A Better Life Animal Rescue

A Better Life Animal Rescue Morganton NC Status: 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit. We are a TRUE NO-KILL Foster Home Based Rescue.

Faith was released from the hospital this afternoon. She is on prescription can food and eating well. She can lick up th...
09/03/2026

Faith was released from the hospital this afternoon. She is on prescription can food and eating well. She can lick up the food and water through the open muzzle, which has to remain on for awhile. She has already gained a little weight ! Faith will continue her antibiotics since she is still at risk for infection. She was a perfect little patient during her hospital stay and won many hearts !
She is SO SWEET and LOVING.
We want to thank Dr John Owens and staff at the Animal Hospital of Marion for the excellent care she received. Faith goes back Sept 8th to the hospital for one of many follow up appointments. She will have to be sedated to get xrays but it is imperative to monitor how well her jaw is healing. Faith's recovery will take approximately 2 months.
We also want to thank everyone for their prayers and donations for Faith. We are deeply grateful !!
As you can see in the pics, Faith is settling in with her guardian angel and foster mom, Ann and is very happy !! Ann had 4 beds laid out for Faith and let her pick which one she loved the most. ( Faith loves the pink one πŸ’• )! Ann is going to spoil this amazing little girl. Please keep those prayers coming for our precious Faith !! πŸ’–

UPDATE: 8/26Faith is bright and alert today. She is able to lick soft food and water. She will remain in the hospital fo...
08/25/2026

UPDATE: 8/26
Faith is bright and alert today. She is able to lick soft food and water. She will remain in the hospital for a few more days. Thank you for your continued prayers because they are working ❀
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We just received call from Dr John Owens at the Animal Hospital of Marion. Faith is out of surgery and in recovery. The surgery was 2 and a half hours. The fractures were extremely severe and on both sides. John is very hopeful for the outcome and a complete recovery. Now comes the healing process which will take a minimum of 2 months. Faith will have many follow up appts and will continue with pain management and antibiotics. Risk of infection is still high.
John thinks Faith is closer to 5 or 6 months old because she still had her baby canines.
She is thankfully heartworm negative.

We are so grateful to John and his staff; to everyone who helped search for Faith; and for your prayers. Faith still has a long way to go but this little girl is quite a fighter. Her will to live is strong and her capacity to love amazing.
She will remain in the hospital tonight and we will see how well she is doing tomorrow. Please continue checking for updates here on our page.
WE LOVE YOU FAITH πŸ’–

UPDATE ON FAITH....She is at the Animal Hospital of Marion. We had consultation with Dr John Owens who will be sedating ...
08/25/2026

UPDATE ON FAITH....

She is at the Animal Hospital of Marion. We had consultation with Dr John Owens who will be sedating Faith in the morning to get xrays of the jaw fractures and assess if he can do the surgery, or if she will need to see a specialist. Where the fractures are will determine if Dr.John does the surgery. She could not be in better hands πŸ’•
Faith is able to eat softened can food and drink water. She has a healthy appetite which is very encouraging.

About this little girl....all she wants is to cuddle and be held. Faith is so loving and sweet. After all she has been through all she wants is to be loved. She is estimated to be around 9 months old so she is a little younger than originally thought. PLEASE KEEP THOSE PRAYERS COMING. She has a long road ahead and we are committed to walk that road every step of the way with her.
The wonderful good samaritan who found her Saturday night has offered to foster Faith.THANK YOU ANN !!!

UPDATE : 8/23 FAITH IS RESTING WELL !! THANKFULLY SHE CAN MANAGE SYRINGE FEEDINGS SO THEY DID NOT NEED TO TUBE FEED HER....
08/23/2026

UPDATE : 8/23
FAITH IS RESTING WELL !! THANKFULLY SHE CAN MANAGE SYRINGE FEEDINGS SO THEY DID NOT NEED TO TUBE FEED HER. RIGHT NOW THE GOAL IS TO KEEP HER COMFORTABLE AND FIGHT AGAINST ANY POSSIBLE INFECTION. SHE HAS EXPOSED BONE WHICH IS A GREAT CONCERN FOR INFECTION. SHE IS TINY BUT WHAT A FIGHTER !!! THE BIGGEST HURDLE IS IF HER JAWBONE CAN BE REPAIRED. THE SOONER THE SURGERY THE BETTER SO PLEASE KEEP THOSE PRAYERS COMING πŸ™

UPDATE: 2:30 am FAITH WILL REMAIN IN THE HOSPITAL AT CASE UNTIL MONDAY AT WHICH TIME SHE WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO THE ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF MARION FOR FURTHER CONSULTATION AND CONTINUED CARE. HER JAW IS BADLY FRACTURED ON BOTH SIDES AND SHE MAY NEED A DENTAL SPECIALIST. SHE IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING FLUIDS, ANTIBIOTICS, AND PAIN MEDICATION. SHE WILL ALSO BE TUBE FED WHILE IN THE HOSPITAL TO HELP HER WITH NOURISHMENT. HER BLOODWORK LOOKS GOOD; AND SHE IS IN GOOD SPIRITS, WAGGING HER TAIL AND A REAL SWEETHEART ! FAITH WEIGHS 11 LBS AND ESTIMATED AROUND 1 YEAR OLD.
WE WILL NEED HELP FOR FAITH'S HOSPITALIZATION AND FUTURE CARE. IF YOU CAN, PLEASE DONATE TO :
A Better Life Animal Rescue
PO BOX 8311
MORGANTON, NC 28680

Thank you ❀

SHE IS AT CAROLINA ANIMAL SPECIALTY EMERGENCY HOSPITAL NOW !! THANK YOU TO OUR ABLAR TEAM LORI AND CHARLENE GETTING HER TO THE HOSPITAL !!! WE ASKED FOR PRAYERS AND A MIRACLE THIS EVENING....AND WE WERE BLESSED WHEN WE RECEIVED ANN's MESSAGE TONIGHT , " I THINK I FOUND THE LITTLE DOG YOU ARE LOOKING FOR !!" SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE WE MET TODAY AND TONIGHT WHILE SEARCHING FOR THIS LITTLE GIRL !!! ALSO HUGE THANK YOU TO JOY AND LINDA WHO SEARCHED TONIGHT. RESCUERS ARE A VERY LARGE FAMILY. TEAMWORK REALLY MAKES A DIFFERENCE ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS A SEVERELY INJURED ANIMAL AND MINUTES COUNT !! THANK YOU MANDY & DK FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO HELP !!!
WE WILL UPDATE HER CONDITION ASAP.
WE NAMED HER FAITH. ❀

11:10 pm SHE HAS BEEN FOUND !!! WILL UPDATE MORE SOON !!!!!!!!!UPDATE : SO FAR NO LUCK. I TALKED WITH MANY NICE FOLKS WH...
08/22/2026

11:10 pm SHE HAS BEEN FOUND !!! WILL UPDATE MORE SOON !!!!!!!!!

UPDATE : SO FAR NO LUCK. I TALKED WITH MANY NICE FOLKS WHO LIVE IN THE AREA. EVERYONE HAS MY NAME & CELL IF SHE IS SPOTTED. MORE VOLUNTEERS ARE LOOKING TONIGHT ( THANK YOU JOY & LINDA !!!! )
I AM MEETING DOUG FARMER AND HIS TRACKING DOG BUDDY OUT THERE IN THE MORNING !! HOPEFULLY BUDDY WILL PICK UP HER SCENT WHERE SHE WAS LAST SEEN !!! WE ARE NOT GIVING UP ! WE NEED PRAYERS !!! WE NEED A MIRACLE !!!

SOS ‼️‼️ EMERGENCY ‼️‼️‼️

IF ANYONE FINDS OR SEES A SMALL REDDISH BROWN/ WHITE DOG ( FEMALE ) WITH A BROKEN JAW IN THE MUDDY RD ( CONNELLY SPRINGS ) BURKE CO AREA, PLEASE CONTACT 828-612-2951 IMMEDIATELY !!!
WE ARE GOING OUT TO THE AREA THIS AFTERNOON WHERE SHE WAS LAST SEEN TO LOOK FOR THIS LITTLE GIRL !! SHE IS ALREADY MALNOURISHED AND WEIGHS APPROX 20 LBS OR LESS ACCORDING TO THE LADY WHO INITIALLY POSTED HER YESTERDAY !! HER JAW IS SEVERELY BROKEN & VERY VISIBLE.
WE MUST FIND HER !!!!!
CONTACT 828-612-2951 IF YOU FIND OR SEE HER SO WE CAN GET HER TO A VET !!!!!! THIS IS A LIFE OR DEATH SITUATION !!!!!

******* COURTESY POSTING ********Meet Scar and Mufasa !! Through no fault of their own, these 2 brothers need a new home...
08/16/2026

******* COURTESY POSTING ********

Meet Scar and Mufasa !! Through no fault of their own, these 2 brothers need a new home !!! They would probably benefit from having individual attention & cuddles, so they can be separated; or they can stay together.
They are 4 years old, neutered and microchipped. The boys are mastiff mixes, very sweet, playful and weigh around 80 to 90 lbs. Scar is slightly bigger & more outgoing while Mufasa is more timid. They need a fenced in yard and a family who is experienced & love large furbabies. Only because of their size and energy, we do not recommend a home with small children.
A home visit and vet reference will be required to ensure their safety !
Please contact 828-612-2951 if interested in Scar, Mufasa, or both.
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SOS !!! EMERGENCY !!!! WE RECEIVED A CALL 5 KITTENS NEED EXPERIENCED BOTTLE FEEDERS & RESCUE !!!! ONE KITTEN HAS ALREADY...
08/10/2026

SOS !!! EMERGENCY !!!!
WE RECEIVED A CALL 5 KITTENS NEED EXPERIENCED BOTTLE FEEDERS & RESCUE !!!! ONE KITTEN HAS ALREADY PASSED AWAY !! CAN ANYONE HELP ??!!!
THEY ARE 2 TO 3 WEEKS OLD !!!!! NO SIGN OF MAMA CAT !!!!
PLEASE CONTACT 828-612-2951 !!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS REMMI !!! OUR SWEET BEAUTIFUL LOVEBUG IS OFFICIALLY ADOPTED BY HER WONDERFUL FOSTER FAMILY !!!!! REMMI N...
08/10/2026

CONGRATULATIONS REMMI !!! OUR SWEET BEAUTIFUL LOVEBUG IS OFFICIALLY ADOPTED BY HER WONDERFUL FOSTER FAMILY !!!!! REMMI NEVER STOPS WAGGING HER TAIL; LOVES PLAYING IN WATER AND HER CHEW TOYS !! SHE LOVES HER CANINE BROTHER APOLLO AND 2 CAT SIBLINGS... FINN & HOOVER, AND ADORES HER MOM & DAD, RACHAEL & AUSTIN !! REMMI IS LOVED SO MUCH !!!!
HAPPY HAPPY LIFE REMMI...WE LOVE YOU SWEET GIRL !! πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–

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