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This beautiful 7–8 month old male Retriever mix was found wandering near Dodson Road in Ephrata. He is in heartbreaking condition—extremely thin and severely underweight. At first glance, his condition appears consistent with significant neglect, although we recognize there could be an underlying medical cause.
If an owner comes forward, we hope they can provide an explanation for why this young pup is in such poor condition. Until then, our priority is getting him the care he desperately needs.
A full veterinary examination, including blood work, will be performed to determine whether there is an underlying medical condition contributing to his severe weight loss. If no medical cause is found, this level of malnourishment raises very serious concerns about neglect.
For now, this sweet boy is finally safe, and we will do everything we can to help him heal. We will share updates as we learn more.
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Please keep these two tiny 3-pound Chihuahuas, Betty and Wilma, in your thoughts and prayers. 💔🐾
After last week’s rescue of them and several other puppies from a residence in Mattawa, our worst fears have become reality—parvo.
Many of you will remember Willow, the young shepherd mix pup who weighed about 15 pounds. Despite getting her to Pioneer Veterinary Clinic, she passed away within minutes of arriving. It was a heartbreaking reminder of how devastating this disease can be.
Early Sunday morning, Betty and Wilma began showing symptoms. They were rushed to Pioneer Veterinary Clinic at 7:00 a.m. Monday morning where they were immediately hospitalized and treated with monoclonal antibodies. Another puppy in their foster home had also been exposed, so she received the same treatment on an outpatient basis as a preventative measure.
Now we wait and pray that we got these precious babies the help they needed in time.
Parvo is preventable. A simple vaccination series can save a puppy’s life and spare them unimaginable suffering. Please vaccinate your pets, keep puppies away from unvaccinated dogs and contaminated areas, and help stop the spread of this deadly virus.
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#NoExcuses
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Rescue Found to take all 3 female pups!
Thanks again Critters Pet Rescue for always being ready to help!
More puppies needing help! 🐾
These sweet pups are now safe, but we still need placement for the last 3 puppies. They are approximately 11 weeks old, pit bull mix puppies, and as cute as can be!
We’re looking for a foster, rescue partner, or shelter that can help get these babies secured and on the path to finding loving forever homes.
If you or your organization can help, please reach out as soon as possible. Every available foster or rescue partner makes room for us to save the next life in need.
Please share—the right person may see this because of you. ❤️🐶
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One thing we take very seriously as a rescue is full disclosure. When we transport dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens to our rescue partners, we share everything we know about their medical condition and history. Our goal is to make sure they receive the care they need and that there are no surprises for the rescue taking them in.
This sweet little boy came to us with a serious wound on his neck. We had him examined by a veterinarian, started him on antibiotics, and placed him with a foster under an owner surrender agreement. Unfortunately, when the previous owner attempted to sneak into the foster’s yard to take him back without paying the veterinary bill, we knew we had to move him to keep him safe.
After arriving at Critters Pet Rescue, one of their experienced medical fosters noticed there was much more going on than the neck wound. After additional questions, the former owner finally admitted that this little dog had been hit by a car two years ago and was never taken to a veterinarian. Instead, he lived in pain. The owner, from Mattawa, said he cried constantly afterward, which only made them angry.
Imagine suffering with what was later discovered to be a broken pelvis for two years. Every time this little guy tried to go to the bathroom, it hurt. Even today, he still experiences pain from those old injuries. No animal should have to endure that kind of suffering.
Now, as if that weren’t enough, he’s facing extensive dental disease from years of neglected care. His journey to recovery isn’t over, and it’s heartbreaking to think that so much of what he’s endured was completely preventable.
This is why proper veterinary care matters. Delaying treatment or ignoring injuries isn’t just unfortunate—it can lead to years of unnecessary pain and suffering.
If you’re able to help with what will likely be a significant dental bill, please consider reaching out to Critters Pet Rescue. Every donation, no matter the size, helps give this deserving little boy the chance to finally live a life free from pain.
Thank you to Critters Pet Rescue and their incredible medical foster for recognizing that something wasn’t right and refusing to stop until they found the answers. This little boy finally has people fighting for him.
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9:15 UPDATE: 💔
Little Willow did not make it. She passed away within minutes of arriving at the veterinary clinic.
This heartbreaking loss was preventable. A simple, inexpensive puppy vaccination series can protect against parvovirus and spare puppies from unimaginable suffering.
We are working to gather more information about the situation. We have been told there are still two more puppies at the property, and we are actively trying to determine how we can help them as quickly as possible.
No puppy deserves to suffer from a disease that is largely preventable through routine veterinary care and vaccinations. To let a puppy lay there and suffer is neglect!
Rest peacefully, sweet Willow. You deserved so much better. We are so sorry that your short life ended this way. 💔🐾
UPDATE: She made it through the night, she’s not doing well today, but we are willing to give her a chance… she’s being rushed to Pioneer Veterinary Clinic and should be there by 8:30 this morning. 🙏
Shortly after we posted about the Lab puppy being found, our foster in Mattawa was notified about another very sick puppy. They immediately went to check on it and, sadly, it tested positive for parvo.
First thing tomorrow morning, we’ll be calling Pioneer Veterinary Clinic to get this puppy seen. It may need to be hospitalized, as it’s extremely ill. In all honesty, we’re not even sure it will make it through the night.
There are two other puppies from the same litter that will need monoclonal antibody treatment, even though they aren’t showing symptoms yet. We also discovered these two tiny 2–3 lb puppies from another litter were in the same area as the larger 15 lb puppies, putting them at risk of exposure as well.
This is exactly why we continue to stress the importance of spaying and neutering your pets and keeping them vaccinated. So much of this heartbreak is preventable. A $12 parvo vaccination can prevent a rescue from facing a $1,000 veterinary bill—and, more importantly, it can save a puppy’s life.
We know these little ones are going to need every chance they can get, and we will likely need financial help to get them through this. We still have an outstanding balance of nearly $1,000 at Pioneer Veterinary Clinic from the last group of parvo puppies we treated.
Please keep these innocent babies in your thoughts tonight. We will update everyone tomorrow (Thursday) on their condition and let you know how they’re doing. Thank you to everyone who continues to stand beside us as we fight for these little lives.
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