"We named her Spirit Golden Heart (can you spot the golden heart on her body?) because we knew that she was strong". The rescuers rushed Spirit to the vet where her healing journey began. Soon they discovered the doggie had polyarthritis, followed by fevers and swolen joints.

"After receiving an enormous amount of IV fluids, blood transfusions, numerous visits to the doctor and many days of hospitalization, her red blood count is much higher and her protein level is stabilized." Last update – the doggie was weighing 46 pounds, had great blood results and was coming off of steroids.