VCA Westcreek Animal Clinic
Fort Worth, Texas
Campaigns at this clinic
Nami
Nami is a 2 year old Mix-Breed in Fort Worth, TX, who needs $2,000 for PDA Ligation.
Fort Worth, TX
Nami thinks we saved her but in reality, she saved us and we are blessed to have her. My brother texted me there was a stray dog roaming around the streets of Dallas and I asked if I wanted her. I immediately said yes. Me and my husband went to go pick her up and this was one of the best decisions we made. We wanted Luffy to have a sibling and the moment they met, they have been inseparable. Nami was diagnosed with Patent Ductus Arteriosus. PAD is a common heart disease where the blood vessel connecting the aorta and pulmonary arteries fail to close after birth. This leads to abnormal blood flow to the lungs, overloading the left side of the heart. If left untreated, can lead to congestive heart failure. The name of the clinic is VCA Westcreek Animal Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. We were always afraid to get another dog because we didn’t know how Luffy was going to react. He is a dominant dog who loves playing with other dogs. When he met Nami, they had a special chemistry. Luffy did not try to dominate Nami, is like he knew he found his sister for life. She is a lovable, joyful and amazing dog!! She loves kisses and being the center of attention. We just love her so much. Unfortunately, this surgery is very expensive but we will do anything to save our precious girl. Even if we don’t receive the money we need, our Nami is getting this surgery. She means a lot more to us and we are willing to be in debt. We ask you to please support her.
Oscar Victor
Oscar Victor is a 10-year-old Labrador in Lewisville, IN, who needs $2,000 for emergency care.
Lewisville, IN • Lucky Lab Rescue & Adoption
If you spoke to us yesterday we would’ve said, “Oh, we’ve seen it all!” But Oscar brought even our most seasoned rescuers an entirely new level of disgust and horror! We took in this chocolate Lab who might be one of the worst neglect cases we’ve ever seen! Meet our newest and saddest Lab: Oscar. One of his eyes is crusted shut with green goop. He’s covered with tumors. He can barely walk. He has skin infections, is missing hair, and has sores all over his body. He has ear infections and tumors in his ears. He has tumors all over his belly. We raced him over to Westcreek Animal Clinic where he was hospitalized. Lucky Lab Rescue and Adoption takes on the tough medical cases. We just weren't expecting to take in an owner surrendered dog that was in this poor of shape. We need to raise money to help pay for his bills and follow-up care. We think there's a gorgeous dog in there! His prior owner contacted our rescue and said she could no longer keep him because they were moving. When our volunteers saw Oscar they were in shock and horror with his condition. Someone let him deteriorate to this condition. Everyone who meets him says Oscar is so gentle natured, kind-hearted, and spirited despite all he's been through. We are going to aspirate every single one of his tumors and have them sent to pathology. He needs bloodwork, skin scrapes, antibiotics. He is going to need months of care and rehab. This boy is going to ring up some hefty medical bills and we need your help to nurse him back to health and the life he deserves. He is the sweetest dog, it’s just heartbreaking!
Jake
Jake is a ten-year-old Labrador in Forth Worth, TX, who needs $2,000 for hospitalization for respiratory infections and tumor removal.
Lewisville, IN • Lucky Lab Rescue & Adoption
Just when Jake should have been enjoying his golden years living in a loving home, his life took some heart-wrenching turns. First, his owner died, and Jake got dumped at a municipal shelter that is notorious for having outbreaks of hideous respiratory diseases. Then as Jake sat in a kennel in the shelter hoping someone would adopt him, he caught not one, not two, but THREE awful illnesses! Lucky Lab Rescue and Adoption got an urgent message about Jake. He was so ill the shelter's workers weren't sure he was going to make it. Jake had a fever, a horrendous cough, and he stopped eating and drinking -- he was taking a turn for the worse. Lucky Lab bolted to his rescue. A wonderful volunteer picked up Jake from the shelter and brought him to VCA Westcreek Animal Hospital. He was so ill that discharge was streaming out of his nose. Jake's veterinarian ran a respiratory panel which revealed he had a trifecta of highly contagious ailments: canine herpes, mycoplasma, and kennel cough. "I was super surprised at those test results having no idea that all of those things could be happening at once. Taken alone, each one is a challenging diagnosis, but all together at one time, I was truly concerned for his prognosis," Katherine G., the rescue's Dallas and Forth Worth manager tells Waggle. Because Jake was so sick and contagious, he stayed hospitalized on fluids, antibiotics and was quarantined at the animal hospital for weeks so he did not spread germs to other dogs. Eventually, Jake started to get better, and everyone at the animal hospital cheered for his recovery. Jake also had a large tumor on his foot that was surgically removed and sent to pathology. Once he was no longer contagious, his foster mom, Shelia G., picked him up. "The veterinarian's employees loved Jake," she tells Waggle. "He was a bit cautious when he arrived at my house. I would reach out to pet him, and he would hop backward like he didn't want to be caught, but now he's learned pets and belly rubs are coming, and he's all for it." Now everyone is saying prayers the tumor is not cancerous so Jake can be posted for adoption, and this big boy can finally have a second chance at the life he deserves. Lucky Lab Rescue and Adoption is a nonprofit organization that doesn't turn away dogs that need medical care. Jake's illnesses and surgery ran up quite a hefty bill; they are hoping generous donors will help them raise the money to pay it off so they can save more dogs.
Roger
Roger is a three-year-old Labrador in Fort Worth, TX, who needs $2,000 for emergency surgery.
Lewisville, IN • Lucky Lab Rescue & Adoption
Even though Roger was on death's door, he kept winning hearts with his charm. It likely helped save him. A week ago, Lucky Lab Rescue and Adoption received an urgent call from a municipal animal shelter. A wonderful and sweet Labrador, who got brought in off the street, needed help immediately. The dog was attacked. He had more than a dozen lacerations and injuries all over his body, including some near-fatal wounds. He needed emergency medical care, which the shelter could not provide, so workers contacted Lucky Lab. "When we saw Roger, we knew we had to help him," Amy T., from Lucky Lab, tells Waggle. "Even though he was in pain, you could see he was trying to keep his happy-go-lucky game face on. There was no way I could say no. The shelter said Roger won the hearts of everyone who met him during his short time there." Rescue volunteers picked up Roger and rushed him to Westcreek VCA Animal Hospital. The veterinarian called the rescue and said Roger was in such awful shape he needed surgery immediately. It appeared he was attacked, likely by coyotes or a pack of dogs. He was at death's door, and if he were bitten one more time, he probably would not have made it. During four hours of surgery, Dr. Jill McNeil and her staff sutured, stitched, and sewed Roger back together. He came out of the operation with sutures just about everywhere, a drain tube from one wound, a head bandage, and an eye injury. When the animal hospital gave Lucky Lab the post-op update, they added, "He's just the nicest, most loving dog. We are so happy to help him." Roger has to stay at the hospital for two weeks for bandage changes and wound care, so everything heals perfectly. He's in pretty fragile shape. Each time Lucky Lab gets an update from the staff, they tell them what an amazing dog Roger is. The good news: He is expected to recover and will hopefully be up for adoption in about a month. What a story, and what a dog! Go, Roger, go! Lucky Lab Rescue and Adoption doesn't turn down dogs that need medical care, but the nonprofit rescue relies on donations to pay their tabs at the animal hospital. "Without donations from generous donors and help from organizations like Waggle, we would not be able to save all the dogs we do. We appreciate everyone who gives or shares Roger's fundraiser. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts," Amy adds. "Thank you for helping to save Roger's life."
Pepper
Pepper is a 7-year-old Labrador who needs $850 for immediate treatment of a horrible skin infection and tumor removal.
Lewisville, IN • Lucky Lab Rescue & Adoption
The first time you see Pepper, you feel shocked: How did anyone neglect a dog so much that the poor animal could end up looking like this? But when Lucky Lab Rescue and Adoption saw Pepper, they looked past her hairless body and saw-- her potential. The moment volunteers noticed the emaciated black Lab's soulful, kind eyes staring out from behind her kennel bars in a Texas shelter, they knew they had to save her and get her medical attention. A wonderful volunteer, Madison E., picked up Pepper and raced her over to VCA Westcreek Animal Hospital. "We called the vet’s office and told them, 'We have another poor dog that's going to make you scratch your head on where to begin first! But let's triage what she needs to make her comfortable as soon as possible,'" Katherine Martin, the president of Lucky Lab Rescue and Adoption tells Waggle. The volunteer-based rescue is very hopeful Pepper will soon blossom into the beautiful dog she was meant to be. "We can't thank everyone who donates enough," Martin adds. "Pepper has a long road ahead of her health-wise, but we already love her." Pepper's ailment list is long, but the rescue and Pepper's foster mom are prepared. So far, they know the dog needs treatment for a horrible skin infection, heartworm, and many lumps that need to be aspirated. Pepper is limping, needs X-rays, and has a tumor on her toe. "Sadly, we save dogs like this often. It's heartbreaking, and it's horrible," Martin says. "But we take on tough medical cases. We fix them up. We don't shy away from these dogs, hair, or no hair. You wait, she will be beautiful again one day."
Ronin
Ronin is a 6-year-old Golden Retriever mix in Fort Worth, TX who needs 1,300 for surgery to remove a mass.
Lewisville, IN • Lucky Lab Rescue & Adoption
Ronin was rescued from Fort Worth Animal Control and Care Center in November 2018. When Ronin came home with his foster mom, he was so sick from heartworms as well as heartsick from losing his first home. Ronin underwent heartworm treatment and recovery without complication. During it all, Ronin has remained so sweet, lovable and a friend to all who will let him.