Monetary donations needed to help save the lives of seven puppies

The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is seeking donations to help save the lives of seven puppies rescued from the desert.

On June 6, staff transferred the 6-week-old puppies and their mom from the Coachella Valley Animal Shelter to our center through the “Mission for Home Rescue Program” funded by the nonprofit DAWG.  

All puppies and mom initially seemed healthy, but over the last six days, each pup has developed upper-respiratory symptoms and pneumonia.  

“Three of our wonderful local veterinarians have begun hospitalization during the day, and two of our local emergency hospitals are caring for them overnight, but all seven need extensive 24-hour supportive care including multiple antibiotics, IV fluids, radiographs, and nebulization to help them breathe,” said Animal Services Director Brynn Lavison. “Although our partner veterinarians are very generous with discounting their services for our homeless pets, the treatment for all seven pups will be extensive. Our shelter and DAWG are committed to their care, but we cannot do it alone.”

Therefore, the center is seeking the community’s help with monetary donations of any size to help pay for their care.  

If you can help, visit DAWG.org or use this QR code to donate via Zelle. 

“We thank you in advance for your generosity and will send updates on the pups as we know more,” Lavison said. “Please keep these sweet babies in your thoughts.”