10/20/2026
Rescue life is unpredictable. You never know what each day will bring when you rescue animals, and some weeks are heartbreakingly expensive. Even as we celebrated Bingo Night's success, tragedy struck.
Two puppies recently pulled from animal control tested positive for parvovirus. Spike, a lively 12-week-old pup, was the first to show symptoms, and we rushed him to the vet immediately. Unfortunately, he declined rapidly and developed pneumonia. We did everything we could for him, but his young body couldn't keep up, and we lost him.
Reuben (Bernese Mountain Dog-Husky mix) thankfully responded quickly to the IV medications and required only minimal hospitalization. He is recovering at the Shelter, getting lots of love from our volunteers.
Parvo is expensive to treat, requiring IV medications and extended hospital stays.
Curiosity almost killed Kitty Peeta, who wanted to see what a string tasted like. He found out it doesn't taste very good, and it doesn't digest well either. The string was wrapped around his tongue and trailed down into his intestines, where it encircled them. OUCH! He needed emergency surgery to remove the string and save his organs. This could have happened in any home, and it is a good reminder to keep your cat's area string-free.
The procedure to unwrap his internal organs and save his life was a success. He is recovering with his foster and, hopefully, keeping his curiosity in check.
Treating these animals costs over $14,000 in a single week. Yikes! But that is what rescue is all about. It's more than adoptions and happy endings. Sometimes the endings are sad and unavoidable, like sweet Spike. We are here for the well-being of all the animals in our care, and we will do what it takes to keep them healthy and safe.
We need your help. These procedures take a real toll on our savings. Please consider donating to Mostly Mutts via the link in the comments to help cover the cost of these treatments. The more we can raise, the better prepared we'll be for another unexpected medical need. Please share our story.
Together, we can make their wait healthier and safer.