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By Steven Mornelli • 04/01/2018

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When Ruthie was a puppy, she was thrown from a car, and the young Queensland Heeler eventually made her way to a no-kill animal shelter where she met Mary Ann. Not only did Mary Ann adopt the beautiful pup, she trained Ruthie to become a service dog.

13 years later, not only does Ruthie provide daily support to her mom, this incredible senior dog visits the local hospital with Mary Ann, brightening the patients' lives with her unique form of tender loving care. "She becomes very concerned if someone has surgery and she tries to lick their incisions," says Mary Ann.

However, Ruthie is now the one in need of some special attention, because she recently began having difficulty getting in and out of her mom's car. Mary Ann suspects her beloved senior dog might have arthritis, so she wants to take Ruthie to Cache La Poudre Veterinary Clinic for her annual exams, bloodwork, and vaccines. However, Mary Ann is struggling financially, so she's asking for your help to get Ruthie the care she deserves.

To learn more about this special dog -- or to make a donation towards Ruthie's care -- please visit our website: www.waggle.org 🐾 #servicedog #servicedogs #servicedoglife #servicedogsrock #servicedogawareness #seniordog #seniordoglove #seniordogs #seniordogsrock #seniordogsrule #queenslandheeler #queenslandheelers #formershelterdogs #formershelterdog #rescuedogs #rescuedog #doglovers #doglover #caninearthritis

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Two years ago, Herbie began showing up at the home Randi shares with her family in Alameda, California, and feeling sorry for the friendly stray cat, she began leaving food and water out for him, as well as a shelter to protect him from the cold. Herbie clearly appreciated the help, and it didn't take long for him to develop a special bond with Randi and her family. "He even would greet us when we got home from work and would knock on the door in case we missed him," says Randi.

Sadly, when Herbie recently appeared at her home one day, Randi noticed a large cut on his face which quickly turned into an abscess. She knew the injured stray cat was desperately in need of help, so Randi rushed him to @vcasfvs. An examination revealed Herbie was about six years old, and he had most likely been attacked by another animal. Wanting to save Herbie from a difficult life on the streets, Randi officially adopted him and she went forward with having Herbie's abscess drained. She also got him a course of antibiotics and flea treatment, and she had Herbie tested for common feline diseases.

Today, Herbie is doing well, although his medical bill wound up being over $1,000, and Randi learned he will need to have dental extraction surgery in the very near future, so she's asking for help to cover this former stray cat's unexpected expenses. "We are a bit overwhelmed with the emergency procedure costs, along with the upcoming costs of dental care, vaccines, and so forth, and we are looking for help in any way possible," says Randi.

To learn more about this special cat -- or to make a donation towards Herbie's care -- please visit our website: www.waggle.org 🐾 #straycat #straycats #streetstosheets #straytobae #formerstray #formerstraycat #formerstreetcat #formerstreetcats #streetcat #streetcats #catsofcalifornia #californiacat #californiacats #rescuecat #rescuecats #rescuecatsrock #rescuecatsarethebest #donationssavelives #donationsneeded #donatetoday #survivorcat #survivorcats

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Do you remember Athena, the three-year-old dog Savannah rescued from a Georgia shelter after losing her beloved Boxer? Thanks to five very generous donors, this sweet and gentle girl was able to complete treatment for heartworms, and now she just has to be monitored for the next six months.

Athena -- who was missing fur, covered in scars and rope burns, and weighed just 45 pounds, when she ended up at the shelter -- now weighs in at a healthy 85 pounds, and her future is brighter than ever thanks to her mom and some very generous individuals. "I cannot express how very thankful I am for the generosity of others, and I will certainly return the favor should the occasion ever present itself," says Savannah. "We could not have done this without everyone's help, and we're so incredibly grateful that our sweet girl is on the mend." To read more Waggle Success Stories, please visit our website: https://pets.waggle.org/our-successes 🐾 #heartwormtreatment #heartworm #shelterdogs #shelterdog #formershelterdog #formershelterdogs #rescuedogs #rescuedog #rescuedogsarethebest #rescuedogsarethebestdogs #rescuedogsrule #georgiadog #georgiadogs #dogsofgeorgia #donationssavelives #gooddoggos #gooddog #goodnewsonly #goodnews #staffordshiremix #staffordshireterriermix

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Leslie met Pookie when she was just a teenager, so she feels as though this stunning Ragdoll cat has been in her life forever. "She's just a part of who I am," says Leslie. "She’s very loving and attentive. She’s a beautiful cat whose presence puts you at ease and makes you happy." However, this 18-year-old feline recently stopped eating her dry food, so Leslie switched Pookie to wet and she started eating again. Sadly, it wasn't long before Pookie lost her appetite yet again, so Leslie took her to @banfieldpethospital in East Hartford, Connecticut. An examination revealed the fluffy feline had an abscess under her chin, as well as severe tooth decay on her lower jaw that has to be surgically removed.

Unfortunately, Leslie is having difficulty coming up with the money to pay for her beloved senior cat's care, and she can't bear to see Pookie -- who now weighs just 4.7 pounds -- suffer. "The thought of having to euthanize her so she’s not starving and in pain from tooth decay makes me feel like a terrible person," says Leslie, so she's asking for your help to get Pookie the care she needs.

To learn more about Pookie -- or to make a contribution to her care -- please visit our website: www.waggle.org 🐾 #ragdolllovers #ragdollcatsworldwide #ragdollcatfans #ragdoll_cat #ragdollcats #ragdollcat #ragdollkitty #ragdolllove #ragdollcatlovers #ragdollworld #ragdolllife #seniorcats #seniorcat #seniorcats #seniorcatsneedlovetoo #seniorcatsclub #catsinneed #donationssavelives #donationsneeds #donatetoday #donatelife

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When Jaime found Jane wandering the streets of downtown Los Angeles, he had no idea how much rescuing the stray dog would change his life. Initially, Jaime intended to foster the Husky/Rottweiler mix until he was able to find her owners, but when no one stepped forward to claim Jane, he knew she was destined to stay with him. At the time, Jaime was studying to become a certified dog trainer, and Jane became his first student!

The calm and patient pup was eager to please, and not only did she excel at agility class and herding sheep, Jane's gentle nature with children and kittens proved she would also make a wonderful therapy dog. "She also has been a vital asset in my life with health issues," says Jaime, who is a stroke survivor with diabetes and high blood pressure.

Sadly, Jane is now the one who needs help with her own medical challenges, because she was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. Her doctors at the @vetcancergroup in Los Angeles believe this 6-year-old girl has an excellent chance of survival if she begins a recommended course of treatment known as CHOP, which includes chemotherapy, monitored bloodwork, and regular office visits.

However, this treatment isn't cheap, and Jaime is having trouble getting the funds to pay for his beloved dogs care, so he's asking for your help! Our friends from The Riedel & Cody Fund have agreed to award a grant of $2,000 and to match 100% of donations made to Jane, which means your contribution can have double the impact in this special dog's life!

To learn more about Jane -- or to make a contribution to her care -- please visit our website: www.waggle.org 🐾 #lymphoma #lymphomaawareness #dogswithcancer #petcancer #caninecancerwarrior #cancerfighter #caninelymphoma #caninecancerawareness #caninecancerfighter #petswithcancer #donationssavelives #donationsneeded #huskyrottweiler #rottweilerhuskymix #rottweilerhusky #huskyrottweilermix #dogsofla #ladogs #californiadogs #californiadog #dogsoflosangeles #dogsarecute #dogsarefamily #rescuedogs

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Do you remember Hennessy, the adorable Labrador Retriever mix who was diagnosed with lymphoma? Thanks to 20 very generous donors, this 3-year-old pup was able to begin chemotherapy treatment, and her vet at @bluepearlvet believes Hennessy has an 80-90% chance of going into remission!
Since beginning chemotherapy, Hennessy's lymph nodes have returned to their normal size, and she hasn't experienced any negative side effects, so this gorgeous girl's appetite is great and she's as playful as ever! Needless to say, Hennessy's mom Sabrina is overjoyed, and she's incredibly thankful to everyone who helped make it possible for this special dog to get the treatment she needed.

To read more success stories, please visit our website: https://pets.waggle.org/our-successes 🐾 #dogswithcancer
#caninecancerwarrior #cancerwarrior #chemotherapy #chemo #lymphoma #lymphomaawareness #caninelymphoma #donationssavelives #cancerawareness #cancertreatment #dogsarecute #dogsoftx #dogsarelove #dogsarethebestpeople #dogsareawesome #dogsarefamily #gooddoggos #goodnewsonly #goodnews

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