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Please know that 100% of all donations to Lauren's Wing are used for surgeries and post-surgical care for the animals.

Honoring the memory of Lauren Thompson, Lauren’s Wing provides gravely ill or injured animals needed finances to receive extraordinary lifesaving care through Action for Animals Humane Society, giving them a second chance at a happy and healthy life. Honoring the memory of Lauren Thompson, Lauren’s Wing: The Fund for Animal Care provides gravely ill or injured shelter animals needed finances to re

ceive extraordinary lifesaving care through Action for Animals Humane Society, giving them a second chance at a happy and healthy life. No deductions are made for any administrative costs. Lauren's Wing is a completely volunteer-supported fund.

08/16/2025

Gabrielle News!💕🎈

A few short weeks ago, as I recovered from my second surgery, I heard the story of ‘The Adventures of Floki”, a fellow rescue dog.

Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined my very own exciting adventures were soon about to happen!

Drum roll please…… I am officially adopted! 🎉🎉My days are now spent in my forever home where love and adventures await every day! I join my canine sibling as we explore and greet “Stripe”, the donkey, Horses, chickens and peeps! My life has been transformed! I’m feeling the love, and returning it with a never ending supply of puppy hugs and kisses.

In one short month, I went from a homeless injured shelter puppy with an uncertain future to a blessed new family member. My gratitude is endless to all who helped in my recovery. To my friends who support Lauren’s Wing - The Fund for Animal Care, and AFA Humane Society, your kindness has made me, your 99th Lauren’s Wing recipient, a happy & healthy girl who once wished upon a star and found her dream!🌟

XO XO 💝Gabby🐾
P.S. Thanks to my new family for opening their hearts to me…… and sharing some photos!

08/13/2025

Brûlée’s Happy News!🎉

They say love is sometimes found in the least likely of places. It’s true, mine was found in the operating room at Ohio State University! The Dr who performed my heart surgery fell in love. My stay in Ohio was extended and I can announce my adoption is official!🎉🎉

I am the 2nd Lauren’s Wing recipient my Dr Mom has adopted. I couldn’t be happier and want to thank everyone who shared a role in creating this fairy tale ending for one tiny shelter dog whose broken heart is on the mend.

As you can see from weekend pictures, I am recovering and being showered with love!

With love, thanks, and puppy kisses,
Your 98th Lauren’s Wing recipient,
Brulee 💝🐾🎉💝

08/06/2025

Today’s Brulee Update!

Happy to share the good news that today’s surgery was a success and I am in recovery and doing well tonight!

Shelter manager Lu will arrive tomorrow afternoon to es**rt me back to Action for Animals after my discharge. I am relieved my heart surgery is over and will be forever grateful to all who made it happen!
XOXO from your 98th recipient,
❤️🐾Brulee❤️💝

08/06/2025

A Brulee Update!❤️‍🩹

I arrived at Ohio State today to prep for my heart surgery tomorrow.

As you can see, I am in good spirits today and have been busy spreading some joy to all I meet!

Thanks Lu for being my chauffeur today! 💕Special thanks to all who support Lauren’s Wing and AFA and have made certain one tiny pup now has a chance for a full and happy life!💝

07/31/2025

A Gabrielle update!🐾💕

Great news to share! This week AFA manager Lu and I made yet another trip to Cheat Lake Animal hospital for my post op evaluation. Here I am patiently waiting to see the Dr. So happy to share that my stitches are out and my prognosis is stellar! YaY!!! 🎉

Now, I am one step closer to a forever home. Being such a sweet gal, I understand there are rules to follow, so one last spay surgery before a new world awaits me!
💕❤️XO Gabrielle 💕🐾

P.S. My friend and fellow Lauren’s Wing recipient, little Brulee travels to Ohio State on Tuesday, Aug 5 to prep for her surgery on Wednesday!
Updates to come!❤️‍🩹

07/23/2025

A Gabrielle update and surprise!

What better way to rest and recover post surgery than reading a book. Not just any book, but a story of a dog who hails from Australia. Even though we live on different continents, we both have much in common being shelter rescue dogs. Kudos to Author Di Hedges, who shares a heartwarming children's story of her adopted dog "Floki" and his quest to discover something that makes him special. Although I am just a young 6 month old pup, I may already know one answer to what makes shelter animals everywhere special. Much like Floki, we deliver a unique bond of endless joy and an unconditional love that has no boundaries to our forever families!

Thank you Di Hedges for sharing your love for animals and the importance of rescue through Floki's story. Special thanks to an extremely kind and generous Lauren's Wing Supporter for purchasing Floki storybooks to be gifted to family's adopting AFA animals.

As you can see from my photos, I was intrigued by all of Floki's adventures. When the story ended, I decided it was time for a nap. Yes, there were sweet dreams with happy endings and forever families, not just for me, but for shelter animals everywhere!

Your Grateful 99th Lauren's Wing Recipient,
XOXOXO,
🐾Gabrielle🐾

07/15/2025

A Gabrielle Update!🐾

I was sound asleep this morning when AFA manager Lu’s voice awakened me saying, “today is the day”.

It didn’t take me long to get up and give her one of my sweet greetings. Then off we went to Cheat Lake Animal Hospital.

Once there, I found comfort on Lu’s lap while quietly awaiting my name to be called. Tonight, the Doctor was happy to report my surgery was a success.
I am staying overnight at the Hospital, but will be officially discharged tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM.

It’s hard to believe that it has been just a week when one injured, lost and overwhelmed 6 month old pup found her way to a safe place at the AFA Shelter.

I start each day now surrounded by love and the very best of care. In return, I am showing my appreciation with cuddles and plenty of puppy kisses. 💕

To all who have helped me -Thank you!
Your 98th Lauren’s Wing Recipient,
XOXO Gabrielle❤️🐾

07/11/2025

A Gabrielle Update!

Shelter manager Lu arrived early this morning and by 8:30 we were at Cheat Lake Animal Hospital.

The Drs already performed the first surgery this morning. My gum was split and teeth were pushed into the gum. The Drs were able to reposition and stitch everything back in place. Whew! First surgery complete!

Then my leg was examined, Xray of my hip shows a need for a surgical repair which will take place on Monday. The FHO surgery ( femoral head ostectomy), will consist of the removal of the femoral head, leaving the hip socket empty. My leg muscles initially will hold the femur in place, and scar tissue will develop into a false joint. My prognosis is good to excellent!❤️

I can’t believe the difference a day makes thanks to all the wonderful people gathering to help me heal! I have witnessed the worst of mankind, the person who hit me and left me at the side of the road. A day later, and now am seeing and feeling the love of the best! Here I am back at the AFA shelter resting comfortably beside my “get well basket”! A very kind person read my story yesterday and arrived today with my special delivery! Thank you to everyone who is sending love, prayers and well wishes! I can feel the LOVE and it is making a difference!

XOXO Gabrielle, 🐾❤️

07/11/2025

Meet Gabrielle……

Shelter manager Lu Hutchinson received a call from animal control asking if there was a way to help me. The YES response was immediate, and a few short hours later I arrived at the shelter.

Yesterday, I was found at the side of the road after being hit by a car. In addition to surface wounds, my left side teeth were knocked out and my left hind leg is badly injured. I am currently resting as comfortably as possible and will be traveling to Cheat Lake Animal Hospital first thing tomorrow for emergency care.

So much has happened since yesterday, and I will admit It is terribly frightening for a 6 months old pup. Since my arrival here at AFA, gentle hands and kind hearts have calmed my fears. I have been given the name, Gabrielle, a biblical name meaning messenger of God. I am feeling blessed knowing the AFA staff and all who support the Lauren’s Wing Fund are doing everything they can to help.

Once again, the generosity of the wonderful Lauren’s Wing has enabled life saving care at a moments notice.
Thank you all! ❤️

Updates arriving tomorrow……….Prayers much appreciated!❤️

XOXO Gabrielle❤️🐾

07/08/2025

A Brulee update!

As promised, the Drs at Ohio State called AFA shelter manager Lu with a plan for my heart surgery.

I will travel to Ohio State on Aug 5 to prep for my surgery on Aug 6th. If I am lucky, LuAnn’s dog Ruby will join us and keep a watchful eye on me as she did during my first trip! ( see photo)

The awesome AFA staff has assured me everything will be ok. I will join a long list of past recipients who have successfully recovered from heart surgeries that include Wilma, Nori, Fluff, Gulliver, Eugene, Avia, Clair and Sheriff Bridges.
Yes….. very good company! ❤️However, one thing sets me apart. I will make Lauren’s Wing history as being the first animal to receive this new procedure specifically designed for tiny animals.

It is a blessing to have found my way to AFA. My teeny tiny heart is full of gratitude to all my new friends from Lauren’s Wing. You have given me hope for a happy and fulfilling future.

XOXO Brulee❤️‍🩹🐾
More updates to come!

07/01/2025

A Brulee update!

As promised, I arrived at OSU today to see the heart specialist. The team has confirmed my problem is indeed PDA - patent ductus arteriosus. In simple terms, this is a congenital heart defect in puppies where a blood vessel doesn’t close properly after birth. PDA left untreated can be fatal. The doctors are concerned about my current weight and out of caution would like me to gain a few more pounds before the surgery. There is also some discussion about using a new procedure due to my very tiny size. A final decision about both procedure and a new surgery date will be made next Monday. I will be certain to share that important update.

I want to thank everyone for the many well wishes and prayers. 💓I am such a lucky little gal to be surrounded by so many caring people!

Heartfelt thanks to each of you from your grateful little pup!
XOXO Brulee❤️‍🩹🐾

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