Please Help Amelia! ❤️

Meet Amelia. Amelia was released by her breeder to Cavalier Rescue USA after being diagnosed with a heart murmur. She then saw our cardiologist for a work up and was diagnosed with a serious heart issue called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). This is a congenital heart defect that occurs when a large heart vessel fails to close down at birth.

Amelia needs surgery to fix this problem. The goal of surgery is to close the ductus arteriosus and have normal blood flow in the heart chambers. When PDA is caught and treated early, most dogs will enjoy a long and normal life. Click here to learn more: PDA. Without the surgery, this little angel will likely go into congestive heart failure.

That said, for now, Amelia doesn’t know she’s so sick. She’s a typical, happy Cavalier puppy. She’s keeping her foster family on their toes with her puppy antics and abundance of playful energy! She charms everyone she meets.

Please donate toward Amelia’s medical care by completing the form below. You can also click here: https://cavalier-rescue-usa.snwbll.com/amelia-s-heart-surgery. We are grateful for any donations you can give. With your help, this puppy’s heart can be mended and she can go on to live a normal life.

 

If you prefer to contribute via check, our address is: Cavalier Rescue USA, 6400 N Paseo Tamayo, Tucson, AZ 85750.