Pumpkin was found wandering down the middle of a country road in Arkansas. Our rescue partner in the area took her in and cared for her until we could pick her up on one of our regular rescue runs. Even though she was emaciated when found, she has now put on much needed weight, loves everyone she meets, and is ready for any new adventure that comes her way.

With your help and support, we can ensure that other puppies like Pumpkin get the same chance for a loving, forever home.

Thank you for supporting Wright-Way.

Cider was found cold, wet, covered in mud, infested with parasites, and trying desperately to care for her eight nursing puppies in a rundown chicken coop. We cannot imagine how she must have felt knowing that her puppies were suffering and she could do little to help them.

With freezing temperatures approaching, her puppies didn’t stand a chance. Luckily, a rescue partner in Oklahoma became aware of Cider’s situation. She spearheaded a massive effort to get this family safely to Wright-Way Rescue. A group of volunteer transporters came together to get them from Oklahoma to Illinois as quickly as possible. One volunteer even provided an overnight stop for this sweet family.

Mom and puppies arrived at Wright-Way Rescue just in time. They were all suffering from a severe parasite load that could have killed them. Momma Cider was exhausted and her bones protruded from her dull coat. Despite this she was still caring for her babies.

After a week in a foster home, lots of medical care and TLC, a sparkle appeared in Cider’s eyes that was not there before. She began to play and give kisses. She started to explore and interact with the children in her foster home. One of her puppies had a broken, infected tail that it could not move. The young puppy required corrective surgery as soon as it was stable. We are happy to report the surgery went well and the puppy made a full recovery. This is the good you do. YOU LITERALLY MAKE TAILS WAG AGAIN!

After a few weeks, this family is unrecognizable. Their coats are shiny and they are no longer thin or hungry. This week they will be ready for adoption! This is what rescue is, and this is where your donations go. YOU have a direct impact on homeless animals.

This is the difference that YOU make when you support Wright-Way Rescue. Without our donors, we would not be able to help families like Cider and her eight pups.

A gentleman was traveling between two small towns when he noticed a person standing in the middle of the bridge with a dog and a litter of puppies. The person was staring down into the water so he stopped to see if he could help. The dogs’ owner told him he could not care for them, gave him the mom and pups, and immediately left the area. Their new “owner” was able to find a local rescue to take them all in and keep them safe.

One of the puppies was completely blind and had two undeveloped eyes. Many small towns in rural areas do not have Animal Control facilities, access to affordable veterinary care, or any other options for unwanted animals. Animals with special needs such as this puppy often are at an even greater disadvantage. This is why our regular Rescue Runs to these areas are saving the lives of so many animals.

Dixie and her puppies were among the lucky ones to have gotten on Wright-Way’s transport van to a new life. Her blind puppy received the surgery he so desperately needed. We are thrilled to update that this special pup was recently adopted to an incredible new family! Thank you for saving lives with us.

Last week we sent an email asking for your help with an injured momma dog named Josie that arrived in critical condition. She was nursing six young puppies when she was involved in a horrific tractor accident that tore her left rear leg off just above the knee. Despite her pain, she continued to care for her puppies. Her owners were unable to afford medical care for Josie, so they surrendered her and her puppies to one of our rescue partner’s who brought them to Wright-Way Rescue. When she arrived, immediate surgery was required to amputate the remainder of her leg and close the gaping wound.

We are happy to report that this brave momma dog made it through surgery and is doing quite well with her recovery. She is one of the most affectionate dogs! Her puppies' care has been taken over by our team, giving Josie some much needed time to relax and recover (and so she can be on pain management). Initially, she was slow to attempt to walk on three legs. The medical team helped her practice walking with a makeshift sling under her belly, and within a few days she was excitedly anticipating her walks outside! Josie is now ready for a foster family to continue her recovery. If you are interested in helping her, please reach out to our Foster Coordinator at foster@wright-wayrescue.org.

This Giving Tuesday, please remember that Wright-Way Rescue needs YOUR support to help more dogs like Josie and her puppies who otherwise would not have anywhere to turn. Thank you for helping us save her!

Last week a concerned individual stopped by our Admissions & Medical Services Campus asking if we could take in an injured cat. It was living outside her home and had a severe injury to its head. Staff told her to bring the cat in and we would do everything we could to provide it with care. She left and soon returned with the kitty.

Our veterinary technician and office manager took the cat into an exam room where they discovered the cat had an injury so significant that the skull was exposed. Without antibiotics, supportive care, and a clean indoor environment, this cat did not have a chance of survival. We accepted the cat and our veterinary team immediately began providing the expert medical care he desperately needed. Staff named the cat Goliath and we are happy to report that he is expected to make a full recovery.

Expert medical care on-site for homeless pets who arrive in need is a critical component to the work we do. Without it, saving cats like Goliath would not be possible. When you donate this Giving Tuesday, you give Wright-Way Rescue the ability to provide medical care and a chance for a loving home to injured animals who otherwise would not have a chance.