05/06/2026
We Need a Miracle for Four Very Special Dogs!
At Annie's K-9 Orphans No-Kill Shelter, we fight every day to give homeless dogs a second chance. Right now, four of our dogs desperately need orthopedic surgeries, and we need our community's help to make it happen.
Together, we need to raise approximately $16,000 about $4,000 per dog to give them the pain-free future they deserve.
Lucy is just a husky puppy. She should be running, playing, and exploring the world. Instead, she was born with severe hip and leg deformities that make every day a challenge. Despite her physical struggles, Lucy greets life with a wagging tail and endless love. She deserves the chance to grow up without pain.
Bella is one of our sanctuary dogs, meaning Annie's is her forever home. Recently, Bella began experiencing significant pain. We've taken her to the veterinarian, run tests, and placed her on the maximum dose of pain medication, but we still don't have all the answers. What we do know is that she is hurting, and she needs further orthopedic intervention to help restore her quality of life.
Simba and Nala, our beloved "Tijuana Twins," have been waiting for months to receive the knee surgeries they desperately need. These two came to us from the streets of Tijuana and have been inseparable ever since.
Now, something incredible is happening, one of our amazing volunteers from Fort Lewis College is preparing to foster-to-adopt them together. It's the happy ending we've dreamed of for them, but before they can begin their next chapter, they need surgery so they can walk, run, and enjoy their new life without pain.
Every dollar donated brings these dogs one step closer to relief, recovery, and the futures they deserve.
Some of them are waiting for a chance to run.
Some are waiting for answers.
All of them are waiting for us.
If you've ever loved a dog, rescued a dog, adopted a dog, or simply believe that every animal deserves compassion, please consider donating. If you can't donate, sharing this post could help us reach someone who can.
We know $16,000 is a huge goal. But we've seen this community accomplish incredible things when animals are in need.
Let's show Lucy, Bella, Simba, and Nala that they are not alone.
Donate. Share. Advocate.
Because every dog deserves the chance to live a life free from pain.
If you wish to make a donation by mail, please send it to this address:
Annie’s Orphans, 1630 CR 214, Durango, CO 81303
Checks can be made out to “Annie’s Orphans”
Our Venmo is:
-K9-Orphans 8811 is the last 4 of our number to confirm you are paying the right account
PayPal:
https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/1221671
