When Aries was found after being attacked by other animals, he was barely clinging to life. His body temperature had dropped to 90 degrees, his blood pressure was too low to register, and he was in septic shock. Covered in deep, infected wounds filled with necrotic tissue and maggots, this 17 lb pup was moments

When Arzu was found, he was in unimaginable pain after being attacked by another dog on the street. His injuries were severe—his penis was damaged beyond repair, and he was rapidly losing blood. He was rushed to the ER where he required an emergency blood transfusion just to survive. Once stable enough for surgery, Arzu

Meet Beryl, a brave 2-year-old Westie mix who defied the odds after a terrifying coyote attack left him with deep lacerations to his head, abdomen, and rear leg. When he was rescued, X-rays revealed that air and fluid had collected beneath his skin from the bite wounds, requiring urgent care and the placement of drains

Meet Church, a tiny 10-pound boy whose story is nothing short of miraculous. He was dumped in a church parking lot the day before Christmas Eve, terrified and so severely matted that it was impossible to even tell his age, gender, or health condition. His fur was so tangled that he had to be sedated

When Destini came to us, she was in excruciating pain and unable to walk. She had suffered severe trauma – multiple pelvic fractures, twisted and fractured vertebrae, and compression of her spinal nerve roots. Her injuries were several weeks old, making recovery even more complicated and painful. Despite it all, Destini never gave up. She

Dolce was surrendered to the shelter; she was barely alive, weak, lethargic, and unable to eat. Without immediate medical attention, she wouldn’t have survived the night. The shelter sent out an urgent plea, and we rushed to save her just in time. At the vet, Dolce was diagnosed with life-threatening pyometra, a severe infection of

Romeo was picked up by HPD after being hit by a car, suffering multiple severe pelvic fractures and a broken ankle. It’s a miracle he survived. This brave 2-year-old, 13 lb pup underwent two extensive orthopedic surgeries to rebuild his tiny frame – and later, a third surgery to remove the steel pins in his

Ivey came to us from a crowded shelter where she was heartbreakingly placed on the kill list—all because of a large, deep wound on her neck from unknown trauma. The injury was dangerously close to her jugular vein, and she needed immediate emergency care. RCR rushed her to Vergi 24/7, where she spent several days

Izzy was surrendered to the shelter by her previous owners – no explanation given. She was only 2 years old and 20 lbs, with a broken leg, severe demodectic mange, and painful open sores covering her body. Because of her condition, Izzy was placed on the kill list. RCR couldn’t turn away. Izzy was immediately

Jagger was found after being hit by a car and taken to a crowded shelter. No one came to claim him, and his time was running out. Injured animals rarely get a second chance – but Red Collar Rescue stepped in just in time. X-rays revealed multiple displaced pelvic fractures, and Jagger required orthopedic surgery

Maia was found with a severely fractured and displaced femur and a cracked hip – injuries so painful that she was placed on the shelter’s euthanasia list. Thankfully, a kind foster stepped up, and Red Collar Rescue rushed her to the hospital. What followed was nothing short of miraculous. Maia endured four orthopedic surgeries —

When we rescued Midge, she was on the shelter’s euthanasia list and could barely walk. Her back legs were unstable, and she had trouble controlling her movement, with wounds on her paws from dragging them. X-rays were inconclusive, so Midge underwent a CT scan to better understand her condition. It was determined that her sacroiliac

Ladybug was found on the side of the road, unable to move her body, terrified, and in excruciating pain. X-rays revealed her pelvis was fractured and her left femur had been shattered into three pieces. She was immediately transported to the ER, where she began a long and difficult road to recovery. Over the course

Satellite’s journey is nothing short of inspiring! This sweet 7-month-old pup was hit by a car and brought to the shelter with a fractured and displaced pelvis and a dislocated hip. With injuries this severe, his future looked uncertain—but Red Collar Rescue gave him the second chance he deserved. Satellite underwent two complex orthopedic surgeries

Sloane’s road to recovery was not easy, but this resilient girl proved just how strong she is! After being hit by a car, she sustained a cracked femoral head and multiple wounds. She underwent FHO orthopedic surgery and received ongoing wound care, followed by physical therapy to help her regain full mobility. Thanks to her

Hulk came to us clinging to life after a devastating attack by a much larger dog. At just 1 year old and 7 lbs, he arrived with lacerations, pulmonary contusions, and a broken sternum — injuries that required immediate ER care and 24/7 monitoring. Over the following days, Hulk underwent critical medical treatment and spent

Gidget was only 6 months old and 8 lbs when she was found after being attacked by a much larger dog. Her prior owners had let her roam free and, instead of seeking medical care, turned her into the shelter — leaving her at risk of euthanasia. When Red Collar Rescue responded, Gidget was rushed

Boris a tiny 16.5 lb, 5-year-old Chiweenie, arrived at the shelter with a broken back leg, an injury that would have put him on death row. Time was critical, and his future looked grim — but Red Collar Rescue stepped in. Boris was rushed to an orthopedic surgeon where he underwent complex surgery to repair

Benedict had one of the toughest starts to life imaginable. This young street dog was attacked by other animals and mistreated by humans, leaving him with deep lacerations, bite wounds, and BBs embedded throughout his body, including one near his elbow that may require surgery. He was rushed to the ER, where he spent several

Buzby was only 3 years old and 13 lbs when he was picked up as a stray by animal control. Covered in fleas, missing hair, and emaciated, he couldn’t walk on his rear right leg and was in a lot of pain. His prior owners had a chance to reclaim him but did not, leaving