04/21/2026
💛🐾 Chop: Still Living His Best Life 🐾💛
Chop came into rescue over 6 years ago. From the beginning, we questioned if he would be adoptable due to neurological issues; he did eventually become one of our permanent fosters. The truth is, many people aren’t able to take on dogs with medical needs—and we understand that. It’s not easy, and it’s not cheap.
When Chop came to us, he was estimated to be about 3 years and 7 months old; approaching 10 years! Today, he’s enjoying his senior years like a boss—on his terms, in his way, surrounded by love. 💛
He still loves the simple things.
☀️ Sunbathing in the yard
🧸 Playing with his toys
🐇 And most recently… chasing his new bunny friend
There’s a big gray bunny that lives under the deck, and every day Chop runs back and forth along the fence line with him. The foster family made sure the space is safe—wire keeps the dogs out, but leaves just enough room for the bunny. Every time Chop goes outside, he looks for his little friend. We’re not exactly sure what would happen if they ever met face-to-face… but we’re pretty sure the bunny would win.
Chop isn’t very fast these days anyway. His neurological condition gives him a unique, wobbly walk—and he is now fully incontinent. As we lovingly say, he’s got “leaky pipes” in every way. But that’s okay. Cleanup is easy. What matters is that he is happy, comfortable, and pain-free.
He is also on prescription food to prevent bladder stones, which costs about $115 every 3 weeks. His foster mom quietly covers most of that cost, as the limited funds we raise often go toward Gunner—our other permanent foster with a serious heart condition and ongoing medical expenses.
But make no mistake—Chop is just as loved, just as cherished, and just as important.
Over 6 years ago, Chop was found dragging his back end on the streets. After we took him in, he underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his spine. His life could have ended there—but instead, it became something beautiful.
He is the sweetest, most loving boy, content just being near you, soaking up affection, and enjoying a life he never knew before rescue.
Rescue is not easy. It’s hard work. It can be emotional. And sometimes, despite everything you give, you can’t save them all. That truth never gets easier. We’ve spent years fighting for as many as we could—and we are proud of the lives we’ve changed.
But stepping back from intake doesn’t mean the pain goes away. It’s something we feel every day. Still, we’ve learned that knowing your limits—emotionally, mentally, physically—is part of truly caring. Because without that balance, the dogs we can help would suffer too.
So today, we just wanted to share an update on our boy Chop—because he is still here, still thriving, and still living a life filled with more love than he could have ever imagined. 💛🐾
Thank you to everyone who has stood by us through every high and low. We could not have done this without you.
