Over the weekend, three stray golden retriever puppies were found wandering the city streets of Boston. They were immediately taken in by the caring team at Boston Animal Control, who quickly discovered that two of the pups were suffering from the dreaded, and frequently fatal, parvovirus. The two sickly pups, both boys, are currently receiving expert inpatient care at MSPCA-Angell.

While both pups are expected to recover, their veterinary bills, which are staggering, have placed an untenable strain on the shelter’s very limited budget for veterinary care. Indeed, the cost of inpatient treatment and follow-up care for the parvo-afflicted puppies has been estimated at $6,000-$9,000 per puppy!

Any support that you’re able to offer will help these beautiful pups to receive life-sustaining medical care, after which they’ll be placed in medical foster homes until they’re well enough to be matched with just the right families. Every cent raised will be applied directly toward veterinary care for the pups. The City of Boston Animal Shelter is a municipal facility, and thus all administrative expenses are already borne by the city. In the event that donations exceed the puppies' medical expenses, any remaining funds will be applied directly to the veterinary care of another hospitalized dog currently in the loving care of the staff at the City of Boston Shelter.

These puppies are off to a rough start in life, but we can help ensure that their futures are healthy and secure. Just look at the joy on those smiling, golden faces!