04/06/2026
💔 From this happy little face... to fighting for her life. 💔
Sweet Lady came into our care last week heavily pregnant and desperately needing somewhere safe to bring her babies into the world.
Despite everything she had already been through, Lady remained the sweetest little soul.
She greeted everyone with a wagging tail and those beautiful trusting eyes, never letting on just how much she was carrying.
On Monday, Lady went into labour.
What should have been a joyful day quickly became an emergency when she began having difficulties delivering her puppies. Without urgent intervention, we could have lost both Lady and her babies.
Lady was rushed into emergency surgery for a C-section.
Thankfully, the surgery was successful and her beautiful puppies arrived safely. ❤️
But Lady's fight wasn't over.
While she was caring for her babies and feeding them well, she refused to eat. Something wasn't right. Once again, Lady was rushed back to the vets where it was discovered she had developed an infection.
The poor girl had barely recovered from major surgery before facing another battle.
After a night on fluids, medication, and lots of love from the incredible team at Paws Galore Veterinary Centre, Lady is finally back where she belongs — with her babies.
Seeing her reunited with them has brought tears to our eyes.
This little dog has shown incredible strength, but the reality is that emergency veterinary care comes at a significant cost.
Between the emergency C-section, hospitalisation, diagnostics, medications and ongoing treatment, Lady's vet bills have grown far beyond what we anticipated.
As a rescue, we never turn our backs on a dog in need. When Lady needed help, we said yes. When she needed emergency surgery, we said yes. When she needed urgent treatment for an infection, we said yes.
Now we're asking for your help.
If Lady's story has touched your heart, please consider making a donation towards her veterinary expenses. Every dollar helps and means we can continue saying yes to the next dog who desperately needs us.
🐾 Donate here: dustypawsdogrescue.com
🏦 Direct Deposit Dusty Paws Dog Rescue Commonwealth Bank Account Number: 11076144 BSB: 065137
💜 All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
If you're unable to donate, please share Lady's story. The more people who see it, the more chance we have of easing the burden of these unexpected veterinary costs.
Thank you for supporting Lady, her puppies, and all the dogs who rely on us every day. 🐾❤️
