This is Barbie.

Barbie was found tied to a fence with a 3-foot lead in Waterbury, CT.

She's obviously had puppies, probably many. She was most likely used solely to create puppies to be sold, but otherwise neglected, never loved or properly cared for.

She has two pretty good-sized tumors on her left side. From what we could find on Google, tumors in this location on a female dog are 50/50 cancerous. Barbie is estimated to be 8 to 9 years old. A dog her size could reasonably live to a range of 12 to 15 years, so if the tumors are benign, she could still get a chance to enjoy a few years.

We went to the Waterbury shelter to meet Barbie last week, but she did not click with Zoey. I think maybe she would have feen fine with time, but we decided to keep it to Lenny & Zoey for now.

I decided to donate to the removal of her tumors. When I posted the story of us visiting her at the shelter, a few of my friends and family asked how they could donate. Barbie was just taken in by The Bull Terrier Rescue Mission in Philadelphia, PA. She is scheduled to get the tumors removed this week. The veterinarian, Dr. Mann, determined she needs a radical mastectomy due the tumors and their locations. She also needs a dental cleaning and extractions, as the condition of her mouth is affecting her heart. Dr. Mann works with the rescue to provide discounted care. The care Barbie needs would normally be well over $5k.

The rescue set up this funding campaign for anyone who wanted to donate. No amount is too small. Even if we don't hit the goal, every penny helps. And if we exceed the goal, other dogs can be helped. Rescues incur costs every minute of every day and keeping them afloat helps to keep dogs from being euthanized at municipal shelters.

Thank you

Jason

About BTRM -

Bull Terrier Rescue Mission “the Mission” started as a personal commitment to service what is now, The Bull Terrier Rescue Mission, Inc. a 501(c)3 charity (BTR Mission/BTRM). Enabling rescues to cast a much wider net, the internet has amplified people’s ability to be agents of change and it’s been a boon for our mission.

BTRM is an organization of like-minded volunteers committed to protecting the health and welfare of Bull Terriers in need of homes. A community comprised solely of volunteers extract these dogs from their unfortunate circumstances and give them the care and comfort they deserve.

Our Mission will ensure that their medical needs are addressed, given time to decompress while they’re properly evaluated. We will rehabilitate when necessary, and work towards finding them their final and perfect homes. We commit to advocate and protect these wayward souls for the duration of their life even following up after they’ve been adopted.

The BTRM, works with private individuals, rescue professionals, animal shelters, pet owners, ethical Bull Terrier breeders and veterinarians throughout the United States, to provide these services. Its board members have over 20 combined years and 200 separate cases of rescue experience. If BTRM is unable to provide direct support, cases will be referred to organizations or individuals that can. As with most successful rescues, the strength of this Mission, is in its network and the relationships it has cultivated.

Barbie’s Surgery Fundraiser

Barbie needs a dental, tumor removal, and a cardio workup.