Give Shelter Dogs & Cats a Second Chance in Life

Dear Animal Lovers,

Since our last update in January, we have been incredibly busy rescuing abandoned dogs and cats and helping many of them find loving homes.

 Here is a summary of the medical work we have carried out over the past four months:

* 27 dogs, 5 puppies, and 7 cats were rescued from shelters and the streets. All received their initial examinations, tests, and veterinary care, and treatment was started where needed.

* Five vulnerable puppies required intensive treatment and remained hospitalized until it was safe for them to move to our boarding facility. Their vaccinations are now complete, and they are healthy and safe.

* We diagnosed and treated new heartworm cases, including Nuala and little old Nellie. Special medication had to be ordered from Europe for their treatment.

* Several cases of Erlishia and Giardia were successfully treated. Sadly, it is rare for an animal to leave one of the overcrowded shelters without suffering from illness.

* One of our recent rescues, little Bea from Van, arrived with kennel cough. After two weeks of treatment in the clinic, she has fully recovered.

* Citrus, a cat rescued from the same shelter just before being placed on the euthanasia list, is still receiving treatment for a severe fungal infection. Thankfully, she is making excellent progress.

* We have completed 18 spay and neuter surgeries, with 6 more dogs currently waiting for their procedures.

* 27 titer tests have been completed and registered. These tests are mandatory for adoption into the European Union and cost approximately USD 240 each, making them one of the biggest obstacles to giving our animals a chance at a new life. We still have 25 animals waiting for their tests.

* Routine care for our 70 dogs and 10 cats continues every day, including vaccinations, deworming treatments, and parasite prevention.

* Emergency cases never stop. Last week, Noah suffered a serious leg injury after being badly bitten during a fight. He is still undergoing treatment and recovery.

Today, our outstanding veterinary debts exceed USD 25,000.

During our Little by Little campaign in March, we raised approximately USD 5,000, for which we are deeply grateful. Unfortunately, the number of rescues and medical emergencies that followed far exceeded that amount. Since April, we have been unable to make any payments toward our clinic debt. This situation is creating increasing pressure and is severely limiting our ability to provide routine care, let alone rescue more animals in desperate need.

As heartbreaking as it is, we have reached a point where we can no longer rescue additional animals until these debts are reduced.

Meanwhile, shelters remain overcrowded with abandoned dogs and cats, many of whom are running out of time and desperately waiting for someone to save them.

 We need your help to help them.

 Every donation, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to clearing our clinic debt and reopening our rescue efforts. Together, we can continue giving abandoned animals the second chance they deserve.

 Thank you for standing with us.