Meet Madame Wigglebutt and Ellie...who have been lovingly dubbed the LOVEPAWS Pirate Girls! 🏴‍☠️

If you had told us months ago that we would end up with two foster dogs at the same time who each need eye removal surgeries, we wouldn't have believed you for a second, but here we "arghhh!"

Madame Wigglebutt: MW aka Wiggles (shelter name Segway) came to us in August 2025 from the PG County urgent list. We quickly got her into the vet to see what was going on with her eye, and originally understood she had a cataract issue that was causing some inflammation. This would need to be managed with lifelong use of prescription eye drops. After further follow up, her ophthalmologist determined she had zero vision in her eye. Together, we decided it best to remove it so that she wouldn't have to deal with the discomfort the drops sometimes cause. She had her surgery last month and is thriving! She moves confidently, walks beautifully on leash, and lives her best pirate life without missing a beat 💞. To date, we've spent $1,314 on Wiggles' eye care and surgery. P.S. Wiggles is adoptable and looking for her forever home!

Ellie: Ellie (shelter name Zara) came to us in February also from the PG County urgent list. We knew there was something going on with her right eye and got her in for an ophthalmology exam. The globe (eyeball) is gone and only her lens is left. She has no vision in the eye and because it's causing her some pain and discomfort, she will have it removed later this month. She will also be spayed at the same time so we can make this as easy as possible for our girl and reduce separate recovery times. She’s handling everything with her usual gentle, easygoing spirit and we know she’ll feel even better once her eye is no longer a bother. Our estimated total for Ellie is $970. Ellie will be available for adoption after she recovers.

So, what's caused this? We asked both vets what the possible causes of their respective eye issues could have been and both mentioned likely trauma which is just unfathomable. We'll never know what these sweet girls have been through but we are dedicated to providing them with the best care. We are so beyond grateful to their stellar medical teams and their wonderful fosters who are helping us give them the second chances they deserve!

Now, we need you! We hope to raise $2,284 to cover the surgeries. Every bit helps. If you cannot donate, please share + spread the word.🏴‍☠️

"Pirate Girls" Medical Fundraiser

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