"Faith" shortly after her rescue – See attached photos for photos taken within the last several days. IF ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COME THRU PLEASE EMAIL lisakhester@bellsouth.net (@bellsouth.net) FOR LATEST PICS !!
The Georgia Partnership for Caring is asking for your help with a truly "special needs" dog.
As many of you will remember, an urgent email went several weeks ago about an extremely emaciated dog at the Murray County Animal Shelter in Chatsworth, GA that had been abandoned and left to starve to death when the owner was taken to a nursing home.
GPA agreed to take Faith (as she was named). They discovered she has motor skill impairment, spatial distortion (i.e., does not always realize how close or far objects are) and is blind in one eye. Occasionally, she falls or bumps into walls. YET, at the same time…and this is important!!…she does not seem to be in any distress, wags her tail quite a bit, and loves attention. Everyone who has worked with her falls in love with her and thinks she is very sweet!!!
She also has begun to gain her weight back again.
GPA's volunteer veterinarian took Faith to the Georgia Veterinary Specialists Clinic for an evaluation by a neurologist veterinarian . He concluded that she has a significant brain injury, but is uncertain of its cause. He's not sure if her condition will get better, worse or stay the same.
The GPA folks believe Faith has gotten better since she first came in. She seems to walk more easily, and even has begun to climb stairs.
Because she is such a sweet and precious girl, GPA would like to find Faith an adoptive home. Clearly, the potential adopter(s) needs to have both a huge heart as well as a realistic understanding of what it will be like to care for this sweet, disabled dog for her entire life.
She can probably be placed in a home with a passive/submissive dog, but should not go into a home with a more aggressive dog, cats or small children.
Many people responded to the original plea for help for this dog, and we are now asking for your assistance .
First, please let GPA know if you are interested in adopting Faith by contacting GPA at 770 664 9123 or GPA@gpanimals.com (@gpanimals.com)
Second, financial donations for her care would be greatly appreciated. Thus far, her vet care has exceeded $1,000, which has seriously impacted GPA's limited funds that are needed to care for their other animals. (GPA is a very new organization and has yet to build a significant financial base.)
To contribute, please send your check to Georgia Partnership for Animals, 4895 Candacraig, Alpharetta, GA 30022. Write "Faith Fund" in the check memo line or in a cover note. Or, you can contribute through Pay Pal at: GPA@gpanimals.com (@gpanimals.com)
Thanks for your consideration for helping this deserving dog.
Jamie Sprague | HelpShelterDogs@gmail.com | 404-320-7467
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