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Bernie is happy, loved, and making himself right at home. ❤️

We know Bernie’s story was hard to hear. Today, we wanted to share how wonderfully he’s doing with his foster family. Just look at him with his foster dad and fur siblings! He has settled in like he’s been part of the family all along.

His veterinary care is still underway, and we’re so grateful to everyone who has donated to help him. Here’s what we’re working on with our veterinarian at Prairie Creek Animal Hospital:

• Positive tick-borne antibody tests: Bernie tested positive for antibodies to both Ehrlichia and Anaplasma. His vet prescribed a 28-day course of doxycycline, with additional tick-borne testing planned after treatment.

• Severely decayed teeth: Bernie needs dental treatment and cleaning. Antibiotics have been started while our vet evaluates his overall health and determines when he can safely undergo dental surgery.

• Elevated white blood cell count and liver enzymes: His vet plans to recheck his bloodwork as treatment progresses.

• Low albumin and blood protein: His vet is investigating possible protein loss through his kidneys or digestive tract. His urine-testing appointment is scheduled, and the results will help guide further diagnostic and treatment plans for Bernie.

• Thyroid follow-up: His thyroid levels will also be rechecked in a few weeks.

There are still medical questions to answer, and your support is helping us take those next steps. If you'd like to help with Bernie's vet care, donations made through this link or the FB donate button will go directly to Bernie:
givebutter.com/help-save-bernie-p8wund

Meanwhile, Bernie is busy being a much-loved member of his foster family. Seeing how easily he trusts his foster parents, fits in with the other dogs, and welcomes everyone he meets means so much after everything he’s been through.

As far as all of us are concerned, this sweet boy couldn’t be more perfect. Thank you for helping give him the care, comfort, and love he deserves.

🚨 URGENT FOSTER NEEDED FOR SARAH 🚨

Sarah needs somewhere to go tomorrow, and right now we do not have a foster lined up for her.

We agreed to take Sarah in on Friday knowing she was a senior, declawed cat who had landed in a shelter as a stray. She was incredibly sweet, and we knew a shelter was not where this girl belonged. Sarah has already been through enough. She was declawed at some point in her life, a procedure that removes the ends of a cat’s toes and can leave them dealing with pain and mobility issues for years. Then somehow, as a senior cat, she ended up outside and eventually in a shelter.

On Saturday her foster reported she wasn't eating. We gave her subcutaneous fluids and worked to get some calories into her with Churu. By Saturday evening, her lethargy and a limp on her right leg had worsened enough that we rushed her to the emergency room.

Bloodwork shows that Sarah is significantly dehydrated, with kidney values that need to be monitored. For now, the plan is supportive care, medication, hydration, food, and then repeat bloodwork after treatment to see where she stands.

Her current foster was only meant to be temporary and leaves town tomorrow.

We urgently need a foster who can:
• Give subcutaneous fluids once daily
• Give a liquid oral medication every 12 hours for 10 days
• Encourage her to eat wet food and make sure she eats; notify the rescue if she does not.
• Give her a quiet, comfortable place to recover

We can show you how to do the fluids. You do not need to be a veterinary professional.

We may never know what happened before Sarah came to us. What matters now is what happens next.

She needs a foster tomorrow.

If you can help Sarah, please submit a foster application through New Hope Animal Rescue and note SARAH – URGENT MEDICAL FOSTER.

And if fostering isn’t possible, even a small donation helps. We spent approximately $675 at the emergency room last night, and her medical care is only beginning. Five or ten dollars may not feel like much, but when enough people help, it keeps rescues like ours continue to operate.

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Shrinky Dink may look like she wants to suck your blood this Halloween, but the truly scary part of her story is heartworm disease, which is transmitted to dogs by real blood-sucking mosquitoes.
This tiny girl is currently undergoing heartworm treatment for a disease that can be deadly yet is preventable with regular heartworm prevention.
Shrinky Dink is being very brave while her little body endures the painful injections at the vet and does the hard work of getting better. This Halloween, let her be your reminder: keep your dogs protected and don’t skip their monthly prevention.
Tiny flying dogs with underbites are spooky. Heartworm disease is actually deadly. 🖤🎃

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