15/10 Members

May 24, 2023

Angel Amount Donated

$2,000.00

Pupdates

Shelter

Angel’s rescue journey began at Bastrop Animal Control in Texas. A medical examination revealed a concerning heart murmur. Out of six, it was a grade five murmur, which put her at risk of heart failure. Due to her urgent health condition, she was approved to be pulled and relocated to Austin Humane for care.

Vet Visit

Further medical investigation discovered Angel’s heart murmur was a result of a congenital heart defect called Pulmonic Stenosis (PS). With PS, the pulmonic valve is narrowed, causing the right ventricle to over-compensate, and can result in excessive heart muscle thickening, immobilizing the pulmonic valve leaflets. All this to say that if left untreated, Angel’s heart would be at risk of failing.

Angel was setup with a consultation at CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets. She was seen by a veterinary cardiologist, who recommended that due to the severity of her case, she be transferred to Texas A&M Veterinary School Hospital for advanced care. It was there that she had an angiogram, a scan that shows blood flow, to evaluate her heart. Based off the scans, the veterinary team recommended she have a balloon valvuloplasty to correct her heart defect. During this procedure a balloon is inflated in the area of stenosis, widening the valve and improving blood flow.

Surgery

At the time of Angel’s surgery, her case turned out to be more complicated than expected. Before surgeons could continue with the balloon valvuloplasty, she had to have a stent placed in her heart to help keep the vessel open. The surgery was successful, and Angel spent the night in an oxygen chamber to allow her heart to rest.

Recovery and Foster

15/10 Members

May 10, 2023

Dolly Amount Donated

$550.00

Pupdates

Shelter

Vet Visit

Without knowing whether the mass was malignant or benign, vets decided it needed to be removed as quickly as possible. Just one day after being rescued by Wags and Walks, Dolly underwent surgery to have the mass removed. Not only is she free of all that extra tumor weight, but her teeth are shiny and healthy too. While she was there, she had a few teeth extracted due to some dental concerns.

After surgery, the mass was sent off for biopsy to ensure it wasn’t cancerous and at risk of returning. The results came back, and miraculously, the tumor was benign! Now she’s ready to find a forever home that will love her like she deserves.

15/10 Members

April 5, 2023

Peep Amount Donated

$750.00

Pupdates

Shelter

For reasons unknown, sweet Peep the bulldog was dumped at a high-kill shelter. Luckily, our rescue partner Wags and Walks was able to pull her from the shelter and give her a second chance before it was too late. As a result of unethical breeding, she is genetically predisposed to health and breathing issues. The team at Wags and Walks fell in love with Peep, citing her love for attention, her stubborn personality, but assure us she’s an overall “A+ gal.”

Vet Visit

Peep was experiencing very labored breathing. What was originally thought to just be “normal” bulldog breathing issues turned out to be pneumonia, for which she was hospitalized in urgent care. She was given treatment during her stay, and she was showing signs of improvement, until her health took a turn and developed into bronchitis. Her medical issues have worsened and she now regurgitates everything she eats and drinks, resulting in returning aspiration pneumonia.

The severity of her condition led to Peep being placed on oxygen support as she is unable to breathe on her own. Once she has recovered from her cyclical pneumonia, she will need airway surgery to help her breathe better, and give her a chance at a full and healthy life.

15/10 Members

March 30, 2023

Curly Sue Amount Donated

$2,000.00

Pupdates

Shelter

Curly Sue was found with her litter of siblings in a severe hoarding situation in Baja, California. Over 100 doodles were rescued from horrible conditions. Curly Sue’s litter was located in a room lit only by red lights and covered in sawdust and feces. There were also several other litters of puppies in the same room, so rescuers were on high alert for signs of parvovirus and other common issues in unvaccinated and neglected puppies.

Vet Visit

Every rescued doodle was evaluated once they arrived at Animal Pad. While Curly Sue luckily did not have parvovirus, vets did detect a heart murmur. She had an appointment with a cardiologist who determined she has Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), an opening between the two major blood vessels leading from the heart. The opening naturally closes after birth but Curly Sue’s did not.

This condition can result in serious, life-threatening changes in the way the heart pumps blood through the heart and to the rest of the body. If surgery is not performed to correct this, Curly Sue will go into heart failure in as little as one year. Due to Curly Sue’s small size, a less invasive procedure is not an option, and she will need open heart surgery. Her prognosis with surgery is excellent, and the surgeons on her case are confident she will get through it.

15/10 Members

March 17, 2023

Fletch Amount Donated

$750.00

Pupdates

Shelter

Fletch arrived at Chicago Animal Care and Control as a stray at just eight months old. He had a fever of over 105° and was lethargic. He was vomiting and refused to eat, which concerned the staff that he may have parvovrius, a fatal disease in puppies if not treated. Animal control tested him for parvovirus, and his results were positive. One Tail at a Time pulled him from animal control so they could get him the urgent care that he needed.

Vet Visit

While at One Tail at a Time, Fletch received urgent treatment to combat the effects of parvovirus. He was hospitalized with supportive care including I.V. fluids and antibiotics to fight his high fever. Despite how terrible he felt, Fletch remained a good-natured and friendly boy.

During his hospitalization, Fletch received the best news. Turns out he had been lost from his home, and his family had been searching the local shelters and rescues for him. They found him at One Tail at a Time!

Home

Fletch, whose real name is Coyote, was reunited with his mom and was able to return home. He received the life-saving care he needed and is on the mend, but will need to remain quarantined for 30 days while he’s still contagious. Once his quarantine is up, he will get vaccinated, chipped, and neutered. Please enjoy the happy reunion of Coyote and his mom below.

15/10 Members

February 28, 2023

Blue Amount Donated

$750.00

Pupdates

Shelter

Blue was found in an abandoned house, starving and severely emaciated. There was another dog in the house with her, but unfortunately had passed. Despite these horrific conditions, Blue was in good spirits. None of the neighbors recognized either of the dogs, so she was taken to a shelter. She did very well for her intake examination, even though it was clear she was not doing well. She was vomiting, which concerned the shelter team members that she had an obstruction, so she was sent for x-rays.

Vet Visit

Blue went to an ER to get x-rays, which confirmed a foreign body obstruction. She underwent immediate emergency surgery to remove the obstruction, which turned out to be seven pounds of materials including boxers, shoes, t-shirts, and a plastic bag. Since being abandoned in that house, she was left to fend for herself and eat whatever she could find. Following her surgery she needs constant monitoring as she is at risk of refeeding syndrome. This occurs when a starving animal is fed too generously, and can cause more harm than good.

Foster

Post-surgery, Blue was sent to live with a foster to care for her. Despite the terrible conditions she was found in, she continues to be trusting of people, and even made friends with her foster siblings: another dog and a cat. The immediate goal for Blue’s recovery is to avoid refeeding syndrome and gain a healthy amount of weight so she can find a forever home to love her for the rest of her life.

15/10 Members

February 24, 2023

Mercedes + Roo Amount Donated

$2,000.00

Pupdates

Shelter

Mercedes arrived to the Wags and Walks rescue as a pregnant and insecure pup that had been hit by a car. After a few weeks at the rescue, she gave birth to a litter of six healthy puppies: Aston, Bentley, Lotus, McLaren, Porsche and Royce. Mercedes was instantly a great mother to her puppies, and she was incredibly sweet with them. Once the puppies were old enough to be adopted, they were each checked out by the medical team to confirm good health. The puppies found forever homes, and Mercedes was spayed.

Vet Visit

The same night of her spay procedure, Mercedes began to experience complications. She threw up, was shaking uncontrollably, and was bleeding. The Wags and Walks Director of Animal Care determined her blood loss was substantial and abnormal. They made the decision to get her to an ER, where an ultrasound reveled blood in her abdomen. The vet recommends exploratory surgery to identify the cause so it can be treated.

Only one day after McLaren, now Roo, was adopted, her adopter reported some diarrhea. When her condition didn’t improve the following day, she was taken into Wags and Walks for evaluation. The medical team ran all of the tests they were able, including tests for Parvovirus and Giardia. The results came back negative, and due to the level of blood in her stool and her conditioning worsening, it was recommended to send Roo to an urgent care for emergency surgery. The surgery confirmed Roo had intestinal intussusception where the intestine folds in on itself. She was fixed up and sent home to recover.

15/10 Members

February 16, 2023

Violet Amount Donated

$2,000.00

Pupdates

Shelter

One morning, the staff at Louisiana SPCA opened their gates to find that a dog crate had been thrown over the fence into their yard. Inside the crate they found a terrified and timid Violet. She had extensive skin problems, which is why they suspect her owner surrendered her. Despite her traumatizing arrival, Violet revealed how sweet she can be, and taking care of her was an easy decision for LASPCA.

Vet Visit

Based on the appearance and severity of Violet’s skin condition, vets suspect it’s been a chronic issue she’s struggled with. Upon arrival she was verified to have a yeast infection, and skin scrapes detected live demodex mites. She has been put on different steroids, antibiotics, and a special food in hopes to minimize her issues thus far. Next steps are to visit a doggy dermatologist to determine the root cause of her skin infections.

Foster

When she first arrived at the rescue, Violet was timid and fearful. After several days of visiting with the rescue workers and getting plenty of treats, she slowly began rebuilding trust with humans again and showed off her sweet side. Violet is currently in foster care with one of the LASPCA team members, so she still gets to visit all of her rescue friends every day.

15/10 Members

February 16, 2023

Paid for by members of 15/10 Foundation

Nonnie Amount Donated

$2,500.00

Pupdates

Shelter

Nonnie was taken to a vet clinic for extreme weight loss, decreased appetite, and excessive thirst. She had visited the same vet clinic two months previously when she had an eye infection so severe that it required the removal of her right eye, so the veterinary team was familiar with her. Fast forward to her current medical issues: bloodwork revealed a dangerous increase in her sodium levels, and she had a very low body temperature. Due to her condition, the vet recommended hospitalization. Unfortunately, her owner did not have the finances and made the decision to surrender her to the vet clinic so she could get the care she needed to survive.

The veterinarian rushed her to an emergency and specialty hospital for overnight care. She was released the next day, but began to experience difficulty breathing, and was submitted to another hospital for additional emergency care. With nobody available to fund Nonnie’s treatment, she was at risk of facing economic euthanasia. The rescue, Bosley’s Place, was contacted and asked to take on Nonnie’s ongoing medical care. They agreed, saving her from euthanasia.

Vet Visit

Nonnie became a Bosley’s Place puppy as she was on the brink of death. The vet identified the issues and diagnosed her with pyloric stenosis, a condition where the pylorus – the lower portion of the stomach that leads into the small intestine – becomes narrowed. It can cause the obstruction of flow of food to the stomach. After properly identifying the issue, Nonnie had life-saving surgery to repair the passage. Her procedure was a success, but she still has a long road to recovery ahead of her. For the foreseeable future, she will need weekly bloodwork, modified nutrients, and a meal plan.

Foster

While Nonnie recovers, she’s living with a veterinarian foster mom, so she will get the best care possible. While her G.I. system heals, her feeding will be split between oral and tube-fed through her stomach for the first few weeks. As she begins to feel better, Nonnie’s personality has begun to shine. She’s a sweet and loving puppy who just wants to give everyone kisses.

Pupdates

Shelter

Rhubarb is a 2-year-old 53-pound pup who came to Austin Humane Society from another shelter as a transfer. She was found as a stray wandering the streets. Unfortunately, Rhubarb is heartworm positive and needs immediate treatment. Her previous shelter was not able to provide her treatment and given her heartworm-positive status for at least several months, we suspect that she has a heavy load in her heart.

Vet Visit

When she arrived at Austin Humane, she was immediately started her on doxycycline, which kills the juvenile heartworms in her system.

In 30 days she will return to the AHS clinic for her first melarsomine injection. Following that, she will return to the AHS clinic for her second and third melarsomine injections.

During this time, she will need to stay very calm to prevent complications with her treatment, like a clot. This should be no trouble for Rhubarb, though, as she seems to be settling into a leisurely life in a foster home.

Foster

Rhubarb is submissive and does well with both cats and dogs! She warms up very quickly and gains confidence with new people even if she is shy at first. She is housetrained and a total cuddlebug! She walks very well on a leash, without any pulling. Her foster mom says that she loves to give kisses and is very docile.