Faith survived 11 years in a puppy mill only to be diagnosed months after her liberation with kidney disease.  Unfortunately, her prognosis is not good.

Due to her health issues, she is  considered "unadoptable" and will remain a participant in CSTR's Refuge program.  To donate toward her ongoing care, please click on the Donate button.

Penelope also survived ten years in a puppy mill but was diagnosed just a year later with a very aggressive form a mammary cancer. Had she been spayed before or shortly after her first heat cycle years ago, it could have been prevented.

She will spend the remainder of her life in the CSTR Refuge program.

Sweet Kyle was picked up off the streets of a south Chicago suburb in terrible shape.  Upon examination it was found that he had severe ulcers on both eyes as well as terrible ear infections.  His ears were so bad, they were described as looking like there were mushrooms growing in them.  After a haircut and good bath, it was also determined that he had mange. 

Consultation with CSTR's vet resulted in the decision to remove both of Kyle's eyes due to the severity of the ulcers.  Despite the terrible pain he had to have been in, though, this sweet dog never once growled, snapped or did anything more than wag his tail, seeming to know that we were there to help him.

Kyle came through the surgery very well and is now recovering in his foster home.  The ear infections continue to plague him, so he will remain in the Refuge program until they are  resolved.  Once they are, however, he will be ready for a forever home of his own.

Update July 1, 2010 - Kyle continues to struggle with health issues and is currently being treated for decreased liver values.  He also is experiencing back issues that resulted in him losing use of his back legs for a while but thanks to his foster mom's care and a rehabilitation program, Kyle is walking again and seems to be getting stronger every day.

To make a donation to help with Kyle's ongoing medical costs, please click the Donate button above.

15 year old Gage lived 13 years in an Iowa puppy mill, and the emotional damage that he suffered has rendered him unadoptable.  Gage is terrified of being outside his foster home and shows very little interest in human interaction, preferring to spend his time with his foster siblings, instead. 

Gage also suffers from renal disease and will spend the remainder of his life in the CSTR Refuge program.