Last Give to the Max Day, we introduced you to Tinkerbell. She was seen being thrown from a moving vehicle and left behind by the people who were supposed to love her. She arrived at the impound unable to walk without support, covered in road rash, stitches, and soft-tissue injuries, but even then, her spirit never dimmed.
Thanks to donors like you, Tinkerbell received immediate medical care, a loving foster home, and the chance to heal. And today, we’re thrilled to share where she is now: safe, adored, and thriving with her new family.
Here’s an update from Tinkerbell’s adopter:
“The minute I saw Tinkerbell featured on KSTP-TV about a year ago, I immediately fell in love with her and her beautiful eyes. Her story was heartbreaking as she was wheeled onto the stage with her back legs not working properly. We put yoga mats down at home so she wouldn’t slide, and at first she wouldn’t even play with toys.
My family—and my other rescue dog, Missigirl—fell in love with her warm, loving personality right away. Tinkerbell took her cues from Missigirl. We’ve watched her determination as she learned to climb stairs, walk outside, and even try to run. As she gained strength, we were able to remove some of the mats.
Now she loves being outside with me while I garden. She wobbles along… and sometimes sneaks off to climb the multi-level deck stairs. The first time she made it all the way to the top, I was so proud. Nothing stops her.
She adores going to the groomer, loves her baths and nail trims, enjoys visitors, and makes the funniest, most endearing little sounds.
Tinkerbell is amazing—strong, inspiring, determined. Whether she’s climbing stairs, playing with her favorite toy, or just hanging out with us, her healing continues. We are so glad we have each other.”
Tinkerbell’s transformation, from a dog who couldn’t walk to one who climbs stairs to watch the world from her deck, is only possible because people stepped up when she needed it most.
This Give to the Max Day, your generosity creates more stories like Tinkerbell’s.
More healing.
More second chances.
More happy endings.
Thanks to a generous donor, we have a $10,000 match this weekend. Donate today and double your impact.
An Update on Tinkerbell
Posted: November 16, 2025 by Kelli Hanson
Category: Mission, News, Rescue Tails Tags: animal, Animal advocacy, animal rescue, animal welfare, cats, dogs, education, ruff start rescue