Saving Pets Challenge 2021

We don’t claim to be clairvoyant, but at Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue, we believe that we can transform lives by focusing on the future.

It’s easy to rescue the ones in perfect health. Then there are the ones who some might say it’s too late.  It’s too expensive.   It’s too heart-wrenching.  But we strive to see beyond matted fur, missing limbs, and advanced years.  We don’t judge their past.  We work in the present.  And we give them a future. But it comes at a cost and we rely on donations to continue saving lives.  Please read the inspiring stories below and help us create a future for all homeless dogs and cats by donating in September for the Michelson Saving Pets Challenge.

JOLIE

Jolie’s journey began when she was discovered living by a dumpster until Animal Control brought her to safety and called us to rescue this young girl. It was tragic to see this one-year-old dog, at the beginning of her life, riddled with demodex mange, open sores, facial swelling, acute eye infections and malnutrition.  The list of medications needed to treat and stabilize Jolie was extensive and very costly, however, Mostly Mutts would not give up on this sweet victim of neglect.   Jolie required continuous medical care and fortunately, recuperated at the home of our compassionate Executive Director, who never gave up on Jolie and nursed her back to health.  A previous adopter reached out and was ready to embrace this sweet dog who now has the life she deserves. It was meant to be.

HOPE

We received a call about a dire medical emergency, asking us to rush to the aid of a deteriorating, 3-pound poodle mix.  With barely a pulse, severe dehydration and clinging onto a thread of life, we worried that she would not live through the night.  

Her ravaged body convinced us that she must have been an elderly dog.  Our veterinary partners performed the necessary triage, administered IV fluids, and kept her under constant observation, while we all prayed that she would make it.   We named her Hope.  Once released, one of our special foster families took her into their care.  

Hope began to heal physically and emotionally and it became apparent that she had once been someone’s dog and was a young dog at that.  Within a month she came back to life, gained much needed weight, and was ready for her forever home. 

We received several applications to adopt this special girl but one stood out, and Hope was destined to go home with them. She now lives the good life, with a family who adores her.

BAILY

This special needs girl was rendered homeless at the vulnerable age of 13 years old.   Mostly Mutts gladly accepted the challenge to rescue this blind, deaf senior dog with skin and eye infections, and we were determined to give quality to her remaining life. Although we could not restore her hearing or sight, we knew that she was a mutt who would thrive, given the right love and care.  One of our volunteer trainers worked diligently with Baily, who was fitted with a special halo collar, helping her to learn to navigate the world around her.   Baily became much more confident and it just took the right adopter to embrace her disabilities with open arms.   Fortunately, a special adopter came forward who only saw a beautiful dog in need of a second chance, and she would not let her lack of sight or hearing get in the way of a loving relationship.

Charm

It was her spunk and purr that saved her life.  Despite how adorable she is now, Charm’s is not a pretty story.  This tiny kitten was somehow all alone and with an open wound in her shoulder and tail. A bot fly took advantage of this and laid eggs.  The resulting wolf worm left irreparable damage to her front left paw and a deeply infected tail that if untreated would cost her life.

Charm found herself at animal control where her insistent loud meowing got the attention of Mostly Mutts. This kitten somehow knew we were her best chance.  Even our most kindhearted Veterinarian suggested euthanasia. But Our Executive Director and her Foster Mom gave her a chance.

This tiny but mighty kitten took full advantage. She clearly wanted to live. Slowly she came back from a dangerously small and scruffy kitten to a climb anything, purring happy girl.

Her story is not yet finished. Her tail was recently amputated, she did not miss a beat. There is more surgery ahead for Charm. Surgery she will undoubtedly face head on as kittens do. She has some growing to do so that she is big enough to have her front left leg amputated.  

This kitten became a Mutt weighing less than 8 ounces and with little hope she could survive. But thanks to her incredible spirit and the unwavering support of the Mostly Mutts team, Charm may just yet go on to lead a charmed life. Charm is just ONE transformation currently ongoing at Mostly Mutts.  Help us transform lives by donating in the month of September for Saving Pets Challenge!