Some animals in our care need a little extra funding to get them healthy and ready for adoption! Consider sponsoring an animal below as they travel the path towards recovery and a life filled with less pain, lots of love and compassionate care.
Active “Fund-A-Need” Cases:
This handsome guy has been on quite the adventure. For the last month, he’s roamed the greater Winston-Salem area, trying to return to his home.
How Whiskey lived is nothing short of a miracle. On Monday, May 13th, two compassionate members of the animal welfare community were finally able to rescue Whiskey after two weeks of tracking and strategic planning.
WHISKEY’S INJURY:
Unfortunately, Whiskey’s journey also brought him significant injury. His pelvis is shattered, and his right hip socket is basically gone. Our team transported him to Charlotte on Monday, May 20th, to undergo orthopedic surgery that will make major repairs. The surgeon feels confident that Whiskey will heal completely from this injury.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
We need your support to help fund Whiskey’s surgery and recovery. The estimated minimum cost for his surgery alone is $6,000, not including the ongoing medical care he’ll need to make a full recovery.
Every donation, no matter how small, will make a difference in Whiskey’s life. Please use the link below to donate.
Help us fund Mortadella! She’s the resilient runt of our current puppy litter who has overcome incredible odds. She was abandoned alongside her seven siblings, but we were able to place these pups with a foster family quickly. After two weeks of foster care, Mortadella’s health took a serious turn.
From April 29th – May 2nd, she was in emergency care with our friends at Carolina Vet Specialists, receiving treatment for severe hypoglycemia, where she accrued $4,368.80 in vet bills. Thanks to their round-the-clock care, she’s now stable and on the road to recovery.
We need your help to cover her vet bills. Your donation will ensure she receives the continued care she needs, bringing her one step closer to finding her forever home.
Ongoing “Fund-A-Need” Cases:
Periodontal disease is the most common dental condition in dogs and cats – Health problems found in association with periodontal disease include kidney, liver, and heart muscle changes. It starts with plaque that hardens into tartar. Tartar above the gumline can easily be removed, but plaque and tartar below the gumline is damaging and sets the stage for infection and damage to the tooth and jawbone. Animals who arrive in our shelter with dental disease often experience bad breath, missing or loose teeth, severe tartar, pain and discomfort, unable to eat a normal diet, usually have to be transitioned to a wet food only diet, sometimes their pain can even make them become aggressive.
Dental problems are common among dogs entering animal shelters. There are several reasons for this:
- Neglect: Dogs may come from homes where dental care was not prioritized, leading to plaque buildup, tartar accumulation, and eventually dental disease.
- Poor diet: Low-quality diets or inappropriate feeding habits can contribute to dental issues in dogs. For example, feeding only soft, canned food can lead to plaque formation more easily than feeding a diet that includes crunchy kibble or dental chews.
- Lack of dental care: Many pet owners may not realize the importance of dental care for their dogs or may not know how to properly care for their dog’s teeth. Regular brushing and dental check-ups are crucial for maintaining good oral health.
- Genetic factors: Some breeds are more prone to dental problems due to their genetics. For example, small breeds like Chihuahuas and Yorkshire Terriers are more likely to develop dental issues than larger breeds.
- Age: Older dogs are more susceptible to dental problems such as gum disease, tooth decay, and tooth loss due to years of wear and tear on their teeth.
It’s important for animal shelters to provide dental care for dogs upon intake and throughout their stay. This may include dental cleanings, extractions if necessary, and educating adopters about the importance of dental hygiene for their new pet.
“Fund-A-Need” Success Stories:
Rudy is a 6 year old Boxer rescued from a commercial breeder in Missouri who needed a little support from our community. In addition to being neutered, Rudy needed some dental work and a prepuce repair. UPDATE: Rudy is recovering from surgery and has been adopted! Go Rudy!!!
Darby was transferred into our care from Forsyth County Animal Shelter on 1/22/24. Upon arrival we recognized that Darby was walking with a limp and was very, very underweight. X-rays revealed that Darby’s hip and pelvis were broken. On February 6, Darby had his Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) at Virginia Tech University. AKA the repair of his hip and pelvis. Darby requires PT and rest for 8 weeks and then will be ready for adoption.
