We are a foster based rescue. We hope you'll join us at our next event where we will have some of our adoptable pets looking for their forever homes! 

Pup of the week! Meet Capris!

     Want to see 1 year old Capris run? So do we! Unfortunately this sweet pup may never get the chance without your help! Born on the streets of Mexico, Capris scrounged for food and shelter, hoping each day that he would live to see another. Barely a year old, Capri’s life has proven to be full of hardships. While working together with the awesome folks at Mutt Mutt Engine in Mexico, they asked if we could take him as a last minute add on. We welcomed Capri with open arms, and he greeted us with a wagging tail. He was a mix of missing fur and emaciation. Despite this, he was kind and we could see the relief in his eyes the first night we got him settled into his new foster home. Warm and cozy, kind people, and great food, Capri snored his way through that very first night. The next day, Capri visited the vet where he was prescribed some medication to treat demodex. He was very skinny, so he was put on a nutrient rich diet, and he has been looking and feeling better every day. His foster mom thought he just might be ready to find a home of his own! When we took him to an adoption event a week ago, we noticed that he seemed to favor his right shoulder slightly. Upon further examination after the event, it was discovered Capri had Osteachondritis Dissecans (OCD).

This is an abnormality in the development of bone from cartilage. Having this in his shoulder means there is a flap of cartilage that develops that can cause him to not be able to use his leg at all. There are many things that could have caused this in Capri’s case from genetics, to poor nutrition, trauma, or even a hormonal imbalance. Dogs typically show signs of this as young as 4-7 months. Capri is only a year old and has so much life to live, adventures to partake in and places to explore! There is a surgery that can fix OCD, that is performed by a specialist. The cost for his surgery by the specialist is $5,000 and would give Capri full mobility and the opportunity to live a pain free life from this condition. We were able to book an appointment for November 16th, but we were unable to raise the funds needed in time, so we are using this appointment as a consultation and hoping you may be able to help us raise the funds so he can receive this surgery before the problem persists and becomes more severe.  After he is healed up, Capri will be available for adoption! If you are able to share and donate, us along with Capri would be so grateful! We can't wait to share updates on him with you! You are the reason we are able to help when animals need it most. We appreciate your support more than ever!