Ways To Give

 Four Little Puppies. One Safe Place. 

Four young dogs arrived in our care carrying more than just hunger from a suspected dogfighting ring. 

They are still puppies, between five months and one year old. Three boys and one little girl. All are underweight. All are frightened. All show clear signs of neglect.

Sven. Barracuda. Crumble. Sleigh Bell.

Now their healing begins.

One puppy is walking on his wrists - a sign of an untreated injury that will require complex orthopedic surgery. Others are battling painful skin infections and open sores. All four show evidence of prolonged neglect.

And then there are the quieter wounds - the kind you cannot see, but that often take the longest to heal.

Each dog is experiencing significant social anxiety. They are unsure of human hands. Unsure of gentle voices. Unsure of what safety feels like.

Our veterinary team is conducting comprehensive evaluations, but we already know their recovery will require advanced diagnostics, surgery, daily medical treatment, specialized nutrition, and dedicated behavioral rehabilitation.

This level of care represents a significant investment in each life.

As a trusted national partner in animal welfare, SPCA Cincinnati was asked to take in four of the most vulnerable dogs from a suspected dogfighting rescue - and we said yes. Taking on complex cases - the dogs who need more time, more expertise, and more compassion - is the work we are committed to.

Because of supporters like you, we can continue to say yes when the call comes.