This dog walked into the house we are remodeling in Joshua Tree, looking for help and safety. He then climbed into my truck with me; he was stunned and bleeding—his face torn up and raw.

I was shocked and distressed—almost immobilized. I didn’t know what to do. This being Sunday, the Joshua Tree shelter was closed. So were all the vets in town. I didn’t have the thousands of dollars I knew it would cost to take care of this sweet dog. I wasn’t sure about handling the injured dog. So I called Animal Authority Rescue Team, a one-woman operation in the hi-desert of Southern California. Without hesitation, Kristal knew what Champion needed and got him to an emergency vet in Redlands, an hour away on a Sunday. No hesitation about inconvenience or cost. The initial vet bill of $800 is on her personal credit card.

Kristal named him Champion because he is fighting like a champion to get well.

Please consider donating to Champion and this remarkable young woman—Animal Authority Rescue Team. She is filling a gaping need and doing an amazing job.

Champion was shot in the face and beaten. In surgery for 5 hours, he is now at the animal hospital in stable condition.
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