Marietta, GA Cowboy Blind Collie Mix Needs home

Gender: Male

Size: Medium to Large

Full-Grown: No

Primary Breed: Collie Mix

Secondary Breed: Husky

Rescued From: Owner Surrender

Rescued How: Other

Good with other dogs: Yes

Good with cats: Yes

Good with children: Yes

House Trained: In Progress

An important part of Our Pal's Place mission is to provide educational services to the community with the goal of ending the killing of animals in county shelters due to pet overpopulation. Part of our education includes the importance of spay-neuter. A fact that our Community Outreach Lead, Dee McGowan, provides is 10,000 babies are born on average every day and 70,000 puppies and kittens are born every day. This means that each baby born must have 7 puppies/kittens in order to provide homes for the animals vs euthanize due to overpopulation. A female Collie mix was not spayed and had a litter of 5 pups who now need homes. The father is a Husky mix. These pups are super,super cute!! They have been in a foster home since birth, are well socialized with cats, dogs and kids, and are almost house trained. Cowboy is the biggest of the litter and more dominant than the other siblings. He is quite a cute character! Because he was always in the middle (literally) of his litter mates, we never noticed that he was blind. After the majority of his litter mates were adopted and he was moved into a new room in our facility, we noticed he ran (literally) into walls and other objects. His blindness explains why he barks more when he is alone...he is calling for companionship and help. Cowboy is amazingly smart and very resilient. He does not allow his blindness to hinder his puppiness! Please come meet this cute guy!

If interested, please complete an application online.

Questions? Please send an e-mail to helpanimals@ourpalsplace.org.

Marietta, GEORGIA - RE: "Sniffles" - dog born w/no nose Needs a home

Gender: Male

Size: Meduim

Full-Grown: Yes

Primary Breed: Labrador Retriever Mix

Secondary Breed: Shar Pei

Rescued From: Douglas County

Rescued How: Stray

Good with other dogs: Yes

Good with cats: Unknown

Good with children: Yes

House Trained: Yes

Here is what Douglas County Volunteer Sherri sent Intake Team members about Sniffles: A really special guy that they are trying to get into rescue if possible...he is basically missing his nose and some of his upper jaw/front teeth. He seems to do okay in spite of it. The staff doesn't want to give up on him and are willing to hold off on putting him down if they can find a group that takes in special needs guys...they are calling him "Sniffles" as he does snort a bit. Does OPP work with special needs/have any connections or do you know of a group that DC can contact for him? I'm attaching photos...it's a bit shocking at first but he's such a sweet guy...a young adult Shar Pei mix that came in as a stray. He's been with someone for a while obviously as his weight was okay and he's not a puppy (he can eat wet food). He's afraid of being on leash at the moment but I'm going to see if I can get him to walk with me tomorrow or over the weekend. Sniffles is now in a great OPP foster home! We are appreciative of all of the public and fellow-rescue group support we have received. Sniffles has a great life ahead of him!

If interested, please complete an application online.

Questions? Please send an e-mail to helpanimals@ourpalsplace.org.

Dad Caring For Deployed Son's 2 Pets Has Too Many Dogs

This is not a request for help...it's a request for awareness. These limits on how many animals you can have is yet another reason so many animals are sitting on death row, scared and lonely in shelters instead of their own homes. When you own or rent and have the permission of the landlord you should have the right to have as many animals as you can properly care for. There are no restrictions on how many children you can have...why are furry members of a family limited?

This man took in his son's dogs while is son went overseas on deployment and now he risks losing those dogs to the shelter because of these limits.

County: Dad Caring For Deployed Son's 2 Pets Has Too Many Dogs

Tuesday, Apr 15, 2008 - 07:15 PM Updated: 10:55 PM

By Steve Sbraccia

General Assignment Reporter

WNCN-TV

STORY UPDATE: 4/17/08 County Officials Delay Action In Dog Dispute

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- Henry Carroll got into trouble with the county when he agreed to look after his son's two dogs.

And it's turning into a dog war.

Carroll got into trouble with the county when he agreed to look after his son Adam's two dogs. Carroll's son is overseas fighting in Iraq.

The soldier is scheduled to return home in December, and his father says he is determined to make sure that when his son returns from his tour of duty, the dogs are waiting for him.

Carroll already had three dogs of his own. With five dogs, the county said he had two dogs too many.

“If my son's in Iraq, I can't watch his dogs according to the county,” Carroll said.

The county says with five dogs Henry's running a kennel, which he is not licensed to do. When he asked the county to clarify the definition of a kennel, he says he got several different answers.

“I said, 'I want to see the law I’m breaking; show it to me.'”

He said a county official gave him an ordinance, which defines a kennel as any place with eight or more where dogs or cats are fed, sheltered and watered.”

But he says another county document sent to him defines a kennel as any premises where four or more dogs are kept commercially or as pets.

Carroll got the Army to write a letter saying two of the dogs belonged to his son, but county officials didn't buy it.

They said, “Since Adam didn't sign it, it really might not be valid because it was signed by his platoon leader.”

Carroll now takes his fight to keep all five dogs to the Cumberland County Board of Adjustment. They meet Thursday night.

Meanwhile, he said if he's forced to give up any dogs it will be two of his animals. He said he's rather do that than break a promise to his son.

County Officials Delay Action In Dog Dispute

Thursday, Apr 17, 2008 - 10:57 PM Updated: 06:33 AM

By Steve Sbraccia

General Assignment Reporter

WNCN-TV

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.--- A Fayetteville man who wanted his day in court so that he could keep five dogs in his house, including two that belong to his son who is fighting in Iraq, didn't get a chance to plead his case. But he didn’t lose his dogs either.

Henry Carroll went face-to-face with Cumberland County and the county blinked.

Before he ever got a chance to utter a word at a public hearing Thursday night, county officials said they'd need more time to research the situation.

As a result, the county said no dogs will be removed from his premises for the time being.

County officials decided to defer action after the county attorney said he'd need more time to clarify issues between several county agencies.

“I didn't expect that,” said a stunned Carroll.

The ordinance limiting dog ownership to three animals has been on Cumberland County's books since 1972, but a shelter operator who was one of a number of people who came to support Carroll said that law's no good.

“It's a badly written law and similar laws have been held unconstitutional in many other states,” said Linden Spear, director of "The Haven" animal shelter. “We hope the county realizes it's a badly written nuisance law and repeals it immediately.”

The controversy started when Carroll's son, Adam asked his dad to watch his two dogs while he was deployed overseas in Iraq with the 101^st Airborne. Henry Carroll’s landlord said that he had no problem with that.

“He asked me if he could do it when he found out his son was going overseas,” said Mike Urian. “At the time I didn't see any violation. I didn't think the county ordinance would count possession as a violation. I thought ownership would be a violation.”

So for now, Carroll goes about caring for the dogs and waits for his next public hearing.

“I’m relieved.,’’ he admitted. “The burden ain't lifted yet, but I got more time to prepare for it now.”

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Peggy Sue the Bulldog only has 3 legs and needs a special cart

CLICK HERE to donate towards Peggy's cart

Peggy Sue was returned to Lone Star Bulldog Rescue because her family just could not give enough time to her. She only has 3 legs, but that doesn't stop her from trying to keep up with her bully foster family. She tries to hop and play in the yard, but since she has to put all of her weight on her only good shoulder, it is at risk of going out under her weight. She is such a sweet girl and very loving that we would hate to have to put her down sometime in the future, just because we could not afford to buy her a cart.We have found a cart that we can strap her in so she can have some relief from the constant pressure of trying to get around. With the constant influx of rescue dogs we are not even able to keep our heads above water with all of our vet bills so this is not even feasible right now. Please help Peggy Sue, she deserves to run and play!!
As always, we are a non profit organization 501c and all donations are tax deductable.

Sally's Chemotherapy and Treatments for Osteosarcoma

CLICK HERE to help Sally

Sally, is a Border Collie/Samoyed mix. She is vivacious and playful. She loves all people and all animals especially her wonderful brothers and sisters: 2 other dogs and four cats and a bird. All rescues She loves her mommy most of all.

Sally started to limp about four weeks ago. I took her to the veterinarian when the limp was getting worse not better and got the terrible news that she had osteosarcoma (bone cancer) on the upper part of her left front leg. The vet says her lungs and other organs are clear riight now but that this is a highly aggressive kind of cancer and her leg and shoulder had to be amputated immediately. She had her surgery on January 17, 2007 and started her first session of chemotherapy on February 3.

I borrowed all I could out of my 401K for care of my Sally which covered her surgery and the first chemo treatment. February 7th I lost my job of 21 years and am desperate to get the funds together for what she needs to live. Pleaase help me to help my girl to have her chance to die of old age instead of cancer.

Now after all this I found out yesterday that my bird Tidbit has cancer also....Please make a donation to save both their lives..

I am getting many requests to send checks instead so if you prefer you can send a check directly to the veterinary office where Sally is having the chemo done
** PLEASE BE SURE TO NOTE ON THE CHECK THAT YOU ARE DONATING FOR SALLY FIEDLER THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT SO THE MONEY WILL BE ALLOTTED TO HER CARE.**

NYC Veterinary Specialists
c/o David Gersholowitz, Hospital Administrator
410 West 55th Street
New York, New York 10019

A SallysPage is here on MydogSpace. There you will be able find updates on her progress, new pictures and she will also have a blog where you will able to ask questions or just send your love. Please know this is a work in progress. Please click on the link below. Or copy and paste the following link http://www.mydogspace.com/me/Softestpaws Bookmark this link and keep coming back to know more about Sally.
Thank you so much everyone, Margret, Sally and Tidbit
The target amount was able to be lowered thank you to those who sent checks directly to the veterinary office.
Many of you are asking for my email address it is: SoftestPaws@aol.com

Farrah needs surgery can you help?

Farrah was dumped at the shelter -the reason they gave for dropping her at the high kill shelter? "She cowers around company" The worst part is that after we rescued her it was discovered that she had been hit by a car and these people never bothered to take her to the vet afterwards. It makes me sick to think of her suffering with her injuries - with no one there that gave a damn about her. Farrah has seen an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Olds and her surgery will cost about $2841. We have already raised the money for her xrays, which have been done and the Rimadyl. Please help this wonderful dog finally have a normal, happy life.

CLICK HERE to help Farrah
Terrified in the shelter BEFORE we rescued her...


Farrah after being rescued, waits for her surgery...

Lexie has a shattered hip and needs your help

Shannon Sweeney submitted the following Information:
Email scottshannon@centurytel.net
Location Austin, Arkansas
Comments

Hello to all my family and friends.  I am sending you this email in hopes of tugging at your heart little bit.
 
This is Lexie, she is a border collie, pit mix.  She is in need of your help.  I guess I should say WE are in need of your help.  Financially.
 
HOW I GOT HER:
I was driving to my mom and dad's over a month ago and there is a slew about halfway there.  When I noticed this black dog would run to the road everytime I would go by.(Probably looking for her owners that dumped her).  It broke my heart but I drove past her several times for about 2 weeks.  One day, it was freezing out, I had Scott with me and I had asked him to stop because she was so pitiful by the road.  Well, of course he said "No... we have our own zoo at home."  So I shut-up.  So on  the way home from my mom and dad's we noticed her again and she had popped out of an old broken washing machine thrown out in this slew of a field.  I didn't say anything but that night Scott went back there and stopped to see if she was ok.  Well she was the sweetest thing and her teeth were knocked out and she was limping on her back leg.  He brought her home.  FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT KNOW MY HUSBAND...HE NEVER DOES THIS!!!
She was so skinny and pitiful but so happy and nice.  She is far sweeter than my own dogs.  So what do you do.......  Yes.... I am a bleeding heart for animals.  Come to my house if you don't believe me!
After tugging back in forth between, putting her down with a shot, or putting her down with a bullet, she grew on us.  You guys have no idea how loving this dog is.  So here is my dilemma.
VET BILLS!!
Here is what the Vet Said:
She is about a year old.  She has a shattered hip!  (Could be from a car or maybe from a cow that kicked her in the field she was living in )The ball and socket that is at the hip, the socket part is broken and because it was trying to heal on it's own it is causing "spurs" to form which are jagged and causing her lots of pain (she moans all the time).  She is in heat, oh yea we are having fun at my house, and she is heartworm positive.  She needs her shots and spaying.  He has been great in helping me care for her.
WHAT I HAVE DONE SO FAR:
I have contacted via internet many organizations for homeless animals and I have had luck in getting assistance.  The PBRC is going to donate $75 towards the spaying.  FRIENDS OF HOMELESS ANIMALS is paying for her heartworm treatment and helping with the hip surgery.  I have agreed to pay for the shots and the remainder of her spaying, and pain meds that she needs for a month before surgery.  I have started the Heartworm treatment today and have to take her back tomorrow for her second shot.  I have to keep her locked up and calm for a month in my garage to cure the heartworms.  Plus keep all the boy dogs in the neighborhood away!!!  In 30 days she has her spay and hip surgery.  I then have to continue to keep her calm and locked up so she can heal properly.  I have also agreed to be her FOSTER MOM until I find her a home.  She cannot be put on any websites for adoption until she is fully vetted, shots, spayed, and heartworm free.   
 
EXPECTED COST:
SPAYING $90
SHOTS:$70
HEARTWORM TREATMENT $150.00
HIP SURGERY including x-rays $350.-$400
 
WHAT I NEED FROM YOU!!!
DONATIONS, yes I am asking you all for some help.  Not a lot just whatever you can send. Believe me I really don't like to ask any of you for this but I can't do it all myself.   If you cannot send anything, I am asking for your thoughts and prayers to help me get through this.  Although I am receiving some assistance, for every dollar I can help out with  is another dollar that can go towards another dog or cat in crisis.  I promise I won't pick up another stray!  This baby is just the sweetest most loving thing.  She gets along great with kids and other animals, except my bulldog, he's just a jerk to EVERYTHING!!
 
If you can help Please send your donations to your choice:
Shannon Sweeney
525 Stone Ridge Road
Austin, AR  72007     I promise I won't pocket the money
 
High Hopes Vet Clinic
102 Rainbow Drive
Cabot, AR  72023
 for the account of LEXI/SHANNON SWEENEY/FRIENDS OF HOMELESS ANIMALS
 
if you have PAYPAL   www.paypal.com
the email address of FRIENDS OF HOMELESS ANIMALS IS 
FriendsoHA@yahoo.com
 
Lexi and I THANK YOU so much for your time in reading this, your donation, and/or your thoughts and prayers.
 
Love to ALL!!
 
Shannon

My Pet needs your Help for surgery

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation to help Marley

A
week ago, my 6 year old American Bulldog, Marley, was diagnosed with an
ACL injury to his right leg that requires surgery. This same dog
underwent cancer surgery in the Fall of 2007 and did quite well. His
litter-mate/sister, Roxy, had 2 ACL surgeries that cost me a lot, but
they are part of my family and we didn't hesitate to spend the money.


Depending on what the orthopedic surgeon decides, the surgery could
cost anywhere from $1500-$2500 for the standard ACL; $3,000-$3,400 for
the TPLO single plate; and approximately $3,400-$4,500 double plate
TPLO would cost. Due to his size and muscle mass, it is most likely he
will need the TPLO surgery.


Unfortunately, due to the previous surgeries for the illnesses and
injuries to Marley and Roxy, coupled with a recent divorce, finances
are tight. These dogs are our family and we will do anything for them.
We are hoping that pet lovers will understand our circumstance and help
us get the cash we need to repair his torn ACL, as his surgery is
tentatively scheduled for the end of March.


I set my goal at $500 because it would be a big help I would like
to raise more then that to cover the entire cost but any amount will be
a big help for Marley.



If you would like more information or are interested in helping,
feel free to contact me via email at HelpMarley@sc.rr.com. If the
donations received exceed the cost of the surgery, it will be donated
anonymously to the local animal shelter.

Soaker-T needs your help!

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation to help Soaker-T

Soaker-T
is an Olde English Bulldogge who was originally purchased for breeding
to "pay the mortgage" and is an OTI because he is cryptorchid and
requires surgery to correct this. In addition, we recently found out
that Soaker-T has hip dysplasia. He is not even 3 years old yet and is
uncomfortable when he sits. He is well-mannered and gentle, but has
snapped when his rearend was swatted by his former person. Soaker-T
will need therapy and medication for quite some time until it is
decided whether or not his hips will require surgery to correct this
condition. Soaker-T appreciates any donation, no matter how small to
help him get the surgery and therapy he needs.

Need help for surgery for Auzzy's Knee's

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation to help Auzzy

$20 Raised so far!

Our
dog Auzzy tore both the ligaments in his back legs. The surgery is
called Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy. The whole surgery is $5000.00
but we can get the other half on a payment plan. Times are tough right
now but things will get better and when they do we will help as many
animals as we can on this sight. Auzzy is only 6 years old and an
awesome dog!

Thanks, Mark,Jeanell and Auzzy DeAngelis

Need help for surgery for Auzzy's Knee's

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation to help Auzzy

$20 Raised so far!

Our
dog Auzzy tore both the ligaments in his back legs. The surgery is
called Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy. The whole surgery is $5000.00
but we can get the other half on a payment plan. Times are tough right
now but things will get better and when they do we will help as many
animals as we can on this sight. Auzzy is only 6 years old and an
awesome dog!

Thanks, Mark,Jeanell and Auzzy DeAngelis

Need help for Sally's Chemotherapy and Treatments for Osteosarcoma

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation for Sally

$1380 Raised so far!

Sally,
is a Border Collie/Samoyed mix. She is vivacious and playful. She loves
all people and all animals especially her wonderful brothers and
sisters: 2 other dogs and four cats and a bird. All rescues She loves
her mommy most of all.


Sally started to limp about four weeks ago. I took her to the
veterinarian when the limp was getting worse not better and got the
terrible news that she had osteosarcoma (bone cancer) on the upper part
of her left front leg. The vet says her lungs and other organs are
clear riight now but that this is a highly aggressive kind of cancer
and her leg and shoulder had to be amputated immediately. She had her
surgery on January 17, 2007 and started her first session of
chemotherapy on February 3.



I borrowed all I could out of my 401K for care of my Sally which
covered her surgery and the first chemo treatment. February 7th I lost
my job of 21 years and am desperate to get the funds together for what
she needs to live. Pleaase help me to help my girl to have her chance
to die of old age instead of cancer.


Now after all this I found out yesterday that my bird Tidbit has
cancer also....Please make a donation to save both their lives..



I am getting many requests to send checks instead so if you prefer
you can send a check directly to the veterinary office where Sally is
having the chemo done

** PLEASE BE SURE TO NOTE ON THE CHECK THAT YOU ARE DONATING FOR
SALLY FIEDLER THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT SO THE MONEY WILL BE ALLOTTED TO
HER CARE.**



NYC Veterinary Specialists

c/o David Gersholowitz, Hospital Administrator

410 West 55th Street

New York, New York 10019



Thank you so much everyone, Margret, Sally and Tidbit

Many of you are asking for my email address it is: SoftestPaws@aol.com

Help Valentino (Rescued Chihuahua) Get His Leg Surgery

Valentino is an
adorable little 1-yr old Chihuahua who was rescued from the Harbor
Animal Shelter (San Pedro) where his was a favorite amongst the shelter
volunteers. This little guy is quite a charmer (hence the name), but he
has an old leg injury that needs to be repaired so he can walk right
again!

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation for Valentino

$160 raised so far!

Before coming to the shelter, Valentino had broken his leg as a pup and
his previous owners never took him to the Vet to get it fixed (can you
imagine... who would let their puppy stay in that condition for all
those months?). Now Valentino tries to walk with a wobbly, crooked leg,
but really needs corrective surgery so he can have full use of it
again.

Thanks to a caring Vet specialist, leg surgery will only cost
$500 (a surgery that would otherwise cost $3000!). It was too good of a
deal to pass up, so we are collecting donations. So please help spread
the word :-)

If you would like to make a donation, it will all go towards Valentino's surgery .

If you do not have PayPal, you are welcome to send a check payable to 'Dogs Without Borders' to:

Dogs Without Borders

Attn: Valentino the Chi

P.o. Box 480296

Los Angeles, CA 90048

Also, please see below for our raffle prize info!!!! Thanks for reading!

Best Regards,

Roxanne

My dog Jake needs surgery can you help?

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation for Jake's surgery

$10 raises so far!

My
dog Jake needs cruciate ligament repair on his left rear leg. The
surgery will cost about $2,000 and I am short about $500. I hope and
pray that I you will find it in your heart to contribute any amount you
can to help me reach my goal. Jake is a happy, friendly and playful 4
year old yellow lab that loves playing with the family. Thank you.

Please help cover costs for My Dog Annie's Back Surgery

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation to cover these costs

$160 raised so far!

Dachshund
Annie's back surgery was $2100, of which only $400 is paid. This vet
bill is a burden for me, being on disability, so need to pay it off
asap. I am even trying to sell off things of mine to help pay it. Thank
you for reading this/and no contribution is too small. I greatly
appreciate it.

Please help raise funds for Kitten Veterinary Surgery

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation to help this little one

$60 has been raised so far!


About a week ago i found a kitten in the parking lot of a middle school
by my house. She was up inside the engine of a truck. I saw her come
down and then i went over to see if i could pick her up. she was very
sweet and friendly and came right up to me. After i took her home i
discovered she had a limp so i took her to the humane society and put a
hold on her if the original owner didnt come forward to claim her
because shes super sweet and i wanted to keep her. So today i went back
to the shelter to pick her up and i took her straight to the vet for a
exam and x-rays for the leg. After the X-rays came back it turns out
she has a fracture on her right rear leg where the bone and the
ball-joint connect. we dont know for sure but she might have been hit
by a car or injured it somewhere along her journey. Its causing her a
lot of discomfort and i dont have the funds to pay for her surgery. The
vet quoted me at around 1100-1200 for surgery including a spay and all
the necessary things that go along witht he surgery.

I've managed to get some help from a couple people who help pay for
animals surgeries when the owner cannot come up with all the funds
needed but thats only about $200. I pretty much spent my last $200
today on x-rays and pain meds and antibiotics for her cold. So im
pretty much in a bind right now and it upsets me to see hurt animals.
especially cats.

I was wondering if anyone out there would like to help me by donating
any amount of money or have any ideas on what i could do. Anything
would help.

I know most of you would feel uncomfortable donating money to a
stranger on the internet thats why if you wouldnt be willing to do that
id set it up so you could put it straight through to the hospital where
i will be getting the surgery performed.

If anyone has questions please call me: 619-847-5598
My names Johnny


Most likely its gonna take place at:
The Pet Hospital of La Mesa
5336 Jackson Dr.
La Mesa, Ca 91942

Heres some pictures of the X-ray and the kitty herself

Emergency Medical Fund for Uber's Leg Surgery

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation for Uber's care

$340 HAS BEEN RAISED SO FAR!

Can you help Uber?



Uber was abandoned in the night drop box at Berkeley Animal Control
several months ago. She had a severely infected broken jaw. She was
only 7 weeks old.



We brought Uber to the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society (BEBHS)
veterinary hospital and treated her broken jaw and infection.
Unfortunately after her jaw healed, we discovered her left rear leg is
growing abnormally.



Uber needs specialized surgery beyond our capacity to fix her
injured leg. The estimated cost of the surgery is $4,000. We’ve
tried to find her a home in spite of her medical condition, but
we’ve been unlucky so far.


Uber is a sweet, likely purebred, Doberman and is crate trained,
house broken, and trained in basic obedience. She adores people and
dogs, and is spayed and up to date on her shots.



If you are interested in learning more about Uber, please contact
Mary Giuffrida at 510-845-7735 or mgiuffrida@berkeleyhumane.org. If you
have questions about your donation to the Berkeley-East Bay Humane
Society's Emergency Medical Fund, please contact the Development
Department at (510) 845-7735 ext.19.



Please help Uber and the many other wonderful animals who, like
her, need emergency care and a second chance for a wonderful life.



Thank you!

Help needed in Rushville IN. Needs vet care. GRAPHIC

You can view the slideshow of this pup by CLICKING HERE




This girl AnnaBella is at the Rushville Animal Shelter.
She was brought in as a stray and has not been claimed. She needs
urgent vet care. If you are able to chip in a few bucks to help this
girl out please call :

Franklin Animal Clinic-
50 Branigan Rd
Franklin, Indiana 46131
317-736-9246

The Rushville Animal Shelter has an account at this clinic to help out animals in need.

blind/deaf "Cindy Lou Hoo" Shih Tzu Needs a home

URGENT blind/deaf "Cindy Lou Hoo" Shih Tzu





ID#
A226290. "Cindy Lou Hoo the Shih Tzu" looks like she came from straight
from Whoville! She is an adorable 7-pound Shih Tzu, 12+ years old,
spayed female who is blind, deaf, incontinent, and incredibly sweet.
She was found as a stray on 2/6 and needs an adopter or rescue ASAP.
Thank you!


Jennifer Warner, webmaster@phsspca.org
Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA
361 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105
Tel: 626-792-7151 Ext. 112 - www.phsspca.org

In need of love and a home: very skinny tripod pup

Owner Turn-in.
Seems fairly young. Didn't get along with owner's other dog.
Friendly with me this morning. Already Neutered. About 40 lb. Small for
a Lab.

Dear God, somebody please get this poor, skinny, three legged young dog
out of this pound. Please. He is an owner turn in because the 'owner's'
other dog didn't like him....please, you know that means he has little
to no time. I don't know why this one has hit me so hard; maybe because
he is so skinny...or maybe I'm wondering how he lost his leg....or
maybe, because he looks like he's never known joy, but still has a
little HOPE that he might someday. There is a transport toward Chicago
next weekend, and I'm sure we could find him transport in any other
direction if a rescue can help him, or if a good home could be found.
Even if you can foster for a while, just please, get him out of that
place....

contact
jandacci@roadrunner .com or
juliatat@yahoo. com or

s.creasap@moreheads tate.edu or
Creed18443@aol. com

INJURED cocker mix needs your help!

This DOG - ID#A925304



I am a spayed female, tan and black Cocker Spaniel and Chihuahua - Long Haired.

The shelter thinks I am about 1 years and 0 months old.

I have been at the shelter since Jan 31, 2008.

MEDICAL:Difficulty using hindlegs and defecating
X-RAY TAKEN= FRACTURED TAIL, SPINAL INJURY
NEEDED TO MANUALLY REMOVE COMPACTED FECES FROM RECTUM
2MG TORBUGESIC SQ
150MG CEFAZOLIN IN
IV LRS FLUIDS
NEEDS TAIL AMPUTATION
PROGNOSIS: GUARDED TO POOR DUE TO SPINAL INJURY

Anna Hernandez
NEW HOPE COORDINATOR
N.Central Animal Care Center
3201 Lacy St.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Cell - 213 - 305- 4096
Fax- 213- 847- 0555
Business hours: Tues.-Sat. 8-5pm
Email: Ana.hernandez@lacity.org

Help needed for Jesse's amputation surgery

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation to help Jesse

Jesse(our 6 year old dog who is more like a family
member than a pet) needs to have her front leg amputated. 6 months ago
we had saved up enough money to have the vet look at her because her
leg was swelling and she had gone lame on it. Because of having to wait
there is no option except amputation. She can barely get around because
of the weight that she has to drag around. The Vet said the amputation
would be about $1400. In a few months, without help, I will be on here
asking for help to have her put down. My kids have already been through
the hell of losing a pet twice in the past 6 months and I pray daily
that they won't have to do it again. Thank you for anything you are
able to do and please pray for us.

Need Help with Sake's Vet Bills - Dog with Heart Disease and Cancer

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation for Sake's vet bills

Sake,
a black and white Japanese Chin dog, was diagnosed in January 2007 at
the age of seven with heart disease -mitral valve degeneration- and
placed on medication. In July 2007 he was also diagnosed with canine
lymphosarcoma - an invasive cancer - in his GI tract. He underwent
surgery to remove two tumors and seven weeks of chemotherapy, at which
point the cancer entered apparent remission. In September, Sake's heart
disease began to worsen and his medication was increased; but in
December he went into heart failure and had to be placed in an oxygen
tent for three days. Recently the medication began to impact his
kidneys as well and he went from 14 pounds to 10 pounds; one of his
owners, Elizabeth, gave him subcutaneous fluids for a week. It is now a
question of keeping Sake's medications balanced and not sending him
into heart failure again, while praying the cancer stays in remission.
Through it all, Sake remains a gentle, playful, bouncy, loving
dog with a wag in his tail. He is always ready to flirt with a girl or
nuzzle up to a child. We can't tell you what a special little guy he
is. He is still young for his breed and he deserves all the love and
care in the world.

Our collective medical bills (two of us are helping) on Sake's
treatment total over $20,000 and we have never asked for help before.
His condition has stabilized, and we'd like to keep it that way and see
him jump and bark again- we'd also like to help his owners pay off
their bills. To those who know and love Sake, anything will help, $10,
$20 - just 33 people donating $30 would take us to our goal, although
we'd like to raise more- and to those who don't- please imagine if it
were your puppy.

Lucille deaf dog with tumors needs vet care, can you help?

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation to Lucille's vet care

Lucille
is a cocker spaniel that after 9 years of giving litters of pups to the
puppy miller, she was tossed away like garbage. Now she is in our care
but needs a lot of medical care

Lucille
is totally deaf. That was confirmed by my vet. Doesn't stop her from
being the sweetest girl I have ever known. It always amazes me that
these mill kids can be so sweet when they have every reason in the
world to be mean and angry. Lucille loves and is thankful for every bit
of good food, every pet on the head and the warm bed she sleeps in!

I WISH for help so my ServiceDog, Zeke, Could Get A Cataract Operation

CLICK HERE to donate towards Zeke's cataract care

Zeke has had quite the life! He was an abused and abandoned dog, about
to be put down in an hour when he was rescued by a Christian
organization that trained Search and Rescue dogs. He spent two years
with them, learning obedience, agility and SAR. They say he was the
best at finding dead bodies, but then he would chase rabbits and
squirrels. Apparently that's what he ate before being placed in a
shelter.



Zeke was retrained and became my service dog. I have myasthenia gravis
and lupus. He is primarily a mobility dog, keeping me from falling,
helping me up from chairs and he tries to make me walk in a straight
line :-)



Zeke developed diabetes in 2005. I give him insulin shots twice a day
and he does well. A complication has been cataracts. He needs them
removed. I live on SSI disabilty and cannot afford that. I'm hoping
someone can help Zeke see well again. He certainly deserves it! Zeke is
a wonderful service dog, loved by all that meet him. It would probably
kill Zeke to retire him. He is an Australian shepherd with a strong
drive to work. He has many good years left.



The two pages of pictures are from when we lived in an underground
house on an organic farm in Vermont. Now Zeke, Aleka the cat and I live
in an apartment in Lakeland, Florida.

peaceandcarrots.homestead.com/ZekePics.html | peaceandcarrots.homestead.com/Zekepics2.html

Storybook Acres fund to help with the animals medical cost

CLICK HERE to donate towards medical funding at Storybook Acres

We are a non-profit rescue for disabled farm animals. Our farm is
called Storybook Acre. We are in need of funding for medical care.

In the past month we have 3 new animals. 2 suffered severe abuse and
have broken bones that will require surgery and one who is blind and
has been kept in a stall all of her life. We will teach our new blind
one how to get around and have freedom on the farm and our other two
will have surgery and we will teach them to adapt and live happy again.

Help Valentino (Rescued Chihuahua) Get His Leg Surgery

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation to Valentino

Valentino is an
adorable little 1-yr old Chihuahua who was rescued from the Harbor
Animal Shelter (San Pedro) where his was a favorite amongst the shelter
volunteers. This little guy is quite a charmer (hence the name), but he
has an old leg injury that needs to be repaired so he can walk right
again!

Before coming to the shelter, Valentino had broken his leg as a pup and
his previous owners never took him to the Vet to get it fixed (can you
imagine... who would let their puppy stay in that condition for all
those months?). Now Valentino tries to walk with a wobbly, crooked leg,
but really needs corrective surgery so he can have full use of it
again.

Thanks to a caring Vet specialist, leg surgery will only cost
$500 (a surgery that would otherwise cost $3000!). It was too good of a
deal to pass up, so we are collecting donations. So please help spread
the word :-)

If you would like to make a donation, it will all go towards Valentino's surgery .

If you do not have PayPal, you are welcome to send a check payable to 'Dogs Without Borders' to:

Dogs Without Borders

Attn: Valentino the Chi

P.o. Box 480296

Los Angeles, CA 90048

Also, please see below for our raffle prize info!!!! Thanks for reading!

Best Regards,

Roxanne

Help my Squeeker smile again!!!

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation to Squeeker

Hello,
this fundraiser is to help my cat Squeeker, aka Eurydice (because she
is so beloved by all who meet her) get her dental procedure so she can
eat, drink, and meow again. She has a fractured tooth that scratches
her tongue so she can't even clean herself now. The total procedure is
$250 and I have $100 from my savings to get her appointed in for this
Friday the 15th of February. The vet will give me 2 weeks to pay the
remainder because I have taken her there for 5 years. I lost my job of
10 years last year as they moved abroad to save money, and had to enter
a debt counseling program which froze all my credit cards. I took a job
making $5,000 less that is 30 miles from my home to make ends meet, and
it has eaten away all I had to keep things going. I would do anything
to help her, even resort to swallowing my pride and asking for help
from complete strangers. Please, if you can help me and Squeeker, I
would surely appreciate it!

Can you help Tess the Mastiff get her Surgery?

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation for Tess

WE
ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL HELP FOR TESS. Tess is a permanent foster of
Tiny Paws Wet Noses (a 501c rescue organization), living with the
wonderful family who rescued her.

Tess is a nine month old Old English Mastiff female. Tess is
missing her right front paw because the umbilical cord was wrapped
around it, resulting in the need to amputate the paw at six days old.
She was rescued before she could be taken to the shelter by her
breeder, who "didn't want to spend any more money on her". Tess has
amazed so many with her strong desire to do just about anything. She is
beautiful inside and out, and the most loving and happiest dog. Tess
has a way of charming her way into everyone’s heart. She plays
beautifully with dogs, from lying on the floor and gently playing with
a tiny dachshund, to rough- housing with the big dogs. She's gentle and
sweet with every person she meets, from the tiniest infant on up. She
has successfully completed the Family Manners and Intermediate classes
at the Canine Connection Dog Training, where her foster "mom" is an
instructor, and is ready for her Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog
tests.

About her surgery...

Tess first saw Dr Melvin Pond for an Orthopedic consult in August
in which several different options were discussed: amputation of the
leg, leaving things alone, and the possibility of a prosthetic implant.
As Tess grows larger every day (now over 100#), the strain on the rest
of her body (although not her attitude) has become obvious. Her stub
occasionally bleeds from walking or running too much and we try to
avoid pavement as much as we can.

Tess recently went back in to see Dr Pond and his staff to see
what they could suggest as the best option, due to the fact that she
has tripled in size since our last visit. Dr Pond and his staff were
pleasantly surprised to see good elbows and bones on her X-rays and her
strong will to make the best use of her shortened leg, so it has been
decided that Tess would be a great candidate for the implant. Plans are
currently in the works with the implant company and Dr Pond is working
out an estimate for her surgery.

1/25/07 update

Dr Pond and the implant company met this weekend the grand total
for the surgery is going to be between $6500.00- $7000.00 She will have
to be spayed before and will be getting up a cat-scan for her soon. We
have raised enough money for the CAT scan ($650)plus, but nowhere close
to the surgery cost.

2/5/07 Update

Tess had her CAT scan and charmed everyone at the vet's office. She will be spayed 2/20.

Special Animals Can Cost an Arm and a Leg

For inquiries about adopting Babygirl,
please ask to speak to Linda Hughes at 724-222-738

You will be hard-pressed to find a more amiable cat than “Babygirl” as she is now known. She relaxes in the arms of volunteers who marvel at her unusual physique. In her new digs, Babygirl has more than a “leg to stand on.” She actually has five legs to stand on, but not quite as efficiently as her four-legged roommates. Nonetheless she does get around and has no idea there is anything out of the ordinary about her … except that she has no family to care for her.
Baby Girl had her surgery on February 7th. Her overall health is good. When performing the surgery, the vet found that she also had a large hernia, only one kidney, both ovaries, but only one uterine horn. Both legs were amputated with no problems; the hernia was removed and she was spayed. We are hoping to have her back at the shelter in a day or two, Her prognosis is very good, and it is assumed that she will have a full recovery. She should be available for adoption in approximately three weeks.



We would like ot thank everyone who has contributed on behalf of Babygirl and especially to 9 Lives who pledged to cover all her medical bills.
*All donations in excess of what was necessary to treat Babygirl will be used for our other deserving shelter cats and dogs.

Help needed for rescue chihuahuas

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation to help these chihuahuas

We
recently rescued several chihuahuas from a hoarder and they all need
extensive vet care before being placed in loving homes. One poor girl
needs her knees fixed in order to even straighten her little legs out.
She walks in a crouched down position and tries so hard to run and play
but is constantly falling over. This surgery alone is going to be
upwards of $1500.00. They all need dentals, vaccinations and spayed.
Can you please find it in your heart to send as much as you can? Every
little bit helps and the chihuahuas will be very greatful!!

Cooter needs Surgery....Please Help

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation to help Cooter.

This pup has a real chance $600 has been raised so far...He still needs $1000

My
dog was hit by a car last weekend when I took my daughter to see her
grandmother, only gone for about 4 hours. A wonderful woman stopped on
the side of the road and picked her up and took her to the Hwy 34
Animal Hospital. After a week of recooperating, we have found out that
her hip is out of socket ($1500) and her right knee needs to have
surgery ($600). Cooter has always been an outside dog. She is a cross
between an Irish Wolf Hound and a Lab, she is not a small dog. She was
raised around horses and cattle. This is how she was when I got her.
She usually stays in the yard, and I have never had a problem
before.This dog is such a wonderful dog. She is a frisbee dog, and love
to go duck hunting. The only reason she was hit by a car, is she was
walking the property - and someone veered and hit her. She was not in
the road, she was just on the edge of it. There are plenty of witnesses
that saw it happen. She is only about 3 years old, and still has alot
of life left in her. Please help..... I am a single parent of 2 kids, I
do have other dogs that are inside dogs - and Cooter is their buddy,
but she is use to staying outside. She keeps the coyotes away from our
house, and just the sweetest thing. She greets me at my car everyday
when I come home with her frisbee in her mouth. Please - any amount
will be helpful.


**Please be honest - if you saw a dog on the side of the road, wouldn't you swerve NOT to hit it? I would, and have.



You can verify with Dr. Snyder at 972-524-5552



UPDATE 2/11/08



Her spirits are up. She is not in any pain right now, he is keeping
her on pain medication - but she just can't get around. She is so use
to running and playing. - When I go to see her, she wags her tail, and
since she can't use her back legs yet, she tried to scoot out the cage
to go with me. She really wants to come home. Of course that is after
about 20 mins of me patting her belly. As soon as we come up with the
money for the surgery, we can get it done. Then she will be that much
closer to coming home.


Where she is:

Hwy 34 Animal Hospital

David Snyder DVM

310 S. Virginia St

Terrell, TX 75160

972-524-5552

kitten w/neurological disorder needs your help

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation to Moki

Moki's Story:



Every now and then, cat lovers come across a truly rare find. A
kitten or cat, that stands head and shoulders above the rest. Now that
cat or kitten may not be the healthiest, cleanest, or even the
friendliest, but there is something extra special about them, something
that tugs at your heart strings, something that, well, just melts your
heart. For me, the kitten was Moki.



I first met Moki while volunteering at my local feline shelter. I
had been volunteering for a few months when Moki and his sister Java
where admitted to the shelter. It was kitten season and we had an
influx of kittens in the shelter, many of whom where feral. I like to
think that someone must have been watching out for Moki and his sister,
since we found them on the doorstep of the shelter one night, cold,
scared and hungry.



Over the next few days as I went about my business as usual at the
shelter, but as each day passed, Moki caught my attention more and
more. Perhaps at first it was because, we didn’t normally house
kittens at the shelter, but then it became something more. Moki and his
sister Java were two of six kittens that we could not place immediately
into foster homes. Most of our foster homes wanted cute cuddly kittens,
not untamed wild ones. Looking back on it, I have to admit Moki was
probably the worse one of all. Whenever one of the shelter staff would
try to take him out of his cage, he would pitch a fit something awful.
His ears would go back and he would hiss as loud as he could. When that
didn’t work, he would try hiding under his bedding, in his litter
box, behind his food and water bowls, whatever would make it most
difficult for you to get him out of his cage. His attitude however, did
not fool me. As days passed and I grew more attached to his fitful
ways, I began speaking with my boyfriend about bringing Moki home to
foster. We already had six cats so the decision to bring Moki home to
live with us, was one we had to give much consideration. After a few
days, and some long hard thought, we agreed that this extra special guy
deserved an equally special home, if only on a temporary basis…



The minute Moki meet my boyfriend was amazing. I will never forget
it. Moki and my boyfriend instantly bonded. It was as if Moki had never
been feral. The next few days and weeks went well. We had given Moki
his very own bedroom filled with toys, a scratching post, a queen-sized
bed to sleep on and all the food he could eat. He ran, jumped, played,
purred and delighted in all the attention. Unfortunately, little did we
know, that was about to all change.



Moki had suffered from what at first appear to be a mild upper
repository infection ever since I had brought him home from the
shelter. We didn’t believe it to be anything major. Over the
years I have had a number of cats with URI’s and the shelter had
treated hundreds of cases that appeared just like Moki’s at the
time. Neither of us had any reason to suspect that this would turn out
to be unlike anything either of us had every battled before.



We started Moki on a regular course of antibiotics all the while
believing his symptoms would clear up in a few days. When his symptoms
got worse, instead of better, we took him to the vet. By now Moki had
gone from a little sneezing, slight runny nose and watery eyes, to
being lethargic, and refusing to eat or drink. Along with the
antibiotics, we began force-feeding Moki. We also started him on a
daily routine of sub-q-fluids, which I administered myself at home.
When Moki’s health continued to decline, and his head started
shaking like a diabetic when their insulin level gets to low, we took
Moki back to the vet. This time he stayed over night. I will never
forget what happened next, the month was July, the exact date was
7/27/2007. Blood was drawn from Moki upon his arrival at the hospital
and the result of his blood test came back on the morning of 7/28. The
news wasn’t good. Moki’s had a temperature of 104.3 and a
white blood cell count of 0.7. The normal reference range for kitties
given the test was 3.5 – 16.0. The doctor told us at that time
that Moki wasn’t going to make it. “His white blood cell
count was lower than a cat suffering from leukemia in their final
stage.”



Despite all the odds being against Moki, I couldn’t give up
hope, I wouldn’t give up hope, so since the office where he was
currently being held at, closed on Sundays, I picked up Moki that
afternoon and moved him to an emergency vet. After taking a look at
Moki and the medical records I bought with us, the emergency doctor on
call confirmed what the first doctor had said. Before leaving Moki in
her care, she thought it was best that I say “good bye” to
the sweet little guy, since it was unlikely he would make it through
the night. It was not without much crying, telling Moki to hang in
there and that I would be back to see him again tomorrow, that I let
the doctor take Moki to the back office for the night. If Moki made it
through the night and didn’t have a drastic turn around by
morning, the doctor said she would have to recommend putting Moki to
sleep the following day. That night I just couldn’t sleep. I
cried and prayed and cried and prayed some more. Moki just had to pull
through this, despite the odds…



The next morning I received a call from a new doctor, who had taken
over Moki’s case. The new doctor asked if I could come in right
away to see Moki. She informed me that Moki’s health status
looked nothing like what was described in his medical records from the
night before, and since she was not the doctor on call when Moki was
admitted, she asked that I come take a look at Moki to verify that her
findings where correct and that there hadn’t been some kind of
mistake made.



When I got to the hospital, I to was surprised. Moki, who had been
standing at death’s door only a matter of hours ago, was now
alert and aware of his surroundings. I made the 40 min trek to visit
Moki everyday, over the next few days. While alive and obviously alert,
Moki had suffered some neurological damage. At first we where not sure
if he would ever be able to sit up or eat on his own, was our little
guy doomed to a bed ridden life?



By the end of the third day, Moki managed to sit up on his own,
although it was only for short periods of time, before he would end up
falling over on his side. His head still shook uncontrollably and he
was still unable to stand. Here stood a shadow, of the proud fierce
kitten I had brought home just weeks before. The little guy, who was
ready to take on the world, now couldn’t even manage to crawl
inside his own litter box.



On the upside, the vet techs discovered that Moki could indeed eat
on his own, but only when a plate was held up to his face, and only wet
food. Of course Moki still needed help to sit up for extended periods
of time while trying to eat, but the fact remained that Moki was making
progress!



By the end of the third day, the doctor sent Moki home. At that
time she informed us that she believed Moki had a condition known as
cerebellar hypoplasia. Although Moki tested negative for feline
distemper, the doctor said it was possible that Moki’s mother may
have suffered from the disease at the time Moki was conceived. The
severity of the condition the doctor informed us varies widely among
cats. She could not tell us to which extent Moki may recover, but she
did inform us, that Moki would never get any worse as a result of the
disease.



To be honest, I could have cared less about whatever accommodations
we would have to make on account of Moki’s new found disability.
I was just happy the little guy was alive and home at last, for I had
promised Moki on that dreadful day when I first brought him to the
emergency vet, that if he where to pull through this, he would have a
forever home with me.



Moki’s first week at home was pretty eventful. When the
doctor called to check in on Moki a week and a half after his release
from the emergency hospital we where proud to report that after much
work and lots of struggle, Moki was taking his first few steps on his
own, since recovering from the illness. He was now also able to eat on
his own from a dish placed on the ground.



As days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months, Moki
continued to improve. Before we knew it, four months had passed and we
where able to take Moki completely, off the medicine prescribed by the
emergency vet. Within a very short period of time, after having stopped
the medication prescribed by the emergency vet, Moki had developed a
urinary tract infection. It was now mid Nov. to be more exact.



Our regular vet started Moki on a series of antibiotics to treat
the UTI. When the UTI didn’t clear up we brought Moki back to the
vet. This time Moki’s doctor decided to take an x-ray of
Moki’s bladder and to run another blood test. While waiting for
the results of Moki’s blood work to come back, Moki’s
doctor obtained all of his medical history from the other doctors who
had treated Moki in the past. In the meantime, I brought in some video
footage of Moki walking around at home, that I had recorded in the
past, to show the doctor. When the results of the new blood test came
back, Moki’s doctor found a startling surprise. Moki’s
blood work showed that Moki was FIP positive. After examining
Moki’s prior blood test, the doctor also discovered that Moki had
been testing FIP positive all along. The good news was that with each
new blood test, Moki’s FIP titers where going down. The bad news
came when the doctor examined the videos of Moki I brought in.



After examining the video of Moki, the doctor concluded that Moki
did not have cerebellar hypoplasia. Cats suffering from CH all have the
same tale-tale sign and that is a flagpole tag. Moki’s tail
instead of standing straight up in the air when he walked, fell limply
behind him. Moki was no CH kitty after all. So what was Moki suffering
from?



The new unconfirmed diagnosis was neurological FIP. Since our
regular vet could not confirm his suspected diagnosis, he thought it
best, if I wanted to pursue the issue, to refer me to a specialist at
UC Davis. The Veterinarian Teaching Hospital at UC Davis, he informed
me could do a liver biopsy to confirm the diagnosis of FIP. The doctor
went on to tell me that a FIP positive result on a blood test only
indicates that cat has been exposed to one of many coronavirsus. Most
cats will actually be exposed to a strand of a coronavirsus in their
lifetime, but few will ever come into contact with the strand that
actually mutates into FIP. Given Moki’s neurological problems,
the age at which his symptoms appeared and the positive FIP results on
his blood work, the doctor felt it best to have Moki examined further.
So off to UC Davis we went. If Moki was willing to continue to fight
the battle, who was I to stop him…?



Moki’s his first appointment at U.C. Davis was back in Dec.
There they did an ultrasound, and ruled out obvious liver disease as a
cause of Moki’s neurological symptoms. They also confirmed that
Moki’s bladder was ok, and that he was responding to the
antibiotics being used to treat his UTI. Fortunately, while they
couldn’t rule in or out FIP, they felt that Moki was not
displaying all the normal signs and symptoms, which often accompany the
disease. So now we where back to square one. UC Davis informed us that
Moki was a rare case. The doctors there had not seen many cases quite
like Moki’s so they where uncertain what was causing Moki’s
symptoms. Since Moki had even the neurologist at UC Davis puzzled, they
recommended two separate courses of action. Their first recommendation
was to have an MRI and CSF tap preformed. The problem they informed us
in doing the MRI and the CSF tap lied in the fact that since they had
no idea of what they where dealing with, both of these test might turn
up no results. The two tests where also very expensive and there was no
guarantee that either test would give us a positive answer. Both of the
tests would be used as a way of ruling out possibilities. The underline
hope would be that one of the two tests turned up an answer. The second
course of action would be to meet regularly with one of the two
neurologists that had seen Moki to record his progress. By recording
Moki’s progress and or regression over a period of time, the two
neurologists who saw Moki, might have a better idea of what they are
dealing with.



It is now Feb 6. Moki’s UTI has cleared up. He is doing well.
He still suffers from neurological damage, but it doesn’t seem to
get him down. In fact he has recently started running a little, about
four or five steps before he falls over, and taking small jumps while
he is playing. We decided not to put Moki through all the additional
testing recommended by UC Davis and instead to meet with a neurologist
on a regular basis, that is until such a time that we can raise the
additional money to cover Moki’s tests. In the meantime, Moki has
an appointment set up with the neurologist at UC Davis on March 6 to
continue to record his progress.



Moki’s love for life goes beyond anything words can describe.
He has thought us that there is nothing we cant over come, with the
help of a friend, a little support and lots of love. It is with this in
mind that I have become Moki’s voice, to share with all of you,
what he cannot, the story of his life…



If you enjoyed reading Moki’s story and would like to help,
we ask that you please make a donation. All donations will be used to
cover the on going costs of medical care and testing needed for Moki.
Together we can make a difference.

Help needed for special needs Fiji

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation to Fiji

I just recently purchased a 3 month old puppy from a pet store, she is a 3.5 pound papi-shinese and her name is Fiji. After taking her to the vet I was told she has worms, kennel cough, pneumonia, a collapsed trachea as well as minor knee problems. I saved up for this dog and I didn't think she would have all of these problems. I just don't have more money to pay her vet bills. She is a very sweet and loving dog. She is so young and has so many problems and I really wish she was in perfect condition but unfortunately she is not and I just want to make her better. I would really appreciate your generosity with helping Fiji out. Thank you so much.

Kylee needs help for hip Surgery, she is only 5 months old!!

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation to Kylee

This little one has a good start here, she already has $360 secured can you help with the rest??

Kylee
is only 5 months old. We came home from work and she had dislocated her
hip. We took her to the emergency vet only to find out her hip couldn't
be put back in place and we have to have surgery done to create a
"false joint" so she can walk again. And walk again without pain. She
is only 5 months old!!!

Max Needs Medicine and we need help to get it

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation for Max

Max
is a wonderful 10-year-old Chocolate Lab. We adopted Max about 8 months
ago from his life-long family who was transferred out of the country.
We knew Max has Addison's Disease which means he gets a shot of
hormones every 25 days. We were fully prepared to take on the expense
and welcomed Max into our home, where is now a great companion for our
8-year-old Black Lab, Remy. Having rescued Labs for many years, we know
they often come with high medical expenses.



Then the unexpected. I was recently laid off from my job. My
husband is self-employed and his work is sparse now, during the winter.



Max's drugs are $1600.00 per year. I know I can get a job within 6
months, so I am looking for funding for his medications for 6 months.


If you can contribute to Max's Medicine Fund, he will think you are
fantanstic. After I get a job, if any of the contributions are left, we
will donate it to Lab Rescue. So no matter what, everybody wins!

Please Help! My dog, "Soldier" needs an operation

CLICK HERE to donate to Soldier


My dog, "Soldier" needs an operation for his nostrils, he has a hard
time breathing because his nostrils are way too small so he snores when
he walks around.



A vet near by referred me to another vet and they are charging a bit
above 4000 for the surgery I can't afford that so I need help.



This is not a cosmetic surgery he has a hard time playing and running around.

Please Help "Gruff" with frozen foot!

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation for Gruff

Gruff
snuck out of the house and by the time he was recovered, he was half
frozen. He had to have his front paw removed and we are waiting to see
if his ear tips are going to regain circulation. This has put our
family in a financial burdon as the heating bills in this weather are
taking up most of our savings.



Gruff is a great cat and has been in the family since we adopted
him for our 5 year old daughter 3 years ago. Please help us help Gruff.



We feel blessed that we even got him back alive. Gruff will never
been the same but he sure has been a fighter trying to do the things he
did before this all happened.



Thank you for your help! God Bless!

Donations Needed: Little Homeless Kitty's Leg Severed by Dog

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation for Tiger Lilly

Saving Tiger Lily

One morning, my husband Stew heard what first sounded like a cat
screeching from an altercation with another cat. Then the screeching
became so unusually loud and intense that he ran outdoors to
investigate. He saw three dogs chomping down on a four-pound feral cat
who was airborne, fighting for her life. Stew immediately jumped over
the four-foot fence and pounced on the dogs to force them to let go of
the kitty. Soon after, I ran out to find the terrified little one
hiding under a dilapidated motorcycle. It did not take long for me to
grab protective gloves and a small recovery cage for an immediate trip
to the animal hospital. I thank God that the hospital could take her
right away.
Her back left femur was fractured and completely severed.
Remarkably, that was her only major injury. The animal hospital assured
us that, once her leg heals fully from the surgery, she will be able to
jump, climb and otherwise live a normal life. Even if she never wants
to climb a tree again, it is comforting to know she will not be
crippled for life.
Before the dog attack, Tiger Lily was feral, never allowing us
touch her nor come anywhere close to her. Now, as she recovers in room
in our home, she is accepting love, food and medicine. She purrs as
each of us holds her for long periods. I imagine she is warming up to
us because she understands on some level that we are helping her with
her broken leg. Speaking of which, some of her lacerations healed well
after only a week. Thanks to my husband's bravery and love for animals,
she has a safe indoor life ahead of her.



With x-rays, meds, special food, surgery and follow-up visits, the
bill totaled $1,190. I charged it with the Vet hospital. My husband is
out of work. I support the two of us. I need help paying off Tiger
Lily's bill.


My email address is DTConsult (at) cableone.net ~Debby Taylor



Thank you ever so much for your kind heart.

SC - Blind female 6 y/o cocker needs a new home

I
am trying to find a cocker rescue for a friend’s dog. She is a red
cocker spaniel approximately 6-7 years old. Her name is Georgia she is
house potty trained and she is blind. My friend Cathy Thomason
(803-730-9692) just separated from her husband and has had to move into
an apartment. Cathy and her daughters are on the 4^th floor
and Georgia is not doing well with all the stairs and turns. She is
use to having a yard where she can make landmarks for herself. Georgia
has to be pulled or carried up and down 4 flights of stairs multiple
times daily. Yet she will not go potty outside and acts extremely
nervous therefore she has been having accidents in the apartment. I
know it is difficult to place a special needs dog but any help would
greatly be appreciated. You can contact me at the number below or
Cathy at the number above.

Thank you,

Jeanne Shull

Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center

Assistant Watch Commander

Professional Standards Division

803-576-3208

Kimber needs surgery on her leg! Please help us!

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation to help Kimber

Technically
I need $600.00 for Kimbers surgery, but honestly any donations that we
get will help with paying the costs of her surgery. I am lowering the
collection amount to $200.00, but anything I mean any small donation
will help. Again She is going into surgery Jan 29, if you do not donate
at least pray that she will come out and eventually be able to use her
leg. I am also going to be scanning vet records and x-rays in my
computer tonight so you can look for yourself! Thank you for all your
support!



My dog Kimber broke her leg when she was about 9 weeks. She had a
cast on for about 5 weeks but it never healed properly. She is now
almost 6 months old and still can't completley use her leg. I went to
the vet and they told me that they need to open up her leg and put pins
in her leg so the bones can join together properly...she also has bones
chips in her leg close to her growth plate which is painful and is
causing her leg not to grow, they need to take the bone chips out
around the growth plate. The estimate that they gave me was for
$1200.00 which I can afford half because I have Care Credit (which is
like a credit card for your animals) but my limit is only $600.00. I am
asking for any kind donations to help me fix Kimbers leg. Please, this
would mean the world to myself and Kimber!



Update: I just spoke with my vet and they told me that I have to
get Kimber into surgery by January 29 because that is when the surgeon
is going to be in. I cannot describe how much I appreciate the
donations that Kimber and I have already recieved. I just want her to
play like a normal puppy and she can't because of her leg. It kills me
in side to see her limp around with that lifeless leg! I will keep
everyone posted. Kimber is going into the vet tomorrow to x-ray more to
see exaclty how many pins they are going to have to put in along with
how bad the growth plate is damaged.



Thank you again!



Lindsay and Kimber

Pledge your donation to help Feral Cat TNR Clinics

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation to help the TNR group meet it's goal

Our
small TNR group would like to conduct spay and neuter clinics for feral
cats on a regular basis. The cost to spay and neuter 50 cats is about
$1000. Our veterinarian will do two clinics a month if all the costs
are covered. We also take cats in to be s/n throughout the week.

The more clinics we can do before "kitten season" starts and the
more cats we spay and neuter, the more lives can be saved. More than
85% of cats and kittens are killed in the local shelters. Trap Neuter
and Return for feral and stray cats is acknowledged by many as the most
humane way of dealing with the overpopulation of these cats.

We can stop the killing if we can stop the breeding.



Our group sterilized 260 cats in 2007 and hope to double that number in 2008.

My puppy Lily needs surgery..please help her

CLICK HERE to pledge your donation for Lilly

Lily
is my 8 month old poodle. She is suffering with luxating patellas on
her rear knees, (dislocated kneecaps). Surgery is estimated at
$1500-$2,000. I am selling all I can to raise the money for her. She is
already falling alot, and if the knees are not corrected soon it could
cause more damage, and later even more extensive surgery. The vet wants
to do the right back knee first and then in 8 weeks do the left back
knee. I am using Justin Veterinary Hospital in Justin, TX.
You can read more about this condition at: http://vetsurgerycentral.com/patella.htm



Any help is very much appreciated. And if you can't help please say
a prayer that she will be good as new soon. I have fostered and aided
over 30 dogs in 2007, and now that one of my own needs help I am in a
dilema!
Thank you

Donna

Cortland, NY - Visual and Hearing Imaired dalmation

Hi, I'm Radio.

I was found wandering around, which isn't too
good since I don't see too well, or hear that great. I am the usual
hard-luck story - cast out onto winter streets because I was no longer
wanted. But, hey, these guys took me in, and I'm safe now. All I need
now is a good home. Can you help?

Please know that there are
ALWAYS MORE DOGS at this shelter. It is difficult to keep photos of all
the available dogs posted on this site. Please know you are very
welcome to visit the shelter and to call and ask about additional,
available dogs.

The shelter is open Tues 3-7, /Wed/Fri/Sat 12-4 and Thursday 12-7. Stop by or call: 607-753-9386.

Radio

Cortland County SPCA



Cortland,
NY

(607) 753-9386


cortlandspca@hotmail.com

MO/SPECIAL NEEDS 27 lb Mix girl seeking foster care or rehoming

EMAIL CONTACT:
kristinawak@yahoo.com

Hailey is a special dog, she has a medical issue and needs help! She is
loosing the only home that ever was willing to work on her tummy
trouble with her.

Owner is in crisis: Must part with special dog: "Hailey is still
continuing to battle the chronic diarrhea issues and is being treated
by a Vet in Columbia. This is her third vet in under 2 years. To date,
no one can tell me what is wrong with Hailey. She has been on numerous
antibiotics, dog foods and prescription Hills Science diet. She has
been on wet and dry in the i/d, z/d, and w/d. They would start with the
wet for weight gain and move to dry. None of the dog foods helped.

She is normally healthy and playful, we just can't seem to get her
tummy situation under control for her to have a solid stool. It breaks
my heart to find her a new home but I know that she is not thriving in
this environment and cannot live life in a crate.