This Precious Pup’s Body Is DESTROYING Itself, Caretakers Brace Themselves For A Devastating Diagnosis

Sweet Indigo, a 9-month-old Chihuahua mix, was rushed to the emergency vet last night after she suddenly started urinating blood. Vets are working hard to determine the cause, but as a former stray, we don’t know her medical history, making diagnostics even more challenging. Now, she is showing signs of a severe condition, and we are racing against the clock to get this pup life-saving care. The situation is critical—every second matters.

Indigo is fighting for her life. The doctors informed us that she is showing signs of Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia. This autoimmune disorder causes the body’s immune system to destroy its own red blood cells. This is a time-sensitive condition, and we need to act fast if we’re going to save our precious pup.

As of yesterday, her total red blood cell count has plummeted to a shocking 19%. She received an emergency blood transfusion in an attempt to stabilize her, but we’re still uncertain if the transfusion will help or if her immune system will attack those blood cells as well. More bloodwork is being sent out, and she remains under close monitoring while the vet team does everything possible to rescue this hurting soul. She needs all the prayers, positive energy, and love she can get.

Right now, Indigo is on antibiotics, steroids, and iron supplements in hopes of jump-starting her system so her body can make more blood cells than it’s destroying. She doesn’t have the option of a second blood transfusion, as the probability of her immune system reacting negatively to new blood is way, way too high. We’re doing everything we can. Now it’s up to Indigo to keep fighting—and we’ll be holding her paw every step of the way.

This level of intensive medical care comes at a steep cost. We are now looking at $3,500-$5,000 in medical expenses, which is $2,400 higher than the original quote. This month, our rescue has been slapped with hefty vet bills as we work to treat the animals at our facility, and we are struggling to make ends meet. We need a miracle—Indigo needs a miracle. We can’t do this without you. If you are able, please donate. Every dollar makes a difference in giving this deserving girl a fighting chance.

Please consider donating to Indigo’s medical fund today. Any amount helps! If you are unable to donate at this time, we ask that you please share her story and spread the word. We need all hands on deck to pull this off. Your generous contribution will ease the strain on our rescue operations and allow us to focus on what’s really important—this brave, fighting, furry sweetheart. We will do what we can to provide updates. In the meantime, we can’t thank you enough for your continued support. Thank you for all you do for animals.

Indigo's IMHA Fight

This Precious Pup’s Body Is DESTROYING Itself

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