No Rat Left Behind: Pogo’s Fund

On Sunday, a Minneapolis resident was out walking their dog when they spotted something small huddled in the snow. It was a rat—motionless, battered by the cold, and barely clinging to life.

She had no way to escape the freezing temperatures. Her feet were in horrific shape—mangled, raw, and likely the result of self-mutilation after severe frostbite. Without help, she wouldn’t have lasted much longer.

As soon as we got the call, our team at MN Pocket Pet Rescue jumped into action. We rushed her to emergency care, where she was started on pain meds, antibiotics, and gentle foot soaks to help her injuries heal. Though she didn’t end up needing emergency surgery, her road to recovery is still long. She’s receiving cold laser therapy, bandage changes, and requires multiple cage cleanings a day to prevent infection.

Pogo is a fighter, but she’s not out of the woods yet. We’re doing everything possible to give her a second chance—but we need your help to cover the $800 cost of her medical care.

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Can you pitch in to help Pogo heal?

If you can’t donate at this time, sharing this post helps more than you know!

Thank you for being part of Pogo’s journey. Let’s show her that even the smallest lives matter.

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No Rat Left Behind: Pogo's Fund

By MN Pocket Pet Rescue

No Rat Left Behind: Pogo's Fund

Help MN Pocket Pet Rescue raise $800 for Pogo's emergency care.

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