The blog
The stories behind the dogs, straight from the rescue house. Vet bills, test results and what happened next.
Henry’s Fight: Severe Anemia, Babesia and Liver Stress
Henry, a shy street dog I have fed for years, came back after two weeks barely able to walk. Tests show extreme anemia, Babesia gibsoni and a stressed…
Bonnie
Bonnie was rescued only yesterday and is already fighting for his life. Blood tests reveal severe anemia and dangerously low platelets, most likely…
Hazel and Penny were poisoned
Hazel was rushed to the clinic after ingesting a toxin during a walk and suffering from severe vomiting. While the situation was scary, her blood…
Dog Poisoning: What to Do When Every Second Counts
When my dog Pucho was poisoned after drinking from a contaminated puddle, I had to act fast. This guide shares practical, experience-based advice on…
Rotten Leg, High Fever, No Care – Meet Casey
On the way to the rescue house, I came across a dog dragging a severely injured leg. I went back for her later and brought her straight to the clinic…
Piko – When a Small Wound Turned Into a Cancer Diagnosis
When a small wound on Piko’s ear wouldn’t heal, we feared something more serious - and we were right. The biopsy confirmed a malignant tumor. This is…
Sophie’s Diagnosis: When the Thyroid Slows Everything Down
Sophie’s weight gain, oily skin, and hair loss turned out to be more than just aging—it was hypothyroidism. In this post, we break down her diagnosis…
Piko - Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
When a month-old wound on Piko’s ear refused to heal, tests revealed squamous cell carcinoma. Read on to learn what SCC means, how we’ll treat it, and…
Can Dogs Live Without Meat? Science Says Yes.
We’ve always been told that dogs need meat. But what if that’s just a myth? Recent research and a closer look at the pet food industry raise some…
What we found on Jade’s belly.
We discovered a small, soft lump near Jade’s belly. It didn’t seem serious, but we had it checked. The diagnosis: inguinal hernia. In this post, I…
Jade’s Health Update
Jade wasn’t eating well and seemed off, so I took her to the vet for a check-up. Her blood test showed some irregularities, including slightly…
Tweety – A New Rescue with a Tough Past
Meet Tweety, my newest rescue—a senior dog with a rough past. She came in skinny, flea-ridden, and struggling to walk due to an old hip fracture and…
Hazel’s Vet Visit: Figuring Out What’s Going
Hazel hasn’t been eating well for the past two days, which is always a concern in a rescue full of dogs. A vet visit and blood test showed no major…
Pim
Today, Pim underwent a thorough health check-up, including an X-ray, ultrasound, and blood pressure measurement. The results revealed three…
TVT Girl
TVT Girl" has been through a lot in her journey to recovery. She was diagnosed with a transmissible venereal tumor (TVT), for which she’s already…
Delbo
Delbo, a street dog I've known since he was a puppy, recently had a blood test to check for any signs of illness. The results were mostly good…
Blood Parasites
Bali may look like paradise, but for dogs, it hides a dangerous secret: blood parasites. These microscopic organisms can wreak havoc on a dog’s…
Hope
Last night, we rescued a severely malnourished and dehydrated dog, now named Hope. His condition is critical, with a severe tongue injury preventing…
Gerry
After so many months of seeing him suffer outside, chained in the heat without water or getting completely soaked in the rain, we are finally on the…
Marathon Fundraiser
On August 25th, the Maybank Marathon is happening in Bali, and my friend Monica, who has been helping the dogs for a long time, told me she is taking…
Candy Battling Chronic Kidney Disease
Candy has been very slow lately. She didn´t really want to eat anymore and got super skinny. She still went out with all the dogs but just laid down…
A Rough Day for Mr. Flip
Today, Mr. Flip was attacked while our Ibu was bringing the other dogs back to the house. He’s now recovering with staples for a deep wound and…
Get Involved
The journey with Kintamani Campur has been a rollercoaster, but my commitment to rescuing dogs in Bali has never changed. Over the years, I’ve saved…
Hati the Ceremony Dog
This morning, I planned to visit the rescue house and take a walk with the dogs. As usual, Sophie ran ahead while I prepared my bike. Once I caught up…
Mr. Flip
My morning plan changed unexpectedly as I went out to find a dog I had seen while riding my bike. Armed with meat and medicine, I couldn’t locate him…
We sterilized Putu, Nyoman and Kadek
We sterilized Putu, Nyoman and Kadek
Help us to keep our Rescue house
The past two years at Kintamani Campur have been incredible for our rescue efforts. Thanks to the generosity of friends who let us use their land, we…
Coffee
Coffee was found by Ketut, our night guard, during his work in the rice fields. Ketut spotted Coffee struggling in a river, his condition so dire that…