Arlo has taken us on a journey we never expected—one that feels heartbreakingly similar to another medical battle we’ve faced before. From the very beginning, we knew healing Arlo after the devastating trauma to his head wouldn’t be easy. But we never imagined we would still be fighting this hard, after so many surgeries, just to get him well.
For a brief moment, we thought we were turning a corner. The swelling had gone down, but the drainage remained. Cultures were taken, antibiotics were adjusted, and for an entire month we held onto hope that this would finally resolve. But it didn’t. Instead, we were faced with another surgery—one that required reopening the wound to search for the source of infection. The reality? Tiny bone fragments, nearly impossible to detect, can remain behind and continue causing damage long after the initial injury.
Arlo has endured four surgeries. Right now, he has been hospitalized for over a week following his latest procedure, with no clear timeline for when he can come home. And through all of this… he is still just a puppy. Arlo is full of life, energy, and joy. He wants to run, play, and be with his friends. Despite cones, protective gear, medications, and constant monitoring, he still finds ways to irritate his surgical sites—because he doesn’t understand why he can’t just be a normal, happy pup.
His medical team has had to carefully layer medications to keep him comfortable and calm enough to heal. Even then, his spirit shines through. He walks, he wiggles, he tries to play—he is growing, thriving in spirit, and looking more and more like the boxer mix we believe he is, complete with his adorable underbite and brindle coat.
Arlo is pure love. But behind that sweetness is a long, painful road that is far from over. The original wound above his left eye has reopened multiple times and required repeated closures. We are now using non-dissolvable sutures to ensure nothing is left behind—because even the smallest remaining fragment could cause another infection.
Arlo cannot come home yet. He needs around-the-clock medical care to manage his wounds and give him the best chance to heal fully. And we need your help. The cost of his surgeries, hospital stays, and ongoing care has become overwhelming. We are doing everything we can—not just for Arlo, but for all the injured dogs who depend on us every single day.
As you prepare to spend Easter with your families, we ask you to keep Arlo in your hearts. Please consider making a donation to help us continue his care and give him the future he deserves.
Because of you, Arlo is still here.
Because of you, he has a chance.
Thank you for giving him the gift of life—and for standing beside us as we fight for him.
Wishing you all a blessed and beautiful Easter.
