Help Pnut the Rescue Get a New Smile

This is Pnut.

He’s a five-year-old Pomeranian-Chihuahua. He’s small, quiet, and incredibly sweet, but the life he came from left him with a lot to recover from.

Pnut spent his entire life inside a severely neglected, hoarded home. He had never been outside, never felt grass, never gone for a walk. The house was an indoor smoking environment, and he was forced to use the bathroom inside. He wasn’t given any structure, enrichment, or proper care—just left to figure things out on his own. He wasn’t trained or socialized, rarely had toys or treats, and was fed mostly scraps and poor-quality dog food.

Because of this neglect, he now has significant dental damage that requires surgery as soon as possible.

The vet isn’t yet sure how many teeth he’ll lose, but the decay is serious. If left untreated, it could lead to pain, infection, and long-term health issues.

Since bringing him home, I’ve invested everything I can to get him on the right track including covering his rehoming fee, full vet work-up, vaccinations, insurance, and starting him on proper food and daily structure. I’ve been working with him on the basics: potty training, walking and learning how to trust. Trying to erase 5 years worth of neglect and re-teach healthy and structured habits has not been easy, but he is making progress every day!

The dental procedure is the last big hurdle in getting Pnut truly healthy, and while I’ve managed everything so far, this part is a lot to take on alone—especially because dental care, even for medical reasons, isn’t covered by pet insurance.

If you’re in a position to contribute, it would go directly toward getting Pnut out of pain and onto the path of a comfortable, stable life. Every bit helps and I’m deeply grateful for any support.

Please see attached images of Pnut, a small glimpse into his dental damage, and an estimate from the vet displaying the high and low end of procedure fees.

Thank you for reading and for caring about rescue animals like Pnut.