Give Animals Like Mia a Second Chance at Life
Despite enduring immense suffering at the hands of humans she once trusted, Mia never lost hope. Your gift this Mother’s Day supports all our lifesaving programs, including Second Chance®, aiding abandoned, abused and neglected animals like Mia on their journey to healing and hope.
Mia’s Story of Resilience and Hope
Meet Mia, a young Siberian Husky who faced the harsh realities of life outdoors. Neglected and pregnant, Mia’s journey epitomizes the strength and determination of motherhood amidst adversity, all made possible by American Humane’s Second Chance Grant program.
Mia endured the harshest conditions, exposed to cold rains and neglect, yearning for the warmth of compassion and care. Her pregnancy added another layer of urgency, with six precious lives depending on her in precarious circumstances. Fortunately, a rescue group intervened just in time, but Mia had already given birth in the rain under immense stress, battling mastitis, a ruptured mammary gland and gastrointestinal issues.
Despite these challenges, Mia’s resilience shone through, and all six puppies defied the odds and survived. Transported to a New Jersey rescue, they received immediate medical attention and found solace in the embrace of a loving foster family.
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, Mia’s journey reminds us of the profound bond of motherhood shared by all creatures. It’s a tale of endurance, hope and the transformative power of compassion.
Your generosity changes lives. Mia and her puppies are flourishing, a testament to the impact of your support. Your donation can ensure more animals like Mia receive the critical care and second chances they deserve and support all of our impactful and life-saving programs.
Stories of Resilience
Willow, a one-year-old sheepdog, was found on a roadside in El Paso, Texas, a victim of severe abuse with burns and a gunshot wound. Her situation was critical, and her chances seems slim.
The intervention of a Second Chance Grant from American Humane Society marked the turning point in Willow’s life, allowing her to get the medical care and love she’s so desperately needed.
Buried alive by her owner Leialoha was found unable to stand, her fur almost entirely gone and her skin burnt by the sun. Rescuers rushed the one year old pup to an emergency clinic where she received life-saving care funded by American Humane Second Chance Grant.
This grant covered the critical treatments needed for her recovery, from cleaning and treating her wounds to soothing her skin and helping her gain weight.
Abandoned on a desolate roadside, Penny was discovered bleeding and weak, suffering from a presumed gunshot wound. She was rushed to an emergency veterinary clinic, and through American Humane Society’s Second Chance grant, Penny was able to receive the critical and urgent care she desperately needed.
After suffering so much fear and cruelty in her life, Penny is learning to trust and love again. Today she is in a foster family where she continues to thrive and is finally receiving the love, care and comfort she truly deserves.
Your generosity can make a big difference for animals who have been abandoned, abused, and neglected and remind them that there’s hope for a better tomorrow and support all of our impactful programs.
