While the pups cannot have Halloween chocolate, you can give a senior dog the gift of living out their golden years full of comfort and joy. For some of our older dogs, this might be their last holiday, but you can help make it unforgettable. Your kindness provides medication/supplements, special food/supplies, and specialized care that can make all the difference to a dog in need. Donate today and help us show them what love and comfort feels like. Stand by our motto with us, because after all, once a MAGSR dog, always a MAGSR dog, no matter what.

Without further ado, we would love to introduce you to a few of our seniors in need:

🎃Ivy🐾  
Ivy arrived in our care requiring a lot of vetting.  Ivy is gentle, affectionate, and slowly learning the joys of being a beloved companion. She enjoys short walks, tasty treats, and has recently discovered the magic of dog beds. She is living with an incredible medical foster learning about all of the joys and love that comes with living in a home. But Ivy's medical journey is far from over. Upon arrival, she was diagnosed with:

• Severe arthritis in her front left leg, causing her significant pain and lameness
• A skin infection requiring treatment before other procedures could take place
• Ulcerated tumors and masses on her chest and belly
• Underweight frame, which needed to be addressed before surgery could commence

This week, Ivy bravely underwent a complicated hysterectomy, had several masses removed, and began treatment to address her discomfort. Radiographs of her joints and chest were taken to determine the extent of her needs. Consultations with specialists also took place. At this time biopsy results are pending, and more invasive care may be needed. Despite everything, Ivy remains calm, loving, and endlessly patient — a true testament to her spirit. She is wearing her surgical pajamas like a champ, is adjusting to the cone and prong collar, and has been very patient when going through daily clean up and care. Learn more about Ivy's story.

👻Shotsy🐾
No one knows exactly what Shotsy went through prior to his arrival at animal control. We do know that people were not always kind to this big guy. Picked up as a stray, Shotsy was brought to an animal shelter that was sitting at critical capacity. The minute he walked in the door, he was in grave danger, especially being a senior dog. With limited resources, extreme overcrowding, and a wealth of new sights, smells, and sounds, Shotsy was overwhelmed and wasn't showing well in the shelter environment. As a result, when his stray hold ended, Shotsy was moved to the list to be euthanized. At the last second, an incredible couple pulled Shotsy hoping to help him move forward. Upon Shotsy's arrival to MAGSR, we discovered he was experiencing pain in multiple joints.  We learned that Shotsy has severe hip dysplasia, but is unfortunately not a surgical candidate.  He requires daily medication and care for the rest of his life in order to manage his pain and discomfort, as well as weight management to keep the pressure off of his joints. Learn more about Shotsy's story.

🍬Kratos🐾
Kratos’journey hasn’t been an easy one. Found as a stray in a tough area, this gentle soul arrived at the shelter emaciated, heartworm positive, and fighting a heavy load of parasites. Sadly, with limited resources, the shelter couldn’t provide the care he needed, and Kratos soon found himself at risk of euthanasia. When a second and final plea for help went out, Team MAGSR couldn’t say no. Thanks to an incredible network of rescuers, an amazing foster family, and a compassionate veterinary team, Kratos finally made it to safety and began his long road to recovery. Now part of the MAGSR family, Kratos is learning what it means to be safe and loved. Though he has clearly known both kindness and pain, he remains gentle and trusting. Unfortunately, Kratos still has a long way to go. Right now, our focus is helping him gain weight and clear his system of parasites before tackling his other medical needs. But with the support of our community, we know he’ll get there. Learn more about Kratos story.

These senior pups are truly special and deserve every chance to thrive. While you shop for Halloween candy this week, please consider donating toward their care — your generosity will not only help them heal but also make it possible for us to continue saying “yes” to dogs like them. Every gift, big or small, makes a difference! Let's make our seniors' Halloween spooktacular!