Moxie the Puppy Survives Life-Saving Surgery | Des Moines News

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Moxie, the five-month-old rescue pup born with five life-threatening heart defects, just survived a five-hour surgery—and the results are amazing. After the procedure in Ames, scans show her pulmonic valve pressure dropped by over 50%, a huge win for her heart function. Now recovering at Animal Lifeline of Iowa with strict rest for five days, she’s on track to return to her playful, puppy self. The shelter’s working to cover costs—donate at animal-lifeline.com to help this miracle pup thrive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on…