Updated 12/30/11 - 6 year old Alexa survived a Missouri puppy mill, but unfortunately, years of producing puppies left her vulnerable to mammary cancer.  Alexa had extensive cancer surgery when she entered the CSTR program but the cancer returned, this time in her lungs, and was diagnosed with the metastasis on 12/30/11.

Because of the cancer, Alexa is  considered "unadoptable" for the time being and will remain a participant in CSTR's Refuge program for the rest of her life.  To donate toward her ongoing care, please click on the Donate button.

Melanie came to CSTR from a Georgia animal shelter where she was on the euthanasia list because she was heartworm positive.  

Because of the heartworm infection, Melanie will remain in the CSTR Refuge program until she completes heartworm treatment successfully..  To donate toward her treatment and ongoing care, please click on the Donate button.

5 year old Rebecca entered the CSTR foster program in 2011, and unfortunately, due to a significant lack of socialization, she suffers from severe anxiety and is still learning that humans are OK.  Her foster family is working with her and hopes that eventually she will be ready for a forever home of her own.

Because of this anxiety, Rebecca will remain a participant in CSTR's Refuge program until she is ready for a home of her own.  To donate toward her ongoing care, please click on the Donate button.

16 year old Lilly and her brother and littermate, Pressley, were being given away on Craigslist when a CSTR foster parent saw them and brought them into the foster program.  Shortly after, it was determined that Lilly has Cushing's Disease, a disease that requires costly medication and regularly veterinary tests.

Due to her health issues, Lilly is  considered "unadoptable" and will remain a participant in CSTR's Refuge program.  To donate toward her ongoing care, please click on the Donate button.

Updated 12/31/11 - Clarissa spent 12 years in a puppy mill before coming to the CSTR FL program in 2010.  When she was spayed, it was determined that she had mammary cancer, and a number of tumors were removed at that time.  In Dec. 2011, she was again diagnosed with mammary tumors.

As a result, Clarissa will need surgery again, and due to her age and timidity, she will spend the rest of her life in the CSTR Refuge program. To donate toward her surgery and ongoing care, please click on the Donate button.

Savannah survived a Missouri puppy mill and is finally getting the surgery she desperately needs.  She not only has hip dysplasia in both hips but also has severe luxating patellas in both knees.  She has had surgery on one hip/knee completed and will have the other hip/knee done soon. 

These surgeries are costly, so any help we can get in raising the funds for the consult and surgery is greatly appreciated.  If you can help, please click on the Donate button.

Cora was found wandering the streets of Defuniak Springs, FL.  CSTR's vet estimates that she is 12-14 years old and was in terrible shape.  She had terrible skin issues and severe dry eye requiring long term treatment.

Because of her age and health issues, Cora will remain in the CSTR Refuge program.  If you can help with a donation toward her ongoing medical expenses and care, please click on the Donate button.

Poor 8 year old Sybil found herself homeless after her elderly owner passed away.  Prior to coming to CSTR, she was abused by her caretakers and bears emotional scars to this day.

Because of ongoing health and behavior issues, Sybil will remain in the CSTR Refuge program.  If you can help with a donation toward her ongoing care, please click on the Donate button.

Elijah spent 12 years in a Missouri puppy mill before coming to CSTR in 2010. Because he had no socialization prior to coming to rescue, he is extremely timid and has taken over a year just to become comfortable in his foster home.

As a result, Elijah will remain in the CSTR Refuge program.  If you can help with a donation toward his ongoing care, please click on the Donate button.

13 year old Ivan was surrendered by his owners in 2011 to a Tallahassee kill shelter when they no longer wanted to care for him anymore.

Ivan has a number of health issues and so as a result will remain in the CSTR Refuge program.  If you can help with a donation toward his ongoing care, please click on the Donate button.

Jaspar spent the first years of his life in a Kentucky puppymill. Born with detached retinas, he was teased and tortured by the owner of the mill and bears the emotional scars to this day.

Because of his behavior issues, Jaspar will remain in the CSTR Refuge program.  If you can help with a donation toward his ongoing care, please click on the Donate button.

Heather came from the same puppy mill as Jaspar and was born without her ocular nerves so is completely blind.  she is a sweet but very timid girl who has taken over a year to become comfortable in her CSTR foster home.

Because of her timidity and behavior issues, Heather will remain in the CSTR Refuge program.  If you can help with a donation toward her ongoing care, please click on the Donate button.

Amber came to CSTR in February 2010 from a Missouri puppy mill.  Despite being only 5 years old, she suffered extensive emotional damage.  Amber is terrified of people but has become comfortable in her foster home as long as her routine is not changed and she has the comfort and security of her foster siblings.

Because of these behavior issues, Amber will remain in the CSTR Refuge program.  If you can help with a donation toward her ongoing medical expenses and care, please click on the Donate button.