The DAWG Project

We were asked to help a pregnant Chihuahua in East Texas, who had been in labor for a few days.. Elizabeth Thane Wilcher got her to Dallas Animal Urgent Care on Tues morning for a C-section, and we called our friends at Pooch Savers Rescue, because they like puppies! They quickly jumped in to help. The mom, Pretty Girl, had 8 healthy puppies, which is a big load for a Chihuahua.
Everything was looking good..
Then yesterday afternoon, mom started crashing and it was determined she needed a blood transfusion.

She was taken to Arista Veterinary and quickly received the blood she needed..

A bottle feeder from Pooch Savers/ Lisa Harf Brooks group) has the puppies and they will hopefully be reunited tonight.

So far we've spent $1482 for the C-section and about 2800 for the transfusion.

All help appreciated!
You can give to us Venmo or PayPal [email protected]

Can also give on Pooch Savers page on their donation link. All $ goes to pay Pretty Girls bills!

She will go back to her owner, who loves her, after puppies are weaned. She was spayed during her C-section.

Reach out to Lisa Faulkner -Dunne w questions.
214 287 1969

As 2025 comes to a close, we are looking back at the tails we’ve wagged and the lives we’ve changed together. 🐾
Because of your support, The DAWG Project was able to:
Foster DAWG: Provide a safe haven for shelter dogs to decompress and heal outside of a kennel environment.
Adopt-a-DAWG: Find forever families for "last-chance" pups who just needed someone to believe in them. We found 46 dogs forever homes!
Lucky DAWG: Break down barriers to pet ownership by providing vetting, food, and fencing to help Dallas area families keep their beloved pets at home. We helped 300 families keep their furry friend!
Every donation, every foster home, every volunteer session and every share made this possible. You are the reason the Dallas area is closer to becoming a no-kill community. Thank you for being part of our pack! 🐶❤️
Donate to help us start 2026 strong!
https://thedawgproject.org/support/

Meet Cypress, the sweetest gift that keeps on giving cuddles and "husky glitter"!
This gentle, 4-year-old husky is dreaming of a warm, loving home this holiday season after spending over a year in foster care recovering from heartworm and glaucoma treatment.
Cypress is truly a "unicorn husky" - she's super chill and dog-friendly making her an easy-going companion! Great with kids. She's a calm and sweet girl who just wants a soft place to land and a family to call her own.
Forget the mistletoe, all she needs is a little love and a forever home. 💖
Can you make Cypress's holiday wish come true?
Email [email protected] to set up a meet and greet.
You can also text or call (214) 287-1969 for more information

Dear Santa Paws,
I'm Nova, and my Christmas wish is simple: a forever family! 🐾 I've been extra good (or maybe just extra cute 😉) and dream of a home with lots of love, snuggles, and maybe a squeaky toy or two! I'm great at fetch and cuddles and promise to be the best gift ever! Can you help make my holiday wish come true?
Email [email protected] to set up a meet and greet.
You can also text or call (214) 287-1969 for more information.

Please donate to The DAWG Project this holiday season! https://thedawgproject.org/support/

Please help rescue the dogs of Dallas!

We had a fabulous adoption event at Lucky Pup in Bishop Arts. One adoption and several applications! Many are still available. Check out our website The DAWG Project to apply.

Lucky Pup was a great host!