Cider and her pups

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.