Detroit Dog Rescue and others seek donations during COVID-19 pandemic

Dr. Kate Reynolds, DVM, left, prepares to surgically remove a tumor from the middle toe of 'Sejal's' left-front paw as Val Holmsted, LVT, assists.

Hospital administrator Annette Engler, LVT, leads 'Renegade' out of his cage. The five-year-old male Husky is one of the worst cases of abuse the DDR has seen. 'Renegade' was transported here as a stray by DDR after being found by Detroit Animal Control (DAC) officers with severe injuries, including, a missing left ear, a partially missing right ear, a dislocated toe and multiple-bit wounds from what officials believe are from dog fighting.

Hospital administrator Annette Engler, LVT, gives love to 'Renegade,' who continues to wag his tail after sustaining severe wounds from dog fighting.

Hospital administrator Annette Engler, LVT, checks the dislocated toe of 'Renegade'. XXXX Kristina Rinaldi, executive director of Detroit Dog Rescue (DDR), checks in on the nonprofit's critical cases being treated at the Union Lake Veterinary Hospital, in Waterford Twp., Thursday afternoon, April 30, 2020. DDR and other animal shelters or groups in Metro Detroit are working to find more donations to offset fewer contributions coupled with growing needs during the coronavirus pandemic. (Todd McInturf, The Detroit News)2020.

Detroit Dog Rescue Executive Director Kristina Rinaldi gives love to 'Dozer,' a nine-month-old male pit shepherd mix who was allegedly hit with a baseball bat several times in the head that fractured bones in his face and jaw with swelling of the brain due to blunt-force trauma.

'Dozer,' a nine-month-old male pit shepherd mix licks his lips after a treat from Dr. Melissa Morgan, DVM, left, after his check up while being held by hospital administrator Annette Engler, LVT, right. 'Dozer' was allegedly hit with a baseball bat several times in the head that fractured bones in his face and jaw with swelling of the brain due to blunt-force trauma.

Dr. Melissa Morgan, DVM, continues her rounds at the animal hospital, Thursday afternoon.

Veterinary assistant Jessica Dugan, left, holds her foster dog, 'Nike,' with Kristina Rinaldi, executive director of Detroit Dog Rescue (DDR). The 10-week-old male Pitbull mix was thrown from a vehicle (unknown if moving or stationary) into a Detroit alley. After sustaining what is believed to be a severe-spinal injury, 'Nike' is being rehabbed by Dugan here and at home as the puppy can only pull himself around by his front legs.

Veterinary assistant Jessica Dugan, left, holds her foster dog, 'Nike,' with Kristina Rinaldi, executive director of Detroit Dog Rescue (DDR).

Kristina Rinaldi, executive director of Detroit Dog Rescue (DDR), plays with 'Nike,' who pulls himself across the floor by his front legs.