Animals

💔 LAWRENCEVILLE, GA... Meet Penny 💔
 

There is broken... and then there is Penny.
 

Our tiny 4.5-pound, one-year-old munchkin endured injuries so devastating that we don't even want to imagine what she has been through.
 

Penny was found barely able to move on Annistown Road in Snellville, Georgia. A Good Samaritan rushed her to a local emergency hospital, where she was later transferred to Gwinnett Animal Welfare before making her way to Noah's Arks Rescue.
 

The extent of her injuries is heartbreaking. Penny suffered multiple pelvic fractures, a sacral wing fracture, a sacrocaudal dislocation, a severe tail injury where the tail was pulled away from her body, profound anemia, and was painfully thin. Nearly every structure in her tiny pelvic region had been damaged.
 

The surgeons were amazed that she was even able to move. Because her little body was so fragile, the first priority was performing extensive imaging to determine exactly what was broken and whether surgery would even be possible. She remained hospitalized while her anemia improved and her body had time to stabilize before any decisions could be made.

One of the most disturbing injuries was to her tail. Based on the nature of the damage, the surgeons believe it was caused by severe traction to the tail. Whatever happened to Penny, it was catastrophic.
 

For the past six weeks, Penny has remained on strict cage rest while receiving around-the-clock medical care, rehabilitation, proper nutrition, and endless love. Tiny dogs like Penny are especially vulnerable. Whether through abuse, neglect, accidents, or rough handling, they can suffer life-changing injuries because of how incredibly fragile they are. That is why we are extraordinarily careful when placing little dogs into adoptive homes. They deserve families who truly understand just how delicate they are.
 

Everyone involved in Penny's care is amazed that she survived. Given the severity of her injuries and her tiny size, she has overcome incredible odds.
 

Today, Penny is healing beautifully.
 

We have gradually reduced her pain medication, and she now spends much of her day with her best friend, Spud. Wherever Spud goes, Penny happily follows. Walking beside him has become part of her rehabilitation, helping her rebuild both confidence and strength.
 

Even more encouraging, Penny is walking without obvious signs that her gait has been permanently affected by all of the fractures and dislocations. She will remain on restricted activity for another month before follow-up X-rays determine how much healing has taken place and whether any surgery will ultimately benefit her.
 

At this point, we have no intention of operating unless it is truly in Penny's best interest. If she continues to walk comfortably and live without pain, we will leave well enough alone. Right now, what her little body needs most is time to heal, rebuild muscle, and regain bone strength.
 

Penny's medical expenses have been significant. Emergency care, hospitalization, advanced imaging, specialists, rehabilitation, medications, and follow-up care have all added up quickly.
 

If you are able, please consider making a donation to help give Penny the best possible chance at a long, healthy, and happy life.
 

Every dollar goes directly toward saving dogs like Penny, who have nowhere else to turn.
 

Thank you for caring about Penny and the many abused and neglected dogs at Noah's Arks Rescue. We receive no government funding and rely entirely on the generosity of individual donors to provide the lifesaving care our precious pups deserve.
 

❤️ Jennifer Smith
President, Noah's Arks Rescue

💔 LAWRENCEVILLE, GA... Meet Penny 💔
 

There is broken... and then there is Penny.
 

Our tiny 4.5-pound, one-year-old munchkin endured injuries so devastating that we don't even want to imagine what she has been through.
 

Penny was found barely able to move on Annistown Road in Snellville, Georgia. A Good Samaritan rushed her to a local emergency hospital, where she was later transferred to Gwinnett Animal Welfare before making her way to Noah's Arks Rescue.
 

The extent of her injuries is heartbreaking. Penny suffered multiple pelvic fractures, a sacral wing fracture, a sacrocaudal dislocation, a severe tail injury where the tail was pulled away from her body, profound anemia, and was painfully thin. Nearly every structure in her tiny pelvic region had been damaged.
 

The surgeons were amazed that she was even able to move. Because her little body was so fragile, the first priority was performing extensive imaging to determine exactly what was broken and whether surgery would even be possible. She remained hospitalized while her anemia improved and her body had time to stabilize before any decisions could be made.

One of the most disturbing injuries was to her tail. Based on the nature of the damage, the surgeons believe it was caused by severe traction to the tail. Whatever happened to Penny, it was catastrophic.
 

For the past six weeks, Penny has remained on strict cage rest while receiving around-the-clock medical care, rehabilitation, proper nutrition, and endless love. Tiny dogs like Penny are especially vulnerable. Whether through abuse, neglect, accidents, or rough handling, they can suffer life-changing injuries because of how incredibly fragile they are. That is why we are extraordinarily careful when placing little dogs into adoptive homes. They deserve families who truly understand just how delicate they are.
 

Everyone involved in Penny's care is amazed that she survived. Given the severity of her injuries and her tiny size, she has overcome incredible odds.
 

Today, Penny is healing beautifully.
 

We have gradually reduced her pain medication, and she now spends much of her day with her best friend, Spud. Wherever Spud goes, Penny happily follows. Walking beside him has become part of her rehabilitation, helping her rebuild both confidence and strength.
 

Even more encouraging, Penny is walking without obvious signs that her gait has been permanently affected by all of the fractures and dislocations. She will remain on restricted activity for another month before follow-up X-rays determine how much healing has taken place and whether any surgery will ultimately benefit her.
 

At this point, we have no intention of operating unless it is truly in Penny's best interest. If she continues to walk comfortably and live without pain, we will leave well enough alone. Right now, what her little body needs most is time to heal, rebuild muscle, and regain bone strength.
 

Penny's medical expenses have been significant. Emergency care, hospitalization, advanced imaging, specialists, rehabilitation, medications, and follow-up care have all added up quickly.
 

If you are able, please consider making a donation to help give Penny the best possible chance at a long, healthy, and happy life.
 

Every dollar goes directly toward saving dogs like Penny, who have nowhere else to turn.
 

Thank you for caring about Penny and the many abused and neglected dogs at Noah's Arks Rescue. We receive no government funding and rely entirely on the generosity of individual donors to provide the lifesaving care our precious pups deserve.
 

❤️ Jennifer Smith
President, Noah's Arks Rescue

Lawrenceville, GA...I am seeing more abused and neglected tiny pups than ever before. In all my years of rescue, the little ones were usually the ones people protected and looked after. Sadly, that no longer seems to be the case. Over the last few months, we have rescued far too many small dogs that have been seriously injured and left to fend for themselves.

🐶💕 RESCUE LIFE 🐾

💛 Friends Through the Years at Noah’s Arks Rescue 💛

The cuddle buddies. The kissers. The chaotic wrestlers. The “how are you two even friends?” pairs.

These are a few of the friendships made over the years — a mix of dogs still with us, happily adopted, and forever in our hearts.

Whether it’s just a summer fling or a friendship that carries on through the years, these are the bonds rescue life is made of — and none of us forget them.

These are just a few of many pairs we have spared and cherished through their life filled with Joy, Happiness and pure Love.  

Consider donating to the wonders that go behind the scenes in everyday Life at Noah's Arks Rescue.  


— Noah’s Arks Rescue 💛✨

BEAUFORT, SC…Sometimes the best intentions do not translate into what is truly best for an animal. Adorable Rocky is a 3-year-old Yorkie rescued from an abusive situation by a neighbor who wanted nothing but the best for this tiny pup.

GREENSBORO, NC… Everyone knows how bad a toothache can be. It can bring grown men to their knees. Now imagine having 24 abscessed teeth. You would rather be shot than live with that kind of pain. That is what our sweet Gwen had been living with for most of her life. I have seen a lot of dental disease in rescue, but nothing even close to how bad Gwen’s mouth was.
 

The vets believe Gwen is somewhere between 7–10 years old, but no one knows for sure because her mouth was in such terrible shape. When I first agreed to take her, I thought she was a tiny five-pound stray that just needed a vet visit and some groceries. I drove to Columbia, SC to pick her up, and from the moment I put this gentle little soul in my car I knew something was very wrong. The smell from her mouth was overwhelming — I had to roll the windows down the whole drive. She was coughing and sneezing and clearly felt awful, so she went straight to the veterinary hospital.
 

For the next five days poor Gwen was incredibly sick with a bad upper respiratory infection and terrible abscesses in her mouth. She was basically one big infection. What many people don’t realize is dental disease isn’t just about bad teeth. The bacteria spreads through the bloodstream and can damage vital organs. I honestly don’t know how Gwen was still alive. Eating had to be incredibly painful, yet this little girl would still wag her tail. Seeing that tiny wag when she felt so bad just about broke my heart.
 

It took weeks to get Gwen stable enough for anesthesia so the surgeons could finally help her. Once she was strong enough, she went into surgery for hours. In the end 24 teeth had to be removed, leaving her with only six. She was swollen and sore at first, but once those infected teeth and abscesses were gone you could tell she finally felt relief. We are still battling a sinus infection from all the bacteria that had spread, but Gwen already feels so much better.
 

Sweet doesn’t even begin to describe this girl. After everything she had endured, she still trusted, still wagged her tail, and still believed someone would help her. Thankfully she was right.
 

Now we need a little help for Gwen. Her medical bills are huge and rescues like ours simply cannot do this without donations. Please consider donating if you can. Dogs like Gwen would never get this kind of care without a rescue willing to step in and give them a chance.

n Lawrenceville, GA, we received a plea to help an abandoned Yorkie mix who had apparently been hit by a car. Gwinnett County was begging for help for a 7-lb, roughly 5-year-old tiny pup with multiple fractures and an upper respiratory infection. When I saw the X-rays, I knew that if no one stepped up, they wouldn’t be able to hold her long given the severity of her injuries.
 

Pebbles — who we later renamed Sophia Loren — was quickly on the road to CVRC in Charleston.
 

Sophia suffered polytrauma, including a right distal femoral fracture and a left ilial fracture. How this tiny pup survived was incredible. The injuries were consistent with being hit by a car, though there was no road rash. We can only hope that’s truly what happened and that this was not intentional.
 

CVRC first had to stabilize Sophia before surgery. Based on muscle atrophy and her refusal to use her rear leg, it appeared she had been injured about a week before we received her. Once stable, she underwent surgery to repair both fractures. Dr. Racher Seibert performed her procedures, and thankfully, she did very well.
 

When I picked Sophia up, I was worried about her breathing. I brought her to our rehab facility but quickly realized she needed more care. Dr. Marikay at Port Royal agreed hospitalization was necessary. Sophia was developing pneumonia and was still in significant post-surgical pain.
 

She remained hospitalized for quite some time until her breathing improved and medications began controlling her pain and respiratory infection. Despite therapy, she still wouldn’t use her rear leg. When we returned to CVRC, imaging showed a screw that was slightly long but not problematic. They placed her on ketamine short-term, and the difference in her pain level was night and day. We were finally able to begin effective physical therapy and get her walking again.
 

Sophia Loren absolutely lives up to her name. With her long flowing hair, she’s a tiny diva who loves to be held and believes she should be the center of the universe. If it were up to her, she’d live full-time in someone’s lap. She loves other dogs — as long as they play on her schedule.
 

After months of healing, Sophia is now fully recovered. She can run on all four legs but will occasionally lift her rear leg when she thinks she’s not getting enough attention. Our little Drama Queen quickly gives up the act when she realizes we’re not falling for it and goes right back to playing.
 

Sophia is an incredible dog that no one was looking for. She had no microchip, no identification — nothing. It’s heartbreaking to see how often animals are failed by the people meant to protect them.
 

Sophia required two major surgeries and a long hospital stay, and her medical bills are extremely high.

Please consider helping us cover these costs so we can continue rescuing and caring for the abused and discarded dogs who still desperately need us.

As it so often happens, when it rains, it pours—and right now it is raining tiny puppies who were brutally attacked by larger animals. Two critically injured puppies arrived at Beaufort County Animal Care Services at the same time, and I made the decision to take both of them. We have named them Arlo and Guthrie. Because they came in together and are both critical, they are being shared on one page for now until we get through the initial medical crises.
 

Both pups have been critical since the moment we took them in, and honestly, I wasn’t sure either would survive. That is why I waited until now to post about them. My focus was on getting them the very best care at CVRC in Charleston, where their surgeons and ICU Criticalists are among the best in the country.
 

Arlo, a 5-week-old, 5-pound chocolate Lab puppy, was part of a bottle-fed litter after their mother died shortly after birth. He was thriving until a much larger dog accidentally grabbed his head with a chew toy and crushed it. Arlo’s nasal passages, eye sockets, and frontal sinuses are crushed, with bone fragments now communicating with his brain, putting him at serious risk for infection, including bacterial meningitis. He also has significant eye trauma and a pseudomonas infection that we are treating very carefully due to his age. Despite everything, Arlo has the sweetest personality and just wants to be loved, but there are still many unknowns, which is why he remains hospitalized at CVRC.
 

Guthrie, an 8-week-old Golden Retriever mix, was found on the side of the road in Jasper County after being attacked by a dog or coyote on the coldest night of the year. He was severely underweight and barely hanging on. Although he was initially thought to be stable, something didn’t feel right, and I insisted he be taken to CVRC with Arlo. Thank goodness we did—Guthrie was actually worse off and required immediate surgery. He had multiple bite wounds to his neck and face, an abscess beneath his jaw, and extensive internal damage. His surgeon had to remove a damaged salivary gland and lymph node and place a drain. He remains on heavy antibiotics and under close care.
 

One puppy in ICU with surgery is costly. Two puppies in ICU is overwhelming. Their medical bills are already significant and ongoing. Please remember when you DONATE that this is for two puppies, not one. Just because it’s Christmas doesn’t mean the animals in our care stop needing help.

We wish everyone a very blessed Holiday Season filled with much Joy and Happiness.