Leo’s Friends Rescue

09/21/2024

09/21/2024

Jewel is doing SO well. She has had a minor setback- she got her leg stuck in the gate and had a very minor seizure in the process but made absolutely no sound. It was more like a focal seizure and she has done extremely well despite that. She is the sweetest little sugarbear and we cannot get enough of her 💜

She is just a baby learning to navigate the world a little differently. She is HAPPY! She wants love and to play. She needs love and attention and we would really love for her to find a foster home that can provide all of those things more in depth than we can! Please consider giving this girl a chance because she is AMAZING.

To apply to foster Jewel: https://form.jotform.com/leosfriendsrescue/foster-application

09/19/2024

🎉 It’s North Texas Giving Day 🎊
https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/Leos-Friends-Rescue

For NTXGD we raise funds so that we can continue to help animals from our Texas streets and shelters! Please consider making a donation and sharing our link to your family and friends! https://linktr.ee/leosfriendsrescue

As many of you know, we tend to take on heavy medical cases and special needs.. we can’t help but love our disabled babies! Donating helps us continue to care for the hard to adopt animals and the unadoptables as well as upcoming vetting, surgeries and supplies 😽

https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/Leos-Friends-Rescue

We are also looking for any supporters that would like to become Matching Donors! 💟 Matching donors are people that pre-pledge $100, $500, $1000+ to LFR for NTXGD to match other supporter’s donations to help us reach our goal!!

A matching donor is either a single person or company willing to match the donations we raise for Leo’s Friends on North Texas Giving Day! Please contact us if you are interested in becoming a Match Donor today 🐾

We appreciate absolutely every one of you and we thank you for helping us be able to do what we do and save lives 🫶🏼 Thank you 🙏🏽

09/18/2024

We urgently need a foster for Riley! Please share 🙏🏽

09/16/2024

We URGENTLY need a new foster for Riley in DFW ‼️

His foster had committed to him but none of us anticipated he would be blind. Her home is full of stairs and it poses a hazard to our buddy. We NEED someone to please help. He is the sweetest boy 😭 We have absolutely no space and boarding would terrify him. He NEEDS a foster 🙏🏽 Please apply here: https://form.jotform.com/leosfriendsrescue/foster-application

SHARE- This is URGENT. Please share
All supplies and vetting for him are provided, all we need is help getting him to appointments.

Health wise he is doing well, but we need an X-ray recheck in a day or two to monitor the foreign body. Other than that he is precious and doing pretty well! All he needs is a quiet area and to be treated like a family member. PLEASE share

09/15/2024

Update on the sweet German Shepherd that collapsed at a store in Dallas yesterday

This boy’s name is Riley. He has been neglected for YEARS. He is 7-8 years old
and completely blind 😞 he has foreign bodies in his stomach- likely trash or rocks from starving on the streets. He’s heartworm positive and has severe ocular issues, his right eye is more swollen than the other. Vet suggested a possible Opthamologist visit. He has a very lame gait and is skin and bone. This poor boy looks AWFUL for his age and this did not happen overnight.

We are so sad that Riley has been dealt these cards. It is extremely unfair, but we will make sure from here on out he gets the best care we are able to provide 🙏🏽

He is going back this morning to recheck X-rays of the foreign body to make sure he doesn’t have an obstruction. We are also starting him on doxycycline for 30 days and then proceeding with his heartworm treatment- We will see how his eyes progress with his meds and better nutrition but will possibly go to ophthalmology if treatment doesn’t help. All of this is very costly-

If you are able to donate or want to honor your pledges for Riley- please do so via PayPal/Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo:
And add “For Riley” in notes

Thank you all for your support 🙏🏽 We will update when we have more news

09/13/2024

Family Photo Op! 🥹💜 Elton, Tai, Murry and Dee are all still looking for their forever homes! They are big sweethearts with so much love to give 💜 They have all gotten along well with other dogs and cats and older kids!

Please share them in the DFW area to find their forever families 🙏🏽🙏🏽 They deserve them!!

To apply to adopt on of these precious little boogers: https://form.jotform.com/leosfriendsrescue/adoption-application

09/11/2024

Our beautiful girl is making some pretty incredible progress that quite frankly we were unsure she was going to make 🥹

We apologize for the lack of an update, but it was not looking good. She finally started walking but was walking in full blown circles- she finally starting to walk a little more normal yesterday! Today she walked very slowly but not in circles 🥹 Her bloodwork came back perfectly normal, no signs of foreign reasons she could have been having these issues. Epilepsy is the diagnosis.

Neurologically she has NOT been well. She was staring into space, flinched at loud sounds, had depth percepition issues and pretty severe light and sound sensitivity. Yesterday one of the vets brought up that we may have to have a “tough conversation”. I didn’t like that., even though I thought to myself “ if she stays like this for more than a week, I need to make the best choice for her” but we will ALWAYS give our babies every possible chance.

Matters of the brain take TIME and patience and that’s exactly what we are going to give her. Just a few minutes ago, she gave me her first kiss 🥹 stretched out on the bed, and tried to play. 💜🥹 The improvement in the last 12 hours is what I’ve been waiting for 😭💜

Patience is a virtue and we hope that she does nothing but improve more. Despite how beautiful this video is, she is still very touch and go but we are hoping for the very best 🙏🏽She still needs a foster that has a better setup for her and more time to manage her progress. We would be forever grateful if someone would step up for our beautiful Jewel 💎💜

https://form.jotform.com/leosfriendsrescue/foster-application

Thank you truly everyone for all of your support. We are running quite low on supplies and could really use towels, blankets and cleaning supplies.

If you would like to donate, you can check out our wishlist through our Linktree https://linktr.ee/leosfriendsrescue

Keep praying that she does better and better 🫶🏼 We love y’all 💜

09/09/2024

As if it hasn’t been an awful week in rescue 💔 Meet Danny. Danny was found dragging himself in an apartment complex. He has sores from dragging and is crying in pain 😭 He has a bad leg deformity and is going to need wheels 🛞 🛞

He will be a Leo’s special friend but we NEED A FOSTER!!!! We also need to get him some wheels!! Would anyone know where we can get some donated?

Please SHARE FOR FOSTER 🙏🏽 in DFW

https://form.jotform.com/leosfriendsrescue/foster-application

09/09/2024

Jewel update 💎💜

Jewel was discharged last night from the vet after extensive treatment and fluids and came home! She was VERY tired, understandably so, and slept most of the night. The vet warned that she may still have a seizure through medications, and she did- but they were VERY minor and only two of them

Our good news: She is perkier today, started eating (boy did she start eating! Hungry hippo baby🦛🥹) and she’s taking her meds well!

Our bad news: She is not using her legs AT ALL. She refuses to stand. We don’t know if she is weak from lack of food or if something deeper is wrong. She is also wobbly in her head when she reacts to noises or movements 😞 This reminds us of our Hydro girl Jenny. We are going to take her back in to confirm if she needs a neurology visit.

We will keep you guys in the loop 💜🫶🏼

We received a lot of backlash and hate for the video we posted of her having a seizure. We would like to clarify, for the people who have left horrific comments that WE DID NOT TAKE THE VIDEO- that is besides the point. The owner sent us the video of her having an active seizure so we could see what was going on with her. She is safe BECAUSE of that awful video. I understand it’s hard to watch- so how do you think we feel? Seeing this ALL the time. It’s exhausting, and hateful comments don’t help anything.

We appreciate everyone who has supported us and helped us with this extremely sad and difficult situation with Jewel. 💎 She deserved this second chance and we were able to give it to her because of you.

Jewel still needs a calm foster home. It is hectic here for her, and we would really appreciate someone stepping up to foster 💜 She is VERY sweet and really needs rest in a quiet place.
https://form.jotform.com/leosfriendsrescue/foster-application

09/09/2024

Not so great update on our Edgar 😞

Edgar‘s PCR results came in and he is positive for Herpervirus and Feline Calicivirus 💔

We are new to the second virus and now know that it is highly contagious. Edgar has two kitter friends who we now have to PCR test and keep separate to see if they have it as well. Our kids really cannot catch a break. We don’t know much about this but we will do our research to be able to give our babies the best lives possible 🥹 We invite any advice with this, as we don’t know much about it at all.

Luckily he is doing so much better healthwise 💜 please keep all of Leo’s Friends and Leo’s Mama in your prayers right now, we are going through it over here y’all 😞

09/09/2024

Today has been a rough day. A poor tiny black Pittie in Texas in distress and no one able to help 😞

I watched as her seizures got closer together and my heart broke 😭 I knew that if I didn’t act quickly she would die an awful death and she’s only 5 months old 😭

Thank you so much to Jeremy Boss for posting her and helping to find two amazing women Tammy and Linda that were willing to help this girl get to our vet. I cannot thank you all enough. Cara thank you for helping us raise funds and being there every step! This was a MAJOR team effort and I couldn’t have helped her without yall.

I named the sweet puppy girl Jewel 💎🥹🥹

Apparently, she has had seizures randomly her whole life, but starting the day before yesterday they became very close together and she has been seizing every 30 minutes to an hour. She is finally resting at the vet 🥹 She is hospitalized and we are waiting on bloodwork. We have no clue what’s wrong with this sweet girl but we are going to figure it out and get her healthy. I will keep you all posted when I know more

If yall can help, you can donate via PayPal/Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo:

Jewel needs a foster DESPERATELY. A calm environment for her to heal. If you can be that for her, please fill out our foster app: https://form.jotform.com/leosfriendsrescue/foster-application

09/08/2024

EMERGENCY RESCUE ‼️🚨GRAPHIC💔 HARD TO WATCH

This baby was having seizures every 2-3 hours and now she’s having them 30 minutes apart 💔

We are in no position to be taking on a dog with progressing seizures and hate to post this video but NO ONE else is stepping up for her and we cannot watch her die slowly like this. We can’t even imagine the fear she’s experiencing and absolutely NOTHING being done to help her while her seizures close in on her. We HAVE to show y’all the reality because we CANNOT take this on alone.

WE NEED A FOSTER more than we have ever needed one before. We are all overloaded and drowning. We need people to start helping with the hard stuff. We NEED you to donate and PLEASE SHARE for a foster 🙏🏽

She is heading to us now but is 4 HOURS away from our vet. We need funding asap as she has not eaten or drank in days and may have to be hospitalized. Please consider making a donation.

To donate via PayPal/Zelle: [email protected]: previous owner said she’s been having seizures since April. That is her ENTIRE life of having seizures and not a single vet visit to help her. She started at 2 a month and now every 2-3 hours. We tried to network her for a bigger rescue to take her on and they are all drowning as well. Please 🙏🏽 we are begging. SHARE for a foster, donate, and pray for this poor baby 💜

09/07/2024

Sweet Dee is looking for her Purrfect family! This precious 5 month old girl LOVES to lay with you and purr her little heart away!

Dee is good with other cats and dogs and loves all the humans. To put in your appreciation for your new best friend

You can find it here: https://form.jotform.com/leosfriendsrescue/adoption-application

Please share our beautiful baby girl to find her forever home 💜🙏🏽

09/04/2024

Edgar update ❤️‍🩹

We are back at the vet! Edgar’s swelling went WAY down around his face but then it pooled into an abscess on his head. We were going to drain it but it ended up rupturing on its own 😩😫 While that is great that everything went down, including his fever, the abscess is filing back up with fluid and he has scratched it raw. He may have to become cone burrito boy for a bit longer 💔😞

His breathing is much better but we are still confused as to what this swelling is from. They had originally said it’s most likely from his URI but that is clearing up well. We don’t know why this is happening to our little buddy, but we could really use your love and support 💜 We will keep you guys updated

Wish him luck! 🙏🏽

08/30/2024

Our Evie girl got her dream family today 🥹

I have been saying from the moment I met this beautiful girl that she’s the best dog I’ve ever fostered. She was a tough one to let go of but guys… she has two new sisters who are just the sweetest little humans ever, and her very own mom and dad who are already spoiling her to pieces, and even made sure they will be home for the next few days to spend all their time with our girl 🥹

What a beautiful day 💜 We love you to the moon Evie girl. Happy life baby girl 🥹

08/29/2024

Edgar update-

His bloodwork is AWFUL. He has a horrible infection that we have already started treating. The vet also suspects possible FIP 😞 - We are scheduling an appointment with a specialist to run additional and more in depth tests and potentially aspirate the bump. The swelling has gone down on his face but it is now pooling above his head and not budging. This is very odd. We have checked thoroughly for a bite of some kind but have found no trace.

He is eating and drinking and his breathing seems better, but because of the condition we found him in, we are worried there may be something deeper going on inside our poor little buddy. Here is his original story for those who haven’t seen it, it’s ❗️GRAPHIC❗️ Please watch at your own discretion. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/hKqzeDgGTPe2F2ES/?mibextid=WC7FNe

We want to get a PCR test done and have the specialist decide what direction to move in next. Edgar is such a sweet special boy and he deserves to live life like a normal kitten 😞 We are so grateful to every single one of you who has donated or sent private messages to see how they can help and advice on his medical. We could not do any of this without you.

I will keep you all posted as soon as we are able to get an appointment. 💜 Please keep praying and rooting for our Edgar 🙏🏽

08/26/2024

We are heading back to urgent care. Despite having two doses of steroids and antibiotics, he seems more swollen than yesterday. Our boy is not feeling good y’all 💔

We did not raise enough to cover yesterday’s appointment but we do have someone who wants to anonymously match a $300 donation. if we can raise 300, he will very generously send us the same. If we are able to do that, then we will cover both appointments (hopefully) unless they suggest early surgery or other bigger treatments

Let’s pray that that is not the case. PLEASE Help us raise enough for the kind donor match, or at the very least to cover yesterday‘ and today’s bill 🙏🏽

You can donate via PayPal/Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo:

Or you can call a donation into Dallas animal Urgent care- Edgar under Leo’s friends rescue 💜🙏🏽

Please keep Edgar in your prayers 😔 We are very concerned

08/26/2024

Our babies CANNOT catch a break 💔 in particular, our sweet Edgar 😭

We rushed Edgar into urgent care and they just took him back. His breathing is labored and his head is severely swollen, it seems like his nasal cavity is as well 💔 He has had awful issues with his lungs ever since we got him and he has been on so many antibiotics and steroids but nothing has cleared up his lungs 100% so this is very scary for our boy.

We are hoping it’s not damage from inhaling all of those Maggots 💔 but there definitely seems to be infection.

Please consider helping us with the bill (which we will post once we have an estimate and know what they want to do) I know we have asked for a lot of help lately, but we have not raised what we have spent with other animals the last few weeks and we can’t stay afloat if we keep draining our accounts 😭

You can donate via PayPal/Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo:

Or you can call a donation into Dallas animal Urgent care- Edgar under Leo’s friends rescue 💜🙏🏽

We will keep you posted

08/23/2024

Although she’s a bit less lethargic, she’s still refusing food and vet wants to reckeck X-rays. If anyone can PLEASE help and call in a donation, she’s heading back to Dallas Animal Urgent Care - 972-910-2890

Maya under Leo’s Friends Rescue

We raised $180 of the $290 bill so far and this will add another $100!

Or PayPal/Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo:

We hate having to raise funds when so many people are struggling but we still have save the pups. Please share 🙏🏽 Thank you friends

08/23/2024

Update: Maya is home resting! They think it could be a minor blockage small enough for her to pass. She was given a Cerenia injection and fluids, we will recheck X-rays in the morning if she isn’t feeling herself again to compare X-rays. We raised about half the bill, if anyone wants to help us cover it, you can via PayPal/Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo: 💜

Thank you guys for your love!! We are grateful! Praying she will be okay!

08/22/2024

‼️EMERGENCY‼️

One of our Leo’s alums, Maya, is violently vomiting everywhere and we suspect she may have a blockage 😫 We rushed her over to Dallas animal urgent care where she’s getting X-rays

Her mamma is FRANTIC and does not have funding for surgery if necessary so we are going to cover this cost, whatever it may be. We love this girl so much and she is NOT herself, panting hard and lethargic 💔💔

You can call in a donation to Dallas animal urgent care or donate via PayPal/Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo:

Please share 😭

Maya was a puppy on the euthanasia list at Mount pleasant who was recorded playing with her toy in her kennel. This girls mamma gave her a second chance at life and now she has a 15 year old sister who loves her more than anything 💜 We need this girl to be okay. We will keep you posted. Thanks guys 🙏🏽

08/21/2024

Meet Charlie 🥹💜

Charlie is about 3 years old, he is good with all animals and people! He is very shy at first but he is a total snuggle bug and is waiting patiently for his forever family!! 🥹 He has the cutest face and hilarious little bunny hops!

Charlie would like you guys to know that him and Leo’s pupper friends are running DANGEROUSLY low on dry dog food! Please consider donating a bag, or even $5 so we can make sure all of our belly’s stay warm and full! 💜

To donate an item from our wishlist https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fhz%2Fwishlist%2Fls%2F2LHYI6D940Y14%3Fref_%3Dwl_share%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0pz2S84neQGAWgrF_UTeMedv0Ny1rN8hIpg7dI3AEJoDcxJjtLF1i1PqM_aem_AJnJBxSfX5VkMjcldzmVnQ&h=AT1ZwTJ3_ONuEHNM2UDOV1aCrWFTdYRPleoK8cvi_BUuZOpX4AURBuKzda57YCHvtvZg76wOaYHxFXKVAdDk-_Bp3He07PbtL45YepZfnpMQlTYtEGy-MfOA5tnmPSJa4WjDUcxVgr43&s=1

Or you can donate via:
PayPal/Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo:

Thank you all 💜

if you would like to apply to adopt Charlie, you can do so here!

https://form.jotform.com/leosfriendsrescue/adoption-application

08/12/2024

🥁 Drumroll Please 🥁

We have decided on the name Dash since he dashed away from us every chance he got!! But it’s safe to say this boy is feeling VERY grateful and happy to be out of the streets! He reaches for you to give kisses and purs so loud the second you touch him!

It appears that his tail was cut short or he was born with a shorter tail, buy that doesn’t seem to be causing any issues!

We love you little Dash!! We have a lot of kittens that need Litter, dry kitten food, and we could also really use advantage, bowls, blankets and toys!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2LHYI6D940Y14?ref_=wl_share