Derby

It is the URGENT rescues that are the most dire and heart wrenching.

On Saturday May 3, we received a call about a cavalier that needed EMERGENCY RESCUE. The call came from a retired vet tech, and with her experience, fully understood the magnitude of the situation. In her possession was a gravely injured cavalier whose eye was grotesquely swollen, a raw and painful sight that made our hearts sink. Apparently, the pup got snapped at by his fur-sibling and the elderly owner couldn’t afford the vet visit and called her vet tech neighbor for assistance. Luckily, the owner surrendered the pup and the neighbor reached out to CRF immediately. Our team of volunteers is always available day or night, and we immediately got a hold of this sweet pup within 2 hours. 

Indeed, we were crushed at the sight of this precious cavalier – his eye was in dire condition and the pain was palpable. We wrapped him in our arms and rushed him to the emergency room; within minutes he was in surgery to remove the eye. Despite the excruciating pain that must have been searing through him, this little boy remained remarkably gentle, nuzzling into our arms as if seeking comfort.

It is times like this, we are grateful to be the rescue that we are, a team of ready, willing and able to drop everything to save these precious souls. On the day that we celebrated the running of the roses, we understand that this sweet boy, now named Derby, will also be on a long track toward his forever happiness and health. 

We will monitor his progress from the eye surgery and then begin to understand the rest of his medical needs; on observation, Derby has patchy hair loss and a scraggly, scabby tail. Once we get him settled down in a loving, caring and quiet foster home for him to rehabilitate in tenderness and comfort, we will continue his vetting. 

The cost of Derby’s urgent surgery and subsequent medical care will be expensive. For this surgery, his ongoing care, including medication, further treatments for his skin issues, and support in his foster home, we are anticipating $6000 in costs. We ask you, our CRF angels, for your help and generosity to heal our beautiful Derby. His path to recovery has just begun, and we need your help to ensure he receives everything he needs.

Please be Derby's champion today. Your gift, no matter the size, will make a tangible difference in his journey towards a happy and healthy future. Donate now and help us give Derby the life he deserves. 

We are always thankful for your overwhelming generosity and support for our rescued pups and our mission of saving these beautiful cavaliers who have fallen into sad situations. With armfuls of love, affection and your generosity and support, our sweet Derby and all of our pups can continue their journeys to healing and happiness.

We love you, sweet Derby!  XO  ❤️ 

Continue to follow us on social media for updates on Derby and his progress into health and happiness. We will send this little pumpkin all your love and well wishes on his road to recovery. We know his life got so much better just being with us. 

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