Help Save Baddiie – Our Girl is Fighting for Her Life

Some people may say, “It’s just a dog.” But to us, and to everyone who knows Lilyanna, dogs are family.

Dogs are Lilyanna’s passion in life. They are her purpose, her career, and her heart. When Baddiie suddenly became paralyzed, Lilyanna didn’t hesitate, she drove all the way from Florida to Illinois to be by her side. She will go literal miles and more for her dog… and so will we.

We’re sharing her story in hopes that love, prayer, and community can give her a fighting chance.

Baddiie is a beautiful, strong, and loving 10-month-old pup with so much life left to live. She’s been away from home in Florida, training in Chicago to become a spot protection dog (PSA), a role she’s taken to with incredible intelligence, heart, and drive. Baddiie isn’t just smart; she’s sweet, determined, and full of personality.

Her mom, Lilyanna, is the owner and head trainer of Quinn’s K-9 Services in Gainesville, Florida. She has devoted her life to saving dogs, hundreds of them, through both training and her rescue program, Rescue Done Right, where she’s pulled dogs from the streets, overcrowded shelters, euthanasia lists, and owner surrenders. Her mission has always been to give dogs a second chance and match them with their perfect homes.

Now, it’s time for the community she’s given so much to…to help her and her own dog in their time of need.

What Happened

On the night of November 5, 2025, Baddiie suddenly collapsed while playing. There was no trauma, accident, or warning. Her trainers acted immediately, rushing her to the VCA Emergency Hospital around 10 p.m.

Bloodwork came back normal, but Baddiie was fully alert and aware, yet unable to move. She could wag her tail and move her head slightly but couldn’t stand or walk. She wasn’t in pain, didn’t have a fever, vomiting, or appetite loss, she was simply paralyzed without explanation.

Chain of Events & Medical Timeline

November 6 – Neurology Evaluation

There was no improvement overnight. Neurologists noted symptoms suggesting a cerebellum or brainstem issue, rather than a spinal injury.

She underwent an MRI and spinal tap under anesthesia to look for infection or inflammation.

MRI Results (7 p.m.)

Brain appeared normal

Lesion found inside her spinal cord near her brain (C1–C2)

Bones were normal - no trauma or genetic abnormality

Lesion caused swelling and inflammation inconsistent with common conditions

Possible causes:

• Fungal, parasitic, or bacterial infection

• Tumor

• Immune-mediated inflammation

Baddiie began steroid treatment (prednisone) to reduce inflammation. Blood, urine, and fecal samples were sent for infectious disease testing, and her MRI was reviewed by specialists.

November 7 – Infectious Disease Testing

Anti-fungal and antibiotic therapy was started for possible infections (including blastomycosis). A tick-borne illness panel was negative.

A small mass found on her right paw was biopsied and later confirmed benign.

Despite her paralysis, Baddiie remained bright, alert, and happy, wagging her tail, eating, drinking, and trying to move. Steroids hadn’t yet improved her mobility, but her will to fight was undeniable.

Current Diagnosis & Treatment

Her test results have ruled out trauma, congenital, or genetic causes.

MRI revealed lesions in both her spinal cord and muscles near her brain, likely caused by infection or inflammation.

Doctors believe a fungal or rare infectious cause is most likely, but testing remains inconclusive.

She continues anti-fungal medication, antibiotics, and steroids.

She’s being turned every few hours to prevent pressure sores and monitored around the clock.

Despite extensive testing, her current hospital and veterinary specialists are at a loss for what is causing the lesion. We are now working on transferring Baddiie to the University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital (UGA) for further diagnostics and advanced neurological care.

Holding Onto Hope

Through all of this, Baddiie is not in pain. She’s alert, eating, drinking, barking, and fighting.

We are working with multiple veterinarians, neurologists, and holistic practitioners to explore every possible treatment path.

Baddiie isn’t giving up — and neither are we.

The next few days are critical as we wait for signs that her anti-fungal medication is working and prepare for potential transfer to UGA.

Financial Impact & Future Care

The cost of emergency hospitalization, MRI, neurological consultations, infectious disease testing, and medications has already exceeded $10,000.

Our goal is to raise funds to help cover:

• Ongoing hospitalization and specialized care

• Long-term antifungal and antibiotic therapy

• Physical rehabilitation and mobility support

• Follow-up imaging and diagnostic testing

• Medications for inflammation and neurological recovery

While her initial treatment costs have been covered, all remaining funds will go directly toward her continued care, recovery, and rehabilitation.

How You Can Help

Anything helps, truly. Whether it’s a donation, a prayer, or sharing Baddiie‘a story, your support means everything right now.

Baddiie is family. She’s strong, she’s loved, and she’s fighting with everything she has, and so are we.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for helping us give her the chance she deserves.

Together, we can bring Baddiie home and help her live out the rest of the long life she deserves.