NumNum’s Story

NumNum came to us in July 2025 from a 300 dog hoarding situation in Ensenada, Mexico. A consortium of US and Mexican rescues came together to take possession and care of *all* these 300 dogs. This situation arose from the same lady that hoarded 400 dogs two years ago at the fake rescue named ESLR. TAP rescued and has been caring for those 400 dogs as well. NumNum was found laying on the ground, unnaturally tired, surrounded by 10s of other dogs in one of several outdoor patio areas.

NumNum at first appeared normal upon arriving in the US, but her skin’s condition rapidly and alarmingly deteriorated. Entire chunks of her skin was falling off of her! She lost a large portion of skin on top of her snout, exposing bone! She was physically shutdown, not eating, waiting for death. But TAP’s vet saw hope for her, began treatments, and started some tests.

Since then (in just weeks) NumNum grew stronger and more healthy every day. Her skin has begun the healing process, she is eating well, and is not in-pain. She is active and puppy-like in her curiosity and desire for companionship. But she needs alot more treatments, surgery for her nose, possible skin grafts, etc.

You can watch her full story on Instagram!

TAP would be grateful if you can assist in funding a portion of NumNum’s medical care. You can do so by selecting her for sponsorship below, or simply by donating via our DONATE NOW page.

Give the gift that saves lives!

Sponsor a TAP dog in honor of someone and provide them the gift of knowing they have made all the difference to a rescue dog.

With our rescue focusing on dogs that wouldn’t have a chance elsewhere, your sponsorship will not only help us give ‘your’ sponsored dog the basic vetting, spay & neuter, and on-going care that he/she needs, but truly will be the reason we are able to continue to help these abandoned, neglected, and abused souls.

By sponsoring a dog, you are giving them the hope they need and the realization that there is good in a world that has wronged them. We already have so many success stories that have been made possible by our sponsors, who are the reason we can continue to save lives. You can see our many transformations on Instagram and Facebook, as well as updates on LIVE dog rescues.

1. You can donate smaller but recurring sponsorship amounts to help pay for their daily medications and special foods, medicated baths for their skin conditions, and recurring veterinary care. You will be a part of our TAP Pack of recurring donors.

2. You can donate (or fundraise) a larger one-time sponsorship amount that ensures their care during their stay with TAP:

• – $250 covers all intake vetting – exams, vaccines, initial medications
• – $500 covers all intake vetting plus spay & Neuter, and food for a month
• – $2500 covers full sponsorship from intake to adoption

Thank you for your support! If you would like to get in touch directly, or wish to sponsor dogs still in our Mexico facility, please email: donations@theanimalpad.com