News Summary
Mission Viejo is seeking financial help to provide urgent medical care for seven puppies recently rescued from the desert. Transferred to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, all the puppies are suffering from severe respiratory infections and pneumonia. Local veterinarians are assisting with their care, but the costs are high. The community is urged to donate to aid in their recovery, highlighting the ongoing need for support in animal welfare efforts.
Mission Viejo is appealing for financial support to help save the lives of seven puppies recently rescued from the desert. The puppies, along with their mother, were transferred from the Coachella Valley Animal Shelter to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center this week as part of the “Mission for Home Rescue Program,” which operates with funding from the nonprofit organization DAWG.
The seven puppies are currently six weeks old and were initially thought to be healthy upon their arrival. However, in the six days since their transfer, all puppies have developed severe upper-respiratory infections and pneumonia, requiring urgent medical attention. To address their health issues, the animal services team is collaborating with local veterinarians who are providing hospitalization during the day, while two local emergency hospitals are offering overnight care.
The puppies are in need of extensive 24-hour supportive care, which includes multiple rounds of antibiotics, intravenous fluids, radiographs for diagnostic purposes, and nebulization treatment to assist with their breathing. Though local veterinarians have agreed to offer their services at discounted rates, the necessary treatment is still highly costly.
Due to the severity of the illness in these puppies, the Mission Viejo Animal Services and DAWG have issued a public fundraising appeal. They are urging residents to make monetary donations of any amount to facilitate ongoing care for the puppies. Contributions can be made via the DAWG website or through a QR code allowing donations through Zelle.
This appeal for monetary support is part of an ongoing effort to ensure the health and well-being of the rescued puppies, allowing the shelter to provide them with the needed medical interventions. As the community rallies around this cause, the shelter is hopeful for assistance in giving these vulnerable animals a second chance at life.
Background of the Rescue
The “Mission for Home Rescue Program” is an initiative designed to help animals in need by transferring them from shelters where they may face euthanasia to locations where they can receive necessary medical care and eventually find permanent homes. This recent case demonstrates the urgency of such interventions, as these puppies’ conditions deteriorated rapidly following their rescue.
The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center has a history of working with local partners to rescue and rehabilitate animals in distress. Their efforts, alongside the contributions from the DAWG organization, showcase the local commitment to animal welfare and responsible care.
The Importance of Community Support
As more animals are rescued, the demand for financial support continues to grow. The situation of the seven puppies illustrates the challenges often faced by animal shelters in caring for rescued animals. Community involvement has proven crucial in addressing such emergencies, making it imperative for local residents to engage in supporting these efforts.
Overall, the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center remains dedicated to ensuring that all animals, especially those in critical condition, receive the medical care they require. The ongoing appeal for donations is a vital part of their operation, reflecting the essential role that community support plays in safeguarding the lives of animals in need.
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- Patch: Aid Sought for Newborn Puppies Rescued from Desert
- Wikipedia: Animal Rescue
- OC Register: Status Update on Gifts for OC Rescue Mission
- Google Search: Animal Shelter Fundraising
- LA Times: Dogs Abandoned in Lancaster
- Google Scholar: Animal Welfare Community Support
- OC Register: Mission Viejo 10-Year-Old is Dog’s Best Friend
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Pet
