AFRP fills a niche in the community by rescuing animals from shelters that would otherwise be euthanized. The animals that need our help the most are those that will never make it to the adoption floor due to major or minor medical needs.

AFRP spends $350,000 annually to provide major and minor medical care for the 1,900 animals we rescue each year.

The dogs and cats featured on this page were scheduled to be put down because they were injured strays that could not be put up for adoption. AFRP is only able to help save the lives of homeless animals with medical needs with the support of generous donors like you. Thank you!

Examples of common procedures and their associated costs to AFRP:

Saffron is a three month old spaniel mix puppy that came down with parvo and was surrendered to a vet clinic for euthanasia because her owners couldn't pay for her medical treatment. Fortunately, AFRP was contacted to take Saffron into our adoption program and pay for her medical care. Saffron is doing well and will be available for adoption soon.

Please click here to contribute to Saffron's Medical Fund.

Bubba is a sweet, young kitty that arrived at the shelter with a lump on his leg that turned out to be cancerous. The lump was removed twice and grew back each time. His leg was finally amputated to prevent the cancer from spreading. He is currently in a foster home and is available for adoption.

Please click here to contribute to Bubba's Medical Fund.

George is a hound dog that was adopted from the County Animal Shelter. George later tested positive for heartworm and the adopter couldn't afford the treatment and had to return him to the shelter. He is currently hospitalized under AFRP's care and is undergoing treatment for heartworm. George is looking for a foster home that can keep him crated while undergoing the rest of his treatment.

Please click here to contribute to George's Medical Fund.

Napolean is a young Chihuahua Puppy that was born with luxating patellas also known as floating knee caps. Napolean is currently hospitalized under AFRP's care and will have surgery to correct his problem. He'll be available for adoption in June.

Please click here to contribute to Napolean's Medical Fund.

Lena is a 7 year old Chihuahua mix that came to us from Santa Cruz Animal Services. She is being treated for mange and an ear infection. She was born with deformed back legs that made it difficult for her to walk. She has just had her third surgery to correct her problem and is recovering well. She has a potential adopter waiting for her!

Please click here to contribute to Lena's Medical Fund.

Charlie Brown came to AFRP after being hit by a car. His owners could not afford to pay for his medical expenses and surrendered him to a vet clinic to be euthanized. Fortunately, AFRP was contacted and we were able to take Charlie into our program. He has had his leg pinned and has an external fixator on his leg and will be on restricted activity for several weeks. He is currently recuperating in a foster home and should be available for adoption in May.

Please click here to contribute to Charlie Brown's Medical Fund.

Bocelli has been adopted.
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Bocelli was found with two ruptured eye balls. We were hoping we could save at least one of his eyes, but both eyes had to be removed. He is much more comfortable now and is adjusting well. He is currently at the AFRP adoption center in PG and is ready for a home!

Scooter has been adopted.
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Scooter arrived at the City of Salinas Shelter as a stray when she was just 3 months old. She weighs just 3 pounds and was born with no front legs. She also had a bad case of mange. She is currently in an AFRP foster home. She will need a special home due to her physical challenges and will be fitted for a prosthesis when she is full grown.

Gunther has been adopted.
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Gunther is a senior black lab that was found as a stray and taken to the Salinas Animal Shelter. He has arthritis and a neurological problem that make it difficult for him to get up from a laying down position. Other than that he is relatively happy and healthy. An AFRP volunteer who owns 80 acres in Oklahoma has offered to give Gunther a home for the rest of his golden years. There is a therapy pool on the property which will be wonderful for Gunther. He will also get a full work up and evaluation for treatment at the University of Oklahoma to extend his life and make him more comfortable. Gunther is being transported by another AFRP volunteer on Wednesday April 16 in the AFRP van. Updates on his new life to follow!

Panda has been adopted.
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Panda is a 14 week old Chinese Crested mix puppy that was going to be put down after she broke her leg. Fortunately an AFRP representative was notified and we were able to help with the appropriate medical care and a foster home. Panda will be in a cast for 4-6 weeks, but is currently accepting applications for a permanent home.

Ritz has been adopted.
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Ritz is a young Chihuahua mix that was found as a very skinny stray. He has been hospitalized under AFRP's care and has put on some weight. He still needs to gain a little more. He is currently available for adoption.

Rottie Girl has been adopted.
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Rottie Girl arrived at the shelter with a broken leg. She is currently hospitalized under AFRP's care while her leg heals. She has a splint and cast that get changed every week. She will be available for adoption mid-April.

Rainbow has been adopted.
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Rainbow is a two year old kitty with a leg injury. She was most likely hit by a car before being picked up by animal control and taken to the shelter. The vet tried splinting Rainbow's leg in hopes that it would heal, but the attempt was unsuccessful. The vet also tried pinning her leg, but that was not successful either. Rainbow finally had to have her leg amputated. She's recovering and is currently available for adoption.

Amy has been adopted.
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Amy is a pure bred pug that came to us from the City of Salinas Animal Shelter. She has a condition called "dry eye" which can be uncomfortable and painful. She was at risk of losing her sight, but is now on a treatment regimen and is showing signs of improvement. She will need to be treated for the dry eye for the rest of her life with eye drops and regular check ups with an Opthamologist. Amy will be available for adoption in mid-April.

Betty has been adopted.
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Betty is senior Chihuahua mix that was found running loose in Salinas with multiple wounds on her face and a huge gash on the back of her neck. Her eyes were swollen and bloody and she had punctures on her face, chest and limbs. We assume she was mauled by another dog or wild animal. The Salinas Shelter provided immediate care for her and then she was transferred to an AFRP foster home for follow up care. She is fully recovered and is now available for adoption.

Flower has been adopted.
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Flower is a two year old kitty that arrived at the shelter with a terrible skin condition. She had been trapped as a feral cat, but is actually very friendly. She could not be put up for adoption at the shelter because of her skin issues. Her skin was severely crusty, cracked, and infected. We found out flower has a severe flea allergy which is easily prevented with regular flea control medication. She looks great now! She is now available for adoption.

Spanky has been adopted.
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Spanky is a corgi mix that arrived at the shelter as a stray. He was having trouble using his back legs either due to genetics or an old injury. It turns out he has calcified discs in his back. He may need surgery from a specialist to prevent the discs from rupturing in the future or he may just need pain management and a life with decreased activity. Our vets are currently exploring the options and taking into account quality of life issues and what would be the best path for Spanky. In the mean time he is on minimal activity rest and anti-inflammatory medications in a foster home.

Ben has been adopted.
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Ben is a young pure bred yellow lab with a condition called Entropian eyes. His eye lashes grow inward. This is a very uncomfortable condition. Ben is having surgery to correct the eye condition and then will be available for adoption.

Roxie has been adopted.
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Roxie is a five year old, 9 pound min pin mix with rotten teeth. At the shelter they noticed she had painful abscesses under both of her eyes. We were able to get her to a vet where it was determined that her teeth were rotten and infected and causing the puffy eye abscesses. Roxie also has a mild heart murmur that is mostly likely caused by the severe infection. She is currently under AFRP's care and will be available for adoption soon.

Luther has been adopted.
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Luther is a precious little Chihuahua mix that was hit by a car and taken to the shelter with severe bruising around his pelvis. AFRP was asked to help Luther. It turns out his pelvis was shattered and broken in several places. At first we were told Luther would need an expensive bone plating surgery, but it turns out he just needs 4-6 weeks of cage rest and his pelvis will heal on it's own. He will be available for adoption in Mid-March.

Willow has been adopted.
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Willow is a sweet young kitty that was found as a stray and taken to a local shelter. She had a bloody open wound near her eye that needed immediate attention. AFRP was asked to help Willow and we had her transferred to a vet clinic. We found out that Willow had cancer and would need surgery. The cancer had spread throughout her eye and her eye was removed. Fortunately, the vet thinks they got all the cancer cells and that Willow will make a full recovery. She is currently available for adoption.

Nadia has been adopted.
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Nadia is a 5 month old kitten that either had a severe eye infection or an injury that resulted in her eye rupturing. The eye could not be saved and had to be removed. She is now available for adoption.

Buttercup has been adopted.
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Buttercup came to us from the Monterey County Animal Shelter. She was diagnosed with a heart murmur at the shelter and severe dental disease. We were able to get her to a vet hospital for a dental cleaning and some extractions of rotten teeth. After diagnostic tests, it was determined that she did not need medication for the murmur, but it should be monitored periodically as she ages. She also has a little arthritis in her neck that responds well to anti-inflammatory medications as needed. This poor little girl was used in a puppy mill. She has a tattoo in her ear indicating that she lived most of her life in a "Kennel #17". She is now in a loving foster home and is available for adoption.

Tiny has been adopted.
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Tiny is a sweet tuxedo kitty that was found as a stray and taken to a local animal shelter. She had a leg injury that needed attention so AFRP was asked to help her. It was determined that Tiny's leg would heal with crate rest. She was hospitalized for a few weeks and is now taking it easy in an AFRP foster home and is available for adoption.

Diamond has been adopted.
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Diamond is a very sweet young kitty that arrived at the shelter as a stray on New Years Eve. At the shelter she was very withdrawn and unsocial. AFRP was asked to help her and when we had her examined by a vet we found out that she needed to have all of her teeth removed. They were all rotten which is probably why she wasn't feeling well at all. She was also anemic as a result from the badly infected teeth and she has a mild heart murmur. After Diamond's major dental procedure she will need a few weeks to recover and then she will be available for adoption.

Laila has been adopted.
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Laila is a very young kitten that was found in the parking lot of KION by their news director. Laila was only 2 weeks old when she was found. She had a life threatening case of upper respiratory infection and a badly infected eye. She was treated with antibiotics and eye drops and was bottle fed by her foster mom. She almost didn't make it, but thankfully she pulled through. She had to have surgery to regain site in her badly affected eye, but is now doing great. This feisty little fighter was named after Mohammed Ali's daughter, Laila, the boxer. She is tough little sweetie. She is currently available for adoption.

Perry has been adopted.
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Perry is a very friendly little Chihuahua mix that was found as a stray and came to AFRP. He has bowed legs due to two "luxating patellas". He was checked out by a vet and he does not need surgery to correct his legs at this time. He gets around fine and although his legs are curved, they don't seem to cause him any pain. Perry also had a large, painful cyst on his back that was almost fused to his spine. The cyst had to be surgically removed, and Perry is feeling much better now. He is currently available for adoption.

Crissy has been adopted.
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Crissy is a sweet sheltie mix that came to AFRP with a dislocated hip. She was most likely hit by a car. She had surgery to repair the injury and is now available for adoption.

Mikey has been adopted.
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Sam is a young, scared little Chihuahua mix that was surrendered to a local vet to be euthanized when he came down with parvo and the owner could not afford treatment. Fortunately, the vet treated Sam and got him through the parvo instead of putting him down. He is now available for adoption.

Donations for medical funds can be made on line through this web page or donations can also be made by mailing a check to:

AFRP Medical Fund
P.O. Box 51083
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Please include the name of the cat or dog you would like your donation to help.

Thank you for helping AFRP save precious lives!

If there is anything else you would like to know about Animal Friends Rescue Project, please email us at info@animalfriendsrescue.org or call us at (831) 333-0722. Also, let us know if you are interested in joining our mailing list.