10/13/2026
Operation Save Bo-Peep: A Team Effort
At 9:42 a.m. on October 12, RMDR received a surrender application for Bo-Peep, a sweet six-year-old dachshund in Salt Lake City who had suddenly lost the use of her back legs.
Her family loved her but couldn’t afford the emergency care she needed. What followed was an incredible day of teamwork, compassion, and people stepping up.
All times are Mountain Time.
🕘 9:42 a.m. — The application arrives.
The RMDR Team begins reviewing Bo-Peep’s situation and coordinating help.
📱 10:01 a.m. — Contact begins.
Heather reaches out to Bo-Peep’s family.
❤️ 10:51 a.m. — Working together for Bo-Peep.
Heather connects with Bo-Peep’s family, who want her to receive the care she needs. Together, they give RMDR the opportunity to coordinate urgent help.
☎️ 11:09–11:40 a.m. — Emergency care comes together.
Audrey contacts MedVet and a neurologist, who recommends bringing Bo-Peep through the emergency department as soon as possible. Audrey also coordinates with the family to obtain veterinary records.
🚗 11:43 a.m. — Andrea steps up.
Andrea offers to pick up Bo-Peep and take her directly to MedVet.
🏡 11:47–11:48 a.m. — Foster support and intake approval.
Ellie offers to foster, with weekend coverage still needed. The intake poll receives nine yes votes and no objections.
🤝 11:55 a.m.–12:09 p.m. — Pickup is coordinated.
Audrey connects Andrea with the family, and Andrea arranges a 1 p.m. pickup.
🏡 1:19 p.m. — Weekend help offered.
Lauren offers to care for Bo-Peep over the weekend if needed.
🏥 1:29 p.m. — Bo-Peep is at MedVet.
Andrea reports that Bo-Peep is taken straight back to neurology thanks to the coordination already completed by phone. She also shares how deeply loved Bo-Peep is and how difficult the goodbye was for her family.
🩺 2:14 p.m. — The specialist’s assessment.
Andrea reports that Bo-Peep has paralysis in her back legs but still has some deep pain sensation. The next steps are bloodwork and an MRI to determine whether surgery is recommended.
💛 2:26–2:34 p.m. — Treatment is authorized.
The estimated cost for the MRI and spinal surgery is $9,500–$11,500. Eric approves proceeding, and Suzanne contacts MedVet to arrange payment.
✅ 4:10 p.m. — MRI underway.
Payment is confirmed, and Bo-Peep’s MRI begins.
❤️ 4:32–4:36 p.m. — Preparing for surgery.
The neurologist reports a large herniated disc causing severe spinal cord compression and gives an encouraging outlook. Andrea confirms that Bo-Peep is being prepared for surgery.
Less than seven hours after her application arrived, Bo-Peep was being prepared for potentially life-changing surgery.
Her recovery is still ahead, but today she has a chance—and an entire team behind her.
Updates to come as we learn the details from the wonderful team of doctors at MedVet Salt Lake City.
Thank you to everyone who made calls, coordinated records, offered a foster home, provided transportation, arranged payment, and helped Bo-Peep get the care she needed. This is what rescue looks like. ❤️
