Meet the Dogs

Sometimes, pets and their people need a little extra help. 

Jessica brought Ruby, her 10-year-old Puggle, to the Kentucky Humane Society’s Healthy Pets Clinic for vaccines. The Healthy Pets Clinic (HPC) is a nonprofit, low-cost wellness clinic whose mission is to provide basic veterinary services to families who are struggling financially. During her visit, Jessica expressed concern over Ruby's recent loss of fur. Ruby had surgery recently, and the hair was not growing back around the site.

An older, mixed breed, black dog, came to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) as a stray. They named him Bear and aged him at about 14 years old. Bear looked a bit rough when he arrived, his fur was not filled out and he was underweight.  

Ms. Lois reached out to Knox PAWS in January of 2018 after her doctor suggested having an animal companion to help with her depression and loneliness. 

Mugsy came to Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. (RBARI) after being abandoned by his family. Mugsy was not only a staff and volunteer favorite, but a grandpa and friend to so many other RBARI dogs. 

In August, Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) rescued 12-year-old Maltese mix Astro from the city’s public shelter, where in years past, his age and medical issues would have led to likely euthanasia. 

Teddy, an adorable 11-year-old Corgi, spent a great deal of his life in a puppy mill. He was rescued as a young adult and found a wonderful forever home.

Bruce, a lovable nine-year-old pit bull, was experiencing some eye bulging, redness and pain. His owner is an American veteran who is disabled and whose income could not support a vet bill for an eye specialist.  

This is Gigi Boy! Gigi Boy is a senior Chihuahua whose owner Mark fell on tough times. 

Sweet, eight-year-old Rogue came into the Humane Society of Indianapolis with a broken upper canine tooth and some additional medical needs that were addressed before she was available for adoption. 

“This is criminal,” Theresa Strader, founder and executive director of National Mill Dog Rescue said, as she lifted Harmony’s lip to show a mouth with protruding teeth and infected gums. “She’s never known a stitch of kindness or care.”