10/11/2026
People often ask why a small sanctuary can’t "just take one more."
Here is the honest math behind keeping our pack of 7 safe, fed, and pain-free at Project Nuka:
🐾 2 seniors on daily heart murmur medication: ~$200/mo
🐾 1 rescue going through slow-kill heartworm treatment: ~$50/mo
🐾 Specialty food, monthly preventatives & sanitation for 7 dogs: ~$600/mo
That’s $850 to $1,000 every single month—around $10,000+ a year—before a single emergency vet visits.
When a newly dumped or abandoned dog needs a spot, day-one vet care alone (blood panels, vaccines, testing, spay/neuter, or urgent dental work) averages $500+ right out of the gate, plus another $150/month for the rest of their life.
We desperately want to say "yes" to the next dog left behind, but we will never compromise the care of the 7 lives already counting on us.
How you can help us grow:
🔗 Donate or become a monthly sponsor: Link in bio (Project Nuka is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit!)
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