7/15 UPDATE: We are elated to share that Brad has recovered from Parvo! He will be discharged from @fixlongbeachpets on 7/19, which is when he will be done shedding the virus, and be brought back to the West LA Animal Shelter.

Because he haven't been able to find a foster, he needed to be boarded longer than planned. As a result, we've adjusted our fundraising goal to cover the added expense. (Any donations over the goal will go towards boarding Brad longer to delay his return to the shelter.)

After all Brad's been through, we are still urgently seeking a foster, adopter or rescue so he doesn't have to stay at the shelter long.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Brad so far! We deeply appreciate it.

Here's Brad's first urgent alert post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLvNMWzSdXA/?img_index=1

7/6 Update: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLxqa09P5jy/?img_index=1

7/10 Update: https://www.instagram.com/p/DL8Oh5-hP4o/

7/15 Update: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMJlvXsploq

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✨ BRAD IS LUCKY TO BE ALIVE (TWICE) -- PLEASE HELP US SUPPORT HIS RECOVERY! 🙏

When Brad was brought to the West LA Shelter on 6/21/25, it was a miracle he’d been found alive.

This poor, sweet young 44 lb. pup had been locked in a crate...tossed down a hill...and left in the hot sun... in the middle of nowhere! 💔

We thought the worst was behind him, but we were wrong. 🥺

On 7/5/25, this precious dog was found in his kennel - lethargic, vomiting, dehydrated & with fluid in his abdomen.

Because the shelter is unequipped to provide the diagnostics & care he needed, he was put on urgent medical alert & given until end of the day to be rescued or adopted – or he’d be euthanized!

With only a few hours left, volunteers knew Brad’s chances of being saved in time were slim to none. They quickly sought permission to see a private vet and rushed him to @westlavca, where he where he underwent a battery of tests.

Many hours later, Brad was diagnosed with PARVO — a highly contagious & potentially deadly virus, especially for unvaccinated dogs. However, we learned that even vaccinated dogs can catch it!

Brad started treatment right away—monoclonal antibodies, IV fluids, and anti-nausea meds. Against the odds, he responded! 🥰

By 7/6, Brad was strong enough to transfer to @fixlongbeachpets’ parvo ICU for ongoing care. And today (7/10), we’re overjoyed to say Brad is eating on his own and getting his spark back! The clinic recommends he stay a full week to fully recover. 🐕

🐾 We are so grateful for the generosity that’s already saved Brad’s life:

Brad’s VCA bill ($3600) for his first 24 hours of care has been covered, thanks to an incredible $4200 donation from @takemehomerescue. (The balance will go toward his ongoing care at @fixlongbeachpets.
@theanimalrescuemission generous donation covered the $1500 deposit for his new clinic stay.
But Brad’s care isn’t over yet. The estimate for his stay at @fixlongbeachpets is $3200 for the first 4 days, plus $75/day for boarding. Since Brad still needs a foster and can’t return to the shelter, we’re budgeting for at least another week’s stay.

❤️ How you can help:

Please donate to Brad’s fundraiser. Volunteers routinely spend their own money donating towards the rescue, transport, training, board and care of shelter dogs and would really appreciate the community’s support!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who’s already stepped up for Brad. Your kindness truly saved his life. Please keep sharing his story—let’s make sure Brad gets the safe, happy future he deserves!

PARVO SURVIVOR BRAD NEEDS ONGOING HELP!

By West LA Animal Shelter Volunteers

PARVO SURVIVOR BRAD NEEDS ONGOING HELP!