Lil BUB's Big Fund

Tortellini’s story begins in a place no animal should ever be: alone on the side of the road, with two broken legs. One of her injuries, a femoral head fracture, required major intervention. Thanks to swift action, she received lifesaving surgery, including an amputation and a femoral head ostectomy (FHO), to repair her injuries and give her the chance to thrive. Tortellini’s journey is not unique. Each year, an estimated 6.3 million pets enter U.S. shelters, and among them are thousands of special needs animals who require extra care and medical support. Yet these are often the very pets who are overlooked or left behind. With your help, we’re proving a different future is possible. Lil BUB’s Big FUND exists to change the landscape for pets like Tortellini, special needs animals who deserve the same chance at love and belonging as any other. Because when we show up for them, we don’t just change one life. We reshape what’s possible for all companion animals. ✨ Here’s how you can help: Your support fuels the surgeries, treatments, and direct care that make stories like Tortellini’s possible. And any funds raised beyond her needs will go toward helping the next pet waiting for their chance. Together, we are creating a world where no pet is left behind simply because their care is more complex.

Miso is a tiny kitten pulled from animal control in Freeport, Illinois with a severe rear end injury. Her back legs have atrophied into painful positions and get in the way of how she moves. Our veterinarians have recommended amputation of both rear legs this week to relieve discomfort and give her the freedom she is already trying so hard to claim. The good news is that Miso is fast. Even now, she zips around, and with her two front legs she can have a great quality of life. This surgery is about comfort, dignity, and mobility. Your support helps cover two rear leg amputations including anesthesia and pain management; hospitalization and postoperative care; imaging and follow up visits; supplies that keep Miso clean, comfortable, and safe while she heals; and mobility support as she adapts if needed. At Lil BUB’s Big FUND, we believe caring for the hardest cases makes care more accessible for every pet and family. The more we normalize high quality care for animals with differences, the more this care becomes expected and available. How we value those with differences matters.