MAGNOLIA BARELY ESCAPED EUTHANASIA AT THE SHELTER!

SINCE LEAVING, SHE'S SURVIVED PNEUMONIA, MULTIPLE MASS REMOVALS & SPAY SURGERY

SHE NOW NEEDS ONE MORE MASS REMOVAL & TOOTH EXTRACTION FOR CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH!

MAGNOLIA'S STORY

Magnolia is an absolutely adorable 8 yr. old fawn pittie who's been through these last few months!

Her shelter ordeal began on 8/21/24, when she was brought to the West LA Animal Shelter. She didn't have a microchip and was VERY pregnant. Despite being in a new scary environment, this precious girl was lovely and trusting, and everyone who met her instantly fell in love.

A week later, Magnolia gave birth to five puppies. Tragically, three passed within the first week. When the medical staff finally realized her puppies weren't getting enough milk, they put this new mama and her surviving two puppies on URGENT medical alert (on 9/6) & gave them a week to exit -- or they'd be euthanized. 💔

Thankfully, a rescue pulled the puppies, but they left Magnolia behind, knowing her days were numbered. Magnolia was alerted for having an upper respiratory infection (URI) she got at the shelter, numerous masses and dental issues.

Despite tireless efforts to network Magnolia, my fellow volunteers and I couldn't find a rescue or adopter in such a short time. So, at the 11th hour, I adopted Magnolia to save her life. I have three other foster dogs, so the plan is to find Magnolia a forever home once all her medical issues are addressed.

PNEUMONIA BATTLE: Soon after Magnolia left the shelter, the URI she caught at the shelter turned into pneumonia -- and she got VERY sick. She ultimately had THREE appointments at Sinai Animal Hospital that totaled $2000, which included exam fees, medications, and a PCR test.

MASS REMOVALS & SPAY SURGERY

Once Magnolia recovered from pneumonia, we could finally address her multiple masses since several were ulcerated and bleeding intermittently. She also still needed to be spayed.

On 11/8, Magnolia had surgery to remove EIGHT masses. On 11/25, all of her sutures were removed. (Total cost for surgery, meds, transport, etc: $2700.00) Biopsy results indicate several masses were cancerous, but her vet feels confident all was removed, and the cancer has not spread.

On 12/18, a suspicious lump appeared on Magnolia's back near her spine, and she has a small mass on her rear end. Her vet suggested a needle biopsy for both; results will be back in a few days. This vet visit: $332.00. During this exam, the vet also found that Magnolia has a cracked tooth that needs to be extracted.

MOST RECENT UPDATE

This month (May 2025), Magnolia has one more soft mass on her hind that needs to be removed. While she's under, she'll be getting a dental cleaning with one at least one extraction. The estimate is $2500.

I can't afford all this vet care on my limited salary, so I am immensely grateful for your support. And I truly mean it when I say every dollar counts, and no donation is too small!

Please feel free to send any questions, and if you're interested in adopting Magnolia, I'd love to hear from you.

Thank you so much for your support! 🙏

Here are links to Magnolia's Urgent Posts:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_zxvD9RERX/?img_index=1

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_wNACIywyG/

Here are links to Magnolias fundraising posts:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DAIdJexxXLe/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DCTl2QRpZkC/

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PLEASE HELP SHELTER SURVIVOR MAGNOLIA!

By West LA Animal Shelter Volunteers

PLEASE HELP SHELTER SURVIVOR MAGNOLIA!

NEEDS ANOTHER MASS REMOVAL & DENTAL

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