PAWS Rescue Clinic · Their Stories
Every life has a story
Behind every rescue animal is a journey of fear, courage, illness, healing, heartbreak, hope and love. These stories honour the animals who needed us, the carers who stood beside them, and the veterinary care made possible through Little Pet Vet and the PAWS Rescue Clinic.
More than medical cases
These animals are not statistics. They are personalities, families, battles, small victories and legacies. Some recovered and thrived. Some were given comfort, dignity and peace.
All of them mattered.
$36k+
Donated veterinary care in these stories alone
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Love, dignity and care
Their Stories
Amira
The Rabbit Who Refused to Give Up
A devastating facial infection. Multiple surgeries. Endless determination. After arriving with severe facial abscesses and bone infection, Amira underwent one of the most complex treatment journeys we’ve ever undertaken.
Over $3,300 donated care
Cowboy Cooper
The Rabbit Who Almost Didn’t Get a Chance
Facing euthanasia before rescue, Cowboy Cooper later survived a severe jaw abscess through specialised surgery, ongoing medical care, and the devotion of his foster family.
Over $1,270 donated care
Crumpet
A Life Defined by Resilience
For years, Crumpet has faced chronic dental disease, recurring abscesses, arthritis, and multiple surgeries. he was a cherished permanent foster rabbit.
Over $2,900 donated care
Cuddle Pie
A Second Chance to Eat, Play and Thrive
Born with a splay leg and later threatened by a deep jaw abscess, Cuddle Pie recovered through advanced surgery, dental treatment, antibiotic beads and intensive nursing.
More than $600 donated care
Cupcake
Tiny Body, Extraordinary Courage
Painfully underweight and living with devastating dental disease, Cupcake was given a chance through extraordinary surgery and enjoyed precious months free from pain.
More than $1,200 donated care
Dawn
Born Different, Loved Completely
Born with an abnormal jaw, Dawn has faced lifelong dental disease, repeated abscesses and years of specialised care, supported by people willing to stand beside her for a lifetime.
Over $2,400 donated care
Fluffykins
Born with Challenges, Surrounded by Love
Born with a severe jaw abnormality, Fluffykins has faced complex dental disease and a painful abscess, supported by surgery, antibiotic bead therapy and ongoing care.
More than $2,000 donated care
Hudson
Learning to See the World Again
When painful eye disease left one eye beyond saving, Hudson underwent surgery and adapted beautifully, returning to life with confidence, curiosity and comfort.
Nearly $900 donated care
Lancelot
A Battle Worth Fighting
Seventeen teeth removed and a year of renewed life. Lancelot’s story reminds us that success is also measured in comfort, love and joy along the way.
More than $1,500 donated care
Lollipop
When Hope Outweighed the Odds
A devastating jaw infection became one of the most severe dental cases his team had seen. Major surgery, imaging and months of aftercare helped him recover against the odds.
More than $2,550 donated care
Moonlight
The Bionic Bunny
A relentless ear infection and facial paralysis led to innovative surgery using a custom ear stent, giving Moonlight a new lease on life.
More than $3,300 donated care
Odin
One More Chance to Be Loved
Odin’s illness was too advanced to overcome, but his final weeks were filled with comfort, kindness, dignity and people who refused to let him suffer alone.
More than $980 donated care
Tinkerbell
Courage Beyond Measure
Born with a limb disability and later facing chronic dental disease and a severe facial abscess, Tinkerbell’s life was filled with resilience, care and love.
More than $2,400 donated care
Tux
A Heart Bigger Than His Battles
Relentless dental disease, jaw abscesses, multiple major surgeries and months of intensive nursing care. Tux was surrounded by unwavering love until the very end.
An enormous $11,000 donated care
More stories are still being written
This page will continue to grow as more rescue animals receive the specialist care they need. Every story added here is another reminder that compassion, expertise and community can change the course of a life.