Thumbalina’s emergency hernia surgery

Red Fern Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foster-based animal rescue in Denver that saves animals from abandonment and neglect in South Texas for new lives in Colorado.

Emergency fundraising is needed for one of our dogs in San Antonio. Little Thumbalina has a hernia on her diaphragm which is very dangerous as it’s fatal if (and when) it ruptures, so requires immediate surgical repair- it’s a ticking timebomb. She is also heartworm and anaplasmosis positive because when it rains it pours. Please help if you can and share!

A little about Thumbalina:

Super sweet and spunky Thumbelina, or Lina for short, was saved from a highway in Texas were she was seen hugging the concrete wall, petrified, as cars sped past at high speeds. Thummbelina managed to squeeze under the drain holes in the concrete and pinned herself between two concrete barriers. We're happy this girl was lucky enough to navigate that situation and that some kind souls got her to the rescue.

Thumbalina is very shy upon first meet but she’s a huge lover once she’s comfortable with you. She likes to play outside. She will play bow when she wants to play but sometimes tricks you and will roll over on her back for pets when you get close. And keep those pets coming! If you stop she will nudge you with her head or hit you with her paw into pet submission! She plays very well with other dogs but prefers submissive dogs because she feels threatened by dogs who are more mouthy. Getting cozy in bed is her favorite time of the day, but she must be a hot sleeper because she doesn’t enjoy being under blankets. She's still learning to cuddle properly- currently she's made it to snuggling right below the back of your knee.