Big Little Life Animal Rescue

Big Little Life Animal Rescue BLLAR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization rescuing stray, abandoned and abused animals. EIN: 85-3870390

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An important update on Naida. Today is her second day back home after the clinic. Naida is receiving all of her medicati...
06/01/2026

An important update on Naida.

Today is her second day back home after the clinic. Naida is receiving all of her medications. Her wounds have been cleaned and treated, and we are continuing to monitor her closely.
We are still taking things one day at a time, but today she gave us so many reasons to smile.
Naida drank water on her own. She spent time outside in the fresh air. She watched the world around her. And she even ate a little puree from a spoon.

Today we also rented an infusion pump so Naida could begin home infusion therapy. The goal is to support her kidneys, help restore her body's fluid and electrolyte balance, and give her liver the support it desperately needs. Because of her fragile condition, fluids must be given slowly and consistently. The infusion pump allows that to happen safely and accurately.

And then Naida gave us a little more hope. She started peeing on her own. After everything we learned about her kidneys, this is something we were desperately hoping to see. We know it does not change the seriousness of her condition, but it is encouraging nonetheless.

Later today she surprised us even more. After lying comfortably for a while, she suddenly decided she had somewhere important to be. She picked herself up and tried to head off on her own little adventure. It felt like Naida was saying:"Well, thank you everyone, but I have places to be."

We know how serious her condition remains. We know the road ahead is uncertain. But today, Naida gave us a little more hope. The infusion pump is currently rented. Unfortunately, the rental has already cost nearly a third of the purchase price, and if Naida needs it longer, continuing to rent will quickly become more expensive than owning one.

Thank you for continuing to stand with this old girl.

Naida: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAvU2JaKG8IdtsTMvr4sPozmbelmiHPiK

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We do not even know how to write this update. 💔Naida was admitted and fully re-evaluated at the hospital. New bloodwork ...
05/30/2026

We do not even know how to write this update. 💔

Naida was admitted and fully re-evaluated at the hospital. New bloodwork came back far worse than anything we expected. We were told her kidneys are failing and her liver is no longer functioning properly. The doctors told us the most humane thing to do would be to let her go.
We were devastated.
What makes this even harder to understand is that just four days ago, her bloodwork, while already concerning, looked very different. We knew Naida was sick. We knew she was fragile. But none of us expected to be discussing end-of-life decisions only a few days later.

Just yesterday we handed over a dog who was looking around, interested in her surroundings, watching people, still very much present.
Our first thoughts were not about treatment. They were about how to give her a peaceful goodbye. But we were not ready to leave Naida alone with strangers for her final moments. Not after everything she had survived.

So we consulted with three more doctors. Two agreed there was little to no hope. But one doctor said he was not ready to tell us that.
And we held onto those words.
We may be wrong. But we were not ready to stop fighting for her today.
So we ordered the medications. We adjusted the plan.
The doctors see the numbers. We see them too.
But we also see Naida.
When we picked her up from the clinic, she recognized the car and stopped worrying. She laid down and relaxed.
For today, she is home.

Whatever tomorrow brings, thank you for giving Naida comfort, dignity, and a chance to be loved.

For those asking how Naida is doing tonight, we uploaded videos of her at home after the clinic here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAvU2JaKG8IdtsTMvr4sPozmbelmiHPiK

Not everything is going well with Naida.After she vomited blood, Naida stopped eating. Our first thought was that one of...
05/28/2026

Not everything is going well with Naida.

After she vomited blood, Naida stopped eating. Our first thought was that one of the plastic bags she had vomited earlier may have caused an intestinal blockage. Panic started immediately. We were trying to understand where to run, what clinic to call, what to do next.
Only later did we realize this reaction could also have been caused by the anti-inflammatory medications. We contacted the doctor right away, stopped the medication, added stomach protection medications, and thankfully the bloody vomiting has not repeated so far.
But another terrifying problem remains.
Naida still barely eats. At first we thought it was because of a possible blockage, or because something serious is happening inside her body that completely took away her appetite. Without nutrition, hydration, and stabilization, her body may simply stop fighting.
She needed hospitalization urgently.
And that opened another nightmare.
Not every clinic accepts an unvaccinated dog into hospitalization. Some hospitals are extremely low quality. Others are so expensive they feel impossible for rescuers. And Naida remains in extremely fragile condition.
Because of her suspected Cushing’s syndrome and very high cortisol levels, even IV fluids are complicated. Too much fluid can overload her heart and cause dangerous swelling. But without stabilization, fluids, electrolytes, and nutritional support, her body can start shutting down too.
We reached a point where every option felt dangerous.
Her foster could no longer safely manage this level of medical care at home.
So we rushed her to a hospital.
Right now it is after 1 AM. The clinic will not admit her without a very large deposit. Her foster only has a fraction of the required amount on hand.
While volunteers continue desperately searching for local funds overnight to admit Naida, your donations are what allow us to keep saying “yes” to her treatment instead of giving up.
We are begging for help tonight.
Please do not let Naida die after surviving everything she already survived.

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05/26/2026

Naida had a long day of diagnostics.
Her bloodwork shows severe inflammation and damage throughout her body. The liver values are extremely high and the muscle damage markers are dangerously elevated. Doctors also suspect Cushing’s syndrome, a hormonal disease common in older dogs that slowly weakens the body over time and affects muscles, skin, healing, and the immune system.
The ultrasound showed chronic changes in several organs, including her liver and adrenal glands. Doctors also found concerning changes in her mammary glands that may require surgery once she is stable enough.
Today’s X-rays showed a hip dislocation/subluxation along with severe chronic changes in her spine and joints. The doctor now wants Naida to have an MRI because they are worried there may also be neurological or spinal involvement.

She also vomited plastic bags and grass after rescue.
The more we learn about Naida, the clearer it becomes that these are not the medical results of a dog who simply “collapsed 5 days ago.” Her body looks like it has been fighting a long internal battle for a very long time, long before she ended up lying helpless near that train station.
But thankfully, she does not have to do it alone anymore.
And this time, the world around her is not ignoring her. It is filled with people fighting for her..
And despite everything, Naida is alert and that gives us hope.. 🙏
But we are still very worried about her. Naida remains in extremely fragile condition and needs round the clock monitoring.
Thank you for continuing to fight for this old girl with us.

Check YouTube for more episodes from Naida’s rescue and recovery:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAvU2JaKG8IdtsTMvr4sPozmbelmiHPiK

☑ Venmo:
☑ Zelle: [email protected]
☑ Cash App: $biglittlelife
☑ Benevity: Big Little Life Rescue
☑ PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WT6BL9QQLY3BE
☑ Website: www.biglittleliferescue.org/donate

We received these photos yesterday and a note that this dog had been lying in this puddle of dirt for days, unable to ge...
05/24/2026

We received these photos yesterday and a note that this dog had been lying in this puddle of dirt for days, unable to get up. In 85 degree heat. Right behind her is an active train station. And people just kept moving around her.
When our volunteer rushed to pick her up, station workers said she had been there for days.
Five days.
Trains came and went. People passed her. Workers saw her every day. Nobody moved her into shade. Nobody gave her water. Nobody stopped.
She was dying right there in plain sight.
When we picked her up, maggots were crawling out through her skin. Eating her alive while she was still breathing. Her hind legs are not moving and we still do not know why.
We named her Naida.
A vet examined her at the house and already found swelling in her abdomen. Her bloodwork shows severe inflammation and damage throughout her body.
For hours a friend groomer worked to remove maggots from her wounds. When Naida was finally placed into warm water, she fell asleep instantly. The kind of sleep that comes after a body has been exhausted for far too long.
Her body has so many holes in it she looks like a sieve. Her skin is raw and destroyed from days of being eaten alive while unable to move.
Today she is resting. On Monday we are taking her to a clinic to try to understand everything that is happening to her body. She is an older girl and we do not know what her life looked like before she became a stray. But we can still change what happens next.
Please help us be the people who finally stopped.

For those who want to see more of Naida’s condition and rescue process, we uploaded the videos here (warning: graphic content):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAvU2JaKG8IdtsTMvr4sPozmbelmiHPiK

☑ Venmo:
☑ Zelle: [email protected]
☑ Cash App: $biglittlelife
☑ Benevity: Big Little Life Rescue
☑ PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WT6BL9QQLY3BE
☑ Website: www.biglittleliferescue.org/donate

05/18/2026

Update on Plushy

When she arrived to a clinic, her wound cleaned and treatment has begun.
The clinic carefully removed dead tissue, cleaned the chemical burns, and started intensive wound care, antibiotics, pain management, and daily bandage changes. Her road ahead will not be short, but she is finally safe and receiving help.
But during her examination, the doctors found that Plushy has mammary gland tumors. One entire side will need to be removed and sent for histology. The veterinarian told us the tumors do not look benign.
Plushy was originally part of our TNVR program near Tula. She was dumped there long ago by alcoholic owners and survived among the stray dogs we were feeding and sterilizing this winter. She was still waiting for her turn when we found her burned.
It feels like lately every dog we save comes with something hidden inside them. Cancer. Neurological issues. Old head trauma. Things you cannot always see right away, but things that are just as serious, painful, and expensive.

We are tired. But we are not giving up on Plushy.
Please help us help Plushy

☑ Venmo:
☑ Zelle: [email protected]
☑ Cash App: $biglittlelife
☑ Benevity: Big Little Life Rescue
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☑ Website: www.biglittleliferescue.org/donate

So we got Gigi out on Monday, and she’ll be taken great care of from now on. She still needs to be spayed, vaccinated, b...
05/14/2026

So we got Gigi out on Monday, and she’ll be taken great care of from now on. She still needs to be spayed, vaccinated, brushed, and most importantly, loved.

I wanted to thank everyone who helped — starting with my dad for taking her in. He’s the reason I made a deadline given by former owner.
A huge thank you to Amy Shroff for connecting me with amazing people who will help find Gigi the best home possible.
I does take a village..

We’ll share updates.


Plushy did not choose this life. (Video in comments)She is one of the stray dogs from our TNVR pack near Tula. A quiet, ...
05/08/2026

Plushy did not choose this life. (Video in comments)

She is one of the stray dogs from our TNVR pack near Tula. A quiet, gentle girl who would always come to greet us. A little shy, but always soft, always grateful for a bit of food and a kind word. She survived this brutal winter because we fed them. We sterilized almost everyone, a big deal to avoid constant suffering.
But we couldn’t protect her from everything. (from people)
A few days ago, Plushy stopped coming. She was gone.
When we finally saw her again, she could barely stand.
She has a large chemical burn covering her side.
The veterinarian believes it was caused by acid or a similar substance.
We don’t know who did this.
We don’t know why.
But we see what it did to her. She is in pain.
And she is fighting to stay alive.

We rushed her to the clinic. She will need surgery and intensive wound care to survive.
And we will not return her back to the streets. Not after this.
There is nowhere safe for her to go. No foster options in the area. When she is stable, she will have to stay at the clinic’s pet hotel while she heals.
This means her care will be long, and it will be costly. But leaving her behind is not an option.
There are things we cannot control. The cruelty, the neglect, the life these dogs are forced into.
But this — this moment — we can change.
Please stand with us and help us save Plushy.

🐾 Venmo:
🐾 Zelle: [email protected]
🐾 Cash App: $biglittlelife
🐾 Benevity: Big Little Life Rescue
🐾 PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WT6BL9QQLY3BE
🐾 Website: www.biglittleliferescue.org/donate

UPDATE: Rescued 😻 🐱 Urgent: Gigi Needs a Home 🐱Some of you may remember the recent situation with Cherri. From that same...
05/05/2026

UPDATE: Rescued 😻

🐱 Urgent: Gigi Needs a Home 🐱

Some of you may remember the recent situation with Cherri. From that same home, we also need to try and find a safe place for a young kitty, Gigi.
This is the only photo we have of her right now, but we didn’t want to wait—she needs a home by May 10.
She is a sweet young girl, and we really want to make sure she doesn’t end up in a shelter.
If you can foster or adopt, or help us share her post, please reach out.

Let’s help Gigi land safely, just like Cherri did. 🏡🐾

2 years old
Currently in CT

💛 Cherri’s Happy News 💛We are overjoyed to share that this sweet girl has officially started her next chapter.She was ad...
05/02/2026

💛 Cherri’s Happy News 💛

We are overjoyed to share that this sweet girl has officially started her next chapter.

She was adopted by a wonderful couple with a deep love for rescue dog. They didn’t hesitate when they met Cherri today, and opened their hearts to her immediately. We already received the sweetest update—she's safe, resting on a couch, and starting to relax into her new life.
We couldn’t ask for more for her.

To everyone who shared, supported, or simply cared—thank you!
Live happily, sweet Cherri… and stay in touch 🏡🐾❤️

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