09/01/2026
Today, we want to introduce you to a very special girl who has joined the Redstone family: Aurora. (Aka: Aurora Red as we have another Aurora with us.)
Aurora is a senior girl who came to us with a significant mass affecting her face.... sadly a cancerous mass. After veterinary evaluation, we were faced with a difficult reality: surgical intervention at this point in Aurora's life would be an extensive and invasive procedure that would cause significant pain due to the placement of the mass, with a very real potential to cause more suffering and significantly diminish the quality of life she has left. Margins needed for this type of cancer have to be very aggressive or it will come back ten-fold.
So we made the decision to choose comfort over aggressive, life altering intervention.
Aurora is entering hospice care with Redstone Husky Rescue. This is not a decision we ever make lightly nor one that we ever want to make. As with all things, we do everything here at Redstone with the welfare and care for the dog in front of us as the top priority.
Hospice does not mean that we are giving up on her. Quite the opposite. It means that our goal is now to make every day she has ahead of her a good day. She will receive the medical care, medications, nutrition, enrichment, soft places to rest, gentle attention, and—most importantly—love that she deserves.
There is another important part of Aurora's story that we want to share. Aurora is also an example of the kind of pet retention case that is incredibly important to us.
We will not be discussing the specific circumstances that brought Aurora to Redstone, because her story belongs to her and her family. What we can tell you is that her owner remains involved in her life and will continue to be part of Aurora's journey while she receives hospice care here with us.
Sometimes, loving a pet means recognizing that you cannot provide everything they need on your own. Sometimes, the kindest thing you can do is ask for help. When Aurora's mom reached out for help, we reached back because it was the right thing to do.
And sometimes, rescue isn't about finding a dog a new home.
Sometimes, rescue means helping a family keep loving their dog when circumstances make that difficult.
That is what we hope to give Aurora and her owner: time, dignity, support, and the ability to focus on making memories rather than worrying.
🩷 How you can help Aurora
We have created a wishlist specifically for Aurora's hospice needs. Things like comfortable bedding, food, enrichment items, and other supplies will help us make her time with us as comfortable and peaceful as possible.
Aurora's Hospice Wishlist:
🔗 https://a.co/06wBpZXG
If you would prefer to make a monetary donation, donations to Redstone can also help us cover Aurora's veterinary care, medications, supplies, and the many other expenses that come with hospice.
Donate to Redstone:
🐾 Donate Online: RedstoneHuskyRescue.org/donate
🐾 PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4387678
🐾 Venmo:
⚠️ Please beware of scam accounts and feel free to verify our Venmo account with us before donating.
🐾 Cash App: $RedstoneHuskyRescue
🐾 Become a Monthly Supporter: https://donorbox.org/redstone-husky-rescue-donations
Every purchase from her wishlist, every dollar donated, every share, and every kind word helps.
And if you can't donate, please don't think that means you can't help. Sharing Aurora's story may put it in front of the person who can.
Aurora doesn't need us to give her more time at any cost.
She needs us to make the time she has comfortable, peaceful, and full of love.
And that's exactly what we're going to do.
Welcome to Redstone, sweet Aurora.
You are safe here. You are loved here. And you are not alone. ❤️🐾
