VETERINARY CARE SCHEDULED APRIL 8 - OVER $10,000 NEEDED NOW!

In March 2025, dogs were found scattered across Wantage, Stillwater, and Lafayette, New Jersey — Chihuahua and Jack Russell mixes, dumped in open crates along roadsides and trails with no food, no water, and no chance. Some were found running loose in the woods. Some were thrown from moving vehicles. Two were found dead where they were left.

New Jersey State Police launched an investigation. Drones with infrared cameras scoured the woods. Volunteers set traps through the night and continued for the days that followed. Ultimately, three people have been arrested and charged with animal cruelty—but not before 66 lives were turned upside down.

We call them The Sussex Survivors. And Cold Nose Warm Heart Animal Rescue, along with its volunteer foster network, stepped up for 14 of them — taking in dogs who had known nothing but neglect, fear, and the cold of the New Jersey woods.

The 2 we lost are why we fight harder for the 12 who are still here.

Every dollar raised, every surgery scheduled, every dental procedure is for them. too.

MEET LILY

Lily came to us, believed to be pregnant. But when our team examined her, the truth was far more heartbreaking — she had already given birth. Somewhere out in those woods, alone and terrified, she had her babies. They were never found.

Then another mother from the same case passed away shortly after giving birth, leaving two newborn puppies with no one to nurse them. We rushed them to Lily — a desperate hope that her maternal instincts would kick in.

She accepted the puppies instantly. Lily did what only a mother would do... but their tiny bodies were too fragile... and they didn't make it either.

Lily lost her own babies. She tried to save two others. And then she was diagnosed with Pyometra — a life-threatening uterine infection requiring emergency surgery. On top of that, her teeth are severely rotted from a lifetime of neglect. She needs extensive dental work just to eat without pain.

Lily has given everything she had. Now it's our turn to give something back to her.

All 12 dogs are scheduled for veterinary care on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The date is approaching quickly, and we need to be prepared. Every single one of them deserves to walk in that door knowing Cold Nose Warm Heart Animal Rescue, with the help of loving, compassionate, and generous people like you, will ensure they will never suffer again.

Cold Nose Warm Heart operates on volunteer power and donor love. There is no overhead eating your donation—it goes straight to the dogs. We don't have the money for the anticipated medical bills, but we can't say no. We are going on blind faith and a lot of love that people will step up to help us help them.

Please donate today. We know things are tight for everyone. Even $12 for our CNWH 12 makes a difference. Imagine if 1,000 people donated $12 (or more 🙏🏼🙏🏼) between now and Wednesday—that's $12,000. We believe in the collective power of people, and we believe in you!

Please share this campaign with your friends, coworkers, and across social media.

THANK YOU!!!

Note: Any funds raised beyond these specific goals will be applied to ongoing veterinary needs for the CNWH 12 and other dogs and cats in our care.

About Cold Nose Warm Heart Dog Rescue

We are a non-profit, foster-based rescue operating in Northern New Jersey. We believe that every dog deserves a warm bed and a heart to call their own. By donating to our CNWH 12 campaign, you are becoming a direct part of their rescue story! Thank you!

To learn more about Cold Nose Warm Heart Animal Rescue please visit www.coldnosewarmheart.org

The Sussex Survivors CNWH 12

They were thrown away. We said no.