Benjamin—our sweet Ben—didn’t have much of a chance when he was found on the streets of St. Louis. He was paralyzed. He was severely underweight, with a body condition score of 3—his ribs and hip bones visible, his body weak from muscle loss. And he was heartworm positive. His future looked incredibly bleak.

But Ben is still here—because someone chose to care.

Today, Ben has come so far. His heartworm treatment is complete, and his body condition is now healthy. He’s stronger, brighter, and still fighting every day. What remains is his partial paralysis. Ben has feeling in his abdomen and part of his hind legs, and his veterinarian believes that—with continued therapy—walking as a tripod could be in his future. But he can’t get there alone. Physical therapy is key to Ben’s progress—and without support, we cannot continue the care he needs.

Ben’s Ongoing Needs

Immediate Need: $221.44
Heartworm test, ProHeart 12, flea & tick prevention

Monthly Need: $99.37
Prescription food, pain medication, flea & tick prevention

Annual Need: $327.46
Wellness exam, vaccines, ProHeart 12

And beyond basic care, Ben’s physical therapy ($735) is what gives him the chance to walk again.

Donate here: https://givebutter.com/healing-paws-fund

Ben is one of our special-needs dogs at the ranch—dogs who are not waiting for homes because they are already home. They rely on us for life.

That’s why we created the Healing Paws Fund—to ensure dogs like Ben always receive the care they need, no matter what.

 Right now, your donation is DOUBLED.
All gifts to the Healing Paws Fund are being matched up to $25,000.

That means your support goes twice as far—for Ben, and for every dog like him.

Ben’s story isn’t over.

With your help, it can be filled with strength, mobility, and dignity.

 Donate Here https://givebutter.com/healing-paws-fund

Because every dog, like Ben, deserves not just survival—but a life worth living.