12/15/2025
This Morning’s Rescue Update – Please Read 🤍
Houston woke up in the low 30s this morning — which, for us, is basically arctic conditions. Despite the freeze, we had to get multiple babies to the vet today, and here’s where we landed.
Orbit
Orbit developed an ulcer on his eye over the weekend. We immediately started eye drops, but took him in this morning to Dr. Molly to be safe.
He was able to get blood serum eye drops made, which is exactly what he needed.
• Orbit’s visit today: $116.10
Baby Nicholas
Little Nicholas had his f***l checked today. He is still battling parasites from severe early exposure.
Results showed hookworms and remaining tapeworms, and he was treated immediately.
• Nicholas’s visit today: $79.20
Important note about Nicholas’s tail:
When Nicholas first arrived, we discovered that his tail had been tied closed with fishing line and sealed with super glue. At this time, the glue cannot be safely removed without sedation.
Nicholas currently weighs just 2 pounds, and I did not feel comfortable sedating him at this size. Dr. Molly agreed that he needs time to get stronger first. However, there is a risk of infection or abscess, so for now we are keeping the area very clean and closely monitoring it until he gains enough weight to safely address it.
He will not be getting anything extra or aggressive medically until his little body is stronger.
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Mama Dog (Noel / Holly)
Dr. Molly fostered mama over the weekend to keep her safe from the cold. She’s estimated to be 3–5 years old and is the mom of the other baby currently in boarding.
She is now at Northwest Animal Hospital, and today included:
• X-rays (Dr. Molly suspects she may be pregnant)
• Full blood panel (kidneys, overall health)
• Vaccines and initial care
• Mama’s bill so far today: $345
She will remain with Dr. Molly until Wednesday.
Call Northwest Animal Hospital directly to help with today’s cost 281.444.1084
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What’s Coming Next (Wednesday)
On Wednesday, Kleinbrook Animal Hospital
will be doing surgeries for:
• Both male babies (neuters)
• Possibly mama, depending on findings
We were unable to get into any low-cost clinics until February, so Kleinbrook is helping us with a greatly reduced rate as a gift.
• Estimated surgery cost: ~$150 per baby (includes cone, meds, etc.)
👉 We are asking that surgery donations be made directly to Kleinbrook Animal Hospital 281.444.8387
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