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. Read more.

Tessie is an eight-month-old Chihuahua mix pup who was found abandoned and living in the pallets behind the Walmart in Salinas. She was having trouble using her hind legs, walking stiffly, dragging her hind paws and knuckling under as if she had suffered an injury. X-rays showed no breaks or issues with the bones, so the vet assumes that Tessie sustained some nerve damage at some point and may always walk with some stiffness in her hind end. She will soon be available for adoption.

Rogue , a three-month-old black kitten, was rescued from the middle of the street after being hit by a car. A concerned citizen stopped traffic, wrapped the kitten in her coat and rushed him to the vet. He was diagnosed with a broken jaw and a broken and lacerated hind leg. He also had a ruptured bladder that required immediate surgical repair. His x-rays are being sent to an orthopedist to see if his leg will need surgical repair. In the meantime, he is being kept comfortable. Rogue has a strong will to live and we want to give this kitty every possible chance at a happy life. We are gratefully accepting donations for his medical care. Update 1/23/12: Sadly, Rogue developed complications from his internal injuries and had to be humanely euthanized today. We'd like to thank Rogue's rescuer, the vets and clinic staff, and everyone who sent donations and kept Rogue in their thoughts and prayers. This sweet boy purred until the end, and knew that he was loved.

Sunny D was found as an abandoned kitten behind a grocery store. Sadly, her left paw was damaged when pallets were being moved - nobody was aware that a tiny kitten was hiding there. Sunny recovered in foster care, but never completely regained the use of her front leg. The nerves in the damaged paw remained sensitive and painful. This week Sunny D underwent surgery to amputate her front leg. She will adjust nicely to being a three-legged cat, and best of all, she won't have any more nagging pain. She'll be available for adoption once she has recovered from her surgery. We are hoping to raise $300 to help with Sunny D's medical expenses.

Cappy is making a miraculous recovery after being struck by a car on Blanco Road in Salinas. The force of the collision threw this young Australian Shepherd into a ditch, where he lay helplessly until Monterey County Animal Control responded to a call and took him to a vet for evaluation. In addition to an injury to his right eye, Cappy suffered a severely fractured spine and was in danger of losing the use of his hind legs. Thankfully, Dr. Greg Marsolais of Pet Specialists of Monterey performed the delicate orthopedic surgery to stabilize Cappy's spine on Monday, October 17, and he has already made some wonderful progress. Though Cappy still has many weeks of physical therapy ahead of him, it looks like he will regain the use of his hind legs. We are grateful to everyone who has rallied to give this dog a second chance. We are hoping to raise $6,000 to cover the costs of his surgery and rehabilitation. Cappy update 12/22/11: Cappy continues his amazing recovery! Cappy has been walking on the underwater treadmill along with receiving acupuncture, laser therapy and neuro-muscular stimulation. We'd like to thank Natural Veterinary Services of Pacific Grove for generously providing discounted sessions and for playing such an important role in Cappy's recovery!

Muffin , a three-year-old Shih Tzu mix, came to AFRP from the Salinas Shelter after coming in as an injured stray. Her damaged right eye will need to be removed; and she is a bit wobbly when she walks, pointing to some possible neurological problems that need further testing. Muffin is a delightful little dog with a very gentle and sweet disposition. We are looking for donations to help pay for the surgery to remove her eye, along with diagnostic x-rays and blood work.

Rourke is a beautiful purebred Boxer who was running loose and hit by a car on Highway 101 in Soledad on August 11. He was picked up by the CHP and taken to a local vet clinic, where he was diagnosed with two broken hind legs. The owner was contacted, but declined to care for the dog. The orthopedic surgeon assures us that Rourke can make a full recovery but will require surgical repair. Our discounted cost is $2,700. Please make a donation on Rourke's behalf so he can receive this lifesaving surgery. Update 8/18/11: Once in surgery, the vet discovered that one of Rourke's hind legs was too damaged to be saved, and had to be amputated. His other fractured leg was pinned and is expected to heal very well. Rourke should adjust well to being a three-legged dog, and will be available for adoption once he has healed.

Taters may look like a candidate for the "World's Ugliest Dog" contest right now, but we're hoping she'll soon be growing a nice thick coat of fur. Diagnosed with a severe generalized yeast infection, Taters has tried medications, special baths, supplements and diets to solve her skin problems, to no avail. She is itchy and miserable! Now she's about to start a very specific skin treatment while in foster care, and we're hoping this will be the answer to her skin issues. We're hoping to raise $300 to help pay for her special food, supplements and Nzymes Skin Program.

Geddine , a nine-pound Pomeranian, came to us from the San Jose Shelter in a state of neglect, suffering from flea allergies, several broken teeth and a severe luxating patella (misaligned kneecap) on her hind leg. Though many dogs can live with mildly luxating patellas, Geddine is going to require orthopedic surgery to correct her problem in order to prevent future pain and arthritis in the joint. We are hoping to raise $1,000 to help with Geddine's medical expenses.

Sascha , a one-year-old German Shepherd/Border Collie mix, had been abandoned in the hills of Watsonville and was emaciated and limping badly when she was rescued. Her x-rays revealed severe hip dysplasia, and she only weighed 34 pounds - a dog her size should be 50 pounds. Several orthopedists recommend that she undergo Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) surgery to correct the problem and ensure that she will have a happy, pain-free life ahead of her. We are hoping to raise $1,500 to give this sweet dog a second chance with a family of her own.

Bizzy is a sweet Chihuahua mix who arrived at the Salinas Animal Services with an injured front leg. Limping and in pain, little Bizzy was transferred to Animal Health Center in Salinas for care. X-rays showed a mal-aligned fracture of his right front leg. Buzzy's leg was put in a cast, then splinted for support during the healing process. He will be available for adoption once he has healed. We are hoping to raise $300 to cover the costs of Bizzy's medical care.

Nero is a feral kitty that had gone through a successful TNR (trap/neuter/return) program three years ago and was living in a managed colony. Recently, he was was found broken and banged up on the side of the road. His forearm was broken in two places. He now has a cast that requires bandage changes every 10 days. He should heal up in about 8 weeks. For a feral kitty he is being very cooperative and is grateful for the help! Nero (for narrow escape) will tell you it is not easy living outside and on the streets for ferals. He is the 'Poster Child' for AFRP's TNR program. The more TNR our Feral Volunteers can do, the less kitties we have out there on the streets where terrible and tragic accidents can happen. Our Feral Fund is supported by a handful of volunteers that raise money for spay/neuter by private donations, an annual Garage Sale, and the once a month 'Feral Friday' at the Treasure Shop. Your donation to Nero will help cover his expenses and will help fund TNR in Monterey County.

Garfield is a sweet kitty that was found by a real estate agent in a home that had been foreclosed. He had been locked in the home without food and water for several weeks and possibly up to three months. He was emaciated and near death. He was surviving by drinking water from the toilet. The abandoners most likely left a supply of food for him, but once it was gone he went several weeks with only water. Garfield is in foster care fighting to regain his strength and health. Update: Garfield is doing well and his foster family loves him! He has come a long way.

Russell has been adopted.
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Russell , a 13-week-old Shepherd mix puppy, came very close to losing his life. Found on the side of road and taken to the Monterey County Shelter by a concerned citizen, Russell was examined by Dr. Davis, the shelter vet. He had a severely broken hind leg and would either need immediate help or would need to be euthanized. Dr. Marsolais at Pet Specialists of Monterey performed surgery to pin and stabilize Russell's leg on Saturday, and it looks like this lucky pup can look forward to a long and happy life. We will provide updates as Russell continues to heal. We are hoping to raise $1,500 to help cover Russell's medical expenses.

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Stella is a spunky 3-month-old tuxedo kitten who is eager to shed her clunky cast so she get on with being a playful kitten again! Injured and abandoned, Stella was found by a concerned citizen who was walking her dog in a Salinas park, and was taken to the Salinas Animal Services. She was diagnosed with a fractured hind leg, and is expected to make a complete recovery. She'll be available for adoption once she has healed. We're hoping to raise $250 to cover her medical expenses.

Annie has been adopted.
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Abandoned and hit by a car near a laundromat, little Annie waited all day for someone to help her. Sadly, most people passing by didn't give the injured little kitten a second thought. Fortunately a kind citizen called Monterey County Animal Control and Annie was taken to the Emergency Vet Clinic. This resilient little feline did suffer a fractured hind leg, but thankfully had no internal injuries. She is expected to make a full recovery and will be available for adoption once she has healed. We are hoping to raise $300 to cover the cost of her medical care.

Odoe has been adopted.
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Odoe is a 4-5 year old Australian Shepherd who was found on the side of the road and taken to a vet hospital in Calaveras County. Hit by a car, Odoe suffered a head and neck injury that damaged the nerves to his right front leg. At first the vet thought Odoe would need surgery or perhaps amputation, but the good news is that Odoe is gradually improving thanks to laser treatments with Becky Lewis RVT and swim therapy with Connie Frank, RVT, who have generously discounted their services for us. We estimate Odoe will need several more months of therapy, and are hoping to raise $1,000 to help with his medical expenses.

Winnie has been adopted.
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Winnie is a 5-month-old pit bull mix puppy who had been living in pain her entire life. The Monterey County Animal Services called us for help with Winnie after she came in as a stray with painfully swollen, irritated left eye due to entropian (an inward rolling eyelid). Anyone who has had a stubborn eyelash rubbing their eye - multiply that by one hundred to imagine how much pain Winnie felt every time she blinked. Thankfully, Winnie underwent surgery to have her eyelid repaired, and she is now pain-free and will have no further problems. We are hoping to raise $500 to cover the costs of Winnie's surgery.

Amelia has been adopted.
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Amelia is a beautiful eight-month-old torbie who came to us from the Salinas Animal Services after arriving with damaged and infected eyes. Unfortunately the vet could not save her eyes, and they needed to be surgically removed. Though Amelia can't see, she explores her world by using her other senses: hearing, touch and smell. Currently in foster care, Amelia is proof that you don't need sight to enjoy a rich and enjoyable life. She plays, purrs, snuggles and snoozes just like a sighted cat. Amelia will soon have her stitches removed and will be available to an adopter who can provide her with a safe, loving home. We are hoping to raise $300 to help cover Amelia's medical expenses.

Kris Kristofferson has been adopted.
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Kris Kristofferson , a handsome ten year old, blue-eyed Lynx Point Siamese came to AFRP from the Salinas Animal Services. He underwent surgery to remove some painfully infected teeth, but as time went on, instead of feeling better, Kris continued to have so much pain that even lapping up a thin gruel made him growl with discomfort when he ate. Kris got a referral to Dr. Judy Force, a veterinary dental specialist. Dr. Force performed surgery to remove the remainder of Kris Kristofferson's teeth, along with eight root fragments that had been left behind previously. Kris's foster mom, Karen, reports that he is now eating like a horse and gaining back some much-needed weight. This sweet boy is the ultimate lap cat and loves nothing more than curling up for some petting and attention. He is on pain medication while his gums continue to heal. We'd like to thank Dr. Suzy H. of Monterey Animal Hospital and Dr. Judy Force for discounting their services for Kris, and also Kris's wonderful foster mom Karen for being his advocate and caregiver. We are hoping to raise $2,077 to cover the costs of Kris's bloodwork, surgery, x-rays, office visits and medications.

Andy has been adopted.
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Andy , a Chihuahua mix, came to us from the San Jose Animal Shelter after being hit by a car. He had a smashed pelvis and had to have both hips pinned and plated. He is currently hospitalized under AFRP's care. Update: Andy recently needed to have one eye removed due to eye disease, but is adjusting nicely.

Star has been adopted.
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Star , a one-year-old Aussie mix, was wandering as a stray when she wandered into traffic and was hit by a car. When she arrived at the Monterey County Shelter, she was in a lot of pain and couldn't put any weight on her left hind leg. X-rays showed a coxofemoral luxation, meaning her hip was dislocated by the impact of the accident. Star underwent FHO surgery and is improving steadily. She's a sweetie and recently became available for adoption.

Peg has been adopted.
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Peg was found as a stray kitten, trying to fend for herself while unable to use her injured right front leg. Only nine weeks old when she arrived at the Salinas Shelter, the vet determined that Peg had an old injury that had healed improperly. There was too much nerve damage to save the leg, and it was surgically amputated. Peg is a sweet and playful kitten who is adjusting wonderfully to life with three legs. She's going to make somebody a very special little companion! We are hoping to raise $300 to help with her surgical expenses.

Sweden has been adopted.
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Sweden is a good-natured and affectionate 4-5 year old Pomeranian who came to AFRP from the San Jose Shelter. With two severe luxating patellas (knee caps that slide out of position) Sweden will require corrective orthopedic surgery so that she can enjoy a long happy life free from the pain of arthritis. She also has some dental disease and needs some teeth extracted. We are hoping to raise $1,000 to help pay for the cost of her surgical procedures. Update 10/13/11: Sweden has had her surgery and is doing great! She is going for short walks and getting stronger every day. She is currently available for adoption.

Angela has been adopted.
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Angela is an 8-week-old tabby kitten who came to us from the Salinas Animal Services with her mom and siblings. Sadly, Angela was born with a malformed hind leg which is twisted and only has a partially formed paw. Unable to use the limb, the best option for Angela is to undergo amputation surgery. We have no doubt that this little angel will recover beautifully and adjust to romping and playing as a three-legged kitten. We are hoping to raise $300 to cover the cost of her surgery. Update: Angela has now had her amputation surgery and is available for adoption.

Winkie has been adopted.
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Winkie and his two brothers came to us from the San Jose Shelter. Though his two siblings are perfectly normal, little Winkie was born with a painful eyelid abnormality called eyelid agenesis. He's a sweet little guy who tries hard to hold still for his daily eye meds, even though he's in pain. The eyelid agenesis causes the fur around Winkie's eyes to rub against his corneas and can potentially cause corneal ulcers and more serious eye problems. Winkie has been examined by veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Gratzek, and she recommends cryotherapy to remove the hairs that are causing irritation. Often more than one procedure is necessary to completely destroy the small hairs. We are hoping to raise $500 to cover the cost of Winkie's initial surgery, and $350 for each additional procedure. This sweet little guy deserves to live a happy, pain-free life. Thank you for your donations!

Willie has been adopted.
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Willie is a 2-year-old tricolor Chihuahua mix who was picked up as a stray with a horrendous injury to his left eye. The staff at the Salinas Shelter contacted us for help with this sweet little dog who needed to have his damaged eye removed as soon as possible to relieve his pain. The photo of his grotesquely swollen eye was too graphic for us to print on the web site, so we have chosen to use an "after" photo taken after Willie's enucleation surgery. Willie is healing nicely and will be available for adoption once his stitches are removed. We are hoping to raise $300 to help pay for his medical expenses.

Benny has been adopted.
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Benny , an 8-week-old Mastiff mix puppy, was found abandoned on the side of the road just outside the Salinas city limits. He barely missed being hit by a car, and was taken to the Monterey County Animal Services by concerned citizens who couldn't bear the thought of this little guy dying alone on the highway. Due to the severity of Benny's skin condition, the shelter would have had to put Benny to sleep after completing his stray time, but thankfully AFRP was able to help. Benny has a severe case of demodex mange, leaving him practically hairless. On top of that he is dealing with a skin infection that has left his skin painful and raw. Benny will be receiving medications, fish oil supplements and weekly medicated baths at VCA Santa Cruz for many weeks as his skin heals. The concerned citizens who originally rescued Benny from the roadside are so grateful to AFRP for taking him into their program, they are now fostering him and intend to continue being AFRP Foster Volunteers for other dogs in the future. We are hoping to raise $600 to help pay for Benny's medications and treatments so that he can heal and have an opportunity to find happiness in a home of his own.

Milo has been adopted.
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Milo is a good-natured 1 1/2 year old red merle Australian Shepherd who came to AFRP from the Tulare Shelter after being surrendered by an owner with too many dogs to care for. As you can see from the photo, Milo's left front leg has an unnatural angle which makes it painful for him to walk and run. Milo will undergo orthopedic surgery to affix a plate in the leg and correct the angle so he can have a lifetime of pain-free romping. This nice dog deserves our help. We are hoping to raise $2,000 for his surgical expenses.

Lynnian has been adopted.
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Lynnian , a 10-month-old tortoiseshell kitten suffered a compound fracture of her hind leg after being hit by a car. She is a total sweetie who purrs while the vet staff works on her. Lynnian is scheduled to see a specialist to review her x-rays and determine whether her leg can be saved or whether it will need to be amputated. This wonderful girl has had a rough start in life, and deserves a second chance. We are hoping to raise $700 to help with her medical expenses.

Ruby has been adopted.
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Ruby , aka Reddie, is a very sweet 7-month-old terrier mix who came into our care after arriving at the Salinas Animal Services with painfully irritated eyes. The vet diagnosed her with entropian (inward-rolling eyelids) in both eyes, which was causing her eyelashes to constantly rub against her corneas. Ruby has had surgery to correct the condition, and for the first time in her life, it no longer hurts to blink her eyes! Ruby will soon have her stitches removed and is available for adoption. We're hoping to raise $500 to help cover the cost of her surgery.

Snowdrop has been adopted.
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Snowdrop is a sweet 2-3 month old white kitten who arrived at the Salinas Animal Services with a horrible injury to her left ear. It is difficult to tell if the damage was caused by a burn or by a severe laceration. She is currently taking antibiotics and pain medication, and is scheduled to have the remainder of her ear surgically removed to clean up the wound. Despite her painful injury, this little kitty gives grateful purrs when you pick her up for a cuddle. We are hoping to raise $300 to pay for her surgical procedure. Snowdrop will be available for adoption once she has healed.

Mama Cat has been adopted.
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Mama Cat is a senior sweetie who lost her home when her elderly owner passed away. When Mama's health began to decline and she began to lose her eyesight, she was placed in a quiet, loving foster home to avoid the stresses of the Adoption Center. Mama recently visited Veterinary Ophthalmologist Dr. Gratzek and was put on medication for hypertension and high blood pressure. Her weight loss was due to some painfully infected teeth, and now that she's had some dental extractions she is feeling much better and is able to eat more comfortably. We are hoping to raise $490 to cover the costs of Mama's medications, vet visits and dental procedure.

J.J. has been adopted.
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J.J. has been through a lot in the past month, but he's maintained an upbeat attitude through it all. Picked up as a stray and taken to the Kern County Shelter, it was obvious that this sweet 4-year-old Lhasa Apso needed some medical care for the prolapsed third eyelid (cherry eye) in both his left and right eye. When no owner claimed him, J.J. came into our care, and is now recovering from his eye surgery in foster care. He's a wonderful little dog who will be available for adoption once he's healed. We are hoping to raise $300 to help with his surgical expenses.

Frankie has been adopted.
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Frankie , a cute 1-year-old terrier mix, had been abandoned in Salinas. She wandered too close to traffic and was hit by a car, fracturing the head of her femur. Sadly, her injury was left untreated for months by the family that was feeding her. Examined by a vet after coming to us from the Salinas Animal Services, it was determined that Frankie needed FHO surgery to help her feel comfortable enough to use her hind leg again. She is healing well from her surgery and will require moderate exercise for the first few weeks as she continues to heal and gain strength. Frankie is currently available for adoption.

Blossom has been adopted.
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Blossom , a darling five-month-old terrier mix was running loose when hit by a car and dragged, tearing the skin off her rear leg and paw. She is now safe with AFRP and is being cared for at VCA Animal Hospital in Santa Cruz. After undergoing x-rays and bandaging, the vet determined the most humane option for Blossom was to amputate her mangled leg. She is a very sweet, quiet dog and is very cooperative with the vet staff while receiving her treatments. Blossom will be available for adoption once she has healed from her amputation surgery. We are hoping to raise $1,716 to pay for her medical expenses.

Nutmeg has been adopted.
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Like many cats left outdoors in cold weather, sweet seven-year-old Nutmeg tried her best to find somewhere to stay warm. Unfortunately, Nutmeg chose the worst possible place by climbing up into the engine of a car. The vet believes she was caught in the fan belt with the car's ignition was turned on, and as a result Nutmeg was left with several very large open wounds on her hindquarters. Nutmeg came to us from the San Jose Animal Services and is now being treated at VCA Animal Hospital in Santa Cruz. Despite the pain she is in, she is a gentle and quiet cat who seems to understand we are trying to help her. Nutmeg will need to have the dying skin removed from her wounds and will need ongoing medical care to prevent infection while she is healing. We are hoping to raise $500 to help with Nutmeg's medical expenses.

Sugar has been adopted.
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Sugar , a five-month-old pit bull mix, suffered a horrific burn on her hindquarters and was slated to be euthanized after being picked up by Merced Animal Control. Despite the agony she must have been in, Sugar had nothing but kisses for the veterinary staff helping her. Rather than put her down, the vet was confident that though the wound is severe, it would heal, allowing this exceptionally sweet and trusting dog to find happiness in a loving home. Due to the severity of the wound and the amount of necrotic tissue, Sugar's tail had to be amputated. She is receiving pain medication, antibiotics and special bandages to keep her wound clean and to speed the healing process as the tissue granulates and fills in. We are hoping to raise $1,500 to help cover the costs of Sugar's surgery and medical care.

Orchid has been adopted.
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Orchid is a petite 2-year-old Birman who suffered a painful infection when somebody wrapped a tight orthodontic rubber band around her tail and left it there. Try as she might, Orchid just could not get that rubber band off by herself. When Orchid arrived at the Salinas Shelter, her tail was swollen, infected and encrusted with dried blood. That same night, she gave birth to three kittens, all stillborn. Poor Orchid. The vet decided that amputation of her tail was the most humane option, there was just too much damage for it to be saved. Orchid has had her surgery and once she has healed and had her stitches removed, she'll be available for adoption. We are hoping to raise $400 to help pay for Orchid's medical expenses.

Dovey has been adopted.
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Dovey is a young Pomeranian mix who arrived at the Salinas Shelter in terrible pain. Her former owner had neglected to have her spayed, and she was desperately trying to give birth to a litter of puppies. Unfortunately, one large puppy was completely stuck in the birth canal. We are not sure how long she was in labor, but it was clear she was exhausted and needed an emergency Caesarian Section to save her life and the lives of her puppies. The puppy that was stuck did not survive, but the vet was able to deliver six more puppies surgically. One puppy was too weak to nurse and needed several days of tube feeding, but everyone is doing well now. Dovey and her puppies are currently in foster care. We are hoping to raise $2,500 to pay for the surgical expenses and supplies for this brave little dog and her beautiful puppies.

Girl has been adopted.
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Girl , a sweet 5-year-old Boxer mix, came to us from the Salinas Animal Shelter after she lost her home when her family divorced. Even though she wanted to run and play, Girl was in pain and was limping badly. The vet determined that Girl needed surgery on her anterior cruciate ligament to relieve her pain and allow her to go on to lead a happy and active life with a new family. Lifeline 4 Paws generously donated $800 towards Girl's surgery.

Tippy has been adopted.
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The Salinas Shelter staff gave us a call about a sweet calico cat that had come in to the shelter with terribly injured front leg. Her entire left foreleg was swollen from the elbow to the paw, with a painful draining abscess. X-rays helped the vet determine that Tippy's leg could not be saved; there was just too much nerve damage for her to ever be able to use her leg again. Tippy underwent surgery to amputate her front leg on October 7, and she is recovering nicely. We are hoping to raise $300 to help cover the cost of her surgery. Tippy is currently in foster care and is available for adoption.

Quincy has been adopted.
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Quincy , a sweet 5-month-old Border Collie pup, was hit by a car and rushed to the Emergency Clinic. Quincy sustained some serious injuries, including a dislocated elbow, a broken tail and some de-gloving injuries. Dr. Marsolais will be performing his surgery on 2/17/11 and will amputate Quincy's tail and will try to repair his elbow. If Quincy's elbow cannot be saved due to nerve damage, he will need to have the leg amputated. Along with his surgery, Quincy will require wet to dry bandage changes for his de-gloving injuries. We are hoping to raise $600 to $1,2000 to help cover Quincy's medical expenses. Update on Quincy 3/28/11: Quincy underwent a series of surgeries and is healing very well. His front elbow was put back into place and did not need to be amputated. His injured tail was amputated, his right hind leg was treated for degloving injuries, and his left hind leg required FHO surgery. Happily, Quincy is steadily gaining strength in his injured limbs and his prognosis is good for a long and happy life. He is currently available for adoption.

Morocco has been adopted.
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Morocco came to AFRP from the Merced Shelter after coming in with a severely broken hind leg. X-rays showed that Morocco's leg was broken in multiple places, and repair would be impossible. The vet could not save Morocco's leg, but did save his life. Just under two years old, this adorable six-pound Pomeranian mix will be recovering from his amputation surgery in a Santa Cruz area foster home and should adjust quite easily to life with three legs. Once Morocco has healed, he'll be available for adoption and can look forward to a lifetime of love.

Honey Boy has been adopted.
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Honey Boy , aka Hank, came to us from the Wasco Shelter after coming in with a horribly injured eye. Despite the pain he was in, this sweet pup had a tail wag and kiss for all the people who worked hard to save him. Honey Boy has now recovered from surgery to remove his eye, but while in foster care it was discovered he has trouble swallowing his food. We are hoping to get him an appointment to have his throat scoped to see what is going on with his esophagus. Hank is hoping to feel better soon so he can find his forever family!

Nella has been adopted.
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Nella is a darling 4-year-old, 7-pound terrier mix who came to us from the Monterey County Shelter after coming in as a stray. She could not put any weight on her left hind leg and went to the vet for an examination. Nella had a painfully dislocated kneecap that prevented her from standing or using her hind leg. She will require orthopedic surgery to repair her luxating patella, and once she has healed she will have full use of her leg and will be a wonderful little companion dog for a lucky adopter. This little sweetie has a wonderful disposition and loves snuggling in laps. We are hoping to raise $1,200 to cover the cost of her surgery.

Avery has been adopted.
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Avery is an adorable Schnauzer/Poodle mix who wandered into traffic after being abandoned in the San Jose area. She was hit by a car and sustained a severe fracture to her hind leg. Sadly, the leg could not be saved and Avery needed an emergency amputation. She is currently recovering from her surgery and is adjusting nicely to life with three legs. She is about 1 1/2 years old and has a very sweet and lovable disposition. Avery is currently in foster care and is now available for adoption.

Jacquar has been adopted.
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We received a call from the San Jose Shelter about a super sweet four-year-old cat that had come in with some major injuries. We'll never know for sure what happened to her, but from the extensive damage we are assuming she had been hit by a car. Her chin had been partially degloved (skin separated from the skull) and she had a wide gash on the top of her head and a lacerated ear. She also suffered a dislocated tail at the spine, which may or may not need to be amputated in the future. Jacquar is a wonderful patient and rolls over so the vet techs can rub her belly. She seems to know that she is in good hands and we know she'll be a wonderful companion cat for a compassionate adopter once she has healed up. Jacquar is currently being cared for at the VCA Animal Hospital in Santa Cruz.

Red has been adopted.
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Red , a gentle and easygoing eight-year-old Australian Shepherd, lost his home and made his way to AFRP from a shelter in Lompoc. He was in pretty good health but had a huge, softball sized lump on his back that needed to be surgically removed. Fortunately the growth was a benign cyst, and Red will need no further medical treatment. He is healing nicely and is now ready for adoption. We are hoping to raise $500 to help cover the cost of Red's surgery.

Critter has been adopted.
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Some of you may have seen Critter's story on KION news, the Monterey County Herald or the Salinas Californian. This sweet and gentle 3-month-old Doberman mix puppy had come in to the Monterey County Animal Services as a cruelty case. Found as a stray wandering near Salinas, someone had taken a pair of kitchen shears and cropped this puppy's ears at home. Traces of adhesive tape were still clinging to Critters muzzle and legs, where he had been strapped down for the procedure. His mutilated ears were badly infected and he was in need of immediate medical attention. Dr. Davis at the County Shelter treated him and even took him home with her so he wouldn't have to sleep alone in a kennel. Now in foster care with AFRP, Critter will be available for adoption once he has healed.

Aubrey has been adopted.
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Aubrey is a super-sweet 2-year-old Beagle/Jack Russell mix who was picked up as a stray and taken to the Monterey County Animal Services. She could not be put up for adoption because of an eye condition requiring surgery. Aubrey had cherry eye (prolapsed gland in the eyelid) in both eyes. AFRP arranged for Aubrey's surgery, and she is currently recovering in foster care before being put up for adoption. We are hoping to raise $500 to cover the cost of her surgery.

Bliss has been adopted.
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Bliss is a sweet 8-year-old gray kitty who was found almost starved to death. She was unable to eat due to severe gum disease. The few teeth she had remaining were infected and her mouth was full of pockets of pus. Despite the pain she was in, Bliss loved being petted and was kneading her paws even when the vet tech was drawing her blood. Bliss will need to have her remaining teeth pulled and will need antibiotic treatment to eliminate her infections. We are hoping to raise $800 to pay for her care. Update: Bliss had her teeth extracted, and has recovered nicley. She's now available for adoption!

Mojo has been adopted.
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Mojo , his siblings and mom came to AFRP when the kittens were only 5 days old. Being a stray mom and having her kittens out on the street gave these little guys a rough start in life. Mojo came down with a terrible infection which has caused his right eye to form a film over the surface of his eyeball. Mojo has been to the vet and will need surgery to see if the eye can be saved or if it will need to be removed. They eye surgery will cost $300 and his diagnostic work and a followup visit with the eye specialist to help clear up the infection in his right eye will cost another $190. If you can help this little guy with his care he would be most appreciative. Update: Mojo had his left eye removed and he's doing great. He is now available for adoption!

German Shepherd Litter has been adopted.
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This litter of adorable German Shepherd puppies was confiscated from a backyard breeder by an animal control officer in south Monterey County when their owner refused to have them treated for parvo. Of the original litter of nine pups, five survived and are being cared for at Animal Health Center in Salinas. We are hoping to raise $2,000 to cover the cost of their treatment. The prognosis for the remaining five puppies is excellent, and they will be available for adoption once they have fully recovered.

Mercy has been adopted.
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The capacity of animals to love and forgive never ceases to amaze us. Mercy, a young female cat, was the victim of the worst imaginable torture at the hands of humans, yet when the vet and vet techs need to handle her for treatment, she purrs and rubs up against them as if to thank them for their care. Mercy came to us from the San Jose Shelter after being doused with a flammable substance and then set on fire. This resilient and brave little kitty has made good progress, but still has a way to go before she has fully healed. She will soon need surgery to remove the damaged tissue on her ears. Mercy is currently in treatment at VCA Animal Hospital in Santa Cruz and will be available for adoption when she has fully recovered from her burns. Update: Mercy has had her surgery and the vet has cleared her for adoption. Please visit our Cats Available web page to fill out an adoption application for this special cat!

Buddy has been adopted.
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Buddy came to us from the Salinas Shelter on April 20. He had no vision, and upon exam, the vet discovered that Buddy had bilateral ear infections that had been left untreated. The chronic infection and swelling had left him blind. We are not sure if Buddy will ever see again, but his ear infections are being treated and hopefully the swelling will diminish. He is a delightful dog and is ready for a foster home. His medical costs were $380, sponsored by Lifeline 4 Paws.

Rudy has been adopted.
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Rudy , a sweet 2-year-old Chihuahua mix, arrived at the Monterey County Animal Shelter with a badly injured left front leg. X-rays showed that his ankle was broken and his ligaments were torn. Rudy will have plating surgery done to fuse the bones together - giving Rudy a chance to be able to use his front leg again. The total cost of his surgery will be $1,700. Lifeline for Paws generously pledged $1,300, we are hoping to raise the remaining $400. Update: Rudy has recovered from his surgery and is now available for adoption!

Smudge has been adopted.
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Smudge , a sweet 10-year-old white cat, lost his home when his owner could not afford his vet care. His mouth was so sore and infected, he was having a hard time eating. Smudge underwent surgery to have his infected teeth extracted. He also had a benign cyst on his leg removed. Smudge is in good spirits, and once his mouth has healed he will be available for adoption. We are hoping to raise $300 to cover the cost of his medical treatment.

Elvira has been adopted.
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Elvira is an affectionate 3-month-old black kitten who came to us from the Salinas Shelter with her siblings. Sadly, Little Elvira injured her hind leg and the fracture was so severe the vet could not save the leg. Elvira underwent amputation surgery, and has spent several weeks recovering at the vet clinic. We have found that three-legged cats adapt extremely well, and we expect Elvira to go on to find happiness with a family that will love her just the way she is. We are hoping to raise $300 to help cover the expense of Elvira's amputation surgery.

Marie has been adopted.
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Sweet little Marie, a tiny 4-year-old Chihuahua mix, was attacked by a larger dog. Possibly grabbed and shaken, the force of the attacker's jaws broke Marie's shoulder blade and ripped open her flesh. Despite being in terrible pain, Marie remained quiet and tolerant during her exams, offering little doggie kisses to those who were trying to help her. Marie's shoulder will heal on it's own, but the significant damage to her soft tissue will take some time and TLC to fully heal. Any donation to Marie's medical fund will be greatly appreciated.

Milo has been adopted.
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Milo (aka Aussie) is a 6-month-old, 12 pound mini Australian Shepherd who had been attacked by another dog and suffered a broken lower jaw. Southern California Aussie Rescue contacted AFRP for help, and fortunately we were able to take Milo into our program. Dr. Judy Force repaired his jaw, and is prognosis is very good. Lifeline 4 Pets generously donated $1,500 for his care, and we need to raise another $1,000 to cover his veterinary expenses. Milo is still recovering from his surgery and will be available for adoption once he has recovered.

Staycee has been adopted.
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The Monterey County Animal Services asked us to help with Staycee, an adorable terrier mix puppy who had been abandoned and was found on the side of the highway after being hit by a car. Unfortunately, because the injury to her right foreleg was so severe, the leg could not be saved. Staycee had her leg surgically amputated, and is recovering nicely in foster care. She is currently available for adoption and will be a very special companion for a lucky adopter.

Rudolph has been adopted.
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One of our volunteers was driving from Salinas to Santa Cruz one cold morning last December when she saw a small ball of orange fur near the white line on the side of the road. She circled back and pulled over to find a four-month-old orange tabby kitten, injured and nearly frozen. She wrapped him in her coat and rushed him straight to the nearest vet--Center Animal Hospital in Castroville. Poor little Rudolph was so chilled, his body temperature would not even register on the thermometer. It also appeared that he had probably been hit by a passing car and had a bloody nose, bruised mouth with missing teeth and a large laceration on the inside of his hind leg. Fortunately Rudolph responded well to treatment, and after getting warmed up, receiving fluids and antibiotics, and having his cut stitched up, he is on the road to recovery. Rudolph used up one of his nine cat lives and is very lucky to be alive. Update: Rudolph's leg healed beautifully. We discovered he has a condition called megacolon, meaning his has a section of colon with low motility. This gives him a very cute round-bellied look. Rudolph is doing well eating a grain-free diet, and will need an adopter that can monitor this condition over his lifetime. He is currently available for adoption.

Eloise has been adopted.
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Eloise is a sweet 1-year-old longhaired tabby who needed surgery to repair an abdominal hernia. The vet calls Eloise a true miracle kitty who is fortunate to be alive. While she was in surgery, she had an adverse reaction to the anesthetic, and went into cardiac arrest. The vet was able to resuscitate her, but she was blind and unable to eat on her own. After two weeks of special care, Eloise was finally able to move around and eat on her own. She has regained partial sight but it is unknown if she will regain her full vision. This special girl is currently in foster care and will eventually be available for adoption to a very special household. We are hoping to raise $200 to cover the cost of Eloise's hernia surgery.

Jewel has been adopted.
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Jewel is a sweet and beautiful 3-year-old cat with one blue eye and one green eye. She came to us from the San Jose Shelter after coming in with three kittens. Sadly Jewel had skin cancer on her ears from too much sun exposure. The San Jose Shelter generously provided the surgery to removed the damaged parts of her ears. She also needed to have an infected tooth removed. When Jewel has healed she will be available for adoption as a strictly indoor-only cat.

Maus has been adopted.
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Maus is a sweet older cat who lost her home when her owner passed away. Sadly, Maus had spent too much time as an outdoor cat. Just like people, cats can get skin cancer from excessive sun exposure. When Maus came into our care, she had skin cancer lesions on her ears and nose, where her pink skin had no protection from the sun. She had surgery to remove the damaged sections of her ears and nose, and her prognosis is excellent. She is a super sweet and affectionate kitty who is happy to have a second chance. Maus has now healed from her surgery and is available for adoption.

Ollie has been adopted.
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Ollie , a 1-year-old Cocker Spaniel, came to us from the Santa Barbara Shelter. He had a very prominent cherry eye (prolapsed gland of the third eyelid) in his left eye that needed to be surgically repaired before he could be adopted. Ollie had his surgery the week of September 13, and after several weeks of recovery he will be ready for his forever home. We are hoping to raise $250 to help cover the cost of Ollie's cherry eye surgery.

Felix has been adopted.
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Felix , a very sweet Chihuahua mix, came to us from the Salinas Animal Shelter after being hit by a car. His hind leg was badly broken, and he required delicate surgery to pin the fractured bones back together. Felix is currently on crate rest while his leg is healing. Update on Felix: Sadly, Felix did not heal well from his surgery, and had to have is hind leg amputated. He will be available for adoption once he has recovered from his surgery.

Dumpster Kitten has been adopted.
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When one of our feral cat volunteers was checking on a situation behind some businesses in South County she came across this little girl huddled near a dumpster. Much too sick and weak to run like a normal feral kitten our volunteer took off her fleece AFRP vest and scooped her up. A trip to the vet revealed a number of problems. She had severe upper respiratory and urinary tract infections, both Coccidia and Giardia , and an extreme load of roundworms. The vet believes the parasites and infections have stunted her growth. By her teeth it appears she is already 6 months old, but, only weighed in at 2 1/2 pounds. (That is the normal weight of an 8-9 week old kitten). The good news is she will recover after long term foster care and a host of medicines to cover all her issues. We would like to re-name Dumpster kitty. With your donation you can suggest a new name in the 'notes and comments' field on the donation page. Feral volunteers will vote for the winning name! (Of course the more you donate, the more we will consider you choice in naming her!!) Help us support our TNR (trap/neuter/return) program. More funding means more spays and neuters for the unsocialized community cats out there, and fewer sick kittens suffering needlessly. Update: Now named Lil' Dumplin', this special girl has recovered and was recently spayed. She will be available for adoption shortly!

Dixie has been adopted.
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Abandoned and living on her own, Dixie was not only trying to feed herself, she was pregnant and needing to keep her unborn puppies nourished too. She began to hang around a business in Castroville, where the kind owner noticed the frightened stray dog and tried to earn her trust by setting out food for her. On November 9 an AFRP volunteer helped him catch Dixie, and that is when they discovered she was very pregnant. Her four adorable puppies were born in the foster volunteer's home on November 20, and fortunately mom and puppies are healthy and doing well. Thank goodness the puppies were born in a warm home and not out in a cold field. We are hoping to raise $200 for Dixie and $200 per puppy to cover the cost of their spay/neuters, vaccines and microchips. Update: Dixie's puppies have all been adopted, and now Dixie is looking for a home!

Gena has been adopted.
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Gena is an adorable 2-year-old Pomeranian who came to us from the San Jose Shelter with a fungal infection that had caused her to lose most of the fur on her chest area. The vet also found that she has grade 3/4 luxating patellas in her hind legs, which is a condition where the dog's kneecaps dislocate or move out of their normal position. We are hoping to raise funds to get Gena the corrective surgery she needs so that she can go on and find her forever home.

Augie has been adopted.
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Augie is a senior Australian Shepherd who came to us in one of the worst states of neglect that his rescuer has ever seen. He was skin and bones; and covered with fleas, ticks and foxtails. His foster mom spent hours brushing him and picking the foxtails out of his paws and skin. Sadly, some of the foxtails were so deeply imbedded, they caused large abscesses as they worked their way back out. He has been to the vet twice to be sedated and have his wounds debrided. We are hoping to raise $500 to cover the costs of Augie's veterinary expenses. Despite the hardships he has faced, Augie is a super sweet boy and is currently available for adoption.

Conner has been adopted.
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Conner , a 6-8 month old lab/shepherd mix, came to us from the Salinas Shelter on April 25. He had been hit by a car and could bear no weight on his right rear leg. From his X-rays the vet determined that Conner needed FHO surgery. It's likely that Conner will have hip problems as he ages, and the vet recommends that he always be on good food, supplements, and maintain a low weight and active lifestyle. He's a fantastic dog and looks forward to a happy and healthy life. Conner's surgical expenses were $800, sponsored by Lifeline 4 Paws.

Poppy has been adopted.
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Poppy is a very sweet black and tan Dachshund who arrived at the Monterey County Shelter as an injured stray. She had probably been hit by a car. She was microchipped, and the shelter did their best to locate her owner. Sadly, the owner did not come for Poppy and by the time the vet performed surgery to repair her pelvis, it was too late and the bones had already started to fuse incorrectly. As a result, Poppy is not paralyzed but will have less mobility than a normal dog. Update: Poppy has recovered and is now available for adoption.

Andie has been adopted.
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Andie is a 6-month-old Shepherd mix who arrived at the Monterey County Animal Services as an injured stray. This sweet, active girl wanted to run and play but couldn't bear any weight on her right hind leg. Andie had surgery to repair her fracture and is currently recovering in foster care. She'll be available for adoption sometime in April. Update: Andie has recovered from her surgery and is now available for adoption!

Kiska has been adopted.
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Kiska is a sweet 12-week-old Chocolate Lab mix puppy who needed help after coming into the Monterey County Shelter with a broken rear leg. This little pup had been abandoned and was hit by a car when when she wandered too close to a busy street. Kiska had her surgery and is recovering nicely. She'll be confined for two weeks and then will advance to moderate activity with weekly bandage and splint changes. This good-natured, loving pup will be ready for adoption in about 6 weeks.

Joey has been adopted.
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Joey , (aka Joey the flying aussie) is a 10-year-old Australian Shepherd who reached the end of his time at the Riverside Shelter. Luckily, Joey was able to hitch a ride north with Pilots 'N Paws, and is currently in foster care with AFRP. Joey was not in very good shape when he arrived, and is desperately in need of dental work and blood work. He also needs to have a mass tested and possibly removed. We are hoping to raise between $700 - $800 to cover Joey's medical expenses. He's been through a lot, and he sure would appreciate your help!

Hennie has been adopted.
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Hennie , a young Kelpie mix, arrived at the Monterey County Animal Services with a dislocated hip. She had most likely been hit by a car, and was in terrible pain. AFRP was able to get Hennie the surgery she needed. Her hip was pinned and she is currently recuperating in foster care. She is expected to make a full recovery and can now go on to lead a happy and healthy life. We are hoping to raise $447 to cover the remaining cost of her surgery.

Daisy has been adopted.
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Daisy is a super-sweet 2-year-old Chihuahua mix who was surrendered to a local vet clinic after being hit by a car. She had a dislocated hip and her head was all scraped up from the accident. Despite her injuries, all Daisy wants to do is give doggie kisses and snuggle in somebody's arms. Daisy is a big favorite with all the vet staff who help care for her! Daisy will be available for adoption once her injuries have healed.

Wally & Eva has been adopted.
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Wally and Eva are adorable Rat Terrier mix puppies who were surrendered to the Salinas Animal Services to be euthanized when they came down with parvo and their owners could not have them treated. Wally and Eva were very sick little pups, but thanks to fluids and supportive care while at VCA Santa Cruz they have made a complete recovery. Wally and Eva are currently available for adoption.

Kali has been adopted.
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Kali is a sweet and wiggly 6-month-old Australian Cattle Dog mix. She came to us from the Salinas Animal Shelter after coming in with a badly injured tail after someone had attempted to dock it themselves. Her tail bone was exposed and the wound was badly infected. Kali needed another surgery to amputate her tail correctly. She is healing very well and is available for adoption.

Tess has been adopted.
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Tess is a senior Shepherd mix who lost her home due to a medical emergency in her family. She recently developed a severe kidney infection and needed emergency veterinary care. We are hoping to raise $500 to help cover the costs of her tests and medical expenses. Tess is recovering in foster care, and we hope that she will soon be feeling much better and will be available for adoption. Update: Tess is doing great and is available for adoption!

Boots has been adopted.
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When Boots was picked up as a stray in South Monterey County, it was obvious that she had some serious injuries to both front legs. She was immediately taken to Los Coches Vet Hospital for evaluation before being transferred to the Monterey County Shelter. X-rays showed that the radius and ulna of both front legs were fractured in multiple places. The vet suspects this sweet little black and white Terrier/Chihuahua mix was a victim of abuse--her injuries are consistent with being kicked or stepped on repeatedly. Boots' front legs will require surgical repair, with multiple plates in both legs. Her surgery will cost about $2,000. Lifeline for Paws has committed to $1,200, and we are hoping to raise the balance of $800. Update: Boots had her surgery and has made a great recovery. She is currently available for adoption.

Hailey has been adopted.
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Hailey is a sweet 10-month-old, 8 pound black and white Chihauhua mix who came to us from the Salinas Shelter. She was severely injured from being hit by a car and was in shock. This photo was taken while she was inside the oxygen and heating cage awaiting her medical treatment. X-rays showed that Hailey had a broken tibia, a broken pelvis and a dislocated hip. Lifeline 4 Paws is paying for $1,200 of her surgical expenses, and we are hoping to raise the remaining $593.

Casanova has been adopted.
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Casanova is a 3-year-old tabby who was found as a stray with an injured front leg. Monterey County Shelter staff contacted us to see if we could help with this super-sweet cat. The vet determined Casanova had some permanent nerve damage in his left front leg, and amputation was the only option. He had his surgery and spent some time recovering in foster care. His staples and sutures have been removed, and Casanova is now available for adoption. We are hoping to raise $200 to cover the cost of Casanova's amputation surgery.

Walter has been adopted.
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Walter , a nine-month-old tabby, was born with some eye deformities. One eye was smaller than normal, and he only had partial eyelids on both eyes. Due to the deformed eyelids, the small amount of vision he had was being compromised by fur rubbing his cornea every time he blinked. Ouch! The vet determined that for Walter's long-term health and well-being, both of his eyes would need to be removed. Walter has now had his enucleation surgery and is doing well. His stitches will be removed in late January, and he will be available for adoption shortly after. He's a happy-go-lucky, playful little guy and he'll live his life to the fullest despite being completely blind. We are hoping to raise $700 to cover his surgical expenses. Update: Walter has recovered from his surgery and is adapting well to life as a blind cat. He is currently available for adoption.

Cory has been adopted.
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Cory is just a little guy, but he got himself into big trouble after getting into a fight with another dog. (They were both after the same female dog in heat). To stop the fight, a bystander kicked Cory in the mouth and the result was severe damage to Cory's teeth. He was taken to the Salinas Animal Shelter and was in such pain he needed immediate help. The vet examined him and said most of his teeth were embedded into his jaw and some were all the way up into his nasal cavity. Even though Cory needed most of his teeth extracted, he'll recover and will have an excellent quality of life. He's an 11 pound Spitz mix and will be available for adoption once his mouth has healed.

Tulip has been adopted.
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Tulip is a 4 month old poodle puppy that was most likely hit by a car. She was paralyzed while in the shelter, but is now in a foster home and seems to be getting her movement back. She is definitely using her back paws now. She is wobbly and inconsistent but she is walking! We hope Tulip will make a full recovery. She may need another x-ray and physical therapy to help her along. Update: Tulip is doing great and is now running and playing. She will probably always have some weakness in one hind leg, but will have a wonderful quality of life. She is now available for adoption.

Charlie, Charlene & Chip has been adopted.
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Charlie, Charlene and Chip are 31/2 month old Chihuahua mix puppies that came into the Salinas Shelter with a severe case of demodex mange and secondary pyoderma caused by a staph infection. Though they have lost vast amounts of fur and their skin is painfully inflamed, the prognosis is good for these little pups. They are in foster care and receiving good food, daily medication and medicated baths. Their treatment will take some time due to the severity of their condition. They'll be available for adoption once they have recovered.

Lilly has been adopted.
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Lilly , a 1-year-old Chihuahua mix, was abandoned in the San Jose area in October. Frightened and lonely, she made the mistake of crossing a busy road and was hit by a car. Lilly's rear femur was broken in two and required surgery to pin it back together. Lilly has been recovering in foster care and is almost ready for a home of her own. She went back to the vet in mid December for another short surgery to have the pins removed, and is now available for adoption. She's a delightful little dog and is very grateful to have a second chance.

Shamus has been adopted.
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Shamus is a gorgeous 6-month-old purebred German Shepherd puppy who had been hit by a car. X-rays showed a very bad fracture of his femur and a smaller fracture of his lower leg. Shamus recently had his surgery to have his fractures pinned. Shamus is currently recovering in foster care, and will return to the vet in a few weeks to have the pins removed. Shamus should regain full function of his injured leg once he's recovered from his surgery.

Daisy Mae has been adopted.
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Daisy Mae is a very sweet kitten who came down with the sniffles. While her sibling recovered from her kitty cold without any complications, poor Daisy Mae has had a tough time. She has been on several different antibiotics, and still her eyes and eye lids are so swollen she cannot open her eyes. Our local veterinary ophthalmologist recommends putting Daisy Mae on some new anti-viral medications to see if she will respond. We are hoping to raise $200 to cover the cost of Daisy's medications.

Cinnamon has been adopted.
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Cinnamon is a happy little Corgi mix that ended up at the shelter with a very large tumor on her back leg. She had the tumor removed and biopsied which cost about $400. Sadly, the pathology on the tumor came back as an aggressive form of cancer, and the vet recommended her leg be amputated in order to save her life. If her leg remained, she would only have 4-6 months to live. We need to raise an additional $400 to cover the cost of Cinnamon's amputation surgery.

Bogart has been adopted.
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Bogart is a super friendly 1 1/2 black cat who was found abandoned in Greenfield. During his checkup an umbilical hernia was discovered. Since an untreated hernia can become a life-threatening condition, we arranged for Bogart to have his hernia surgically repaired. Once he's recovered, he'll be ready for adoption and shouldn't have any further problems. We are hoping to raise $600 to cover Bogart's surgical expenses.

Shadow has been adopted.
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Shadow is a very special lab with a very special skill. At 10 months, he was adopted from a shelter by a family with a daughter that had cerebral palsy. Every time the little girl was about to have a seizure, Shadow instinctively ran to get the help of an adult. He was not trained to do this--he did it all on his own. Unfortunately, when the little girl passed away, the grieving family gave Shadow away. Sadly, the next family accidently hit Shadow with their car, and he ended up needing his leg amputated. Now Shadow is 3 years old and is looking for his forever home. He is in foster care with AFRP and is receiving treatment for heartworm. He'll need another week of crate rest and then will be available for adoption. We are hoping he will find a home where he can use his special gift for detecting seizures.

Davey has been adopted.
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Davey is a super sweet 6-month-old Australian Shepherd who came to us from the Monterey County Shelter. He was in his foster home for less than 24 hours before he started exhibiting the symptoms of canine parvovirus, which can be deadly if not treated swiftly. Fortunately Davey's foster mom was experienced enough to know the signs, and she quickly got him to the vet so that treatment could begin. We are hoping to raise $500 to cover the cost of the veterinary care that saved Davey's life.

Trio has been adopted.
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Frightened and in terrible pain, Trio was taken to the Monterey County Animal Services as an injured stray. The shelter staff could tell this beautiful little cat deserved a second chance, and called AFRP for help. Only one year old, Trio was a healthy, affectionate cat but her leg was too badly damaged to save. The vet felt amputation was the only option. Fortunately, Trio's positive attitude helped her heal from her surgery, and she's becoming more mobile each day as she adapts to life on three legs. We are hoping to raise $380 to cover the cost of Trio's surgery. She is now available for adoption at the AFRP Adoption Center, 560 Lighthouse Ave in Pacific Grove.

Molokai has been adopted.
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Molokai came to us very sick and grossly underweight at 28 pounds--he should be around 45 pounds. He was filthy and matted, and was limping on his rear leg. He needed an FHO surgery and is recovering well and is already starting to use the leg again. He'll probably always have a slight limp but will be fine other than that.

Popcorn/Griffin has been adopted.
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Popcorn aka Griffin is a young terrier mix that came to AFRP with an old leg injury that had not healed properly from lack of medical treatment. He was limping and in pain. He had corrective surgery and will be available for adoption soon.

Annabelle has been adopted.
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Annabelle is a 9 year old boxer that arrived at the shelter with a flaky, itchy, scabby, uncomfortable skin condition. She had a full blood work-up and we discovered she has hypothyroid. She was started on thyroid treatment ( a simple, inexpensive life long treatment) and antibiotics to clear up her skin infections. All her other blood work looks very good for a senior gal and other than a little arthritis in her hips she a healthy senior dog. Everyone that meets Annabelle is smitten with her. She has an exceptional personality and is so grateful that her itchy scratchy skin is getting taken care of finally!

Sherlock has been adopted.
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Sherlock (aka Jersey) is a sweet 4-month-old Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix puppy. The Merced Shelter contacted us about him after his owners surrendered him when they could not afford his vet care. He was a very sick boy, with symptoms that resembled parvo. Fortunately the test for parvo was negative. We found out later the owners had fed him a whole box of chicken "hot wings." No wonder he was sick! Sherlock is now in foster care and is ready for his forever home.

Tamina has been adopted.
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Tamina is sweet and gentle senior Oriental Shorthair who came to us from the Salinas Animal Shelter. She could not keep any food down and became severely dehydrated. The vet ran a complete blood panel, and found her illness was due to a generalized infection from some abscessed teeth. She was in so much pain, she could not eat regular food and could only lap up thin gruel. Tamina required several rounds of antibiotics to get the infection under control before undergoing surgery to remove the problem teeth. After a bit more recovery time, Tamina will be ready for adoption. We are hoping to raise $500 to cover the costs of her treatment.

Toby has been adopted.
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Tobias aka Toby is a sweet little chihuahua mix who was found injured on the outskirts of Salinas and was brought into the County Animal shelter. It was determined that he had a fractured pelvis and would need some bed rest to let the pelvis heal but because of the fracture site he would also need to have a femoral head operation on his hip joint once his pelvis was stabilized. Even with a generous discount from Carmel Holistic Vet Clinic, this procedure still cost $859. Tobias is now feeling much better and is well on his way to a full recovery. He will be available for adoption soon.

Greek has been adopted.
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Greek is an adorable 1-2 year old brown and white Chihuahua mix who arrived at the Salinas Shelter with an injured rear leg and hip after being hit by a car. He was frightened and in pain, but allowed the staff to handle him and has been sweet and gentle throughout this sad chapter of his life. Greek underwent FHO surgery (femoral head ostectomy) and is recovering nicely in foster care. We are looking for an additional $127 to cover the last of his medical costs. This sweet little guy will soon be available for adoption.

Nina has been adopted.
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Nina , a young terrier mix, was hit by a car and wandered the streets for several days with an untreated injury. By the time she got to the shelter and AFRP was contacted, her leg could no be saved. She had to have her front left leg amputated, but is adjusting fine to life on three legs. She has recuperated and is now available for adoption.

Amelia has been adopted.
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Amelia is a 10 month old mini Aussie with a broken back! She was injured, sad, and in pain when she arrived at the shelter. They thought she had a broken pelvis and asked AFRP to take her. When we got her to our vet for x-rays it turns out she has a broken back or she was born with a missing vertebrae. As you can see from her x-ray it is a major break! The vet couldn't believe she was alive let alone walking. After a consultation with an orthopedic specialist, it has been determined that Amelia was either born this way or was injured when she was very young and her body has adapted. Amelia is a going to need a special home, one that will not allow her to jump off of furniture or in and out of cars, etc.. Surgery could make things worse so Amelia needs to be adopted out as a special needs dog.

Snoogle has been adopted.
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Snoogle is an 8 month old miniature American Eskimo dog. He came to AFRP from the shelter with chronic Pneumonia. He has improved some but gets chronic lung infections and needs to see a specialist to get to the bottom of his ailment. He will be available for adoption once his healthy is improved a bit more.

Baby has been adopted.
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Baby came to us from San Jose Animal Services. She had a suspicious lump on her neck that prevented her from going up for adoption. The lump was removed and biopsied. It was only a fatty cyst that should not grow back. She is now in fine health and is available for adoption.

Lucy has been adopted.
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Poor loveable Lucy ended up at the shelter after being viciously mauled by another dog. There were extensive bite wounds to her right side and possible damage to one of her eyes. She needed to receive medical care quickly to prevent the wounds from having trouble healing. She required many stitches to close up her side and antibiotics to help her heal. She will be having her eye evaluated by a specialist to see if any more treatment is needed which will cost an additional $150. Sweet little Lucy is currently recovering in a foster home while she continues to heal.

Donnie has been adopted.
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Donnie is a three year old Australian Shepherd that came to us from the Madera Animal Shelter. We thought he was a healthy dog, but at his first vet exam we tested positive for heartworm. We also found out he had an old injury leg and elbow injury that had gone untreated and was causing him some pain. This brave guy is currently undergoing several months of heartworm treatment and will most likely have orthopedic surgery to correct the injuries once he's healthy enough to undergo anesthesia.

Chance has been adopted.
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Chance is a really nice 5 month old cattle dog/yellow lab puppy that arrived at the shelter with a broken hip and an vet's IV Catheter still taped to his leg. It appears that at some point he had received some medical treatment, but ended up on the streets for about two weeks with the broken hip and catheter still attached. Chance had an fho surgery to repair his hip and is now recuperating.

lambchop has been adopted.
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Sweet little Lambchop was hit by a car in Merced and ended up at the shelter there. He was on the euthanaisia list because of his injury but thankfully AFRP was able to take him and get him the surgery he needed. He had an FHO and is now recovering in a foster home. He is currently available for adoption.

Remus Lupin has been adopted.
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Remus Lupin and Sirius Black (see above) are two super sweet wiggly 5 month old Dalmatian mix puppies who have had a very rough start to their lives so far. The pair had been abandoned on the streets and came into the Salinas Animal Shelter with inflamed skin and terribly thin coats. The shelter staff thought they may have chemical burns it was so bad. The pups were taken in by AFRP and were seen by the vets. After a battery of tests the pups were diagnosed with a genetic skin disorder in which there is no cure. But their hard luck does not stop there poor Sirius contracted Parvo which kept him hospitalized for a week where he luckily responded well to the treatment. These tests for both pups and his treatment for Parvo cost $1,600. Remus his brother luckily was spared the virus but had to have an eye exam where he has been diagnosed with glaucoma and he will need to have his eye removed in the near future. The estimated cost of Remus' eye surgery is $630.00. These two loving pups have taken all this in stride and prove that nothing can keep good dogs down.

Sirius Black has been adopted.
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Remus Lupin and Sirius Black (see below) are two super sweet wiggly 5 month old Dalmatian mix puppies who have had a very rough start to their lives so far. The pair had been abandoned on the streets and came into the Salinas Animal Shelter with inflamed skin and terribly thin coats. The shelter staff thought they may have chemical burns it was so bad. The pups were taken in by AFRP and were seen by the vets. After a battery of tests the pups were diagnosed with a genetic skin disorder in which there is no cure. But their hard luck does not stop there poor Sirius contracted Parvo which kept him hospitalized for a week where he luckily responded well to the treatment. These tests for both pups and his treatment for Parvo cost $1,600. Remus his brother luckily was spared the virus but had to have an eye exam where he has been diagnosed with glaucoma and he will need to have his eye removed in the near future. The estimated cost of Remus' eye surgery is $630.00. These two loving pups have taken all this in stride and prove that nothing can keep good dogs down.

Steph has been adopted.
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Steph , (aka Stephani) is a 10 month old mini cattle dog with a docked tail weighing in at 22 lbs. She came to us from a small shelter in the Bakersfield area. Her rear leg had been injured and healed incorrectly. Because the injury was left untreated we could not save her leg and she had to have it amputated. Steph has recovered from her surgery and is ready for a home of her own. Because she is still adjusting to a mising limb, she is a bit clumsy, but when she slips or slides she gets right back up and continues chasing her toy. Her medical expenses were $800.

Bradley has been adopted.
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Bradley is a happy, active young Shepherd mix that was running loose and got hit by a car. Luckily the shelter staff contacted AFRP and we were able to take him into our program so he could get the medical attention he needed. He had a FHO surgery and is fully recovered. He is now available for adoption.

AFRP spends $200,000 annually to provide major and minor medical care for the 1,500 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:

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.