Last weekend, Max’s Ark Rescue welcomed a new soul into our care—Caramel, a 3-year-old toy poodle who arrived in heartbreaking condition. She came to us with an infected, swollen uterus (a life-threatening condition known as pyometra) and a fractured jaw, signs that she had been suffering in silence for far too long.
Caramel underwent two emergency surgeries within 24 hours of her arrival. The first was to remove her severely infected uterus, which was so enlarged that our vet techs described it as “giant”—something they rarely see, even in older dogs. The second was to address the damage to her jaw, which was in such poor shape that all of her teeth had to be removed, and two surgical clasps were placed to secure her jaw so it could begin to heal.
Despite all she’s endured, this little 5-pound girl has shown us nothing but quiet courage. Her road to recovery will be long—Caramel is not available for adoption yet—but she is in loving, experienced hands and is expected to make a full recovery.
As with so many of the dogs we rescue, Caramel’s journey is not just emotional—it’s also expensive. Her vet bills are already high, and she still has weeks, if not months, of follow-up care, medications, and supportive treatment ahead of her.
We ask you—our community, our fellow animal lovers, our Max’s Ark family—to please consider making a donation to help us cover Caramel’s medical expenses. Every dollar brings us closer to giving her the pain-free, love-filled life she deserves.
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