We have five great-horned owlets that have come from all over Washington State to be with our three surrogate adult owls. We received orphans from Longview, Seattle, Olympia, and Port Townsend so have been able to help other rehab organizations as well. You made it possible by giving us the funding to afford all the food for these owls. The incubator has been in use since purchased to help injured and orphaned wild birds of all kinds who need the warmth and protection that it provides. We can add oxygen for patients who have head injuries from car and window strikes. You have made it possible for us to help about 20 different species of birds since March 1.

On February 7, 2026, a large Akia mix female dog was brought into the high-kill City of San Bernardino Shelter. She was obese, had difficulty walking and trouble seeing. She was scheduled to be euthanized when her stray hold was up, which was February 11, 2026. We do not normally pull dog from San Bernadino as it is quite far for us. However, the networker who reached out to us about her, helped up find transportation and we were able to rescue her on February 11, 2026. Since being at our sanctuary, she has blossomed. She has lost a little weight and is more ambulatory now that she has room to move. She wags her tail when she sees us, and she loves her daily amble (can't really call it a walk). She can see a little out of one eye and receives eye medicine daily. We thought she would only live a short time, but we are so happy that she is still with us nearly 6 months after we rescued her!

We rescued Carpe Diem on August 14, 2026. She is a 12-year-old terrier mix who was at the high kill SEAACA shelter. She was past her deadline, and the shelter gave us a day to pull her. We had to arrange transport from the shelter to our sanctuary and then to her foster in San Diego, and we did it! She settled in quickly and her foster said she had quite a bit of pep in her step was eating and excited about belly rubs. A few days later, she fell very ill. She had pneumonia! We took her to an emergency veterinarian and with treatment she made a full recovery. She is back to being the sweetest dog and seizing the day!

Love Restored: The Healing Journey of Little Robbie Wabbit

Little Robbie Wabbit came to us in late March after his beloved owner developed dementia and could no longer care for him, and by then this tiny eight-year-old boy was in heartbreaking condition, weighing just 5.9 pounds and suffering from constant itching, painful infections, severe dental disease, and a deformed jaw that left his tongue always hanging out, yet through it all he remained gentle and sweet. Step by step, with compassionate veterinary care and the extraordinary devotion of his foster mom who drove countless hours to ensure he received every treatment he needed, Robbie began to heal, and with each small victory his spirit came back to life as he grew brighter, more comfortable, and truly happy again. Today, he has gained nearly a pound, is eating well, keeping up with his daily eye care, and finally feeling good in his own little body, and as he prepares for a fresh grooming and the possibility of a forever home, it is impossible not to wonder if the family who nursed him back to health might already be exactly where he belongs.

In early 2026, we learned that a tiny, one-year old bully mix was in a local shelter suffering from a massive gash on her front leg that had become infected, causing her extreme pain and distress. We were able to get her to our vet quickly and have the wound assessed. The prognosis was not good. The infection was so deep and extensive that the tissue was dying, and there was concern that the leg bone was beyond saving. Even without the injury, this little lowrider, who was the product of irresponsible breeding, had tiny bowed legs and difficulty walking normally. Amputation of her injured leg was really not an option because her other legs could simply not support her. Euthanasia was recommended due to the severity of the infection.

We wanted to give this young girl a shot at life, so we convinced the doctors to clean the wound and remove the dead tissue, then we took her in for wound cleaning three to four times per week for six weeks. While all that was going on, we found that Bunny also had breathing issues that required surgery to shorten her elongated palate and, of course, she needed to be spayed.

The donations from our supporters, while generous, did not even come close to covering all the surgeries and wound treatment that Bunny needed. But we knew she was worth it and, in the end, she made a full recovery. Bunny was adopted into a wonderful home where she is surrounded by loving parents and another little bully mix previously adopted from our rescue, with leg deformities also!

At 16 years and 8 months old, sweet little Chiquita, a 7-pound wire-haired Dachshund/Chihuahua mix, came to Senior Dog Rescue of Oregon after enduring heartbreaking neglect following the loss of her original owner. She received the medical care she desperately needed, including a life-changing dental procedure that relieved years of pain and required the removal of most of her teeth. With compassionate care, Chiquita quickly began to thrive. Soon after, she found the perfect adopter who fell in love with her at first sight and now showers her with the love and attention she always deserved. Chiquita's journey is a beautiful reminder that it is never too late for a senior dog to experience comfort, healing, and the joy of a forever home.

Marilyn came to SNORT as a stray but no surprise - there was a twist. Once in our care, we learned that she was in fact abandoned by an owner. Despite being only 4 years old, Marilyn required a double TECA surgery. While the surgery was successful and she is completely pain free, she is also completely deaf and has a permanent head tilt. That said, she has mastered sign language and will respond to hand signals for "come" and "sit". Thanks to our grant funds, we were able to get that surgery for her and now that it's completed and recovered, she has officially been medically cleared and moved to the "Adoptable" page of our website! She is accepting applications now!

Hazel came to RMFBR after being found paralyzed on the streets of Long Beach, California, with no one knowing exactly what had happened to her. Neurology later determined that her paralysis was the result of an injury rather than IVDD, and despite everything she had been through, Hazel remained an incredibly affectionate, playful little girl who wanted nothing more than to be close to her people. Her journey included a difficult UTI, wounds on her legs, and even a frightening period of enlarged lymph nodes that required additional testing to rule out cancer. Thanks to the generosity of the Marion and Richard Graham Foundation, we were able to provide Hazel with the veterinary care she needed, including her bloodwork, spay, and nares surgery, helping prepare this very special girl for the healthy, loved life she deserved. Hazel may have lost the use of her back legs, but she never lost her enormous capacity for love—and this support helped give her the chance to finally leave survival behind and simply be someone’s beloved dog.

Poppy and Mango are Blue and Gold macaws that recently came into Soft Landings after their dad fell ill, leaving their family unable to provide the care they needed. When they arrived, Lisa immediately recognized that Poppy was unwell and sought urgent veterinary support. We soon learned that Poppy has cancer and is accumulating fluid in her abdomen. To keep her comfortable, Lisa drains the fluid as needed and administers antibiotics, ensuring Poppy experiences as much relief as possible during her time with us. Although her time will be short, the support of the Marion and Richard Graham Foundation allows us to give Poppy the highest level of care, comfort, and love for the rest of her journey.

Surfer Girl was found as a tiny kitten outdoors in San Jose, and it didn’t take long for us to notice something was off. She was lethargic and not eating well, and an x-ray revealed why: Surfer Girl has severe pectus excavatum, a congenital condition where the sternum and rib cage are misshapen and sunken inward. Pectus excavatum can sometimes seem manageable in a young kitten, but as the kitten grows, the compressed chest leaves less and less room for the heart and lungs to do their jobs. Time matters, and we had to move quickly to make sure she received the corrective surgery she needed. Her surgery was a success, and Surfer Girl recovered in the care of our very dedicated foster family. She's been cleared for adoption, and we're thrilled she'll go home to her adoptive family in August.

The Professor was living outdoors for years, being fed randomly by kind neighbors of one of our volunteers, when he was noted to have an eye condition called entropion. This very painful condition must be corrected surgically. The caregivers weren't able to afford this surgery or provide post-surgical care, so we created a cozy kennel space for The Professor in our facility and gave him love and attention while he recovered. This gruff outdoor cat showed himself to be a sweet gentleman at heart once his eyes healed. He'll never live on the streets again as we've committed to finding him a home, safe and warm, indoors.