Update: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
It has been nearly one week since Darla was fitted for her leg braces, and she is already making wonderful progress. This step was an important part of her recovery plan, helping provide the support she needs as she continues to build strength and mobility.
Alongside her braces, Darla is staying consistent with her rehabilitation routine. She participates in water therapy to safely strengthen her muscles and continues working through her structured rehab plan.
Update: Friday, April 24, 2026
A big step forward for Darla.
Darla had her brace fitting. While it will be a few weeks before her custom brace is ready, she will soon begin physical therapy to help her learn how to move more comfortably and build strength, including water treadmill sessions and hands on support, along with daily exercises to help stabilize her joints as she grows.
Update: Monday, April 20, 2026
Darla’s front legs aren’t supporting her. We’ve made a commitment to do everything we can to help, but she needs you too. Right now, your gift will be 3X matched to support her care. We scheduled Darla an appointment with an orthopedic specialist, and this is where we learned the truth.
This wasn’t something she was born with… something happened to her. Both of her front legs have been damaged. The cause is still unclear, but it is likely due to malnutrition, neglect, trauma, or a combination of these. The pain she must have felt in her past is unimaginable. But your gift right now will be tripled to help Darla get the future she deserves.
Darla’s diagnosis means working with specialists. It means custom braces and physical therapy. But with your help, we will give her the support she’ll need every step of the way. Because she deserves the chance to stand, to walk, and to just be a puppy.
When you give right now, your gift will be tripled to help make this possible.
Right now, every gift for Darla is tripled and she needs help immediately. When first meeting 3 month old Darla, it becomes immediately clear that something is wrong with her front legs. She should be running freely like other puppies, but for Darla, just standing is a struggle.
Every movement takes effort. Every step is uncertain. And she’s learned to cope with discomfort and pain that no puppy should ever have to feel. But you can give her the chance at a healthy and happy future.
We’ve committed to being there for Darla every step of the way. Through every appointment, every adjustment, every small bit of progress.
But we can’t do it without you. When you give today, your gift will be tripled to provide second chances for animals like Darla.
