Help a dog on the mend

Sometimes the dogs we rescue get sick. From minor injuries to hospitalization, every dog deserves the medical care they need. While we work with partner veterinarians for reduced fees, medical care is still incredibly expensive. The dogs appreciate your support!

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Unplanned Veterinary Bills for 2023: $62,654

Mia

Thank you Donors

​Stephanie Jones
Amy Macias
Benita Kenn
Cynthia Valencia
Christian Garcia
Margarita Artiushenko
Nina Ramey
Logan Applewhite
Connie Young
Emma Marini
Jenna Wright Parrish
Bree Elliot
Ali Cherry
Patti Sanchez
Laura Alexander
Amanda Baratz

Reggie

Thank you Donors

Claire Swarthout
Tam Patane
Bhargava Venkatesh
Katherine Westine
Stefanie Juelsgaard
Nancy Lockhorn
Teri Felix
Cynthia Wordell
Patricia Reyes
Corinne Tomeo
Chris Kondo
Robyn Pistor
Whitney Chicoine
Laura Klieves
Vivian Williams
Geoffrey Anderson
Sneha Lakshmi Nyayapati
Allison Kaup
Birgit Shay
Sue Nightingale
​Ian Buck
Dieter Kempf

Romeo

Recipient of Medical Grant From
Friends of Front Street Shelter 

Thank you Donors

Charlie

Recipient of Medical Grant From
Friends of Front Street Shelter

Thank you Donors

​Selin Barnes
Tracy Courtney
Karey Juencke
Zahira Pena
Alexandra Sandoval
Justyna Staresnick
Marilyn Oropeza
Emma Marini
Janette Vecchiarelli
Becca King
Jenna Wright Parrish
Christina Keith
Anjali Manghnani
Krissy Tukman
Rebecca Vail
Jaki Marino
Jane Hendry
Jilian Manlapaz
Tona Karlsson
Chantal Remillard
Jennifer Berg
Nina Ramey
Allan Uy
Logan Applewhite
Liz Curry
Jean Lilienthal
Hannah Martinez
Catalina Cruz
Lauren Kraft
Kayla Clark
Leonela Villanueva
Jeannette Defayette
Laura Seaman
Christina Mordoff
Rayvyn Ramos
Anjelica Canales
Karen Seumalo
Kelly Tuominen
Lauren Brougham
Graciela Bonilla
Bridget Moriarty
Katie Nitzberg
Joanna McLean
Anisha Malhotra
Sunderam Krishnan
Anastasia Cossette
Callen Evans
Liz Curry
Neta Hamou
Cynthia Valencia
Anna Yu
Lauren Merriman
Katrina Tharin
Cynthia Cutierrez
Halle Jarman
Elizabeth Obenour
Sarita Gralin
Cynthia Joseph
Biswajeet Mishra
Jessica Biell
Leslie McAlavey
Kristina Arellano
Katharine Keigher
Caroline Hernandez
Ivy Tran
Gina Bettencourt
Wendy Bastis
Devi Snigdha Muppala
Heather Cowper
Daniela Kortan
Daniel Martinelli
Ashley Hemstreet
Elise Ruiz
Mandie McCabe

Dazzle

Dazzle was found as a stray in Oakland with a front elbow break and back leg break. Surgery was done to re-set bones and insert plate for proper healing. Plate removal and follow up visits required.
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Cost: $2570
Raised: $400

Donors for Dazzle:
In honor of Nancy & Al Malaspina and Kelsey
In memory of Lina, Ipo, and Gunner-boy
​In honor of Emily Perez

Travolta

Travolta was found as a stray with his two siblings (Odessa and Tonka) in rural San Bernadino county. He has required FHO sugery on both hips. 

Cost: $2200
Raised: $391.43
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Donors for Travolta: 
​Forest Hill Elementary Students and PTA
Kristin Schwarz and Shad Clark in honor of our beloved boy, Dexter. May sweet Destiny soon find her forever family
​Nicole Alper

Claudine

Claudine was rescued around 6 months old from SF ACC. On top of being mostly deaf she was recently diagnosed with a genetic heart defect, pulmonic stenosis - narrowing of her pulmonary value. Possible surgery and numerous specialist visits are in her future. 

Cost: $500
Raised: $290
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Donors for Claudine: 
Forest Hill Elementary Students and PTA​​

Skipper

Skipper is a one year old terrier mix rescued from Lake County. After arrival it was discovered she had severe chemical burns to a large portion of her back, picture too graphic to show. Multiple visits for wound care and bandage changes and possible skin graft is needed.

Cost: $2800
Raised: $645
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Donors for Skipper: ​​
Gunner Boy
Makana and Kahea Gulick
Team Gus
​In honor of Arlene Wright

Tula

Parvo treatment and care for 8 week old Tula and her brother Ozzie.
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Cost: $1482
Raised: $295

Donors for Tula:
MightyDog Shasta
Makana and Kahea Gulick 

Phoenix

Phoenix was found sick, starving and pregnant in a homeless encampment in Madera. The people caring for her there didn't have the means to have her treated by a vet. We were contacted and agreed to provide vet care for her as well as take her into rescue. Unfortunately for Phoenix, her pups did not make it and she needed an emergency c-section and antibiotics to save her life.

​Cost: $350
Raised: $350
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Donors for Phoenix:
​Cody Naporano

Sadie

Parvo treatment and care for Sadie
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Cost: $1086.86
Raised: $275

Donors for Sadie:
​MightyDog Shasta

Toffee's Pups

Parvo treatment and care for Charleston, Bordeaux, Bear Paw and Snickers. Pups came down with Parvo shortly before they were to be transported to Copper's Dream. Initial care was given at a Vets office and now pups are being nursed by a dedicated volunteer in her home in Fresno.

Cost: $2000
Raised: $515

Donors for Puppies:
MightyDog Shasta
April Durrett
In honor of Roza's 30th Birthday

Baxter

Baxter was offered for rescue through SF ACC because he had a rough start in life, and he had broken leg which would healed better in the home environment. However the femoral head deteriorated due to the injury, and he needed hip surgery in order to have it function properly and without pain.

Cost: $950
Raised: $360

Donors for Baxter:
Andrea Stockalis 
Todd Barthelme
Gina & Jaimie Fitten
Caroline Schlendorf & Mark Winston 
Joseph and Tabitha Murai
Crystal Lin
Justine Lee
On behalf of our former knot-hole friend; We miss you!
from ox MDShasta
MightyDog Shasta

Phil

Parvo treatment and care for Phil and Chuckie, 10-12 week old pit mix pups we rescued from Kerman.
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Cost: $1132
Raised: $275

Donors for Phil:
​MightyDog Shasta

Chuckie

Parvo treatment and care for Phil and Chuckie, 10-12 week old pit mix pups we rescued from Kerman.
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Cost: $1744
Raised: $275

Donors for Chuckie:
MightyDog Shasta

Gypsy

Gypsy was about to get rescued by us from Chowchilla and then came down with Parvovirus. Of course we would help her! She was on a catheter and has been pulling out of her illness - now eating chicken and rice on her own. We will wait 3 weeks until the virus has shed before we bring her into rescue. 

Cost: $345
Raised: $495

Donors for Gypsy:
Chris Yu; Robin Garner; Jessica Kenny; Heather Hansen; Anna Gilbert; Alisa Young; Pauline Samson; Christina Statescu; Juanita Frick; Anthony Ferrari
​Team Gus

Otis

Otis was diagnosed with a possible case of Parvo and required hospitalization and treatment to recover.

Cost: $600
Raised: $600

Donors for Otis:
Pam Muiter
​In Honor of Izzy
​Eugene Wright
from ox MDShasta
In memory of sweet Gunner-boy
MightyDog Shasta
In memory of Margaret Layne
Team Gus

Ranger

Ranger came down with parvo like symptoms, and was rushed to the vets.  Parvo tests came back negative, but, he needed hospitalization and IV fluids to help him recover.

Cost: $500
Raised: $125

Donors for Ranger:
​Pam Muiter
Eugene Wright 
from ox MDShasta
MightyDog Shasta

Shawna

Shawna came to rescue with noticeable discomfort in her back legs. We took this sweet girl in for x-rays and tests, and she had severe hip dysplasia that needed surgical correction. She is now doing well and up for adoption.

Cost: $2500
Raised: $1761

Donors for Shawna:
Laura Berger
Lauren Layne
In memory of Aunt Sheb
Lynn, Parker, and Becky Ferris
Kelsey Littell
Dr. Richard Spead
In memory of Saxon
Patrick Adams
​from ox MDShasta
MightyDog Shasta

Kaya

Kaya arrived in rescue feeling fine, but, shortly thereafter came down with a fever and became very ill.  Our vets examined her and determined she had Pyometra, an infection which can occur when a dog goes into heat.  It was very touch and go for Kaya and she easily could have died, but, they were able to save her.

Cost: $3014
Raised: $350

Donors for Kaya:
Tyler Martin
Donated on behalf of Matthew Ezer for Christmas
Doug & Jen Murai
Eugene Wright ​
​from ox MDShasta
Lauren Veloski
MightyDog Shasta

Ollie

Ollie came to rescue as a senior citizen and had teeth in very poor condition.  He needed a dental cleaning and had to have 13 teeth removed due to decay and infection.

Cost: $1100
Raised: $605

Donors for Ollie:
In memory of sweet Wally
​Brooke Dotson
Betty Pingree
Elizabeth Farel
Sampson-Borelli Family
In memory of Xedo
Jason & Kristin Murai
Eugene Wright
​from ox MDShasta
​Lauren Veloski
Mary Mitchell
MightyDog Shasta

Amarillo

Amarillo developed an immune system issue (ITP). No cause could be found, but he responded well to treatment and is on his way to full recovery.

Cost: $1700
Raised: $1175

Donors for Amarillo:
Molly from Massachusetts 
Dr. Richard Spead ​
Nancy Cohen
Lauren Weinstein & Bradford Gambrell
Dr. Chaincy Kuo, in memory of Bong-Bong
Michele Monet
​Erika Ho
Merry Christmas Cath! Love, Molly, Nez, and Michael.
Robert & Emily Gudanets
​from ox MDShasta
Krista & Brian - proud owners of Piper, Dasher and Wilbur, all Coppers Dream rescue pups
MightyDog Shasta

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These dogs have had their bills paid!

Daisy Mae

Milo

Faith

Ozzie

Daisy May came to us with severe mange that needed ongoing treatment and leg issues needing further diagnosis.

Cost: $600
Raised: $600

Donors for Daisy Mae:
Irene Hansen
Carlyn Madden
Jean Snarr
Rosemary Martin
Catherine Gong
Michael Berlin
Pauline
Fran Yetso Sr
Doug Traina
In memory of John Brookman
Wayne Kashimoto
Tom & Roberta Murai
from ox MDShasta
Michelle Xu

Milo was diagnosed with Parvo and required hospitalization and treatment to recover.

Cost: $633
Raised: $638

Donors for Milo:
​​Brooke Dotson
Lauren Veloski
​from ox MDShasta
In memory of sweet Gunner-boy
Forest Hill Elementary Students and PTA
​In memory of John Brookman

Faith came into the shelter with a badly injured leg that couldn't be saved. Proving a dog's resilience yet again, she's bounced back from her amputation splendidly.

Cost: $1200
Raised: $1200

Donors for Faith:
Comet and Family
Jill Kissinger
Laurie Radovich
Isena Garcia (in honor of Buddy)
Happy Birthday Nati Sawi
​Gayle Pingree
Lisa Tonucci
Claudia Goessmann
​from ox MDShasta
Lauren Veloski
Forest Hill Elementary Students and PTA
Robin Pistor

Parvo treatment and care for 8 week old Tula and her brother Ozzie.
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Ozzie's current cost - $268
Raised: $275

Donors for Ozzie:
​MightyDog Shasta

Chevy

Chevy had a small worn spot on her pad that turned into a large open sore that did not heal and unfortunately required surgery.

Cost: $1000
Raised: $1000

Donors for Chevy:
In memory of Hugh and CJ Pingree
Molly, for Cath and RK
Lisa Hilquist
Wanda Hilquist
Alexandra Savas
Barbara Ratto
Sheridan Foster
Rosemary Martin
Diana Berry
Gary Greathouse
In memory of Saxon

Lucy

Lucy was found by a good Samaritan with a badly injured leg, and after a month of attempts to fix the break and dislocation, it was decided the only course was amputation. Lucy is handling her new tripod status well! 
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Cost: $600
Raised: $600

Donors for Lucy:
In memory of Hugh and CJ Pingree
Jean Cho
Heather Hansen
Heidi Lerner
Eileen Potts Dawson
​Eileen Endres

Buddy

Buddy came to rescue with various ailments and needed dental work, a biopsy, and ACL surgery.

Cost: $2000
Raised: $2000

Donors for Buddy:
In memory of Elijah puppy
Laura Pomaville
Richard Pyke
Eugene Watt
David Thompson
​Jennifer Oliver
In memory of Butter Lerios
Anonymous

Copper

In loving memory of Copper, who was rescued with his brother Blue.

Cost: $3500
Raised: $3500

Donors for Copper:
Katherine Sorensen
Berta Yee
Rosemary Martin
Dorothy Brookman
Emily Hilario
MightyDog Shasta
Best Cheap Dog Food
Fran Yetso Jr
Alan Moo
Miss Molly
April and Goldie
​Robyn
​Anonymous

Bolt

​Bolt developed a post-op infection requiring veterinary care. Fortunately this spunky, sweet boy recovered well.

Cost: $735
Raised: $735

Donors for Bolt:
Catherine Sullivan
Susan Sullivan
Rosemary Martin
Laura Noren
Charlene Burchfield
Sarah Hauser
Patricia Barott
Eric Yarbro
​RK MacLean
​Anonymous

Bruiser

Bruiser came to rescue with severe dental issues. He needed a full dental cleaning and had to have 4 teeth removed. Bruiser is now much more comfortable and able to easily.

Cost: $469
Raised: $469

Donors for Bruiser:
In memory of Aunt Sheb

Sutter

Sutter arrived in rescue appearing healthy, but we noticed a hitch in his gait and had him checked by our vet. X-rays determined Sutter had a broken hip which had not healed properly. He needed FHO surgery to allow his hip to function without pain.

Cost: $1000
Raised: $1000

Donors for Sutter:
In memory of Hugh and CJ Pingree
Kathy Thompson
Lauren and Jason
Connie Kirby

Noah

Sadly, Noah broke with Parvovirus within 24 hours of arriving into rescue. We immediately took him in for veterinary care, but he had a particularly aggressive strain and succumbed to the infection.

Cost: $510
Raised: $510

Donors for Noah:
Lauren Layne
In memory of Aunt Sheb

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Yogi

Boston

Molly

Kodiak

Yogi developed an infection which required hospitalization. He has recovered and is doing well.

Cost: $811
Raised: $811

Donors for Yogi:
Molly in Massachusetts

Boston came to Copper's Dream with a cherry eye, which is an oval mass protruding from his eye lid. He was treated by our vet and should not have any long-term sequelae. 

Cost: $150
Raised: $150

Donors for Boston:
Kelly Connell
Rosemary Martin
Linda Najjar
Barbara Hauger
Sarah Hauser

Molly suffered an injury requiring multiple orthopedic surgeries. She is currently recovering from the procedures, and her prognosis is good.

Cost: $6270
Raised: $8400

Donors for Molly:
Susie Shan and Nick
Nancy Brace Greenfield
Linda Keigwin 
Brenda Fox
Karen Weber
Rosemary Martin
Kris Abney
Leha Tran
Sharon Thompson
Melissa Read
Brian Swanson

Kodiak was rescued as a young pup with his siblings, but he required testing and medications for medical issues.

Cost: $200
Raised: $295

Donors for Kodiak:
Jean Reinemann 
Jolene Layne
Caroline Yetso
Amanda Lochun
Connie Kirby
Krista Laliberte
Carol
Rosemary Martin

Lincoln

Lincoln came down with Parvo within 24 hours after arrival in rescue. He spent 5 days in the hospital being treated and eventually made a full recovery.

Cost: $1300
Raised: $1300

Donors for Lincoln:
MightyDog Shasta
Janice Brown
Rosemary Martin
Annemarie Brookamn
Maggie Davidson
In memory of Lorraine Klingler
Catherine Sullivan
Ghislaine Sassi
Tri Tran
In memory of John Brookman
RK MacLean
In memory of Aunt Sheb

Matthew

Matthew and his 4 siblings all survived a parvo scare as young pups, and Matthew suffered post-parvo inflammation and infection that required medical care.

Cost: $604
Raised: $604

Donors for Matthew:
Beatrice
In honor of Grace Glass' 14th birthday, from Ming Dettmer
Kimberlie Grosso
Rosemary Martin
Sarah Hauser
RK MacLean
Monty
Matt Ezer
In memory of Aunt Sheb