A puppy with a will to live is tugging at heartstrings — and opening wallets.
Pasadena Humane blew past its $7,000 goal, raking in $23,000 as of Friday afternoon to save Peanut, a tiny pup who arrived at the Southern California shelter with devastating injuries, a spokesperson told the California Post.
Peanut came through the doors in one of the most gut-wrenching cases staff have seen: most of his nose was gone, his was jaw dislocated and his life was uncertain.
But Peanut wasn’t giving up then and he isn’t giving up now.
He still wags his tail even as vets work around the clock to monitor him as he heals in the ICU.
The medical challenges are still staggering, however.
With too little skin to close the wound, Peanut’s nose has slowly regenerated from the inside out — a painstaking process.
In the meantime, a tiny stent keeps his airways open so he can breathe as new tissue forms.
Even with constant monitoring, his condition remains fragile.
The Pasadena Humane Miracle Medical Fund helps cover critical care for animals like Peanut.
Donations are being matched dollar-for-dollar — up to $7,500 — by Fetch Pet Insurance.
For Peanut, every dollar could mean another chance to heal, live and wag his furry little tail.
Supporters can still donate and follow his journey to health and happiness on Facebook.
