2024
Here are the dogs we have helped so far in 2024. We are pleased to make contributions towards their medical expenses to ensure happy and healthy lives for them all.
Please click on the Funding Requirements link on the left if you have a rescue dog that needs medical treatment beyond the ordinary needs of spaying/neutering, boarding, annual shots, and things like that. Please make sure you read and understand our requirements prior to making an application. The link to the rescue application is at the end of the requirements.
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Broken Arrow Rescue Corporation - Sweetie and 5 Pups - OklahomaTwo-year old Sweetie and her five puppies were found as strays, running on the road. Their coats were poor and they were sickly. They were diagnosed with coccidia and treated successfully.
They will all be ready for adoption soon. We were pleased to pay for their treatment and hope they all find loving homes. (October 2024).
Free Spirit Siberian Husky Rescue - Gabby - Illinois
This poor lady was living alone in her house for five months before she was returned to Free Spirit. Hers is a heart-wrenching story.
Gabby (11 years old) had been adopted six years before, but her owners had to go into assisted living and couldn't take her with them. Someone was looking in on her and feeding her, but Gabby was alone in the house.
Melody writes that she had bloody gums and teeth and needed specialized dental treatment. As well, Gabby was extremely traumatized. Melody is fostering her and writes that she is gradually improving.
We were pleased to help Gabby and wish her well. (October 2024)
Hope 4 Huskies - Tramp - WashingtonThis young pup (4 months old) and his littermate, Lady, were dumped in a cornfield to fend for themselves. They were clearly in distress when Christina rescued them. Unfortunately, Lady did not survive, but Tramp underwent surgery and a mass was removed from his stomach (probably a cob of corn!). He was also treated for ringworm and an infection.
He has recovered well and should be available for adoption soon. We were happy to help with Tramp's medical expenses. (August 2024)
Broken Arrow Rescue Corporation - Ruby - OklahomaRuby (3years old) was a stray and had been living in the woods behind a Walmart for a year. The customers were feeding her. She gave birth to 6 puppies and BARC managed to trap the father dog, Ruby, and the pups. (Dad and the puppies have since been adopted.)
Ruby was very ill: dehydrated, emaciated, lethargic, and vomiting blood. And she was limping. She underwent a thorough examination including extensive blood work and x-rays for the limp. Mainly what Ruby needed was a proper diet! She is now doing very well and has gained considerable weight. The limp has subsided.
We were happy to pay Ruby's medical expenses. (August 2024)
Shadow Husky Rescue, Inc. - Emmy, Penny and Moony - CaliforniaTim wrote us about Emmy, who arrived as a stray, and gave birth to five puppies two days later. Shortly after, Emmy was struggling to breathe and was rushed to the ER where she was diagnosed with a viral infection. She was treated successfully.
Two weeks later, two of the pups--Penny and Moony—were clearly in distress with respiratory issues. It was pneumonia. Their treatment included medications, IV fluids, and an oxygen tank.
They have all recovered well and are flourishing in a caring foster home. The foster mother writes that "Emmy is such a good Mum. The pups (likely husky mixes) are getting so fat; they eat very rigorously!"
We were very happy to make a substantial contribution to their treatment. (July 2024)
Husky House - Whopper - New JerseyWhopper is two-years old and was pulled from a shelter in Philadelphia. He could barely walk and was clearly in pain. Whopper was diagnosed with two severe bilateral luxations (fractured patellas) which needed surgical repair.
Lorraine sent us "before" and "after" videos and we were delighted to see a happy Whopper moving quite freely. His condition will continue to improve.
Husky House raised considerable funds for this expensive repair and we were pleased to provide the balance. (June 2024)
NW Snowdog Rescue - Samantha - Washington StateThis pretty young girl (3 years old) was picked up as a stray and unclaimed. The rescue placed her in foster care. Shortly after, Samantha developed disturbing symptoms: lethargy, vomiting blood, a decreased appetite, and a refusal to lie down. Her back end became inflamed and extremely painful.
Samantha endured many diagnostic tests and several hospitalizations. Her diagnosis: Addison's Disease. It is a life-threatening condition in which the adrenal glands make insufficient amounts of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone.
While Addison's is incurable, it is controllable with medications which must be taken life long. This lovely girl will need a special family committed to ensuring her a long and happy life.
NW Snow Dog Rescue raised considerable funds and we were happy to provide a substantial amount to help Samantha. (April 2024)
A Pathway to Hope - Mia - New JerseyMia's story is extraordinary. At 21 months she had given birth to a second litter of 6 puppies outside, in wet and filthy conditions, in rural South Carolina.
Volunteers from A Pathway to Hope drove 11 hours to rescue Mia and her pups, and once in New Jersey, they seemed to be doing well. However, Mia developed mastitis, was hospitalized, treated and released. A few days later, she suffered a ruptured mammary gland which had abscessed and was badly infected. This meant another hospital stay while volunteers cared for her puppies.
Mia recovered and was soon reunited with her babies much to the delight of everyone, especially Mia, who rushed to greet them!
A Pathway to Hope raised more than half the amount needed for Mia and we were very pleased to fund the remainder. This was an impressive undertaking with many generous volunteers participating. (March 2024)
Hope 4 Huskies Rescue - Elvis - Washington StateThis young pup (4 months old) was suffering from several issues: he was missing the left cranial section of his muzzle/lip; he was coughing and congested with a nasal discharge; and he clearly had bronchial/pulmonary problems.
Christina applied to us for assistance from the Magic of Marci Fund, one that we recently established to help rescues with diagnostic expenses.
While Elvis did undergo various tests, the results are still inconclusive. We hope that answers will be forthcoming soon. (February 2024)
Update: Elvis is now healthy enough to be up for adoption.
Click here to see his listing. Jazmine is just a year old and was pulled from a shelter because of several medical issues: she was lethargic, unresponsive, mildly anemic, with a low
temperature and abnormal pupil sizes. She was given medical attention and improved considerably within 24 hours. Her veterinarian could not find a reason
for her issues, but considered exposure to a toxin or a traumatic event as a possible cause. The rescue received generous discounts and we were very pleased to help Jazmine. Best news of all: she has been adopted to a good home! (February 2024) Ruby (aka Firefly) is a red and white two-year old girl, pulled from a shelter. She had a severely deformed right forelimb which
caused her to walk with a hop. She was suffering from metacarpal fractures, a chronic condition of the metacarpal bones which necessitated
corrective surgery. Ruby's forelimb was clipped, the cartilage surfaces debrided, and a plate placed. A bone graft was applied before the incision
was closed. She recovered well, but will likely have some future osteoarthritis. Homeless to Home received substantial funding for Ruby's medical expenses and we were happy to provide the balance. (February 2014)
Mother Lode Husky Haven - Jazmine - California
Homeless to Home Husky Rescue - Ruby - Pennsylvania