Lauren's Wing The Fund for Animal Care

Home
United States
Latrobe, PA
Lauren's Wing The Fund for Animal Care

Directions Website Contact the organization

Please know that 100% of all donations to Lauren's Wing are used for surgeries and post-surgical care for the animals.

Honoring the memory of Lauren Thompson, Lauren’s Wing provides gravely ill or injured animals needed finances to receive extraordinary lifesaving care through Action for Animals Humane Society, giving them a second chance at a happy and healthy life. Honoring the memory of Lauren Thompson, Lauren’s Wing: The Fund for Animal Care provides gravely ill or injured shelter animals needed finances to receive extraordinary lifesaving care through Action for Animals Humane Society, giving them a second chance at a happy and healthy life. No deductions are made for any administrative costs. Lauren's Wing is a completely volunteer-supported fund.

10/26/2026

💕🐭News from MOUSE!❤️‍🩹🐭💕

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES!❤️‍🩹🐾

Just 3 short days ago, this grateful little pup made the journey to Ohio State University to receive my life saving heart surgery.❤️‍🩹

But guess what? Something EXTRAORDINARY happened that very SAME day!🥰 I met a wonderful member of the OSU team who fell in love with ME!🐾💕

With the HAPPIEST of heart, I can officially announce………🥁🥁🥁

🎉🎉I AM ADOPTED!

Here I am, arriving at my new forever 🏡 home, where my happy future awaits!💕

As my tiny heart continues to heal, it will be forever grateful to all the incredible people who support Lauren’s Wing.

Your 105th recipient sends endless 💕 love, and the biggest hugs to all who helped on my journey! 🐶🐾❤️‍🩹

XOXO, 💕🐾🐭Mouse

10/21/2026

Good Afternoon Friends!💕🐭💕❤️🐾

There is a happy update today! ☀️

Yesterday, I arrived at Ohio State University to prep for my heart surgery.

First thing this morning, I headed into the operating room and all went well…. thrilled to report I am in ❤️‍🩹 recovery!

Your care and concern means so much- my tiny mending heart is full of love and gratitude to all who are following my journey!❤️‍🩹🐭

More updates coming!

XOXO💕MOUSE❤️‍🩹🐾🐭

09/07/2026

A MOUSE Update!🐭🐶🐾💕

Hello Friends!💕
I arrived Thursday evening at Ohio State University for my early morning apt. on Friday.

It was a worrisome wait, but as I sat on AFA manager Lu’s lap, she assured me all would be fine.

Finally…. my name was called. The heart specialist discovered some good news and “ not so good news”.

After some initial testing here at OSU, a new discovery was confirmed. 💓💓💓

The good news- I don’t have PDA ( patent ductus arterosis). ❤️
However, my heart has been diagnosed with Valve Stenosis. I am still in need of heart surgery which is scheduled for early October.

After the Drs prescribed medication, I returned back to the AFA shelter where all my friends anxiously awaited my return.

Although just a tiny 1 year old, I had a BIG
story to share with them. My heart may 💔 need fixed, but it is full of love and thanks to the OSU Doctors, the amazing AFA staff, Lu, Foster Mom Amanda and the WONDERFUL people who support Lauren’s Wing!

Puppy kisses 🐶
and hugs for making such a difference for your 105th Lauren’s Wing recipient!

XOXO 💕Mouse 🐭

09/02/2026

🎉🎊 HAPPY NEWS! 🎊🎉
Cheers to my new forever family! 💕
YES! After a very long wait, it’s official… I’M ADOPTED! 🎉🎉🎉
And here I am, leaving the shelter and heading HOME! 🏠❤️
My heart is filled with gratitude for so many wonderful people who helped me along the way… the amazing AFA staff, shelter manager Lu, and especially staff member Amanda, who was the very best foster Mom ever! 💕🐾
And last, but certainly not least, the biggest hugs and heartfelt thanks to everyone who supports the Lauren’s Wing Fund. ❤️
Because of your kindness, this little guy—your 102nd Lauren’s Wing recipient—now has a whole new world waiting for him… and a forever family to call his own. 🏡💕
Thank you for helping make my happy ending possible!
XOXO,
Norman ❤️🐾

08/27/2026

Grasshopper’s Update 🐾💚

An update from me! 🌿

I’m back home at the AFA shelter after having my surgery yesterday! My surgery went well, but my journey took a very scary twist while I was in recovery.

For 1 minute and 15 seconds, my little heart stopped beating. My doctors and team were suddenly fighting to bring me back. Through their quick efforts, CPR was successful, and my heart started beating again. 🙏

For the days ahead, the AFA veterinarians will be carefully monitoring me for any heart issues and possible visual impairments as I continue to recover. I’m in very good hands and surrounded by people who are watching over me every step of the way. 💕

I may be one little Grasshopper, but I’ve already proven that I have a whole lot of fight in me. 🥹💚

From the blessings above, my story isn’t over yet… and I’m so very grateful for another heartbeat. 🐾💕

XOXO, Grasshopper 🌿🐾

08/10/2026

Meet Mouse! 💕🐭

You might have guessed it… my life began in a Lancaster puppy mill before I eventually made my way to a rescue organization. Sadly, an entire year passed before anyone discovered that I was living with a serious heart condition.

When I arrived at AFA, the wonderful veterinary team found that I have Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)—a congenital heart defect where a blood vessel that should have closed shortly after birth remained open. Left untreated, it would eventually have been fatal.

Now my journey takes me to The Ohio State University on September 4th, for the heart surgery that will give me the chance to live the happy, healthy life every little dog deserves.

After such a difficult beginning, I know how fortunate I am to be surrounded by compassionate people—especially the amazing supporters of the Lauren’s Wing Fund. ❤️ Because of your generosity, I’ll become the 105th Lauren’s Wing recipient, and you’ll be giving me the greatest gift of all… a healthy heart and a bright future.

With a grateful heart that will soon be beating stronger than ever,

Mouse 💕🐾🐭

P.S. Sharing some photos of recent days…..

08/08/2026

News from Norman!!!

I’ve got some good news to share tonite! My surgery this week went well and I am currently back at the AFA shelter resting comfortably. ❤️

Yes, I really miss my best pals Walter and Grasshopper, but everyone agreed, I needed a quiet place to rest and recover. I am quickly adjusting to my new circumstances .

Thank you to all who support the Lauren’s Wing Fund. You have once again given a homeless animal hope and the necessary medical funding for a bright future!💕👏

Your Forever Grateful
Friend❤️🐶,
XOXO, Norman🐾💕

08/07/2026

A HAPPY update!!!🎉

Yay!🎉 Your 103rd Lauren’s Wing recipient is thrilled to announce, It’s my “Gotcha Day”!!!!!🎉💕🎉💕🎉❤️🎉💝🎉💕

From my tragic days of hiding in a Walmart parking lot to a journey where kind hands and loving hearts greeted me each new day - I learned to trust again. 💕Thank you AFA staff!❤️

Special heartfelt gratitude to all who support the Lauren’s Wing Fund! The happiest day of my life has arrived thanks to all of you!💕💝🎉 Here is my photo, departing the shelter and heading to my forever HOME!👏👏👏

Surprise! 🎊There is more news coming today - stay tuned!🐾🐾

❤️🐾Betsy XOXO!

07/13/2026

Greetings, Friends!❤️🐾

In just one day, my life has changed forever.

My story began on the opposite side of the state in a puppy mill, where I was born with a birth defect that
left me with a useless, crippled hind leg. A local rescue came to my aid and did everything they could to help, but they simply couldn't raise the funds needed for my surgery.

You can probably guess what happened next...☺️

A call was made to AFA and Lauren's Wing!

A few short days after, I arrived at the Action For Animals Shelter as a frightened little 8-month-old puppy. Unfortunately, I wasn't traveling alone—some pesky fleas had decided to hitch a ride with me!

My first order of business was a much-needed bath. Then came another important decision...
I needed a name.
Weighing just 3 pounds and hopping everywhere on my three good legs, everyone agreed that
GRASSHOPPER was the perfect fit! 💚💚💚

After my spa day and getting acquainted with the wonderful shelter staff, I had the pleasure of meeting
Lauren's Wing's 102nd recipient, Norman. He promised me everything was going to be okay. We spent the afternoon playing together while the ever-watchful Great Dane, Walter, made sure we didn't get into too much trouble. 👀

Then came even more wonderful news!🎊

Shelter superhero Amanda generously opened her heart and home to foster me while I wait for my surgery. My surgery date and location will be announced soon, but until then, I'll be soaking up the good life ❤️with Amanda and her family, Walter, and my new best buddy, Norman. 🐶🐶🐶

What a day!

My little heart is overflowing with love and gratitude for everyone who has become part of my journey.
A heartfelt thank you to AFA Manager Lu Hutchinson and the incredible AFA staff for welcoming me with
such kindness. Thank you, Amanda, for opening your home to one tiny homeless puppy. And thank you to
each and every person who has supported the Lauren's Wing Fund. Because of your generosity, I have hope, funding for surgery, a foster pfamily to love me, and a bright future ahead.

I can't wait to share more of my journey with all of you!
With love and "happy hops" from your 104th recipient,

XOXOXO, Grasshopper 💚🐾❤️🐾

07/11/2026

Yay!🎉 I’m ready to meet and greet anyone interested in adopting me!

If you could help spread the word to any loving homes thinking of a furry addition to their family, please visit the AFA pet finder site to learn more!

Hope to share happy news soon to all who support the Lauren’s Wing Fund! 💝 🎊

With a grateful heart, ❤️ xoxo Betsy🐾

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/betsy-ce4e00e4-cea5-4f8f-83bc-69f162cb6a2d/pa/latrobe/action-for-animals-inc-humane-society-pa60/details/

Address

Latrobe, PA
15650

Website

http://laurenswing.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Lauren's Wing The Fund for Animal Care posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.