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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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: Tigger is doing well and his foster family loves him! He has come a long way.

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 has healed and is available for adoption!

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.