Last week, my heart broke when I discovered Percy, ANOTHER neglected pug, abandoned in a rural area on the west side of town. He bore the marks of a tough journey - severe dehydration, scars tracing his body, and muscles weakened by neglect. He was incredibly tired of exerting so much energy trying to survive and was extremely lethargic. 

Without hesitation, I brought Percy to our Medical Care Center, and upon examination, we learned he was battling heartworms, a grave threat to his well-being... 

On top of this, we're assuming he was used for backyard breeding and then dumped (sadly, we're seeing so much of this), as he will also need a full preventative work up, including his neuter surgery, and vaccinations/microchip, along with dental work to extract infected, painful teeth. 

We started the treatment regimen for Percy’s heartworms right away and our team has poured love and attention into him to help heal his emotional wounds. He first resided with me for a couple days but he's now in a much quieter environment with one of our best fosters. Poor Percy has extreme separation anxiety, and we can’t blame him. All he wants is to be around a human, in comfort and love.  

Your kindness will transform Percy's story from one of hardship to one of hope and healing. Together, let's ensure Percy and other animals like him receive the care they need to thrive.