Urgent Care, Second Chances: Ricky’s Rescue Story

When animals are in crisis, compassionate people make all the difference. Ricky, a puppy just under a year old, is proof of that.

A Critical Rescue

A concerned community member first spotted Ricky’s photo on Facebook. The image showed a painful wound across his back, and it was clear he needed urgent help. Determined to find him, neighbors searched for days until Ricky was finally located and brought to a veterinarian. By then, the wound had worsened significantly.
 

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Despite his pain, Ricky remained gentle with his rescuers. The veterinarian diagnosed a severe chemical wound covering nearly a quarter of his body. Without quick action from the community, Ricky would not have survived.

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On the road to recovery

Now, Ricky is receiving the treatment he desperately needs. His healing will take time, but he has a safe place, expert medical care, and people committed to helping him recover.

Stories like Ricky’s remind us why Greater Good Charities works every day to support animals in urgent need. Through providing medical grants, food, and supplies, we help shelters and rescues give pets like Ricky a second chance.

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A gift today helps fund lifesaving treatment so animals like Ricky can go from crisis to comfort. Together, we can ensure more pets get the care they deserve.