26/11/2025
This past week has been one of the toughest our rescue has ever faced.
A litter of seven arrived on 11/15, and by Monday the first puppy was diagnosed with parvo and hospitalized. By Tuesday, three more crashed and required 24/7 critical care. And by Thursday, the final two—Sandra and Calvin—were admitted.
Every single pup needed an initial $3k hospitalization. Four required feeding tubes. Two needed blood transfusions. And sweet Ricky, who was already hospitalized, will need an additional $1.4k eye surgery.
The photos you see here are of Sandra, lovingly nicknamed Princess Sparkles by her foster family. She was one of the sickest in the group, ultimately needing a line placed directly into her throat when her veins could no longer be used, along with two blood transfusions to keep her stable.
In total, their care has reached over $45,000… and that’s just this one litter.
We never want to say no to puppies who deserve a chance, but this level of medical need has pushed our small rescue to its limit. If you’re able to donate — even a few dollars — it truly makes a direct impact on their recovery and on our ability to keep saving dogs who need us most.
How to Donate:
Venmo: (code 3646)
PayPal: [email protected]
Website: mhlrm.com/donate
Thank you for rallying around these babies. They wouldn’t be here without you!