Dogs in Rehabilitation
These very special pups are currently receiving the medical care they need before becoming available for adoption.
These dogs are safe with K9 Kismet Dog Rescue and surrounded by people who are committed to their healing. While they are not yet ready for adoption, we are actively addressing their medical needs and giving them the time and support they deserve.
We will continue to share updates as their journeys unfold. If you would like to learn more about either dog or support their care, please contact us at info@k9kismet.org.
Meet Mattie
A quiet little lady learning life can be kind.
Mattie was rescued from a situation no dog should ever have to endure. After reports of neglect, animal control officers arrived at the property and found a heartbreaking scene. We’ll spare you the details. Just know that no dog should ever have lived the way Mattie once did.
She was underweight, covered in fleas, and almost completely hairless. Her skin was raw from relentless scratching, and her little body showed signs of having carried multiple litters. At 10 years old, Mattie arrived at the shelter shy and understandably wary of people.
With patience from shelter volunteers, she slowly started letting people in, leaning into gentle affection and realizing that not every hand would fail her.
Her Rehabilitation Journey
Help Mattie Heal
Now she’s safe, and her road to recovery is underway.
She’s receiving treatment for her skin and undergoing a full medical workup. Once she’s stronger, she’ll have a much-needed spay, mass removals, and dental procedure before she’s begins searching for her forever family. Recovery will take time, but every small victory brings her one step closer to the life she deserves.
Stay tuned as we help this sweet little lady heal, rediscover what it means to feel safe, and prepare for the forever family she’s waited so long to find. We have a feeling you’re going to fall in love with Miss Mattie right along with us.
Meet Pecos Bill
A gentle little cowboy looking for a softer trail.
When this sweet senior arrived at the shelter as a stray, it was clear he’d been through a lot. He’s blind, missing quite a few teeth, and had several medical concerns that needed immediate attention. During his shelter stay, he underwent surgery to be neutered and had a few masses and a lymph node removed, but his journey is far from over.
Now that Bill is safe with K9 Kismet, we’re working to get him feeling his very best.
His Rehabilitation Journey
Support Pecos Bill’s Journey
He’s already had a trip to the vet for an upper respiratory infection he picked up at the shelter, and we’re keeping a close eye on his recovery while we wait for biopsy results. Once he’s feeling better, we’ll continue tackling his remaining medical needs.
Through it all, Bill has remained the gentle, sweet little cowboy we hoped he’d be, happily accepting soft beds, warm laps, and every ounce of love offered his way.
We don’t know where this trail will lead, but we’re honored to be walking it with him.
Stay tuned as we help our favorite little outlaw heal and make sure the next chapter of his life is the happiest one yet.
Meet Buttons
A Second Chance
At just six weeks old, Buttons was brought to a veterinary clinic with a heartbreaking request: euthanasia. Her back legs were not functioning properly, making her “unfit for sale.”
A compassionate advocate at the clinic refused to let her story end there. With the support of rescue partners and a foster stepping forward, Buttons was given the second chance she deserved, and K9 Kismet was honored to welcome her into our care.
Her Journey
Loved and Supported
Buttons may not move like other puppies. Her back legs do not carry her, and they may never. But what she lacks in mobility, she more than makes up for in joy and resilience. She wiggles. She snuggles. She shines in every way that matters.
She is now safe and receiving the specialized medical care she needs. We do not yet know what her future holds, but we do know this: she will be loved, she will be cared for, and she will never be valued by a price tag again.