Overwhelmed with Heartworm Disease

Six of the seven dogs below arrived at our shelter within the past month, their bodies being attacked from the inside out by heartworms. The seventh dog, Abby, has been in our care since June. Now that the puppies she was pregnant with have been weaned and adopted out, we can finally begin to save…

Slushy: Surviving the Odds

Found outside all alone, Slushy was slowly being crushed to death – by her own sternum. Our shelter veterinarian, Dr. Misty Sumner, knew time was of the essence. The more Slushy grew, the worse this dangerous birth defect would become.  During Slushy’s critical surgery, Dr. Sumner crafted a body cast for the tiny kitten and…

10 New Cats: Surrendered with Love

Ferdinand & Stella (above) and Tiggs & Snookie (below) are four of ten senior cats who arrived at our shelter last month after their beloved owner’s health declined. While our hearts are broken for these cats whose lives have just changed dramatically, we’re also incredibly honored that we’ve been entrusted with their care. With your…

Casper: Saved & Grateful

When Casper was surrendered to our organization, he was so terrified of human contact that he bolted from the safety of our shelter within hours of his arrival. The exhausting two-day search finally ended after the scruffy pup was successfully captured in a live trap, lured there with the help of an older dog he…