Sometimes saving lives takes more than one rescue. It takes people coming together, sharing resources, and refusing to give up when the odds seem overwhelming.
For five little puppies at the Carson shelter, that village made all the difference. ❤️🐾
Five Puppies in Need of a Lifeline
When we learned about five puppies in danger at the Carson shelter, we desperately wanted to help.
Another puppy had been euthanized following a reported positive parvovirus test, leaving serious concerns about the health of the remaining puppies.
For Labradors and Friends, the decision wasn’t simple.
We had recently spent more than $11,000 providing veterinary care for Charlotte and her puppies. The possibility of taking on another parvo crisis was more than our all-volunteer rescue could financially manage.
But walking away from five little lives wasn’t something we wanted to do.
We needed a partner.
Meet the Girls: Hazel and Aspen.
When Old Blue Inc. Said YES ❤️
That’s when Molly from Old Blue Inc. stepped forward.
Old Blue Inc. is a nonprofit whose primary mission is helping senior dogs at the Carson shelter receive veterinary care beyond what the shelter can provide.
Through an agreement with the shelter, Molly can arrange for dogs to receive treatment from outside veterinarians.
And although these five puppies weren’t seniors, Molly recognized that they needed help.
Old Blue Inc. agreed to cover their veterinary expenses, making it possible for Labradors and Friends to bring all five puppies to safety.
Then came the wonderful news.
All five puppies tested NEGATIVE for parvo!
They received canine parvovirus monoclonal antibodies and fluids as part of their veterinary care.
What had seemed like an impossible rescue was suddenly becoming a story of hope.
Teri Said YES. Again!
Medical care was only part of the equation. Five puppies also needed a safe place to land.
Enter Teri.
Our longtime puppy foster had just finished caring for Charlotte and her puppies, helping that entire little family find their forever homes.
After all those weeks of puppy care, she certainly deserved a break.
But when five more little lives needed somewhere safe to go, Teri opened her home once again!
Meet the boys: Remi, Finn, and Casper.
Three boys. Two girls. Five little personalities, each getting a chance to grow, play, and experience the comfort of being loved.
Today, they’re doing exactly what puppies should be doing — tumbling over one another, exploring their surroundings, enjoying cuddles, and making their foster family smile.
Watch Their Second Chance in Action 🎬
Sometimes words simply can’t capture the joy of watching rescued puppies play.
See for yourself!
Rescue Takes a Village
This rescue reminds us why collaboration matters.
Molly and Old Blue Inc. made the medical care possible.
Teri made their safe landing possible.
Together, we gave five precious puppies the second chance they deserved.
To Molly, Old Blue Inc., and Teri, thank you for being the people who say YES when animals need you most.
Because when rescues, volunteers, and compassionate people work together, extraordinary things can happen.
Five little lives. One big second chance. And a village that made it possible. ❤️
Friends don’t let friends go homeless.