Animals with Medical Needs

At Texas Humane Heroes, we have a state of the art vet clinic and full veterinary team. This allows us to take in animals with unique medical needs who otherwise may not be given a second chance at life. Below are some of the animals currently receiving medical care on our property. 

The story of these cats is heartbreaking. March 31st we found two large crates left outside the Cat House. Inside were five female cats, likely Lynx Point Tabby American Curls, covered in urine and feces, their paws waterlogged from standing in their own waste. These cats, that we think were used for breeding, were clearly discarded like trash.

They are sweet but terrified and show signs of severe neglect and some signs of immediate medical attention needed. Will you help them?

Overnight, Best Friends Animal Society coordinated the arrival of 22 dogs into TXHH care: 19 puppies and three adult dogs. This influx, along with a pregnant mother from a local shelter partner, has significantly strained resources. With puppies expected any moment, capabilities are stretched thin. Many of these young and vulnerable animals rely on us for their survival and overall well-being.

The arrival of these 22 dogs, plus the pregnant mother, underscores the urgent need for your support. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of care for these animals, but cannot manage it without you. Donations are critically needed to ensure the well-being of these animals.

4/3/25 - Pregnant mamma dog, Sophie, went to foster today. We thought she was going to have her babies yesterday, but she's very scared. In an effort to make her feel comfortable and give her a space to birth, we found a foster to bring her into a home. We will keep you upadted on when the puppies arrive! 

We are also looking for fosters for the puppies. Four of the 19 have gone to foster already. If you would like to foster, please email foster@txhh.org. 

Kitten season is officially here, and was marked with our first on-site birth! Morticia gave birth to a small litter of two kittens, named Pugsley and Wednesday. While Morticia does suffer from the Calicivirus, she's been an amazing mother to these two. 

Many shelters aren't equipped to handle the delicacy that comes with pregnant and nursing animals. Morticia was pulled from a euthenasia list out of the Dallas area. It's because of HEROES like you that we are able to come to the rescue for this little family, who will all be up for adoption in the coming weeks. 

With your continued support, we will be able to continue helping more pets at this critical stage in life for years to come. 

Jinx and Calypso were rescued as part of a hoarding situation in Bell county, where they lived with 100 other cats, and were badly emaciated and covered in mats. Because of your support, we were able to help them. Once they came into our care, we were able to shave most of the mats. They've also warmed up a great deal and are much more sociable than they were at first. Of course, they'll still need a patient family that'll give them the space they need to thrive. 

This tiny three-month-old boy was initially found on the streets as a stray, by himself, and was in pretty bad shape, particularly in his left eye. His eye was totally out of place. When he came into our care, we were able to treat him! 

Only having one eye hasn't slowed this rambunctious little pirate down. He loves to play, and gets rather insistent about it. Once he's worn himself out, he's pretty content to snuggle up and purr - and he gets pretty insistent about that, too!

Shortly after getting fixed up, Lucien found his forever family on February 12th. 

Donnie came to us in January, a scared dog with a severely injured neck. Under his matted fur, we discovered the signs of a brutal past: numerous old, healed puncture wounds, suggesting he'd likely been used as a bait dog.

He was in a lot of pain and wouldn't eat. He needed surgery and a cocktail of medications to combat infection and pain. Weeks were spent gently cleaning his wounds, changing bandages, and offering quiet comfort. We gently cleaned his wounds and helped him heal. Slowly, he began to trust and play. 

On February 23rd, Donnie, a survivor, found his forever home, leaving his painful past behind.

Pierre is a medical needs dog currently being cared for by Texas Humane Heroes. 

Pierre is a French Bulldog who recently came into our care with an end-stage ear canal infection and brachycephalic obstructive airway disease.

End-stage ear canal infection means that the canal has been through so much inflamation and infection that it is closed shut. These types of isses can cause pain, additional infection, and hearing loss. We can help Pierre by giving him a surgical procedure called total ear canal ablation (TECA). This would eliminate pain associated with his diagnosis and prevent him from needing chronic treatment to prevent future ear infections. 

Brachycephalic obstructive airway disease is common in brachycephalic (short-nosed) dogs. This condition varies in severity and generally causes issues with breathing. In severe cases, as the animal ages they may experience a sudden respiratory crises that could lead to death.

Pierre's case is severe, but fortunately, we can give him treatment that he desperately needs. Once he's recovered, there's no reason he won't be able to live a long and fulfilling life. With your help, we can not only save his life, but help him find his forever family! 

Please note, although we do not have DNA confirmation, we have been told Pierre is a Frenchie, and he certainly appears to be one.

To provide Pierre's treatment, we need your help. Donate at the link above or you can text Pierre to 50155.

1/31/25 - Thanks to your support, we've raised enough to cover the cost of Pierre's Surgery! He's schedule for surgery on February 17th. Stay tuned for another update coming soon. 

2/18/35 - Pierre had his surgery yesterday! He spent the night at one of our staff's house and is healing nicely. We were able to perform his TECA and his ear will no longer be infected. There is a change he could be deaf in that ear, but he will no longer be in pain. We were also able to widen his nostrils to help him breath better. 

3/09/25 - Pierre was adopted at the Santa Rita Ranch Farmer's Market! 

Willow was rescued by Texas Humane Heroes after being found along a roadway with multiple health issues, including a large, necrotic tumor hanging from her chest, several mammary tumors, a growth on her toe, and others scattered throughout her body. We think Willow may have been dumped or escaped from inhumane conditions. Despite her condition, Willow is as sweet as can be, although reserved, almost certainly because of her many growths preventing her from being her best self. 

Our dedicated veterinary team has already performed life-saving surgery to remove the largest tumor on her chest seen in the image above. However, due to the size and vascularity of the tumor, the procedure took longer than expected, leaving no time to address the many other tumors Willow still has. Willow will need additional surgeries to address the remaining tumors. These procedures can be more efficient with specialized equipment called a surgical cautery unit, which we currently don't have.

Performing this type of surgery without a surgical cautery unit presents challenges related to bleeding. A cautery unit would allow the team to seal blood vessels, minimizing bleeding during surgery, and more safely and efficiently removing Willow's tumors. Having this equipment would not only benefit Willow, but it would enable the shelter to help many more animals like her in the future.

Willow appears to have a good prognosis once we get her all the care she needs. With your help, we're eager to help her live a long and fulfilling life. We can't wait to see her full personality once all of her tumors are removed.

Please donate today and help us save Willow and future animals like her. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram as we track her progress! 

12/10/24 - We've raised enough to cover the cost of Willow's surgery. THANK YOU! Willow is scheduled for surgery on December 28th

12/28/24 - Willow sucessfully had a mass removal. But again, we were not able to get of the masses removed that need to be. She will be put back on our surgery schedule. 

1/8/25 - Willow is getting what we hope to be her last surgery today. 

1/8/25 - Willow sucessfully had all of her masses removed and she got to keep her toe! She has a bit of recovery to do before she can be placed for adoption. But we look forward to giving her all the cuddles to help her heal. 

2/2/25 - Willow is available for adoption! Come see her at our Leander Adoption Center.