Shadows Sanctuary

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas Eve

23/12/2025

Update: 12/23/25

Wyatt’s Surgery & Recovery

We wanted to provide a final update on Wyatt now that he is out of surgery. The procedure was successful, and the veterinarian identified and removed a total of five masses. All five have been sent to the lab for histopathology.
While one mass appeared suspicious in nature, the doctor was able to achieve clean parameters (margins) during the removal.

Final Cost Breakdown
Please note the itemized costs for today’s procedures:
• Neuter: $450
• Mass Removals: $415
• Ear & Dental Work: $390
• Total: $1,255

Holiday Schedule
With both Nova and Wyatt’s current procedures concluded, we are officially up to date on their care. We will be off for the holidays unless an urgent medical need arises.
We look forward to sharing the lab results once they return. Happy Holidays!

Sanctuary Team

23/12/2025

Surgical Authorization & Priority Plan:
Wyatt

Wyatt is scheduled for multiple procedures today. The primary goal is addressing his prostate health, with all other treatments being secondary and contingent on his stability under anesthesia.

1. Primary Objective (Top Priority)
• Neuter Surgery: This is the most critical procedure to address and reduce his enlarged prostate. This must be completed first.

2. Secondary Procedures (Contingent Basis)
If, and only if, Wyatt remains stable and is handling the anesthesia well after the neuter, I have approved the following items in order of importance:

• Dental Assessment & Oral Surgery: Extraction of severely decayed/rotten teeth and a full cleaning to address advanced dental disease.

• Deep Ear Cleaning: Thorough cleaning and treatment of his severe bilateral (double) ear infections.

Medical Direction
“See how he’s doing” basis: I am authorizing the secondary procedures only if the surgical team determines it is safe to proceed. If at any point his vitals or recovery outlook suggest he has been under too long, they will prioritize a safe wake-up over completing the dental or ear work.

23/12/2025

The Gold Standard

Why Safety is Non-Negotiable at Shadow’s Sanctuary 🛡️

At Shadow’s Sanctuary, our medical protocols are born from a hard-earned lesson. We once faced a devastating tragedy when a transporter and another rescue failed to adhere to safety guidelines, exposing our sanctuary and founder to a series of deadly infections. We lost many precious lives, and we vowed never to let that happen again.

That is why we don’t just test—we re-test. Every animal is screened upon arrival and again before leaving quarantine to ensure they are no longer contagious.
It is unfortunate that not all rescues or transporters adhere to these same life-saving standards. Because we cannot control the protocols of others on a public transport , Nova will be traveling from California via private transport.

Doing things correctly is costly—Nova’s care and specialized travel are already upward of $2,500—but after what we’ve been through, we know you cannot put a price on safety. We refuse to take shortcuts that could risk the lives of our foster families or the sanctuary.

Sanctuary team

21/12/2025

Nova’s Next Adventure is Almost Here! 🐾

We have some incredibly exciting news to share:

Nova is officially preparing to leave the hospital! After the holidays, she’ll be heading into the second phase of her rescue journey—moving into a wonderful foster home where she can truly begin to relax and heal.

To help Nova get settled into her new environment, we are looking for a few items to send off with her. If you’d like to help welcome Nova to "home life," any contribution would mean the world to her.

Let’s get Nova started on her best chapter yet!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/351C6206BPPS6?ref_=wl_share

Thank you
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

The sanctuary team

21/12/2025

Merry Christmas, everyone! 🎄✨
Wyatt had the best day ever—he absolutely loved his gifts and couldn’t get enough of those Christmas cookies! 🦴🍪 We are feeling so grateful and want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
A huge thank you to for going above and beyond to make the holidays so special for Wyatt and Nova. We appreciate you! ❤️

We’ll see everyone in the New Year

Sanctuary Team

20/12/2025

Roan’s ashes have arrived safely from California. He has been returned to the sanctuary, where he will be laid to rest alongside the companions who preceded him.

Sanctuary Team

20/12/2025

20/12/2025

Happy 1st Birthday to our miracle boy, Hudson (aka Huddy Hoo)! 🐾
One year ago, Hudson’s journey began with unimaginable hardship. At just 8 weeks old, he survived a vicious attack that left him with broken legs, damaged growth plates, and a brain injury. It took 8 surgeries, over $30,000 in medical care, and a 6-month battle with a bone infection to get him where he is today.
Despite the permanent deformities in his legs, Hudson doesn’t know he’s “different.” He lives life with a carefree spirit and a heart full of love. He is the ultimate “snuggle bug” little brother who adores his fur-siblings and meets every new dog with zero fear and total kindness. Hudson, you are the definition of resilience. We love you!

19/12/2025

Wyatt update: 12/19/25

At 12 years old, Wyatt is currently facing a serious health crisis that highlights why neutering is a vital medical decision, not just a reproductive one.
Wyatt is scheduled for surgery this Monday or Tuesday, pending a follow-up white blood cell count. He is currently suffering from a severe infection rooted in an enlarged prostate—a direct result of remaining intact. This condition has made it incredibly difficult for him to urinate, causing his health to decline.
Neutering Wyatt now isn’t just a procedure; it’s a life-saving intervention. By neutering him, we can reduce the size of the prostate, allow him to urinate freely again, and prevent the very real threat of sepsis. Beyond preventing unwanted litters, spaying and neutering significantly reduces the risk of certain cancers. Please keep Wyatt in your thoughts as he heads into this critical surgery.

The following are his current tests results and X-rays

Thank you
Sanctuary Team

18/12/2025

✨ Rescue Spotlight: Paws and Tails Sanctuary

Today, we want to shine a light on a small but mighty organization that has been a pillar of our community for over seven years: Paws and Tails Sanctuary.
Operating quietly behind the scenes with very little recognition, this dedicated sanctuary never says "no" to an animal in need. From local strays to rescues transported all the way from Texas, they provide a lifeline for cats and dogs who might otherwise have nowhere else to go.

🦝 Meet Rocky Raccoon
Their latest rescue is a testament to their "never give up" attitude. Rocky is a local stray who eluded capture for a long time, until he was finally trapped during a brutal blizzard.

Life on the streets has been hard on Rocky. He is currently feral, very scared, and—as a defense mechanism—he is a bit of a "biter." Despite his tough exterior, the sanctuary is already seeing small signs of improvement in his temperament now that he is warm, fed, and safe.

Rocky’s Immediate Medical Needs:
• Full course of vaccinations.
• Neutering surgery.
• Weekly Vitamin B injections to support his recovery.

🧡 How You Can Help
Paws and Tails Sanctuary flies under the radar, which means they often lack the funding needed for complex cases like Rocky’s. If you have the means to support this small, grassroots group, every dollar or donated item goes directly to the animals.
Ways to Support:
• Amazon Wish List: Browse & Ship
Needed Supplies

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3YCSSM0ECJTY?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwZnRzaAOxHQpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEesoJTxmSbtKUHg4liqu0RMUxjvPiBxFEbFfNByflAMPi1s44HLjfYPEosDMQ_aem_y4gxQVn0OHiTk2N39JpL0w

• Direct Support (Venmo):
• Rocky’s Medical Fund: Donate via Cuddly
"No matter how feral or frightened, every life is worth the effort." — Paws and Tails Sanctuary
Paws and Tails Sanctuary