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Noodle the Poodle fka Don at the shelter was abandoned by his registered owners when they failed to show up to the appointment they set to reclaim him when they learned he was injured.
Probably the best thing that has happened to him.
Unable to walk due to a broken pelvis after being hit by a car and internal spleen injuries, atlas pet vets took him on as apart of their medical rescue fund.
He had surgery yesterday, he was neutered, pelvic fractures repaired, and had his spleen removed. We sent the spleen off for biopsy just to rule out any underlying issues other than trauma due to him being 8 years old.

I want to post the wishlist here and if you feel compelled to donate you can make a fax deductible donation here via Zeffy

I am so thankful for this community to allow me to share what your home town family owned vet is doing for animals. Thank you so much.

She landed on the city euthanasia list in dallas and was saved! She has a terrible leg wound but…….her eyes. Her ears. Omgosh

So I don’t keep bombarding this group with dogs and cats in need I wanted to invite everyone to follow the Atlas Pet Vets Medical Rescue Fund Facebook page

We are saving so many thanks to this community and I would for everyone to see the impact a family owned vet in Frisco is making! I hope you will give it a follow! 😍

🚨 JAW JAW BINKS NEEDS A FOSTER! 🚨
JawJaw has officially made it through his jaw surgery, and now he needs a soft place to land while he heals. ❤️
We’re looking for a foster home who can help this sweet boy through recovery and get him to his regular follow-up appointments at Atlas Pet Vets.
The good news? You are NOT doing this alone. 🥹
🦴 His medical care is covered
🥣 All of his soft food will be provided
🩺 Atlas Pet Vets will guide you through his recovery and handle his follow-ups
🐱 He is incredibly sweet, cuddly and has already shown us he’s good with kids, cats and dogs!
JawJaw will need soft food only while his jaw heals, and he’ll be wearing his basket muzzle as directed. His recovery is temporary. What he really needs is someone willing to give him a quiet, loving place to heal.
He went through a traumatic injury. He had surgery. Now we just need to get him through the boring part: healing, eating, cuddling and becoming somebody’s very spoiled dog. ❤️
Can you be JawJaw’s foster?
Please message us if you can help or share this post with someone who might be the perfect fit!

After 3 surgeries at Atlas Pet Vets — EACH one lasting 4+ HOURS — this incredible boy is finally ON HIS FEET AND WALKING! 🥹🐾
I was able to find Hero a weekend foster, but now we desperately need a long-term foster in the Frisco area who can help him through his physical therapy and recovery.
And let me tell you… this boy is an absolute LOVEBUG. ❤️ He is incredibly affectionate and just wants to be close to his people.
We’re still figuring out how Hero feels about other animals, so we don’t know yet if he’ll be a dog or cat guy. But if you’re in the Frisco area, have the ability to foster him long-term, and are willing to give it a try, PLEASE reach out.
He has fought SO hard to get to this point. Now he just needs someone willing to walk the rest of the road with him. 🐾❤️
Can you be Hero’s person?

Hero is out of his third surgery. And we are really, really hoping this was the last one.
Dr. Daniel went back in and did a secondary repair on his humerus to give it even more stability. Thankfully, that bone is healing really well. His hip was a different story. The toggle repair had become too chronic to hold, so they had to convert it to an FHO. And while they were at it, Hero also got neutered.
This poor dog has been through A LOT.
Now the goal is to get him moving.
They bought him a dog lift so they can start physical therapy and hopefully get him out of being laterally recumbent next week. And because Hero apparently has very specific opinions about his sleeping arrangements, he has also figured out how to wedge himself into the corner of his kennel overnight.
So someone literally ran to Target for extra fluffy comforters and body pillows.
Because if you’re going to recover from three surgeries, apparently you need a luxury hotel suite. 😂
And the picture I’m posting with this is probably my favorite part.
That’s Dr. Lauren sleeping with Hero on his dog bed.
Dr. Lauren is doing everything she can to keep him comfortable while her husband, Dr. Daniel, handles all of the surgical work. These two have poured SO much into this dog.
And I want to say something from my own perspective, because I’m just a friend watching all of this happen.
The donations for Hero have been crickets.
And I understand it. I really do.
Everyone is stretched thin. There are always animals needing help. Bills are expensive. Life is expensive. Most of us don’t have an extra few hundred dollars sitting around waiting for the next emergency.
But I also think sometimes people hear that a vet is doing something “at cost” and assume that means it isn’t costing much.
It still costs a LOT.
The surgeries, anesthesia, imaging, implants, medications, supplies, hospitalization, rehabilitation… all of it adds up. Even at cost, Hero’s medical care is a significant expense.
And the uncomfortable reality is that money doesn’t grow on trees.
The people caring for Hero don’t have an unlimited bank account where they can just keep pulling money from every time another dog needs something.
And here’s the part that gets me:
Nobody else was stepping up for Hero.
If they hadn’t said yes, I’m not sure anyone would have.
And I’m so damn glad they did.
Because look at him.
Look at that dog sleeping peacefully next to Dr. Lauren after everything he’s been through.
Was he expensive? Yep.
Was he complicated? Absolutely.
Was saving him the easy choice? Not even remotely.
Was he worth it?
Every single time.
But wanting to save dogs like Hero and actually being able to afford to save dogs like Hero are two very different things.
And right now, I’m honestly worried about how we keep doing this.
So I’m asking for help in a different way.
Please share Hero.
If you can’t donate, that’s okay. Share him anyway.
If you have a fundraising idea, tell us.
If your company does sponsorships, ask them.
If you own a business and want to do something creative, reach out.
If you have a completely ridiculous fundraising idea, I genuinely want to hear it. 😂
We are grasping at straws over here because we WANT to keep saying yes to dogs like Hero.
The dogs nobody else wants to take on.
The dogs whose medical bills make everyone stop and say, “That’s going to cost HOW much?”
The dogs who deserve a chance anyway.
Hero got his chance.
And I’m so thankful someone had the courage to say yes to him.
Now we just need to help them keep saying yes to the next one. ❤️‍🩹
Please share this boy. Please help us brainstorm. And if you can spare anything for Hero’s care, know that it truly matters. Donations can be made at https://atlaspetvets.com/medicalrescue/

More surgeries are still to come, but spirits are strong. ❤️
People love to say, “Veterinarians are just in it for the money.” I don’t work for Atlas—in fact, I’m a client through rescue. And I’ll be the first to say that quality veterinary care isn’t cheap. I will always champion paying more for excellent care when it means giving an animal the best chance possible.
But watching this has been inspiring, to say the least.
Atlas is owned by Dr. Daniel and Dr. Lauren Anthony—both veterinarians, both incredibly skilled, compassionate, and kind. They’ve built a three-year-old business while carrying an incredible amount of student debt, surrounded by a tenured team that has stood beside them through it all.
And yet, they continue to show up—at all hours and in every way they’re needed. They’re not just the veterinarians; they’re their own kennel techs, doing the hands-on work themselves rather than asking their staff to volunteer time away from their own families. And Dr. Lauren’s mom often shows up to help feed everyone because she sees firsthand just how hard they work and how much they give to these animals. ❤️

Sure, someone could ask, “Why save this one?”
Well… why not?
Hero’s care is incredibly expensive. The team is tired. Every kennel is full of animals who came from shelters. The needs never seem to stop.
And still, they keep going.
They continue to make sure animals aren’t left without care simply because their circumstances are difficult.
And watching this community rally around Hero’s wishlist has been incredible. ❤️ You didn’t just send supplies—you lifted a weight. You renewed everyone’s spirit and reminded the people doing the work that they aren’t doing it alone.
We can also accept tax-deductible donations, business partnerships, and fundraising ideas to help us continue making a difference for animals who need someone in their corner.
Because this isn’t just about Hero.
It’s about what happens when veterinarians, rescues, fosters, donors, and an entire community decide that an animal’s life is worth fighting for.
And we’re so grateful you’re fighting with us. ❤️
Learn more on the medical rescue fund website here

Hero’s Story 🐾
A little over a week ago, Hero was found on the side of the road after being hit by a car. He was severely injured and, by all appearances, had been left there to perish before being brought to the city shelter where someone advocated.
Then people started showing up for him.
His story reached Dr. Daniel Anthony and the team at Atlas Pet Vets, 3 hours away, who stepped in to give Hero the chance he desperately needed. Atlas Pet Vets Medical Rescue Fund took responsibility for his medical care and recovery, and what followed has been an incredible community effort.
Hero’s injuries are extensive. He has multiple complicated fractures, a dislocated hip, and a long road of surgeries and rehabilitation ahead.
On Monday, Hero underwent his first surgery. 4.5 hours. Two very complicated fractures repaired. Dr. Daniel and his team worked tirelessly to put him back together, and somehow, Hero came through beautifully.
He is now resting comfortably and will return to surgery Wednesday to address his dislocated hip and determine the best path forward.
And then there’s the part that honestly gets me the most.
People who have never met Hero have fallen in love with him.
They’ve donated. They’ve purchased things from his wishlist. They’ve prayed for him. They’ve followed every update. And today, Hero was being hand-fed gifts purchased by people who simply saw a broken dog on the internet and decided he mattered.
A week ago, he was likely lying alone on the side of a road.
Today, he has a name.
He has a team.
He has people cheering for him.
And most importantly, he has a future. ❤️
Hero still has a long road ahead, and his medical care is going to be extensive. But after everything he’s been through, he deserves every single chance we can give him.
This is Hero. And we’re not giving up on him. 🐾❤️

This sweet old gentleman deserves to know what it feels like to be loved, comfortable, and spoiled again. ❤️
Spot is a 25-lb Chihuahua mix with aggressive bladder cancer, but thankfully, his symptoms are currently well controlled with medication. His veterinary care is 100% sponsored by Atlas Pet Vets in Frisco, and we’ll also cover his food!
He’s house-trained, sweet, and simply looking for someone willing to give an old dog the soft landing he deserves. Spot lost his home because he didn’t have access to the veterinary care he needed and wishes to not have him back, and now we want to give him the chance to spend his remaining time surrounded by love.
A FOSPICE dog may not have forever—but you can give Spot a forever’s worth of love in the time he has left. ❤️
If you’re interested in giving Spot a loving home, please reach out! 🐾

Xena’s story is heartbreaking, but thankfully, she finally has people fighting for her. ❤️

Xena was recently surrendered to The Colony Animal Services (an AMAZING shelter, by the way), and her past is incredibly sad.

About 4 years ago, Xena suffered an injury that broke her ankle. Instead of getting the veterinary care she needed, she was left to heal on her own. Over time, her paw became permanently bent backward, and a large callous formed on her ankle as she learned to walk without using her paw. But here’s the good news: Xena still has feeling in her paw, and because of her age and the condition of her leg, surgery may be able to save it. The goal is to preserve her leg rather than amputate it. 🥹

The shelter has been incredible in advocating for Xena and making sure she gets the care she deserves. Today, Xena met Dr. Daniel and Dr. Lauren Anthony at Atlas Pet Vets, a family-owned veterinary hospital in Frisco. They recently created a charitable fund specifically to help shelters and rescues access specialty veterinary care.

The moment they met Xena, they went to work on a plan to get her started on treatment Monday. ❤️

https://atlaspetvets.com/medicalrescue/

Xena was surrendered recently to the shelter (amazing shelter btw)! Xena’s past is very sad, 4 year ago she had an injury that broke her ankle. Left untreated once can only assume they grew guilty of watching her hobble as her paw was permanently bent backwards and a callous grew on her ankle where she learned to walk without her paw. The shelter has been exceptional in advocating for her care and the best route is surgical to preserve her leg, not amputate it. Due to her age, the fact she has feeling in her paw - surgically it can be done! Atlas Pet Vets in Frisco is family owned by husband and wife, Dr Daniel & Dr. Lauren Anthony. Recently they established a Charitable fund to help rescues and shelters obtain speciality vet care! Today they met Xena and immediately went to work on a game plan to start on Monday! If this story moves you, please donate to this cause and help Xena have the best life forward!
click here to learn about the Atlas Medical Fund!

Rex (fka as Rhett at DAS) is under the best of care via Frisco Humane Society & Atlas Pet Vets! We have Rex’s CT scan scheduled for the 14th! We have barely enough funds to cover the cost of the scan at the moment, then we’ll need to raise more to help cover all the equipment, anesthesia, medications, and implants for a surgery after we discount what we can. We are thinking we will need to perform an orthopedic procedure on his left leg, depending on the CT scan findings, that will rotate the lower part of his leg into a more normal position relative to his elbow. He may also need additional soft tissue surgery afterwards to relieve tension and help position the tendons and supporting muscles on his left paw. In terms of his right leg, we are exploring options with prosthetics, and may attempt to 3D print him a prosthetic leg based on the CT scan measurements!

Rex went from the Dallas City Shelter euthanasia list due to his congenital abnormalities on his front limbs to being fostered by 2 veterinarians with a passion to change his life!!! They are fundraising for a CT scan now and a life changing surgery! He’s only 9 weeks old!

Support the Atlas Pet Vets Medical Rescue Fund with a tax-deductible donation here!

Rex was supposed to die. At just 9 weeks old, he landed on the euthanasia list at Dallas Animal Services because of severe deformities affecting both of his front legs. His future looked impossible.
Instead, a rescue stepped in, and two local veterinarians chose to fight for him.
Now the real work begins.
Rex needs a CT scan to map exactly what’s happening inside his tiny legs. From there, his treatment could include custom splints, orthopedic surgery, prosthetics, mobility devices, rehabilitation—or a combination of all of them. His journey won’t be quick, and it certainly won’t be inexpensive.
The heartbreaking reality is that animals like Rex are euthanized every day, not because they can’t be saved, but because they require specialized medical care that costs thousands of dollars.
Rex isn’t the only one they’re helping.
They’re also treating Shark, a 6-week-old kitten recovering from a front leg amputation while fighting to save his remaining leg, and a 4-week-old kitten born with severe congenital deformities who is receiving around-the-clock bottle feeding, physical therapy, custom splints, and daily laser treatments.
These are the patients most shelters simply don’t have the resources to save.
To give animals like Rex a chance, they created the Atlas Pet Vets Medical Rescue Fund through the Veterinary Care Foundation, a 501(c)(3). The hospital donates and deeply discounts a tremendous amount of the medical care, while donations go directly toward helping cover the remaining treatment costs for rescue animals—not to the privately owned veterinary hospital.
Rex’s journey alone will require thousands of dollars in specialized care. Every CT scan, every surgery, every splint adjustment, every rehabilitation session brings him one step closer to a life where he can run, play, and simply be a puppy.
If enough people each give a little, we can accomplish something extraordinary together.
Whether you can donate $5, $25, or simply share his story, you’re helping rewrite the ending for a puppy who was only days away from never getting the chance to live it.
Sometimes all it takes to save a life is enough people deciding that one puppy is worth fighting for.

Support the Atlas Pet Vets Medical Rescue Fund with a tax-deductible donation here or Donate through PayPal:or here!