by Janet Alderson | Oct 5, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, East St. Louis, Spay/Neuter, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
Poor Huck was attacked by a dog, resulting in several wounds to his stomach. His family cleaned his wounds, nursed him back to health, and he made a full recovery. However, a few weeks later, his groin area swelled up suddenly. It got bigger and bigger, to the point...
by Janet Alderson | Oct 5, 2019 | 2019, Charlotte's Second Chance Fund, East St. Louis, Fostering, Rescued Animals, Stray Dogs, Veterinary Care Expenses, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
We met sweet Lydia after a community member called us for help. A dog in distress had taken residence in their yard. Upon arrival, we noticed the dog, who we later named Lydia, desperately needed emergency veterinary care. She was missing a leg and had trauma to the...
by Janet Alderson | Jul 16, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
We originally met Toby and his mom in 2018 while visiting one of their neighbors. They called us over to see if we could help with their pets. Toby and his sister had flea dermatitis and skin infections. We got them into the vet to receive veterinary care, and later...
by Jill Henke | Jun 20, 2019 | 2019, Charlotte's Second Chance Fund, Rescued Animals, Veterinary Care Expenses, Ways to Donate
Even for the most seasoned rescuer, Piglet’s “before” photos are hard to look at. Piglet was found running as a stray in Washington Park, IL back in June. She had a massive neck wound that we assume was the result of an embedded collar– it was...
by Janet Alderson | Jun 13, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Spay/Neuter, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
Chester, a beautiful senior cat, enjoys the finer things in life. He loves his family, snuggling in his cat bed, and rubbing against those he loves. But one day, he accidentally slipped out the door. Suddenly, a stray dog was after him. Chester’s family scared...
by Janet Alderson | Jun 4, 2019 | 2019, Community outreach, East Side Pet Crisis Fund, Ways to Donate, Ways to get involved
While playing with his tiny human friends, 10-week-old Smoky injured both of his front legs. He couldn’t walk or put pressure on them, so his family rushed him to the vet. The x-rays shared a devastating prognosis–he fractured both legs at the growth plates,...
