As we close out 2025, we invite you to pause for a moment and look into the faces of the dogs we’ve been able to help this year. Every one of them has a story—and because of you, we were able to be part of it.

 This year, we remained focused on those who need us most: senior Bostons and dogs facing serious medical challenges in overcrowded shelters. We also continued sharing shelter dogs available for adoption, and we know many of you stepped up and adopted them yourselves—bravo!

 2025 put our little rescue to the test.
Just when we think we’ve seen it all, a dog arrives with Valley Fever so severe that it requires a week of neurologist-supervised hospitalization. A major distemper outbreak forces us to pull dogs immediately to keep them safe. Emaciated dogs arrive on the brink of starving to death—and are later diagnosed with IBD or PLE. Several dogs endured ruptured eyes that required removal. Others came to us after being hit by cars, suffering broken bones.

 And then came the Year of the TECA. Four dogs needed Total Ear Canal Ablation—two surgeries each—after years of untreated infections caused painful, bony growths in their ears. Their recoveries were long, difficult, and only possible because of our patient, dedicated foster families.

 We took in a dog who suffered a seizure during his shelter intake exam and needed to leave immediately—or lose his life. We saved his brother, too. A seven-month-old pup arrived unable to open his mouth, in agony from craniomandibular osteopathy, a painful congenital condition. Two tiny puppies, each only ounces, were diagnosed with hydrocephalus and required round-the-clock bottle-feeding from one of our most experienced fosters. Another young dog came to us after being confiscated in an abuse case, his leg fractured from being kicked.

 And yet—every single one of these dogs received care, safety, and hope because of the village that makes our rescue possible: donors, volunteers, veterinarians, technicians, shelter workers, foster families, and adopters. Without you, the dogs on this year’s holiday card wouldn’t be here.

Beyond rescue, we continued helping families directly—counseling owners to resolve issues so they could keep their dogs, and when rehoming was necessary, facilitating safe owner-to-owner placements. We even provided medical care in several cases to ensure dogs were healthy and up-to-date before going to new homes. And yes—we spayed and neutered the parents of the hydrocephalus pups to stop the cycle from continuing.

 All of this lifesaving work happens for one reason: your generosity.

 Medical cases like these are expensive, but because of you, we were able to say yes—again and again—to dogs who otherwise had no options.

 Throughout the year, your support powered our online auctions, Spin for Paws, and our joyful annual Holiday Party. Even when our Facebook page (our primary lifeline to our community) was hacked early in the year, you stayed with us. We never take our ability to communicate with you—or your trust in us—for granted.

As we look toward 2026, we ask for your continued support.

 Every donation—large or small—truly makes a difference.

 You can donate by PayPal via our website.

With heartfelt gratitude, we wish you and your families a warm holiday season and a healthy, hopeful start to 2026.