Let’s talk about a pretty cool dog who deserves a pretty cool family. Rue—our sweet RueBee—came into rescue as a stray with a severe skin infection. Her first weeks were hard. Treatment was intense, and when the standard protocols didn’t work, her care team kept digging for answers. After specialist review and more support, RueBee was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder called Canine Familial Dermatomyositis—an inflammatory disease that can affect the skin, muscles, and blood vessels. It isn’t curable, but it is manageable, and the prognosis can vary widely.
If you’re still reading, you’re probably thinking: that sounds scary. And honestly—it can be. This condition can mean trial and error, frequent check-ins, and days when you don’t get a neat, predictable answer.