Name: Hope

Story: Hope is the spokes-dog for Hope’s Heroes. Rescued from a cat-hoarding home in Dearborn, this beautiful, brown-eyed girl had obviously not been treated by a veterinarian for some time. Upon evaluation, we discovered she had a mouth full of rotten teeth, multiple tumors, and enlarged lymph glands. After numerous dental procedures, surgeries, and medication maintenance, Hope recovered wonderfully. At the age of 11, she was adopted by her forever family and lived out her life at peace.

Name: Rusty

Story: Rusty came to the shelter after being hit by a car. Because his lacerations were so deep, he underwent daily treatment for several months so the wounds could ultimately heal enough to be surgically closed. Even in the most extreme cases, caring for an injured boy like Rusty is made possible because of you, our Hope’s Heroes!

Name: Lexi

Story: Little Lexi was found as a stray along with another dog: a boy. Apparently they were young parents-to-be since Lexi was pregnant. While being fostered, Lexi gave birth to four babies. Caring for rescues from birth to adoption is a challenge that we can achieve thanks to you, our Hope’s Heroes!

Name: Loki

Story: Six-month-old Loki had the heart of a champion in a little broken body. We thought she had a fractured leg, but after thorough evaluation, it was determined she had extensive damage to her pelvis, including a dislocated hip. Loki successfully came through surgery, and according to her veterinarian, “It’s astounding that she is doing as well as she is—that she can move her bowels and have this much mobility. She is a trooper!”

Name: Noah

Story: At just 8 weeks old, Noah had been through quite a journey. This little buddy’s tiny paw had been caught in a rat trap and severely mangled.  X-rays revealed that his leg needed to be amputated. Following surgery, Noah immediately went into foster care for recuperation.  According to his foster mom, “The same day we brought Noah home, he was already up and about and eating.”

Name: Sarabi

Story: Sarabi’s tiny face was covered with bite wounds (possibly from another dog), and so swollen that her right eye was entirely shut. After her face was shaved and cleaned, a drain tube was inserted to allow all infection to escape, and was started on IV fluids.  A week later, the drain tube was removed, and the swelling had diminished. The best news was that her eye had opened, with no lasting damage. This puppy never gave up!

Name: Batman

Story: Four-month-old Batman saw seen quite a few doctors in his short life because of an injured back leg. Batman visited several vets, had multiple X-rays, and was diagnosed with soft-tissue damage. Doctors thought the leg might require amputation, or major surgery. Miraculously the little hero’s knee had healed on its own. Diagnosis: No worries about arthritis or other problems in the future!

Name: Jezebel

Story: Eight-week-old Jezebel’s life got off to a wobbly start. She had a dislocated knee that was severely damaged. After multiple X-rays, and vet visits, it was decided her leg needed to be amputated. That did not stall her little spirit. She is the most loving girl, who snuggles under your chin and gives kitty kisses very generously.

Name: Tweety 2011

Story: Tweety had serious and recurring upper respiratory problems that eventually settled in her eyes. Over time, her right eye developed extensive scar tissue. At first, we thought her eye might have to be removed. The good news is that ophthalmic drops provided the comfort she needed. Tweety adapted to her new “lifestyle” by using her whiskers and developing her other senses.