Meet Angel, a precious 7-month-old puppy Footbridge Foundation had the honor of saving from one of our partners, San Antonio ACS. ACS’s veterinarian suspected Angel was suffering a tick-borne illness due to the immense number of ticks and sores she had on her body when she was found as a stray. The ACS surgeon even declined Angel for spay surgery due to the sheer number of ticks and her body's condition.

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One of our medical fosters asked us to pull Angel from the shelter so that she could foster her back to health. Kim, Angel’s new foster Mom has experience fostering dogs with ligament and calcium deficiency, causing the front legs to appear broken. This can be caused by being kept in a kennel that is too small for days on end, and malnutrition. Footbridge Foundation has experience with tick-borne disease, so it was decided we would take Angel on as a medical case.

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Our veterinarian immediately ran an in-depth tick-borne disease panel and fecal, and we were relieved that Angel’s diagnostic tests were all negative. The Dr. told us that Angel’s body needed nutrients, calcium mainly, and time to heal. Kim worked with Diana Farrar of Fifi and Fido’s, a nutrition expert in Alamo Heights to get Angel on a detailed supplement regimen of fish stock and other important amino acids that will supercharge her immune system. Our vet technician spent hours removing ticks from Angel’s body while she chewed a bone and was a perfect little patient.

Although Angel appears hunched over and her front legs are bent in an unnatural and indescribably heart-wrenching way, she is improving each day little by little. Angel needs your help to continue to heal. Our vet costs are nearing $1,000 for Angel and we must ask for your help. Without our donors, dogs like Angel do not have a chance.

Despite her incredibly cruel and neglectful history, she is truly an “angel” - she’s great with other dogs, cats, and kids and we are so thankful that she’ll have the opportunity to be loved the way she deserves, by a family who will treat her with respect. She has so much love to give. Please donate to our fundraiser for Angel today.

Join us for a paw-some event at the Footbridge Foundation's Dogs ‘N Drafts Adoption Event, where wagging tails and furry friends take center stage! Our four-legged companions are ready to steal your heart and find their forever homes. The event also features the Pup Pint Pass Perks which you can use at Breakaway Brewery Company!

You can also take advantage of their food menu as they will also be part of San Antonio Restaurant Week. The Dog Guide San Antonio will be on-site, providing valuable insights into responsible pet ownership and training tips. Whether you're a seasoned pet parent or looking to embark on a new journey with a furry friend, come join us for an unforgettable day of love, laughter, and the joy of giving these deserving dogs a second chance!

You're invited to Rose Hip Market in Olmos Park for a pop-up Cat Café next month! Bring your S/O, best gals, or come solo and fall in love with our adoptable cats while enjoying a cozy cup of coffee, tea, or tasty treat at this adorable coffee shop. Don't miss the purrfect Valentine's Day fun!

Lonely Hearts Club: We Have New Members!

Our Lonely Hearts Club continues to make dreams come true and we're proud to announce that we recently found Scrunchie, a long-time feline member of the LHC her forever home! We've added two new members this month, sweet pups Bear and Finn.💗 Kosmo, Chile, and Becky are all still awaiting loving families to call their own as well. Thanks to our donors, the adoption fees for all of our LHC members will be 100% covered! 

Lonely Hearts Club human members subscribe to a monthly donation to help us care for and cover the adoption fees for our harder-to-place animals until they find their forever families. We are SO grateful to our LHC members as we simply couldn't care for these animals on such a long term basis without their kind and generous donations. Thank you!

Become a Lonely Hearts Club member and you'll receive cool swag, along with the heartwarming feeling of knowing you helped wonderful animals find forever homes. Monthly donations start at just $10.

Click to see who has been adopted recently from the Lonely Hearts Club!