Dogs receiving medical care through Bessie’s Legacy
Bessie’s Friends
Bessie’s Legacy is Rain or Shine Rescue’s medical fund, created to support rescue dogs and cats in need of major medical intervention. These are Bessie’s Friends. Learn more about their rescue journey below…
What a pleasant Surprise!
We rescued Surprise! from Alabama after her previous family abandoned her in her time of need. On paper, she is a 10-year-old senior who hobbles on three legs. In reality, she’s a little firecracker who can spring four feet in the air despite her lameness and would kiss anyone on the lips given half the chance.
Surprise! is getting MPL surgery to repair a Grade IV luxating patella. Without surgery, she will likely develop painful and debilitating arthritis on the affected leg as she ages. The estimated cost for Surprise!’s knee surgery is $3,500. Her comfort and happiness? Priceless!
Kodama’s Potty Mouth
8-year-old Kodama was found alone in the hills of Roane County, Tennessee. She’s so adorable you’d want to smooch her face, but then she opens her mouth and ooofff… smells like NYC trash on a gorgeous summer day!
Turns out Kodama has major dental disease, ie rotting teeth and infected gums. It’s painful and affects her ability to eat solid food. Her dental procedure will cost around $2,000 - well worth a fresh, pain-free smile to match her sunny disposition!
The Sweetest Leftover
Truffle lived in a New Mexico shelter for one whole year before we came across her profile and took her into rescue. We were shocked to see her condition when she arrived in NYC after a 3-day journey. She was in so much pain she could barely walk, and one of her back legs was nearly lame.
Unfortunately, she has been diagnosed with bilateral cruciate ligament disease and will need TTA/TPLO surgery. For a dog her size (67 lbs), this will be an expensive procedure estimated to cost between $6,500 and $8,000. Without surgery, Truffle’s condition will worsen until eventually she won’t be able to walk anymore. It is an unexpected expense and a heavy financial burden, which is why we need your help!