Life can change in a moment.

A sweet seven-year-old Miniature Pinscher named Buddy was left alone when his owner was hospitalized. 

A local rescue, Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS NY), took him in and was helping him adjust to his new foster home when things took a turn for the worst. Just a few days after entering his foster home, he was found struggling to breathe and rushed to an emergency vet. 

Buddy was immediately put in an oxygen chamber in the ICU to help him breathe. He spent the next five days in the chamber as tests were conducted. He was finally stabilized and removed from the chamber. 

It was not disclosed what caused Buddy's episode, and he requires ongoing supervision and care while he recovers. The hope is that one day he will be able to be reunited with his owner, but for now they are both recovering. 

Buddy's caretakers at PAWS NY have a mission to deliver critical support that keeps people and their pets together, preserving the human-animal bond for individuals facing hardship. 

Donate today to help Buddy get the care he needs to heal.