08/20/2026
Good morning, everyone! We wanted to give you a quick update on Caramel and her 10 precious puppies.
It was quite the day yesterday. Our wonderful foster took Caramel and the puppies to our groomer, Tammy. What we thought would be a simple 1–2 hour appointment turned into four people working for hours to remove additional ticks from this sweet family.
I truly had no idea how severe the infestation was until I saw them with my own eyes. When I say it will make your skin crawl and leave you scratching your head, I mean it.
Mama Caramel is extremely thin. Her backbone, ribs, and hip bones are all protruding, and once the ticks were removed, numerous sores were revealed on her body. Her little body has been completely depleted from trying to nourish and care for 10 growing puppies. We are giving her lots of high-quality nutrition and plenty of rest so she can begin to heal.
The puppies were in rough shape as well. The number of ticks on these tiny babies was heartbreaking. Two of the puppies had extremely pale gums, tongues, and the roofs of their mouths, indicating they had likely lost a significant amount of blood. We immediately started supportive care and got nutrients into them, and thankfully, within a short period of time, their color began to improve.
Today I’ll be putting together Amazon and Chewy wish lists for Caramel and her puppies. If you’re able to help by sending supplies or making a monetary donation, we would be so grateful. Every gift, no matter the size, helps give this sweet family the care they deserve.
Most of all, we ask for your continued prayers. Please pray for healing, strength, and that Caramel and each of her 10 babies have a long, healthy, and happy life ahead of them.
Thank you all for your kindness, generosity, and unwavering support. It truly means the world to us and to the animals we are so blessed to care for.🐾♥️
To donate: Texasacr.org