I have some good news and some not-so-great news that I am truly hoping will turn around.
 

The good news first.

Adorable Guthrie is growing like a weed and feeling great. The drainage in his neck has pretty much stopped, and while his eye injury is still an issue, it is improving. We also believe Guthrie is a beagle mix. We’re not quite sure what he’s mixed with, but he is one very cute puppy with some pretty big paws.
 

Now for the unsettling news.

Arlo has had to return to CVRC due to new swelling and drainage in additional areas. The shattered bones we were already concerned about have begun to shift. When his frontal area started to swell and ooze, we knew something serious had happened, which is why I immediately rushed him to CVRC in Charleston.
 

Arlo had to remain hospitalized through the week so the specialists could determine exactly what caused the shift in his head. He was sedated so they could trace where the draining tracts were coming from. Originally, it was believed the problem was coming from the area near his eye. However, once they were able to fully assess him, they discovered he had two draining tracts—one originating near his eye and the other coming from his crushed nasal area.
 

All of the specialists came together to discuss what needed to happen to give Arlo the best possible chance. They were prepared to move forward with surgery on Friday after a CT scan, but instead decided to wait for the culture results. Their goal is to put him on the most effective antibiotic that will not compromise his immune system or his growing bones. One culture has come back, and one is still pending.

At this point, the team wants to see if the new antibiotics reduce the swelling and drainage before going in surgically and potentially causing more complications. Every time Arlo needs surgery, he must undergo a CT scan to carefully locate the bone fragments so none shift in a way that could compromise his brain or eye. It is an incredibly delicate balance, and one we must respect to avoid further damage.
 

The good news about Arlo is that he has absolutely no idea his life is hanging in the balance. He is a typical puppy who wants to run, play, and be loved. We allow him very limited playtime, as he must wear an extended cone to protect his head and frontal area.
 

We will be working with Arlo for months as his bones heal and as we monitor how his head forms to determine if he may experience pain later in life. Dr. Sura is measuring and photographing his head this morning so we have a solid reference point moving forward.
 

Please keep this very special pup in your prayers. Guthrie has medical needs as well, but nothing compared to Arlo’s. While Guthrie’s medical bills were initially overwhelming due to his surgeries, Arlo’s care has now far surpassed that. We need to raise as much as possible to give him every medical advantage we can.
 

Thank you for helping us save these beautiful babies—who should have never been injured due to sheer neglect.