06/15/2026
🎉❤️ Happy Gotcha Day, Carl! ❤️🎉
Seven months ago, we received a heartbreaking call from the shelter about a husky who had been hit by a car and was suffering from a devastating leg fracture. As if that wasn't enough, X-rays also revealed BB pellets in his body, a painful reminder that someone had failed him long before he arrived at the shelter.
Despite everything he had endured, Carl never stopped being sweet. Even while in pain, he was still giving kisses and trusting the people trying to help him.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, Carl received the emergency surgery he desperately needed. Every donation, every share, every word of encouragement helped give this boy a second chance.
But Carl's journey didn't end with surgery. A very special foster stepped up and devoted months to helping him heal. Through crate rest, recovery, follow-up appointments, and all the challenges that come with caring for a severely injured dog, she never gave up on him. Carl's success story is a direct reflection of her patience, dedication, and love. We are forever grateful for everything she did to help this sweet boy get his life back.
And now, the ending every rescue dreams of...
Carl is officially HOME. ❤️
The best part? Carl's adopter is actually a family friend of his foster mom. They fell in love with him from the very first FaceTime call while he was still recovering. Knowing the incredible bond Carl and his foster shared, it means the world that he was adopted by someone already connected to her. His mom flew to Florida, rented a car, and drove more than 20 hours to bring him home to Boston, where he now has two human brothers who absolutely adore him and a family completely obsessed with him.
From a broken, injured dog who faced an uncertain future in November 2025 to a beloved family member living his best life, Carl's story is everything rescue is about.
Happy Gotcha Day, sweet Carl. Thank you to his amazing foster for never giving up on him, to his wonderful family for loving him so fiercely, and to every supporter who helped make his second chance possible. You fought so hard for this life, and we couldn't be happier for you. ❤️🐾