Miley – Recovered & Adopted

Miley

Miley was turned into the shelter by a citizen who said they saw her get hit by a car. She was injured and unable to walk, and ended up on the kill list. We partnered with Sav-a-Pet Rescue to get this little gal to safety! X-rays revealed a curvature of the spine and multiple pelvic

Elmo – Recovered

Elmo was turned into the shelter by his owner who requested he be euthanized due to his injuries from being hit by a car. We took Elmo to the ER for immediate care and assessment. Elmo had multiple pelvic fractures and sacroiliac dislocations. He cried out in pain when he tried to move. He had

Wrigley – Recovered & Adopted

Wrigley

Wrigley is another injured case we were asked to take. The shelter thought her front left paw was injured, but it ended up being much worse. Her elbow was severely broken and dislocated, and the joint had deteriorated beyond repair. Amputation is usually recommended in these cases. But before taking this drastic step, we took

Scout – Recovered & Adopted

Scout at Vergi

Scout has survived 2 near-death experiences! As fate would have it, while driving home from another rescue mission, we found Scout on the side of the road. After talking to people in the neighborhood, it was evident that Scout was a stray who had been hit by a car. We were told he had been

Chewie – Recovered & Adopted

Chewie

Chewie (Chewbacca) was found roaming the streets in horrible shape and taken to a local shelter. They sent an URGENT plea, and we rushed him to the vet. The first step was to sedate him and carefully shave his coat. Severe matts caused skin sores and extreme discomfort and pain. He also appeared to have

Durango – Recovered & Adopted

Durango

Durango was found as a stray and was limping on his back leg and taken to the shelter. Unfortunately, radiographs revealed he had a fractured right femur. Shelters do not have the means to fix a broken leg, so Durango’s life was in danger. Due to Durango’s incredibly sweet personality, the shelter staff fell in

Conrad – Recovered & Adopted

Conrad resting at the vet after surgery

Conrad was brutally attacked with an axe, and found near death by the police. They rushed him to the shelter, and the staff immediately called RCR for help! Conrad’s front leg was almost severed, and he had deep wounds around his neck. It took a week in the ER with blood transfusions, IV pain meds,

Sweetart – Recovered & Adopted

Sweetart after surgery

SWEETART, a 1 year old and 11 lb. little girl, was turned into the shelter in very critical condition! Her right rear leg was mangled and broken in several places, and all of the skin and tissue was ripped off. Her pelvis was also broken and displaced on both sides. Unfortunately, her right rear leg

Sunkist – Recovered & Adopted

Sunkist after surgery

SUNKIST was dumped out of a car, unable to stand or walk. Thankfully, an officer was contacted and took her to the shelter. We received an urgent call, and rushed her to the ER! X-rays revealed old breaks in both back legs that had healed incorrectly, causing her pain and inability to walk. The right

Tadpole – Recovered & Adopted

Tadpole with blanket and casts on legs

TADPOLE, a mere 2.5 lbs and 5 months old, was turned into the shelter emaciated and struggling to breathe. We rushed him to the ER and then to the cardiologist at Texas A&M due to congestive heart failure and advanced PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus). Tadpole’s situation was dire and immediate heart surgery was his only

Frito – Recovered & Adopted

Frito after surgery

FRITO was turned into the shelter by his owners who claimed he started having seizures after being out all night. He continued to have seizures at the shelter, and needed emergency vet care ASAP! The two most likely causes of his seizures were trauma to the brain or ingestion of poison, but X-rays and bloodwork

Baby Hurricane – Recovered & Adopted

Baby Hurricane with stuffed animal

BABY HURRICANE, only 5 weeks old and 1 lb., was turned into the shelter in critical shape the eve before Hurricane Laura was due to make landfall near Houston. He was vomiting, not eating or drinking, and almost lifeless! RCR responded to his urgent plea! Baby “Hurricane” needed help ASAP! His gums were very pale,

Chester – Recovered & Adopted

Chester with bandage and cone

CHESTER was hit by a car and brought to the shelter where he was set to be euthanized due to his injuries. Red Collar Rescue could not let that happen…we knew we had to help Chester! He had a severely broken and dislocated jaw and a fractured radius and ulna in his left front leg.

Gremlin – Recovered & Adopted

Gremlin after surgery

Gremlin was brought to the ER by his owners with a severely broken jaw. They decided to euthanize him instead of treat him. RCR was contacted to see if we could give Gremlin the care he needed, and of course we said “Yes!” We took Gremlin to a dental specialist where he had oral surgery

Reilly – Recovered & Adopted

Reilly after surgery with cone

Reilly, a sweet, injured boy limped into an O’Reilly Auto Parts store! RCR received an URGENT plea for help, and off we went in our “doggie ambulance” to pick him up! Reilly’s leg was dangling, having been broken in several places, and the skin and tissues from his paw and leg were missing. The severity

Toffee – Recovered & Adopted

Toffee after surgery with cone on

Toffee was picked up as a stray by animal control, with an injury to her front left leg and unable to bear weight. She had a broken humerus bone and nerve damage to her paw. Toffee underwent orthopedic surgery to save her leg, and is doing well! She is approximately 11-12 months old, 33 lbs.,

Sammie – Recovered & Adopted

Sammie at the vet

Sammie was found injured and unable to walk on side of the road. She was brought to the shelter, they sent an URGENT plea, and RCR responded. Sammie had a fractured pelvis and fractured left rear hip, along with a skin infection, sores, demodex, and heartworms. It appears she was not well cared for, even

Squirt – Recovered & Adopted

Squirt getting a bath

Squirt’s body was ravaged with thousands of maggots when we rescued him. His eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and head were a gruesome sight to see! There was a high probability he would not make it, but Squirt surpassed everyone’s expectations! After a week in the ER, Squirt was strong enough to leave! His left eye

Heath – Recovered & Adopted

Heath laying down

Heath was found laying lateral in a ditch, with maggots coming from corner of his eyes, and non-responsive. RCR rushed him to the ER in critical condition. Heath was emaciated, dehydrated and unable to move. After several days in critical care on IV fluids and meds, he began to recover, and amazingly survived! Heath is

Penguin – Recovered & Adopted

Penguin before surgery

This little guy was found in a ditch, injured and unable to move. He appeared to have been hit by a car. The shelter sent out an URGENT plea! Red Collar Rescue responded and took him immediately to the ER. Penguin was in critical shape with open wounds, broken pelvis, and a shattered and de-gloved