Angus (Goo/Lou, 2022) came into the arms of MLCR a very sick and broken boy. HW positive, bilateral ear infection, bilateral entropion, and a fractured skull, concussion, including significant swelling of the right front leg resulting from an injury sustained by the prior owner who beat him with a shovel. Time, patience, love, and lots of medical interventions healed Angus’ body, heart, soul, and mind. Today, he enjoys morning coffee and teatime with Mom and Dad on the front porch, frolicking on the farm with his 4-legged siblings, as well as romping on the beach during family vacations.   

Gwendolyn (Santa, 2023) 7 years young came into MLCR as a stray, with an 8.5 POUND benign mammary tumor hanging from her abdomen, and cherry eye. With the MLCR village’s support she was quickly seen by a specialist and a prompt surgery was conducted, which she handled like a champ! She now has a long, arcing scar down her belly called her Shark Bite. Gwendolyn is living her best life in Florida with her BFFS, 2 Main Coons, and 1 Bobtail cat, as well as a human Momma who thinks the sunrises and sets on her golden princess. 

Beau (2022) a genetic nightmare was dumped in a MD shelter underweight, with bilateral cherry eye, severe lateral patella luxation with congenital knee stifling paralysis, unable to stand or walk erect, a STELLAR TEMPERAMENT, and 2 years old. Generous donations provided the means to adequately address his extensive surgical needs. Beau a happy, silly boy who now unhampered vision like a superhero, the ability to walk like an Egyptian, and the capability to lift his leg to pee. Beau lives with his BFF Olive the bulldog, cat friends, and his loving human parents in Texas. 

LeeLa (Black Beauty, 2022) 9-month-old stray found in the middle of a highway with a prior eye enucleation. Scared, stressed, and anxious LeeLa’s shelter behavior placed her at risk of euthanasia. While in foster care, she exhibited an unusual gait, lameness in rear limbs, and painful movement. After extensive diagnostics and YOUR generous support, LeeLa had Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) surgery. This bionic beauty lives an amazing life on an Illinois farm, often seen running through the pastures with her brother Polo, hanging with her donkey, horse, and cow friends at the barn, and cuddling on the couch with the humans who just couldn’t let her go after fostering! 

Mia (2020 intake) came into her foster home defeated, terrified, sick, and malnourished (25lbs underweight).  Surrendered to a shelter in Louisiana after her owner was hospitalized and could no longer care for her. Mia’s medical issues included flea infestation, hair loss, enlarged lymph nodes, and a mass on her right side. After extensive medical care and years of behavioral rehabilitation, Mia is now a confident girl, who loves to snuggle and enjoys playing with toys. Adopted by her foster family, Princess Mia is rarely seen without a ball in her mouth and an expression of love in her eyes. 

Flapjack (Nate, 2022) was dumped in a rural area of SC in rough shape so much so, that the shelter aged him at 10yrs; however, he was merely 3. This sweet, terrified boy spent his shelter time trembling, huddled in a corner of his kennel or pancaked to the floor too fearful to move; he was carried to the car by his foster. Today Sir Winston Flapjack, fondly referred to as Flappy, lives a joyous life filled with laughter, nutritious food, fresh water, family snuggles, romps with his sidekick Rufus, daily walks in the neighborhood, car rides to doggie-friendly places, etc. Flappy is so happy that he even found his voice!   

Stella (Poppy, 2022 – 5 months) came to MLCR with birth defects in all 4 feet. Missing metacarpal bones and several phalanges, the bones that exist are not normal size so not a candidate for prosthetics or a cart. Quality of Life was discussed with specialists, veterinarians, fosters, and rescue team; during this time Stella demonstrated her zest for life and her ability to do much of what dogs with feet could do. Having that same determination and zest for life, Stella’s adoptive family helps her navigate life in ways that are accommodating and enriching. Keep your eye out for this fur-missile superhero as she often hikes and visits establishments in New York state. 

Angus (Goo/Lou, 2022) came into the arms of MLCR a very sick and broken boy. HW positive, bilateral ear infection, bilateral entropion, and a fractured skull, concussion, including significant swelling of the right front leg resulting from an injury sustained by the prior owner who beat him with a shovel. Time, patience, love, and lots of medical interventions healed Angus’ body, heart, soul, and mind. Today, he enjoys morning coffee and teatime with Mom and Dad on the front porch, frolicking on the farm with his 4-legged siblings, as well as romping on the beach during family vacations.   

Gwendolyn (Santa, 2023) 7 years young came into MLCR as a stray, with an 8.5 POUND benign mammary tumor hanging from her abdomen, and cherry eye. With the MLCR village’s support she was quickly seen by a specialist and a prompt surgery was conducted, which she handled like a champ! She now has a long, arcing scar down her belly called her Shark Bite. Gwendolyn is living her best life in Florida with her BFFS, 2 Main Coons, and 1 Bobtail cat, as well as a human Momma who thinks the sunrises and sets on her golden princess. 

Beau (2022) a genetic nightmare was dumped in a MD shelter underweight, with bilateral cherry eye, severe lateral patella luxation with congenital knee stifling paralysis, unable to stand or walk erect, a STELLAR TEMPERAMENT, and 2 years old. Generous donations provided the means to adequately address his extensive surgical needs. Beau a happy, silly boy who now unhampered vision like a superhero, the ability to walk like an Egyptian, and the capability to lift his leg to pee. Beau lives with his BFF Olive the bulldog, cat friends, and his loving human parents in Texas. 

LeeLa (Black Beauty, 2022) 9-month-old stray found in the middle of a highway with a prior eye enucleation. Scared, stressed, and anxious LeeLa’s shelter behavior placed her at risk of euthanasia. While in foster care, she exhibited an unusual gait, lameness in rear limbs, and painful movement. After extensive diagnostics and YOUR generous support, LeeLa had Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) surgery. This bionic beauty lives an amazing life on an Illinois farm, often seen running through the pastures with her brother Polo, hanging with her donkey, horse, and cow friends at the barn, and cuddling on the couch with the humans who just couldn’t let her go after fostering! 

Mia (2020 intake) came into her foster home defeated, terrified, sick, and malnourished (25lbs underweight).  Surrendered to a shelter in Louisiana after her owner was hospitalized and could no longer care for her. Mia’s medical issues included flea infestation, hair loss, enlarged lymph nodes, and a mass on her right side. After extensive medical care and years of behavioral rehabilitation, Mia is now a confident girl, who loves to snuggle and enjoys playing with toys. Adopted by her foster family, Princess Mia is rarely seen without a ball in her mouth and an expression of love in her eyes. 

Flapjack (Nate, 2022) was dumped in a rural area of SC in rough shape so much so, that the shelter aged him at 10yrs; however, he was merely 3. This sweet, terrified boy spent his shelter time trembling, huddled in a corner of his kennel or pancaked to the floor too fearful to move; he was carried to the car by his foster. Today Sir Winston Flapjack, fondly referred to as Flappy, lives a joyous life filled with laughter, nutritious food, fresh water, family snuggles, romps with his sidekick Rufus, daily walks in the neighborhood, car rides to doggie-friendly places, etc. Flappy is so happy that he even found his voice!   

Stella (Poppy, 2022 – 5 months) came to MLCR with birth defects in all 4 feet. Missing metacarpal bones and several phalanges, the bones that exist are not normal size so not a candidate for prosthetics or a cart. Quality of Life was discussed with specialists, veterinarians, fosters, and rescue team; during this time Stella demonstrated her zest for life and her ability to do much of what dogs with feet could do. Having that same determination and zest for life, Stella’s adoptive family helps her navigate life in ways that are accommodating and enriching. Keep your eye out for this fur-missile superhero as she often hikes and visits establishments in New York state.