ONE PAW AT A TIME INC

*UPDATE- now 3 of the 5 puppies have Parvo

WE NEED YOU, OUR COMMUNITY OF ANIMAL LOVERS, RIGHT NOW!!!

We urgently need your help to save Oliver. This sweet rescue puppy has a life-threatening virus, and we can’t save him without you.

On February 1st, we rescued Oliver from a devastating animal neglect case. He was found trapped in a dark basement with his three siblings, all living in their own filth and without food or water. Oliver’s fight for survival should’ve ended when we rescued him from that basement. However, shortly after being rescued, Oliver started showing signs of parvo, a horrendous disease that can attack the heart and cause a sudden, excruciating death.

Among the rescue community, fewer words hit harder than “parvo.” This is a vicious virus that kills countless puppies like Oliver every year. Any rescuer knows that parvo means emergency mode: it’s expensive, it’s terrifying, and worst of all—you don’t know if the puppy will make it. But if you don’t fight for them—if you don’t act fast and get them treatment immediately—their fate is a death sentence. We have started Oliver's hospitalization and are now fighting alongside him as he battles this ruthless virus.

We need your help to save Oliver’s life.

We’re going to be honest here…

This is not the best way to raise money. Anyone who has ever fundraised before knows that it's exponentially harder to get donations after you've started treatment. People tend to think the fight is over, but this couldn't be further from the truth. Please trust us when we say that we were terrified to learn that Oliver’s treatment will cost $6,000. We’re a tiny rescue and simply don’t have that money.

But parvo kills too quickly for hesitation. Most deaths occur within 48-72 hours after the first signs of illness. Immediate intervention was Oliver’s only chance—waiting would have been a death sentence.

So, we decided to fight for Oliver and trust that our community would show up and help us save his life.

We are the community that steps up to help animals who can’t help themselves. We are the community that makes “happily ever after” a reality. We are the community that will celebrate with tears in our eyes when Oliver survives this and gets the life he deserves—a future so happy and healthy that he forgets the days when we didn’t know if he'd survive.

Now, we are counting on you, our community.

Your donation—no matter the size—brings Oliver one step closer to this reality.

$25 helps cover life-saving medications.

$50 provides critical IV fluids.

$100 gives Oliver round-the-clock care.

$500+ brings us closer to fully funding his fight for survival.

Every second counts. Every dollar matters. Please donate today and help us save Oliver. We can’t do this without you. Oliver can’t do this without you.

Together, we will do this. One paw at a time.

Hi, my name is Stella and beyond lucky to be the foster mama to a precious cat named TBD. We need your help.

Unfortunately, TBD’s vets discovered that he has a fractured canine tooth, which is likely causing him discomfort and pain. This sweet boy means the world to me and it’s breaking my heart to know that I don’t have the means to cover his medical costs and make him feel better. I completely adore this boy and wish so badly I could keep him forever, but decided to foster him rather than adopt him because I know I can’t afford a cat on a grad school stipend. I’m doing all I can to help him, but I need your help now.

If you can donate anything at all, it would be appreciated more than words. ❤️

TBD’s Backstory:

I first found TBD last spring when he was roaming around my apartment complex. He seemed quite feral so I trapped him, had him neutered, and released him back where I found him. This is considered one of the most effective ways to help control the population of feral cats, particularly ones who wouldn’t be suitable as indoor cats. When I took him in to get neutered, they asked me his name and I hadn’t named him so I wrote down TBD. I figured I’d come up with a name later, but when they brought him back after he was neutered, his name tag said TBD and the name just stuck!

Well, a few weeks after I released TBD, this once feral boy had a change of heart and decided he wanted to be loved and have a home. Every single day he’d wait by my parking spot for me to get home. My neighbors would laugh as he’d sprint across the parking lot to me. Finally, when it got too cold outside, I brought him in.

He’s been the BEST boy. He’s spunky, sweet, and endlessly playful. It breaks my heart to know I can’t afford to keep him because I’m a poor grad student, but I will do anything in my power to give him the happily ever after that deserves.

Unfortunately, the vets discovered that TBD has a fracture in his canine tooth. It’s likely causing him pain and while I will gladly bend my grad school budget for a $50 spay/neuter for a cat in need, I simply don’t have the financial means to pay for his $750+ procedure.

So, I’m asking for help. TBD doesn’t deserve to suffer simply because the human who took him in doesn’t have the money to get him care. We really, really need your help. If you have even $10 to spare to put toward getting TBD better, it would mean the world to me and to TBD.

Thank you so, so much for reading our story and for helping us!

HOARDER RESCUE UPDATE! We are so grateful that the owner recognized the situation and reached out for help. With the support of another amazing rescue, we rescued over 40 cats and kittens ! ❤️ These precious furballs were hiding in the walls, cabinets, and even outside. The overwhelming stench of ammonia and feces was unbearable, and sadly, many of them are suffering from respiratory issues. Most of the females are pregnant, and some need urgent dental care. One little kitten is missing a leg and will require surgery. Please help us give these babies a second chance at life!

HOARDER RESCUE UPDATE! We are so grateful that the owner recognized the situation and reached out for help. With the support of two amazing rescues, we rescued over 40 cats and kittens yesterday! ❤️ These precious furballs were hiding in the walls, cabinets, and even outside. The overwhelming stench of ammonia and feces was unbearable, and sadly, many of them are suffering from respiratory issues. Most of the females are pregnant, and some need urgent dental care. One little kitten is missing a leg and will require surgery. Please help us give these babies a second chance at life!