11/15/2025
Zeke didn’t come to us because he was unwanted... He came from a loving home whose owner faced unexpected health changes and had to make the heartbreaking decision to surrender both of their dogs. When Zeke arrived, he had a stubborn cough. We ruled out heartworm and moved quickly to our veterinarian, who began treating him for kennel cough. But when the cough wouldn’t fade, we took chest X-rays to rule out heart enlargement and congestive heart failure.
What we found instead was scar tissue that looked like pneumonia. We tried stronger, long-term antibiotics and steroids. Three weeks later, repeat X-rays showed the same results. That’s when the doctor concluded Zeke was likely living with asthma. The weeks of testing, treatment, and stress kept him in the shelter far longer than any senior dog should have to endure. A large, older dog with ongoing medical needs... Zeke had the odds stacked against him.
And then, just when he needed it most, a family walked back through our doors. They had adopted Zeke’s little terrier brother and came looking for a companion. Despite the trial-and-error of managing Zeke’s stress and asthma, they welcomed him home. Now, he’s settling in with his brother again, finally able to breathe a little easier.
Stories like Zeke’s are why we’re fundraising $10,000 this month... to help cover the medical and operational costs that give animals like him a second chance. Zeke’s care alone totaled more than $700. Thanks to generous supporters, we’re already over one-third of the way to our goal. If you believe animals like Zeke deserve care and a chance to heal, please donate today. 🤎
Checks and money orders can be sent to:
Caring Hands Humane Society
1400 SE 3rd Street
Newton, KS 67114
Donate directly on our website...
https://giving.classy.org/campaign/741339/donate
