Around 2017, we shifted into a rescue for senior, medically fragile, and hospice dogs from various shelters in southern Arizona who have placed dogs on medical or euthanasia lists. In addition to general age-related issues like vision problems, bad teeth, and arthritis, some foster dogs are lovingly treated for conditions like diabetes, epilepsy, heart problems, Valley Fever, Cushings Disease, spinal injuries, cancer, and more. Because of the vulnerable dog population we serve, Tucson Cold Wet Noses incurs medical expenses much higher than many other rescues. Donations are used for vet visits, medications and food.