<div>The medical need did not stop when the $35,000 in fund went to medical care for the Thermal Dogs in Aug 2025 to the AUG 2026, so the goal has been increased go $40,000.
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<div>(PLEASE SEE THERMAL DOG STORY BELOW)
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<div> $35,000 has been  have been fully used for veterinary care, medications, testing, emergency treatment, parasite control, and other welfare needs for the dogs...  Thank you so much for everything you have already done for these dogs. Your support has provided real veterinary care and real relief from suffering, and we are deeply grateful.
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<div>ORIGINAL THERMAL DOG STORY: Minutes from the gorgeous homes in La Quinta, well over 200 mostly free roaming, mostly owned dogs and maybe 150 more loose cats live outdoors in the tick infested dirt 24/7 , including in up to 120 degree summers in extremely challenged trailer park and/or desert conditions in and near Thermal, California.
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<div>Because their owners barely have the resources to take care of themselves, these dogs (and cats), through no fault of their own, breed, live with, and not infrequently die of ...
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<div>*life-threatening tick-borne blood infections...(we have seen several slow and painful deaths per year)
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<div>*horrendous skin problems and infections due to living on hard dirt,
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<div>including mange
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<div>• Severe tick infestations
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<div>• Chronic skin problems and infections due to constant exposure to dirt, including mange, a miserable and ongoing condition
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<div>• Multiple intestinal parasites causing swollen bellies, thin extremities, bloody diarrhea, and malnutrition
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<div>Plus not infrequent injuries from being hit by cars. We often see old fractures resulting in chronic pain and limping.
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<div>We work directly with residents and provide assistance with their knowledge and permission when a dog has an owner.
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<div>UPDATE: An Update on Our Rescue Efforts
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<div>Our rescue efforts have now separated into two independent groups.
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<div>No Animal Should Live Like This will continue under my management. I will continue signing up and helping implement spay/neuter services and will focus primarily on medical care, medications, and veterinary visits for dogs in need.
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<div>Susie Cook and her partners are continuing their rescue work separately and will clarify their mission when they launch their new GoFundMe.
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<div>As soon as I have their new fundraising link, I will post it here so supporters can learn more about their work as well.
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<div>Thank you so much for continuing to care about these dogs and support the work being done for them.
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<div>Important Transparency Note
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<div>Because the need is constant, unending, and there is no fixed endpoint, we may occasionally increase the fundraising goal so it reflects the real, ongoing cost of care.
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<div>97% ...of your donations are spent for medical and other welfare
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<div>2.9%...to GoFundMe fees, and
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<div>In some cases, owners ask for help placing (rehoming) their dogs or puppies, and we assist when requested. This process often requires veterinary care, vaccinations, medications, and medical clearance which also require funds for vet and medical fees—these dogs rarely begin with a clean bill of health.
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<div>We Are Raising Funds for Veterinary care and associated costs for the general wellbeing of the dogs
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<div>Every dollar goes directly toward
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<div>• Reducing suffering
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<div>• Stabilizing health
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<div>• Helping dogs become well enough for foster or adoption when owners request placement and when fosters or adopters are available
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<div>During the donation process, GoFundMe may suggest a “tip.”
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<div>You are welcome to set this to $0—this does not affect your donation to the dogs.
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<div>Thank you for listening, caring, and making a real difference ❤️
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