HELP ME HEAL
We all have the ability to save lives, one animal at a time.
Please consider making a donation today.
Please consider making a donation today.
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The Help Me Heal fund collects monetary donations to offset medical costs for animals in our care that require specialty surgeries or medications. Through your support, Help Me Heal has provided care for:
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Our Help Me Heal Friends
Your donation helps cats and dogs like those below receive the special care they need!
Terry
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Terry is the mightiest stray there ever was. Upon arrival, he was rushed to urgent care for treatment. He was severely dehydrated and received fluids. He also came in with hitch hikers that were kicked to the curb.
Now in foster, he has learned to regulate his body temperature and has gained over half a pound in weight. |
Fisher
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Fisher (black and white) and his brother Surfer (tabby) came into our care as transfers from another rescue. While they are a great support system for each other, Fisher had some unexpected medical issues arise.
Fisher had some issues with the tissue covering one of his shoulders, it was obviously bugging him as he would continue to mess with it until intervention was required. Recently, he was seen to have some of that tissue removed. After some recovery, he is much happier and less bothered. |
Quinn
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Quinn was found as a stray in the City of Neenah. She came in with a significant leg injury that needed multiple rounds of saline flushes and a Capstar treatment.
She spent some time in observation with the vet and had a debridement clean up done. She is now recovering at the shelter and growing her fur back! |
Rebel
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Rebel is a stray that was found on the side of the road. After evaluation, it was determined she had a broken pelvis. Rebel is on a strict bed rest regimen for 6 weeks to heal up. When that 6 weeks is up next week, she will be reevaluated to determine if surgical intervention or amputation is required for her best chance at success.
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Alani
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Alani joined our shelter crew as a stray in need of some TLC. She needed some general maintenance like a nail trim, but had much bigger needs as well. At the end of July, Alani went into the vet for a spay and we tacked on both a mammary mass, mass cell, and histoplasmosis removal. She is recovering well, but will need additional treatment for these masses as well as a dental to get her all shiny and new. |
Lexi
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Lexi came into our care at the beginning of June. She was a seemingly healthy puppy with lots of energy. After some time, we noticed her eye was bugging her. We brought her in to be seen as UW-Vet and she was said to have a corneal ulcer. She has been receiving treatment and love in a foster home while recovering. She goes back in 8/6/26 for a follow up and will hopefully be available for adoption soon!
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Thor
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He had a severely infected leg on intake which caused sepsis, he no longer has that pesky painful leg and he is feeling great!
Leg amputations are nothing to bat an eye at. His current vet bills are thousands of dollars! He will be gaining some weight, getting neutered, and hopefully will be available for adoption in the next couple months! Thor is up and moving all on his own! He is currently looking for a foster to adopt home as he continues to heal and awaits his neuter! |
22 Rescue Cats
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Our rescue took in 22 cats.Every cat that arrived in our care was sick and required medical treatment. All are currently receiving antibiotics and are already showing signs of improvement. Despite everything they have endured, they are incredibly social, affectionate, and trusting.
Not every outcome has been the one we hoped for. We made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize one cat upon intake due to severe illness. We also lost a 4-week-old kitten despite our best efforts. These losses are heartbreaking, but we are grateful they were surrounded by people who cared for them and relieved of their suffering. |
There is also hope.
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Nova - Nova has been transferred to a rescue that specializes in Maine Coon and other specific breed cats!
Nora - Nora, one of our sphynx mamas, had 4 beautiful babies in the end of June, all four with hair! They are currently in foster until her babies are old enough for the shelter. Bambi - Bambi, our other sphynx mom, welcomed 5 beautiful babies also in the end of June, four are also hairless and one has hair! They are currently in foster until her babies are old enough for the shelter. Her babies are named Dobby, Yaddle, Annie, Twitch, and Crystal. Rockwell - Adopted! Huey - Adopted! Bono - Adopted! |
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Karuba - Karbua, her babies, Coasta and Biggby, and her foster baby, Violet, are in foster care until they get old enough for vaccinations and adoptions!
Rainbow - Rainbow and her babies are working on getting healthy as they continue to grow! They have been transferred into the care of OARS to be fostered until they are ready to be adopted.
Cavatelli - Cavatelli and her babies, Penne and Orzo, are in the shelter and available for adoption! Her other kiddo, Ziti, has been adopted!
Rainbow - Rainbow and her babies are working on getting healthy as they continue to grow! They have been transferred into the care of OARS to be fostered until they are ready to be adopted.
Cavatelli - Cavatelli and her babies, Penne and Orzo, are in the shelter and available for adoption! Her other kiddo, Ziti, has been adopted!
Mario
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Mario is a talkative love bug just shy of 11 years old. Unfortunately, Mario is facing some medical challenges. A painful bump was recently noticed on his tail, so he had a visit with the vet to determine what could be done. It was determined that the mass needs to be removed. Due to the placement of the mass, his tail may need to be amputated if the mass cannot be completely removed. Mario really wants to get fixed up and make his way to his forever home. He knows he still has plenty of friends to make and laps to warm.
We need support from our community to continue helping animals like Mario make it across the finish line. Mario underwent a tail amputation and is now left with just a stub. But that does not shake his spirit! He still let's us know, every single time we walk by, that he probably needs to be fed again! He is awaiting his forever home at the shelter. |
Tansy
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Tansy arrived as a stray who had been hanging around by some dumpsters for a few days. She was shy and had evaded the good samaritan who was hoping to help her. Once she arrived at the shelter she started opening up and bringing out her hound dog spirit. Shortly after her arrival it was discovered that Tansy was heartworm positive and began treatment for her condition. Tansy has been residing in a foster home for her treatment.
Unfortunately heartworm can be fatal to dogs when left untreated. The good news is heartworm is not only treatable but also preventable! Dogs can receive heartworm preventatives from their vet. Unfortunately heartworm treatment is costly and time consuming. This is where our community can support us by donating or offering to foster a dog with heartworm. Tansy has completed her heartworm treatment and is now back at the shelter and has a pending adoption! |
Bindi
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Bindi was roaming as a stray and was transferred to Neenah Animal Shelter from a Northern Wisconsin rescue partner. Bindi was diagnosed with heartworm shortly after her arrival. Bindi is currently looking for a foster home to receive her heartworm treatment.
Unfortunately heartworm can be fatal to dogs when left untreated. The good news is heartworm is not only treatable but also preventable! Dogs can receive heartworm preventatives from their vet. Unfortunately heartworm treatment is costly and time consuming. This is where our community can support us by donating or offering to foster a dog with heartworm. Bindi is actively receiving treatment and is recovering in her foster home. |
Scrumps
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Scrumps is only a year old and found himself at a busy shelter in Milwaukee, WI. We saw his face and knew we had to help him. He was transferred into the care of our shelter in the beginning of January.
As you can see he has an unusual issue with his lower eyelids. Three different veterinarians at our clinic agree that he needs to see a veterinary ophthalmologist. They were unsure if it was a mass, extra tissue, or another condition. While he did not appear to be in pain, a specialist visit is needed for proper diagnosis and care. It was important to get answers and ensure his long-term comfort. Your support helps us give him the care he deserves. Scrumps had an amazing procedure done and has healed beautifully. With his eyes no longer being a problem, he is having the best time at his foster home while he awaits an adoption to come his way! |
Sage
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Sage - a young black lab mix, came to us from a northern rescue partner and went into a loving foster home. A month later, she began developing lesions across her body and a swollen mass on her leg. She started limping, avoiding movement, and even soiling herself due to the pain in her back leg. Not something an 11-month-old puppy should go through. After multiple local vet visits over the course of several months and no improvement, she was hospitalized at UW-Madison and diagnosed with blastomycosis, a serious fungal infection. Her treatment will last 6–12 months, which includes daily oral medication, x-rays, blood work and urine tests every 3 months and bandage changes 3 times a week.
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Sirius
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Sirius - a sweet, goofy German Shepherd who hasn’t met a person he didn’t love, came to us as a stray. When he began limping, we brought him to our local vet, his x-rays did not look good so he was brought to Edinger Surgical Options in Madison, 2 days after Sage went to UW – Madison. We discovered he needs FHO surgery to prevent lifelong pain and give him the chance to grow into the happy, active dog he deserves to be. His surgery is scheduled this Wednesday.
Update: Sirius is receiving daily physical therapy and regaining strength after his surgery. He recently had his 8-week post-surgery check-in and will soon be back to his regular, fetch-loving, tail-wagging self. |
