The ZOEY Group

08/11/2025

📣📣 Update on Lightning – August 11, Morning. Lightning is doing well this morning. His vital signs are stable, and doctors report no concerning findings on his physical exam. He seems comfortable on his current IV pain medication, and his surgical incisions are clean and protected with bandage coverings (Primapores). He has not had any vomiting or diarrhea, and he's eating between 75–100% of the meals offered, which is a great sign. Diagnostics: - This morning's bloodwork shows his red cell count is stable, meaning there's no sign of internal bleeding. - The drain placed during surgery (JP drain) is producing only a small amount of fluid, which is reassuring. We're still waiting on the cytology results to help us assess for any ongoing infection. - His urinalysis came back normal. - The initial culture from his chest fluid (pleural fluid) hasn't shown any bacterial growth yet. *We are still waiting on results from the abdominal fluid culture as well as the biopsy of the mesenteric lymph node and nodules. Lightning will soon be released from the 24-hour hospital stay, and we will need to find a medical foster - someone who likes Shepherds and knows them, someone who is willing to follow a specific diet he will be on (rescue will provide), and someone who can bring him to his regular veterinarian for check-up appointments. He may need to go back to Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists a couple of times before he gets transferred to his regular vet. Please contact us at 832.533.6049 by sending a text. Just write 'FOSTER LIGHTNING,' and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. The ZOEY Group

08/08/2025

📣Day 2 at Gulf Coast update:
Lighting case remiams a mistery. They have done an ultrasound, a CT scan and now he is being prepared for exploratory surgery. His chances are low. Please keep him in your thoughts and send him good wishes.
He is still bleeding into his chest cavity, bleeding with bacteria into his abdominal cavity and we dont know why.

📣Update: No splenic mass but Spleen is heterogeneous which indicates that the tissue or structure being examined has a non-uniform appearance, with variations in texture, composition, or density. A few findings, but not a definitive reason as to why he's got the bacteria in his abdomen. The Ultrasound also revealed a hemothorax and the Pleural effusion and now we move into a CT scan tomorow to hopefully get some clarifications. The whole thing is a mistery so far.

🔰Hemothorax : Defined as the accumulation of blood in the pleural space, typically occurring secondary to trauma that lacerates blood vessels, the heart, lungs, or thoracic wall. It can lead to significant complications such as hypovolemic shock and impaired ventilation.

🔰Pleural Effusion: Pleural effusion is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the chest cavity. Fluid accumulates in the pleural sac, not the lungs.

🟥Please send lots of good wishes for Lightning who is now at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists with a Splenic mass, Confirmed splenic mass, fluid in both thorax and abdomen, high temperature all the way to 104.2 today but has gone down to 103.8 , anemic, old fractures, heartworms , etc..
The story of this poor guy along with Cash and Brownie are just too sad, just like the story of every stray and abandoned dog out there. Dish’s don’t deserve us, for sure! Lightning is a wonderful and beautiful dog and he would love to have a home when he makes it out of the hospital. Please send him good wishes so he soon regains his health.
I will add snippets of his story in the comments.
The ZOEY Group

08/05/2025

07/24/2025

The ZOEY Group is seeking volunteers to assist with our rescue operations, primarily in coordinating activities and foster care. A minimum of 2 years of experience in animal rescue or management is required, and knowledge of social media platforms is desirable. Please note that this is an unpaid volunteer position, as all members of our group contribute their time and effort solely for the welfare of dogs.
Please contact Angelica InRescue for details.

07/14/2025

Today we would like to thank Laura and Gustavo for the hard work they do rescuing cats, doing TNR for cats and the daily feedings of strays all over Romayor.
I am asking for all our followers to send in a little bit today to support their efforts.
Laura’s Community Cat Project has been a partner to ZOEY in all rescue efforts. Thank you!

07/08/2025

Rupert is having a great time with his foster brothers and sister but we think this really good boy deserves a home of his very own! He loves everyone he meets - humans and dogs alike. Here’s his Perfinder Profile: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/rupert-75353037/wa/seattle/the-zoey-group-tx1956/

06/19/2025

Parvo puppy had to be transferred from Tomball Animal Hospital to Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston, TX to receive 24/7 care and a plasma transfusion.
Please send good puppy juju to Bruce so he gets better soon. Please remeber to vaccinate your dogs!
Bruce was found on the side of the road 2 days ago and very sick with Parvo; thanks to Jeffrey who picked him up and started the process to save his life .