not hurt him, he soaks up all the attention you can give him. In spite of his obviously painful condition, he’s a perfect gentleman, whether you’re feeding him treats or giving him a medical exam. It’s unknown how Shep’s leg was initially injured. He was reportedly around the neighborhood with the injury, but with good mobility, for some time. He recently started dragging his foreleg, and a call was made to Animal Control. He was sent to Dr. McClimon at Taylor Veterinary Clinic in Longview, Texas for evaluation. His leg must now be amputated. The shelter has a small budget for the area that it serves, but we all do our best to rehabilitate every pet that come through the door. We want Shep to get his chance at the loving home he deserves and may never have had before.
Chance
Chance is a one-month-old Domestic Shorthair kitten in Marshall, TX, who needs $700 for urgent care.
Marshall, TX • Friends of Marshall Animals
Chance limped along a searing asphalt parking lot, baking in the Texas sun alone and in pain. His rescuers discovered his entire backside was an open, gaping, oozing, infected wound. They rushed him to the animal hospital, and now he urgently needs your help. "We don't know what happened to Chance, whether it's a case of cruelty or an accident," Linda H., with the Friends of Marshall Animals, tells Waggle. Chance's veterinary team is treating him with antibiotics, painkillers, and fluorescent and ultraviolet light to speed his healing. He's living in a foster home and receiving treatment three times a week. "Despite everything, he's affectionate and craves attention," Linda says. "Unlike most kitties, he loves a belly rub, even if he can't put himself fully on his back to get it. He shows every sign of being the sweet and curious kitten one would expect." The nonprofit group hopes you will give so Chance can heal and have a family of his own one day -- leaving this traumatic experience in the rearview mirror! "We work closely with our municipal shelter, taking ill and injured dogs and cats that need extra care and time that the shelter cannot provide," Linda says. "Given his "chance," Chance will make a great companion."
Hayden
Hayden is a 3.5-month-old Lab Mix in Marshall, TX, who needs $2,000 for Diagnosis and Treatment of Breathing Issues.
Marshall, TX • Friends of Marshall Animals
Hayden was surrendered to the shelter by his owner in May. He came with nine siblings, when they were just six weeks old. All of Hayden’s brothers and sisters have been adopted locally or placed on a transport to be adopted out of state. If it were not for Hayden’s snort-like breathing, you’d think he’s like any other pup his age. Until recently, he still had a litter-mate to play with in his foster home. Hayden has spent much of his young life sick, but in spite of that he is a happy puppy. He’s playful and affectionate. It’s important that we get him healthy as soon as we can, as the older he gets, the less likely it is that he’ll be chosen by a rescue or an adopter. Shortly after arriving at the shelter, Hayden and two of his siblings showed signs of parvovirus. Not long after the infection cleared (all three survived!), he developed a breathing problem that’s baffled multiple vets. They found only congestion and inflammation. His breathing is worsening and now he needs to see a specialist. The shelter’s adoption numbers are low, and transports are the best guarantee of a loving home for Hayden. He’s missed two already. The shelter has only a small budget for medical treatment, and most is used for transport health certificates.
Wilby
Wilby is a 7-month-old Domestic Short Hair Cat in Marshall, TX, who needs $748 for Enucleation.
Marshall, TX • Friends of Marshall Animals
Aside from being a black cat. Wilby has a big strike against him, as you can see at once by comparing his eyes. He was brought in to Marshall Pet Adoption Center as a stray on March 31. He was found on the streets of Marshall, Texas, but he’s as sweet and affectionate as any house cat. His backstory is a mystery. We don’t know anything about Wilby’s life before he was brought to us by a kind person who found him on the streets. He’s so sweet and loving in spite of the pain he must be experiencing, it seems likely he had a home at one time. We’ve had no opportunity to see how he behaves with other animals, but he people are immediate friends. Black cats often get a raw deal. They’re the hardest to find adopters for, and they’re often the targets of cruelty. Superstitious people steer clear of them altogether. Wilby has the extra burden of an infected eye injury that causes him pain. We don’t know the origin of the injury, but we do know he deserves a good life in a loving home. The right eye needs what’s called enucleation, to remove the eye and rid this poor baby of pain and infection. He is a sweet and loving boy who will make someone a great companion, and we’d like to see this seven-month-old get that chance. Wilby’s surgery and post-op care will cost between $693 and $748. We’re a rescue supporting our city shelter, which has no budget for medical intervention. Our goal is to help create a live outcome for every adoptable pet, which Wilby most certainly is.
Rooster
Rooster is a 6-month-old DSH Kitten in Marshall, TX, who needs $760 for Enucleation - Surgery to Remove his Eye.
Marshall, TX • Friends of Marshall Animals
Meet Rooster! A feral, stray kitten who started life homeless with his two siblings. Thankfully, they were dropped off at Friends of Marshall Animals and he went straight to the vet. Sadly, Rooster is suffering from an unknown eye injury that has become excruciatingly infected. For a kitten with so many cat years ahead, we were hoping we could save his eye. At his vet visit, we were told his eye has become so severely infected and inflamed that it cannot heal and be managed with medication. Rooster needs surgery as soon as possible to help him live pain-free. It is currently causing him distress and is comparable to having a constant, never ending migraine. He’s around six months old and his two siblings have struggled to adjust to life in a shelter. They were confused, but Rooster took immediately to human affection. He's a little shy but his funny personality is beginning to shine. He will steal all the cuddles and chin scratches with his chosen humans! Removing Rooster's eye will immediately give him relief and we can't wait to do that for him. BUT we need your help to make this possible! The sooner we get him the surgery, the sooner he can be on his road to recovery and to ultimately find his forever family. Can you help with Rooster's veterinary bills? We believe Rooster deserves the same second chance that his siblings will get. Please help him get that opportunity. Thank you for your on-going support and generosity!
Murphy
Murphy is a 2.9-year-old Feist in Longview, TX, who needs $1,800 for FHO.
Longview, TX
I got Murphy from my parents in 2019. I have two other dogs at home. Murphy is an inside dog. I have a fenced in yard. I chose the name Murphy because it’s what spoke to me when I saw him. I fell in love with him immediately. He started training to become my service animal but we had to take a break due to financial reasons. After surgery and recovery his training will resume. Murphy sleeps with me. He likes to go everywhere with me, especially to Lowes. I taught him to use buttons with my recorded voice to tell me when he wants treats or to go potty. He loves to put his paw on me when he wants attention or a bite of my food. He makes me laugh all the time. He’s my best friend and I spend more time with him than anyone else. Murphy’s favorite people besides me are my parents. He gets so excited when I mention their names and he tilts his head side to side. He loves to wear his raincoat when it’s raining. Which is so funny to see. I’ve taught him to sit, speak, count, lay down, and stay. Murphy helps reduce my anxiety greatly. Everything he does makes me smile. Murphy got out of the yard by crawling under a neighbor’s privacy fence which I repaired. He was hit by a car and his pelvis was fractured. I’m grateful he is alive and truly believe it’s a miracle that he is. God knows how much I need Murphy. Dr. McClimon at Taylor Vet saw Murphy. Dr. Ballow is the mobile orthopedic surgeon who recommended FHO surgery because putting in a plate isn’t an option. I’m on a fixed income and inflation has wreaked havoc on my financial situation. This is an unexpected sudden major expense for which I’m not prepared. Any financial assistance would be so helpful and greatly appreciated