Shorty's Spinal Surgery

All within just the last month I've learned that my Pug, Shorty, needs both spinal surgery and bladder stone surgery. I'm still paying for the emergency room vet bill for another Pug, Morty, that I lost last September, so money is tight. I started fund raising when I found out about the bladder surgery, knowing I didn't have the $$ for it, then I got the news about the spinal surgery, which has to be done first before they'll do the other one. It's also 5 to 10X more expensive. I took on cleaning 2 houses, sold things online, I'm sewing Pug quilts, Pug-fabric appliance covers, dog clothes, dog blankets, sports team blankets & quilts. I haven't solidified my latest idea, but I'm working with a couple of local bars/restaurants about holding casual fund-raising "parties" in which I invite people into their establishment. The business either donates food for a buffet, in which case the staff is donating a % of their tips, or people gamble or purchase beverages, or they have dinner, in which case the business donates a % of the sales. My "party" is income for the business that wouldn't otherwise be realized, nor would the staff be receiving the tips from the guests. I will also be having a small "auction table" in which there will be donated items that people can bid on, and a table of items that I made that can be purchased.

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Please help Missy get her leg repaired

About 18 months ago we adopted our dog Missy. She was a rescue dog and was having trouble finding a home because of her separation anxiety (not surprising since she had been abandoned!). Our family adopted her and she has become the most loveable, easy-going companion we can imagine. She is part Lab and Greyhound, so she loves to run and jump. Her daily walks are the highlight of her day, especially when she sees the rabbits on our neighborhood trails! We recently discovered that her previous owners had not given her appropriate care and her hind legs had suffered ligament tears. They had healed, but caused her to get a limp when she ran too much. Recently she developed another limp that was not going away, and the vet said that she will need surgery to fix this problem. Right now she can't talk walks, run or move around, and this would continue if she doesn't have surgery. She is only 4 years old and is very active. She is the fastest dog at the dog park and loves to jump in the air to catch a ball in her mouth. We need to get the surgery done as quickly as possible, and the cost is $3,000 per leg. (We hope to do just one leg, but the vet has suggested that over time she will need both legs done.) We are in the process of raising money now (garage sales, eBay, second job), and would like to get the surgery scheduled immediately. In addition, I was out of work for 10 months last year and have just recently gone back to work, so this surgery is taking a huge bite out of our finances. We so appreciate any assistance to get our dog back to being the dog she was meant to be! If you know anyone that can help, even a little bit...it would be greatly appreciated...If you know of anyone that may be aware of an organization that might be willing to help, or individuals,...if you would be willing to forward a link to them I would be most thankful.

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Help Bullmastiff "Stoli" Walk Again

Nobody is ever "ready" for tragedy, it just happens. When you least expect it, when you are least prepared, when things seem to be going well... tragedies can happen.

Our Handsome Stoli is currently suffering from unexplained trauma. Stoli was a dog who came to live with me in 2007 after his owner passed away in a vehicle incident. He had been here for two years when I decided it was time he find a family to call his own, to sleep with, play with and protect. What a gorgeous young dog, truely just beautiful, happy and healthy. He was placed into a new home thru referral of a friend on the first of February 2009. Within the first week, Stoli began showing symptoms of spinal trauma; wobbling, inability and discomfort upon rising, dragging his hind feet and knuckling over. His crying out, incontinence and rapid progression of his failing rear had his *new* owners return him to me without any diagnosis or report of anything "happening" to him during his 2.5 wk stay with them..

Veterinary Specialists are managing Stoli's condition as best as they know how.. Stoli's care has gone from tremendously exciting, a vibrant three year old male Bullmastiff with a heart filled with kindness and gentle love... to exhausting, a boy who can barely get up and walk to the yard and back.

Currently without diagnosis, Stoli suffers from spinal discomfort and neurological dysfunction, compromising his rear mobility and disabling him nearly 100%. His care and immediate medical needs exceed our current financial capability. His prognosis fortunately is good to fair.. improvement has been noticed in just the two days of his return home. Stoli's rear mobility is less uncoordinated and much more significant, just two days ago he was dragging both rear legs till his feet were bleeding. Now with assistance and proper care and housing (thank goodness he was returned home!!!) his legs are under him, he's able to stand, foot placement isn't correct but he's giving it his best shot. He refuses to give up now that he's back "home"!

Stoli's heart is big enough to walk on it's own. He's a three year young Bullmastiff, gorgeous, kind, tremendously animated and gentle. His current physical condition is heartbreaking and possibly temporary due to trauma (?). Could time, rest, proper care and medical attention help Stoli to recover completely? In just three weeks he went from an almighty mass of muscle who never had a bad day, to a handicapped heart throb who hopes there is enough help out there for him. Please help us with a bit of Stoli's medical costs!

There isn't a more deserving guy. Stoli's life has only just begun...he will stay here with us to have the BEST life we can offer him whether he heals completely or remains "handicapped". Thank you for your consideration... Updates will follow!

Hugs to Stoli!!

more.... Last Saturday (February 20th) Stoli has met with the neuroligist in NJ who he visited before. I am thrilled that my help "goal" has been nearly met, please CONTINUE to donate..maybe Stoli can reach the goal of an MRI to diagnose completely what is going on to cause his this incredible discomfort and immobility!! For now that is way off (financially). His immediate care is now possible with your help. Thank you thank you thank you.

With your help we will be able to continue treating Stoli and his immobilization. Each day he HAS shown a 1 or 2% improvement. I am positively motivated to get Stoli back on his feet. THANKYOU for your support!!

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My Name is Katsumi I need your help

Can you help me? My name is Katsumi. Several of us in different rescues who rescue this breed began to work together to help this girl who is 7-8 and needs a lot of work - from her eyes - to her immune system and to the fact we just found out she is high positive for heartworm. Yes I know she is an old dog - BUT she is a dog that has never been able in her whole life to feel freedom - to feel the touch of loving hands other than the vets and rescues working with her now. SHE DESERVES THAT NOW.

Many who have worked with the breed also believe that she may have VKH and we are planning on having her tested for that. We know that it is a lot for just one old dog - but our hearts bleed for this girl who still loves to do nothign but kiss and get attention - she deserves to know that food is a daily thing - that her owners, who are now in jail for animal cruelty, were wrong - she DOES NOT deserve to die not knowing what life is after enduring so many years chained and abused. Her eyes need a surgery that will literally remove the eyes and sew the lids shut. RIght now they are just oepn vessels for infection as they were never treated when she was younger. SO many of us workign together show the need for rescues uniting - we are doing that to save her - now we need your help - a dollar - or two or three. We are anxious to get her to the Sanctuary and begin some training and rehab for her and to show her what love is - we have a special place for her to be treated as the queen she should have always been.

if you would like to send a check to the vet please do
Ratcliffe Animal Hospital, 3152 Bert Kouns, Shreveport, LA 71118

CAN YOU HELP HER - Please read the email below - this fundable is the main donations center for several rescues working for her - Rebecca also has a collection goign for her primary care.

This is the first email we received about Katsumi (then called SHeba)
This was Rebecca's earlier message about Sheba:
Sheba's life up until now has been, I'm imagining, a living hell. She is 7-8 years old and has lived her entire life in an abusive home. Someone discovered her and took her away from there - her previous owner is in jail for aggravated cruelty, charges which Caddo Parish Animal Services in Shreveport, LA, have brought against him. They literally saved her life. They have said she can now go to a rescue. I have never seen an animal that has endured what she must have be as sweet as she is. She has no eyes and the vet says they were probably gouged out. Her fur is matted in spots - she is probably going to need to be shaved down. She licks all over your hand, begging for attention. She sits in her run at the shelter and howls the most mournful howl I've ever heard.

I don't know how many more years she has left, but doesn't she deserve the chance to know what happiness and kindness is? She is kennel trained and shows no food aggression at all. Please, can anyone help her? I've attached pictures of her that I got today. I will try and get better ones tomorrow.

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Burned Momma Dog

I AM BEGGING AGAIN........I live in a very poor, rural area, and volunteer for Arrf (Animal Relief & Rescue Fellowship) in Leland, Mississippi.
This poor, homeless momma dog was taking refuge at a rural house outside of Leland, Mississippi, when a fire broke out and engulfed the entire home.........unfortunately, she had just delivered EIGHT puppies! When the fire was first noticed by her, she began taking her babies out of the fire, one by one. She went back and forth, inside and outside of the home, until ALL eight of her babies were out of harm's way.
Now named April, she somehow managed to rescue each and every one of her babies, although none survived due to the smoke inhalation they endured. Even Dr. Wilkerson was amazed at her continuous persistence in the face of pain............her hair was singed, there were burns all over her body, the pads of her feet were burned off and she had severe smoke inhalation....all in her vain efforts to save her newborn babies.
How many others would have endured the pain April endured trying to save her babies? I wouldn't want to face the same obstacles as April did.........now, not only is she homeless, but she is also ALONE.......her babies did not survive! The good news is that April is doing GREAT but needs a forever home.......can you please help her find a good home?
If not, maybe you can help with her medical. Thank you for considering to help with April's vet care! It is VERY appreciated!

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