Urgent Rescue—five puppies with Parvo

Our intake team received a call from a backyard breeder whose two litters of puppies had been infected with the Parvovirus. Parvo is a deadly disease that is easily prevented with proper care of puppies and a set of three vaccinations for the pup, but these dogs were not so lucky. Our rescue transporters visited the home and were allowed to take one dog from the 10 week old litter (Gus) and one from the 7 week old litter (Tug). Though other pups were in distress, the breeder wanted to wait. The puppies were delivered to Animal Medical and Surgical Center in Scottsdale where they began supportive care. The next morning, we heard again from the breeder that we could come and get two more puppies. Both puppies were from the younger litter (Molly and Charlie) and were taken to the same hospital for treatment. Later that morning, another call came in from the breeder. Seven week old Carly had been adopted by a family last week and she also developed parvo. The family could not afford treatment so, when contacted by us, decided to relinquish her as well, and our rescue transporters picked her up for delivery to AMSC. We now have 5 puppies in intensive care receiving IV fluids; antibiotics; medication for the support of their already stressed stomachs and gastrointestinal system; and plasma transfusions as these dogs are critically ill. The doctors also are using feeding tubes to get sustenance into these pups who have not eaten for days. The expenses for the first 36 hours is already over $10,000.00. Will you help us help these Golden puppies make it to the next stage of rescue---wonderful new adoptive homes?