Trio Animal Foundation

Trio Animal Foundation After the dogs have received medical treatment, TAF pairs them up with our therapy dogs to focus on their emotional rehabilitation.

TAF is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that pays for the medical bills of some of the sickest, abused and neglected dogs impounded at Animal Control or left to fend for themselves on the streets of Chicago. The Trio Animal Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that pays for the medical bills of some of the sickest, abused pets left behind at open access shelters. Once we fix their

bodies we are able to heal their hearts and teach them to trust again, making them adoptable and ready for their forever homes. But that’s not all …TAF also assists shelters, rescues and individuals by paying the medical bills of homeless pets while promoting adoption and responsible pet ownership, including spay and neuter.

Koogie was introduced to TAF's gentlest therapy dog this evening. Bentley was super curious about his new house guest an...
09/13/2025

Koogie was introduced to TAF's gentlest therapy dog this evening. Bentley was super curious about his new house guest and respected his space. Koogie was a bit nervous and stayed close by me. As you can imagine, he is still pretty weak and needs his rest. Koogie should sleep well tonight. He has a cozy bed and enjoyed a small meal before resting for the evening. Hopefully, we will have an uneventful night. I will make sure to post if anything changes. Thanks again for all of your support.

Koogie has been discharged from the critical care unit at the ER and is in his foster home. Once he is settled in, we wi...
09/12/2025

Koogie has been discharged from the critical care unit at the ER and is in his foster home. Once he is settled in, we will introduce Koogie to TAF's gentlest therapy dogs. Our senior boy Bentley is the best new friend any dog could ask for. If Koogie shows signs that he wants to hang out with Bentley, they will be a great match. I will check in later to give you all an update. Thank you for your continued support for Koogie. He is the sweetest boy.

We have not received an update on Koogie's mom and I am not sure if we will. She is still in the ICU but not sure that she knows what is going on. We do know that Koogie has lost his home so TAF is his home for the forseeable future. Our main focus is getting Koogie healthy and acclimated to a new normal. He is a really nice dog and we are going to do right by him.

I'll post an update tonight!

*Thanks to the staff at MedVet Chicago for taking such good care of Koogie!

I just talked with Koogie's critical care doctor at the ER. Dr. Dozeman feels that Koogie is stable and able to be trans...
09/12/2025

I just talked with Koogie's critical care doctor at the ER. Dr. Dozeman feels that Koogie is stable and able to be transferred out of the ER. I will be picking him up this afternoon and make arrangements for TAF's primary vet to take over his care. This little miracle pup is going to make it. 🙏☺️

Thank you to everyone that is helping to sponsor Koogie and rooting for him. I will make sure to post an update when we have him.

Yesterday, TAF called about a dog in critical condition. Koogie's owner had experienced a medical emergency and was trap...
09/11/2025

Yesterday, TAF called about a dog in critical condition. Koogie's owner had experienced a medical emergency and was trapped behind a door for 11 days. A wellness check was performed by the Chicago Fire Department and his owner was found near death. Without access to her heart and diabetes medication, her condition was grave and she is fighting for her life in the ICU.

As far as Koogie, it was assumed that he had passed away from starvation and lack of water. When rescuers found him, Koogie was in his cage in the kitchen. He was still alive and rushed to the ER. Koogie is now in the ICU at the emergency vet. He is suffering complications from starvation. Lack of water and food have deprived his body from essential nutrients needed to survive. Koogie is on supportive care and we just have to see if he has the strength to pull through.

You may notice that Koogie has a misshapen eye socket. The is a congenital defect and has nothing to do with what just happened.

If Koogie makes it, he will be coming to TAF to stay with the therapy dogs. At this point, we are just taking it hour by hour and are so thankful for his fighting spirit. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

If you would like to help support Koogie, her are are few ways to support his care:
*www.trioanimalfoundation.org (there is a PayPal option, too)
*Venmo - (beware of fake accounts)
*Zelle - [email protected]
*Facebook
*Mailing Address:
Trio Animal Foundation
516 N. Ogden Ave. Suite #199
Chicago, IL 60642

Thank you for sharing Koogie's story and rallying behind him. We are all his family now.

TAF has been asked to take on an extreme medical case. The dog's owner experienced a medical emergency in her home and w...
09/10/2025

TAF has been asked to take on an extreme medical case.

The dog's owner experienced a medical emergency in her home and was trapped behind a door for 11 days. The woman was discovered by the Chicago Fire Department after a welfare check. With no access to her heart and diabetes medication, the woman is now in critical condition in the ICU.

Unfortunately, the woman's dog was in a cage in the kitchen. Nobody knows how the dog survived that long but he is hanging on. The dog is in critical condition and at the ICU at MedVet Chicago. To try and save his life, we just put down a $3,500 deposit so that he could undergo a medical shave and undergo further testing. It is feared that he has pancreatitis and or something wrong with his kidneys.

It is not our business to post about his owner and the condition of where he was found. God willing that she survives, that can be sorted out by the professionals. TAF's job is to try and save the dog's life and do right by him.

The dog's name is Koogie and is estimated to be around 2 years old. If you would like to help sponsor his care, we would really appreciate it. He is scheduled for an ultrasound and is on supportive care. Both Koogie and his owner could really use your prayers.

If Koogie pulls through, he will come and stay with TAF's therapy dogs. It sure seems like he could use some friends about now.

If you would like to help Koogie, here are a few ways to donate:

*www.trioanimalfoundation.org (there is a PayPal option, too)
*Venmo - (beware of fake accounts)
*Zelle - [email protected]
*Facebook
*Mailing Address:
Trio Animal Foundation
516 N. Ogden Ave. Suite #199
Chicago, IL 60642

I post any updates as soon as I talk to the doctor. Thanks!

Ziggy, Louisa, Hazel Grace and Luna all had vet appointments today. Everyone but Luna received acupuncture from Dr. Stec...
09/09/2025

Ziggy, Louisa, Hazel Grace and Luna all had vet appointments today. Everyone but Luna received acupuncture from Dr. Stecher. She had her wound examined and had a new bandage wrap applied. Luna needs to continue her wound care for at least another week. She has an appointment scheduled for next Monday.

Next week, Ziggy, Iris will have bloodwork to re-check their liver values. Hazel Grace will have her bloodwork checked in 2 weeks. She is still on an antibiotic for a liver infection.

No new news to report and we are ok with that... no news is good news.

Thank you to the staff at Precious Bond Animal Hospital for taking such great care of our pups!

Ziggy, Bentley, Luna, Butterfly, Louisa, Iris and Hazel Grace are the curtest little variety pack. They are loving this ...
09/08/2025

Ziggy, Bentley, Luna, Butterfly, Louisa, Iris and Hazel Grace are the curtest little variety pack. They are loving this cooler, sunny weather in Chicago. ☀️🍃

Louisa always looks for a chance to sunbathe next to the big guy. She has been smitten with Eeyore since the day she cam...
09/06/2025

Louisa always looks for a chance to sunbathe next to the big guy. She has been smitten with Eeyore since the day she came into our care.

Luna wound is looking a million times better tonight. I wanted to post comparison photos but they are just too graphic. ...
09/06/2025

Luna wound is looking a million times better tonight. I wanted to post comparison photos but they are just too graphic. By the time I blurred out the meatiest looking part it was pointless. You can see now that the wound has filled in and is 1/2 the size that it used to be. From doing three bandage changes a day, switching off between silver sulfadiazine and Manuka honey, all of the dead tissue has fallen off. Luna keep trying to scratch at it so extra padding and shirts are a must.

Luna is still on two oral antibiotics and just started another dose. She has another vet appointment this Monday. From a medical stand point, I would love to post the photos of the different stages of her infection. I have taken a photo every day. It is like a controlled science experiment that shows just how effective the Manuka honey was to her recovery. The Chinese herbal supplement Yunnan Baiyao, also, expedited her recovery process.

Mixing eastern and western medicine has really made a world of difference in treating Luna's infection. We are so blessed to have such an open minded doctor.

Luna was fast asleep after taking her medication, tonight. It is such a relief to know that she is comfortable. Her surg...
09/05/2025

Luna was fast asleep after taking her medication, tonight. It is such a relief to know that she is comfortable. Her surgical site looked much better today. I think that tomorrow I will be able to post a photo, with a section of it blurred out. Fingers crossed, the worst is over.

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