01/11/2026
VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED
The following photos may be disturbing to some individuals.
Over the past month, Friends Furever Animal Rescue has been overwhelmed with an unprecedented number of severely injured, neglected, and starving dogs. These cases required immediate emergency veterinary care—care that could not wait while attempts were made to locate owners. In many instances, owners were never found, and Friends Furever covered these costs for the community.
This past month alone has resulted in extraordinary veterinary expenses, and we are now at a critical point.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all donations are tax-deductible. We are sharing before-and-after photos (when available) to show not only the severity of the conditions these dogs were found in, but also the progress made possible by your support.
Some of the dogs Friends Furever helped receive emergency veterinary services during December 2025 include:
Remi (fka Baby) – Black Pit Bull mix
Found near the shooting range on 700 North Road, she survived freezing temperatures by hiding inside a mattress, which likely saved her life. She was emaciated, dehydrated, and suffering from lacerations and severe skin issues. She survived alone in the desert at least two weeks longer than the other dogs trapped in the area.
Stitch – Black and white Border Terrier, 15 lbs
Found in Gooding County with a fractured pelvis, requiring emergency surgery.
Wanda – Husky mix
Found in a field near Jerome, lying beside her deceased husky companion and refusing to leave his side. She has a leg injury and is now seeing a specialist to determine whether surgery may help.
Troy and Taryn (fka Zeus and Chico) – Boxer/Pit Bull mixes
Rescued from inside an abandoned trailer, starving and too weak to stand. They survived on socks for food and required longer-than-two-week veterinary stays. Due to the severity of the neglect, these two may require ongoing care.
Koa – Shepherd or Kelpie mix
Owners were located and are active-duty military. While stationed across the country, they left Koa with relatives believing he was safe. He was later found with a severely infected front leg that required amputation to the shoulder. He remains at Sawtooth Vet while his owners work to obtain leave to retrieve him.
Guilty – White Pit Bull with a brown ear
Trapped in the desert at 700 North, Jerome after other dogs had already been rescued. He suffered starvation, dehydration, and weather exposure, and still needs to be neutered.
Grizz – Older brown Pit Bull
Trapped in the desert at 700 North, Jerome and estimated to have been exposed for over one month. He was starving, dehydrated, and still needs to be neutered.
Balto – Husky/Malamute
Found with Grizz. His thick coat hid the true extent of his severe emaciation. He required a lengthy veterinary stay.
Dottie – White Pit Bull
The first dog was located at 700 North. The length of time she was exposed is unknown. She was found emaciated, dehydrated, freezing, and still requires spaying following other emergency care.
Ruby – White Cairn Terrier, approximately 9 months old, 13 lbs
Trapped in Castleford while living under a bridge. She required veterinary care for diarrhea and skin issues.
Richie Rich – Border Collie, approximately 9 months old
Found dumped in the country near Richfield and saved just in time after a farmer planned to shoot him. He required neutering, vaccinations, and veterinary care to enter foster. He is currently in a foster home and is available for adoption.
All of these dogs require updated vaccinations and, in some cases, spaying or neutering services. Each has incurred substantial veterinary expenses. Several still have ongoing veterinary needs or are in the hospital receiving care. Several need foster and/or adoptive homes.
WE NEED HELP NOW
These bills have added up quickly, and without immediate support, our ability to respond to the next emergency is at risk.
Donations and applications can be found at:
https://www.friendsfureveranimalrescue.net
Venmo: (4459)
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ffar
or you can donate for the rescue directly to Sawtooth Veterinary Services in Jerome, Idaho (208) 324-5151
If you cannot donate, please consider sharing. If you are able to foster or adopt, applications are available on our website.
These dogs are alive because someone cared enough to act. Please help us continue saying “yes” when it matters most.
