Imagine being a happy, trusting puppy, suddenly surrendered because your family could no longer afford to care for you and your litter.

You don’t understand why everything has changed. You only know that you feel unwell - weak, thirsty, unable to keep down food or water.

You hear unfamiliar words spoken gently but urgently. "Parvovirus". A serious illness for small puppies. You sense the worry in the room.

There is a drip placed carefully into your tiny vein. People in protective gowns move quietly around you, checking on you through the day and night. You are frightened, but you are being cared for.

That was Rex.

When Rex came to RSPCA NT, he was gravely ill with parvovirus. He needed intensive treatment, constant monitoring and over a week in hospital care. His recovery required thousands of dollars in medication, fluids and round-the-clock support.

There were difficult days. But Rex kept fighting.

Because of the steady support of our monthly donors, we were able to continue his treatment without hesitation... focusing only on giving him every possible chance to recover.

And he did.

After four months in our care.... regaining strength, rebuilding trust, learning how to simply be a puppy again - Rex found his forever home.

Today, we are asking you to consider helping more puppies like Rex by becoming an RSPCA Animal Advocate.

A monthly gift of $25, or whatever feels right for you, helps ensure that when the next critically ill puppy arrives at our doors, we can begin treatment immediately, without wondering whether we can afford to continue.

Animal Advocates provide the stability that makes lifesaving care possible. Their regular support allows us to plan ahead, maintain essential medical services and give vulnerable animals the time they need to heal.

What may feel like a small monthly gift... can mean everything to a puppy fighting to survive.

If you are able, please consider becoming an Animal Advocate today and helping us continue to say “yes” to animals like Rex.