Dogs in our care
Read their stories and see how to help.
Blue’s story
Blue is a three-year-old Labrador Retriever mix. He entered a Texas shelter with medical concerns and was scheduled for euthanasia. Someone stepped forward to save him, and he traveled to Maryland in June 2026. When Bella’s Battalion learned he still needed veterinary care, we arranged for his surrender to our rescue. Blue is now safe in foster care.
On September 18, 2026, we paid $254.80 for Blue’s first veterinary visit under our care. His examination addressed significant skin concerns and included a skin scraping, medications, and medicated skin products. He underwent surgery for bilateral entropion on October 6. His lower eyelids turned inward and irritated his eyes.
Blue had bilateral entropion surgery on October 6, 2026, at Spay Now in Columbia, Maryland. He is now beginning his recovery. We have raised $787 toward his $1,100 surgery goal, with $313 still needed. Help close the $313 gap.
Blue’s Texas medical record
A Texas veterinary history report lists a negative heartworm test dated April 10, 2026. This is a historical result; Blue’s current medical needs are described above. View Blue’s Texas veterinary history (PDF). The public copy omits a prior contact’s private details.
Blue at his foster home
Recent photos of Blue settling into foster care, enjoying couch time, belly rubs, and company. Select a photo to view the full image.
Blue’s surgery update · October 6, 2026
These photos are hard to see, but Blue has finally received his eye surgery and is beginning his recovery. Thank you to everyone who helped him reach this point.
$787 raised · $1,100 goal · $313 still needed
Blue after surgery
Blue in photos
Periwinkle’s story
Periwinkle came from southeast Texas, where she spent about a month recovering at a veterinary clinic before traveling north. On March 25, 2026, Meredith and her mother met the transport from Corpus Christi in Maryland. Meredith drove Periwinkle to a temporary foster in Pasadena while the person who had agreed to take responsibility for her returned from out of town. At that point, Bella’s Battalion helped with transport, but Periwinkle was not in our rescue’s care.
Meredith remembers a friendly dog with a shiny coat and a healthy-looking body condition. When she saw Periwinkle again on September 20, her ribs, spine, and hips were prominent. Meredith says Periwinkle had lost more than a quarter of her body weight. Periwinkle also tested positive for heartworm and still needed treatment.
She is now safe with a loving foster-to-adopt caregiver. Bella’s Battalion is helping her get nutrition, veterinary care, and time to recover. Periwinkle is back up to 52 pounds. We need $1,370.40 to cover her October 12 veterinary bill of $579.20, including NexGard Plus, and her estimated $791.20 heartworm treatment. Help sponsor Periwinkle’s care.
Periwinkle’s Texas medical record
Corpus Christi Animal Care Services recorded Periwinkle at 46.3 pounds on December 16, 2025, with a body condition score of 3 out of 9, scarring, and signs of parasites. Its records show positive heartworm results on December 29, 2025, and January 28, 2026. She was spayed on January 29, 2026. These are historical records; her current care is described above. View Periwinkle’s Corpus Christi medical history (PDF).
The photo below shows Periwinkle when she arrived in Maryland in March, alongside more recent photos. See an earlier Texas rescue appeal from February 2026.
OCTOBER 12, 2026 VETERINARY UPDATE
Periwinkle is back up to 52 pounds!
Periwinkle is back up to 52 pounds, and she finally had her first vet visit since arriving in Maryland in March!
Her weight had dropped well below 32 pounds. With consistent meals and care, she has regained weight and was strong enough for her October 12 visit at Alexander Animal Hospital.
The vet performed bloodwork to check whether malnutrition had affected her kidneys. She also had chest X-rays to check for heart enlargement after going without heartworm treatment since arriving in Maryland. These checks help her veterinary team plan her next steps.
Now we need your help paying for her care.
Her October 12 bill totaled $579.20 after the rescue discount:
| Care or medication | Cost |
|---|---|
| Office visit | $56.00 |
| Bloodwork | $140.00 |
| X-rays | $136.00 |
| Proviable digestive support | $33.60 |
| Doxycycline | $36.00 |
| Six-month supply of NexGard Plus | $177.60 |
| Visit total | $579.20 |
NexGard Plus is required by her vet as part of her preparation for heartworm treatment. The $177.60 cost is already included in her visit total.
Her upcoming heartworm treatment estimate is $791.20. This includes three Diroban injections, brief hospitalization, pre-injection medication, additional medications, and follow-up heartworm testing.
Our current fundraising need is $1,370.40 to cover the October 12 bill and estimated treatment ahead. Additional care would increase this amount.
We covered her visit upfront, but we urgently need donations to recover those costs and fund her next stage of treatment.
Periwinkle has regained her weight. Please help us give her the medical care she has needed for months.
Donate through bellasbattalion.org using the DONATE link. Scroll to the bottom of the page.
DONATE FOR PERIWINKLEEvery donation helps pay for her care. Please share her update if you’re unable to donate. Thank you for supporting Periwinkle and Bella’s Battalion Dog Rescue. 💜
Periwinkle at the vet
Visit bill, treatment estimate, and medication
View the heartworm information provided by her vet
Periwinkle’s veterinary team directs her individual treatment and recovery plan.
Periwinkle in photos
Periwinkle on video
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Blue
Blue had bilateral entropion surgery on October 6, 2026, at Spay Now in Columbia, Maryland. He is now beginning his recovery. We have raised $787 toward his $1,100 surgery goal, with $313 still needed.
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Periwinkle is back up to 52 pounds. We need $1,370.40 to cover her October 12 veterinary bill of $579.20, including NexGard Plus, and her estimated $791.20 heartworm treatment.
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