The ZOEY Group

09/09/2025

Here is the sad case of Maggie Maggots, we didn’t know if we would be able to save her but the medical team at TAH has made an amazing job and she is well today. Maggie was found by a Tomball neighbor and called our rescue for help, unfortunately, Maggie disappeared for a whole day and by the time she was caught, maggots had infested her poor little body. Outside and inside.

Thru this videos we can see how Maggie arrived and how much she has improved with her overall demeanor, energy and wounds. The upper respiratory tract congestion/infection has resolved. The inflammation inside the mouth has also resolved. She continues the eye/nose drops a few more days. No maggots seen. Body temperature normal. She is well hydrated, but continues to be emaciated at the same body weight. No more Mirataz because she is eating consistently well. There has been an increase in the amount of can food and also include dry food since she seems ravenous. We will recheck her labs to reassess her kidneys and white cell count. She is still on Veraflox, Gabapentin and antiseptic cleansing wipes and Silvadene topically. At one week the wound was scrubbed well with Nolvasan removing as much of the dead skin and debris as possible. She will be rechecked weekly until she is healed and postpone vaccines until she is healthy enough. She is shaking her tail a lot. This may be due to the dermatitis/wounds healing around the base of the tail and perianal area, or she could be in heat. Her v***a is now closed (no maggots gaping), but is mild to moderately swollen. She is not a good surgical candidate at this time, but once she is we will decide about spaying her. We did collect f***s on the weekend we are sending in for parasite check with results expected soon.
She is a sweet cat and can use a foster home starting next week, mid September.
Please contact us 832.533.6049 via TEXT and offer to foster Maggie.

09/03/2025

Whenever you can. Whenever you want. However you wish. Become a volunteer, transporter, foster, advocate, donor, just do it. It saves lives.
Thank You!

08/29/2025

We are at the Livingston holding facility helping vet some dogs and puppies as they are trying to get them ready to be networked for adoption. Please help them support their efforts by following their page City Pups Livingston Tx
This time we are making our contribution by vetting these dogs for them and we can do it thanks to your support.
Thanks to Tomball Animal Hospital for coming to help today!

08/29/2025

We are at the Livingston holding facility helping vet some dogs and puppies as they are trying to get them ready to be networked for adoption. Please help them support their efforts by following their page Pups Livingston TX
This time we are making our contribution by vetting these dogs for them and we can do it thanks to your support.
Thank you.

08/27/2025

Secretariat

08/11/2025

📣📣 Update on Lightning – August 11, Morning. Lightning is doing well this morning. His vital signs are stable, and doctors report no concerning findings on his physical exam. He seems comfortable on his current IV pain medication, and his surgical incisions are clean and protected with bandage coverings (Primapores). He has not had any vomiting or diarrhea, and he's eating between 75–100% of the meals offered, which is a great sign. Diagnostics: - This morning's bloodwork shows his red cell count is stable, meaning there's no sign of internal bleeding. - The drain placed during surgery (JP drain) is producing only a small amount of fluid, which is reassuring. We're still waiting on the cytology results to help us assess for any ongoing infection. - His urinalysis came back normal. - The initial culture from his chest fluid (pleural fluid) hasn't shown any bacterial growth yet. *We are still waiting on results from the abdominal fluid culture as well as the biopsy of the mesenteric lymph node and nodules. Lightning will soon be released from the 24-hour hospital stay, and we will need to find a medical foster - someone who likes Shepherds and knows them, someone who is willing to follow a specific diet he will be on (rescue will provide), and someone who can bring him to his regular veterinarian for check-up appointments. He may need to go back to Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists a couple of times before he gets transferred to his regular vet. Please contact us at 832.533.6049 by sending a text. Just write 'FOSTER LIGHTNING,' and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. The ZOEY Group

08/08/2025

📣Day 2 at Gulf Coast update:
Lighting case remiams a mistery. They have done an ultrasound, a CT scan and now he is being prepared for exploratory surgery. His chances are low. Please keep him in your thoughts and send him good wishes.
He is still bleeding into his chest cavity, bleeding with bacteria into his abdominal cavity and we dont know why.

📣Update: No splenic mass but Spleen is heterogeneous which indicates that the tissue or structure being examined has a non-uniform appearance, with variations in texture, composition, or density. A few findings, but not a definitive reason as to why he's got the bacteria in his abdomen. The Ultrasound also revealed a hemothorax and the Pleural effusion and now we move into a CT scan tomorow to hopefully get some clarifications. The whole thing is a mistery so far.

🔰Hemothorax : Defined as the accumulation of blood in the pleural space, typically occurring secondary to trauma that lacerates blood vessels, the heart, lungs, or thoracic wall. It can lead to significant complications such as hypovolemic shock and impaired ventilation.

🔰Pleural Effusion: Pleural effusion is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the chest cavity. Fluid accumulates in the pleural sac, not the lungs.

🟥Please send lots of good wishes for Lightning who is now at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists with a Splenic mass, Confirmed splenic mass, fluid in both thorax and abdomen, high temperature all the way to 104.2 today but has gone down to 103.8 , anemic, old fractures, heartworms , etc..
The story of this poor guy along with Cash and Brownie are just too sad, just like the story of every stray and abandoned dog out there. Dish’s don’t deserve us, for sure! Lightning is a wonderful and beautiful dog and he would love to have a home when he makes it out of the hospital. Please send him good wishes so he soon regains his health.
I will add snippets of his story in the comments.
The ZOEY Group

08/05/2025

07/24/2025

The ZOEY Group is seeking volunteers to assist with our rescue operations, primarily in coordinating activities and foster care. A minimum of 2 years of experience in animal rescue or management is required, and knowledge of social media platforms is desirable. Please note that this is an unpaid volunteer position, as all members of our group contribute their time and effort solely for the welfare of dogs.
Please contact Angelica InRescue for details.