Stewie the rescued pug needs your help to get hip and knee surgery

We posted this not long ago but were not able to raise enough so we are trying again! We are grateful to everyone who pledged last time, it's heartwarming to know that there are so many kind people out there who are willing to help others! God bless you all.

Stewie is a 5 year old pug we rescued 2 years ago from a backyard breeder who dumped him off because she thought he was too big and didn't like his coat coloring. When we got him, he had open sores all over his body, he was partially deaf because his ear drums had ruptured due to chronic untreated infections and his joints were severely worn down because of years of confinement.

It took a lot of work, love and patience and eventually we taught him to walk on a leash, sit patiently for his meals, potty trained him and he has a handful of tricks that he's mastered. He also loves to hike! He is quite an attention getter when we hit the trails(it's not often you see a pug on a mountain), as of today he has about 7 hikes under his belt on 5 different mountains. His greatest acheivement was completing a 14 mile hike with a grueling elevation gain and horrendous switchbacks, when he got to the top he spent the next 20 minutes rolling around in wild flowers and enjoying the spectacular view! Stewie also enjoys the dog park and loves it when we go on random walks through the forest where he can explore and chase squirrels.

Sadly though, a few months ago Stu began to limp every now and then. We put him on glucosamine and chondroiton, anti-inflammatory medication and when he was in a lot of pain we gave him tramadol. He seemed to be doing O.K. for a while until about 2 months ago when he could barely make it out to go to the bathroom. We took him back to the vet and after xrays, they found that his hip was popping out of place because the ball joint was not fitting into the socket, they also found that he had a luxated patella. We had a surgery date set up for him, but our kitten required 2 major surgeries, and right after that our dog required emergency vet care. Needless to say that the money that was for Stu's surgery was used up, and then some. Luckily Stewie will not have to get a total hip replacement. The vet believes that by shaving the ball joint down (femoral head ostectomy), it will fit into the socket and will be held in place by the surrounding tendons, this along with the knee surgery should will allow him to function like he did before. The most important part is that he will not be in constant pain like he is now.

We tried care credit but were not able to get it, we applied to numerous rescue organizations but were turned down either because Stu's case was not life threatening or because they were out of funding. We were however, granted $100 from concern for animals, which we are grateful for. The surgery for his knee and hip was estimated at $1300, we are trying to raise half of that because thats what the vet requires, and then they'll let us make payments on the other half. We posted on Fundable, but were not able to raise enough so we are trying again.

After everything he has gone through, he is still the sweetest dog who has a lot of spunk left in him. Our goal is to get Stewie well again so he can enjoy this second chance at life to it's fullest.

You can also send donations to Stewies vet:

South Bay Veterinary Hospital
3600 South Bay Rd NE
Olympia, WA 98506
RE: Account#2516/ Stewie the pug

If you can help please CLICK HERE

Laya's mouth/dental surgery - Help this cat!

My friend, Pam, has such a big heart. She has taken several cast offs from people who no longer want their pets. However, this is put her in some serious debt. One of her furkids, Laya the cat, had lost some weight. She took her to the vet. They drew blood and depending on the results, decide whether to proceed with the dental—removing her remaining six teeth--or not. She’s got to be on antibiotics for a week before the dental. She’s on liquid pain meds and liquid antibiotics. If the blood tests say she has cancer, She'll be put down, we don't want her to suffer. She’s looking very rough. She’ only 5, still a teenage cat. She's scheduled for her dental next wednesday. We are hoping she does well after that though. They will biopsy the lesion in her mouth at that time too. I know dental surgery and biopsies are expensive, I'm just hoping to help a little with this listing.

If you can help please CLICK HERE

Iceey, partially paralyzed kitten, needs adoption

Name: Iceey

Rescue ID: C090002

Status: Available for Adoption (adoption info)

Please Note: This animal is listed as a courtesy to another organization. Please be sure to contact the foster/caretaker for more information about her.

Species: Cat

Breed: Domestic Short Hair - orange / Mixed (short coat)

Sex: Female (spayed)

General Potential Size: Small

Current Age: 5 Months 29 Days (best estimate)

Good with People: Very Friendly

Good for Inexperienced Caregivers: No

Special Needs: She had been completely paralyzed & now runs & plays with just a little sway but she is incontinent of bowel & bladder. It is manageable & hopefully she will continue to improve & regain some or all of these functions

Description:
We named her Iceey because when she was rescued at about 6 wks old, her eyes were a Siamese blue. Now her eyes are golden but Iceey stuck. A dog or something injured her & we were afraid she wouldn't survive. She had no movement or feeling in her backend & tail. She swam for therapy to strengthen her back & back legs & eventually crawled & relearned how to walk. Now she is just like any other kitten her age.
I've been able to put her on a schedule for expressing the urine & feces about 4 times a day & at night she wears a diaper. She is very social & wants to be with us 24/7. She loves to be held & cuddled. She travels well & doesn't mind if strangers hold or pet her. She goes to our adoptions on the weekends & always has a crowd around her. She does well with other kittens or small dogs ( after a getting to know you period ) & loves to play soccer. She can open sliding patio doors, pocket doors, cabinets & drawers with just a little figuring out. She is such a sweet playful kitten & we love her dearly. She has had all of her kitten & rabies vaccines, is microchipped & has been spayed. Her tail was amputated with the spaying for her health & safety, the feeling never returned to most of her tail. Thank you for helping us find her a forever home.
If you are interested in Iceey contact us and we will put you in touch with the foster:)
If you want a kitty who really really needs you - please consider Iceey.

Apply to adopt this kitty!

Half Blind Cat desperatly needs someone who cares. (Marietta)

Reply to: comm-1026644870@craigslist.org

Date: 2009-02-08, 8:14PM EST

So here's the deal.. Rescued this cute white female kitten with one blue eye and one green eye. So the green eye turned brown, and the cat started become a little "wild". She was a sweet kitten but soon turned skittish. After looking closely at her eyes, the blue eye's pupil is not as defined as the other eye. We KNOW the cat is blind in the blue eye. We are looking to adopt her out to a home that is either looking for a cat that requires no attention, just food and occasional love *on her terms*. Sometimes when laying down she will approach you and give you love, but if you expect her to hang out with you, you're wrong. We are trying to find this cat a home, otherwise she will go to the pound and be euthanized. Please help this cat.

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Rosie's Rescue/meds for rescued dog with diabetes and cushings syndrome

Rosie is an 11 year old shepherd, collie, golden retriever mix.
Several months ago she was diagnosed with diabetes and I have been
giving her insulin shots, RD Science diet to help her lose weight (she
has lost 20 lbs.)and periodic blood work.

Today I took her to our vet because she had diarrhea and he gave
her diphox to stop diarrhea, metronidazole, and thyrosyn because she is
hypo thyroid. He says that dogs, etc. with diabetes often get sick.

In two days she will spend 8 hours at the vet's getting testing
for Cushings Syndrome, although he is 90% sure she has it. Then, if it
is confirmed, she will begin Lysodren 500 mg, 3-6 a day for 7-10 days
and 3-6 pills every 2-3 days lifelong. According to our local Sam's
club a bottle of 30 pills is $139. And she would continue on thyrosyn,
etodolac for pain, insulin and frequent blood work.

Dr. Cramer said treating Cushings at the same time as treating
diabetes is a little tricky due to the need for monitoring blood sugar
level variables.

Rosie has had a rough life with many physical and emotional
challenges. When we rescued her she had been hit by a car. A year later
she got out of our mini ranch yard with her dog friends and got hit on
Hwy 15. Her friend Tazia was killed. Rosie was picked up by animal
control and they kept her there with a broken leg and no medications
for three days while she waited. They said no dogs with her descritpion
had been picked up. Three or four years later she got tumor in the same
foot and had two toes removed. Last summer she was diagnosed with
diabetes. She misses living on our mini ranch and the ranch my
ex-husband moved to after our divorce. She could ot stay there because
he got a dog that tried to kill other female dogs.
I keep seeing her in my mind's eye running and playing like she
did 8 years ago. I want to give her every opportunity for that to
happen.

Her mate, Gravy, died last March. I have another dog, Winnie,
about 10 years old, two cats, a pond full of ducks------and a teenage
daughter.
We have been fighting our lender (with the help of a consumer
advocate and a law firm) to stay in the house. But like so many people,
we are trying hard to stay afloat.

I have informally started a Rosie's Rescue in Murrieta, CA. I feel
passionately about eliminating pet overpopulation, placing homeless
dogs and cats, etc., preventing cruelty and saving dogs from euthansia
because their owners can't afford the bills. I have witnessed this too
many times. At this point, however, I am not a non-profit and have no
funds of my own.

I have started selling my mandala art in the form of greeting
cards, postcards and coloring card kits (great for kids of all ages) to
see if I can raise anything that way.

It is clear that she needs to get started with her Cushings
medicine now. Our vet says the cushings medication will help with
diabetes and certain other organ failure.

If you can help please visit: http://www.fundable.com/groupactions/groupaction.2009-02-04.0618188152

Please Vote for Sidney's Photo to be on a Soda Bottle

This photo could be used in the upcoming Jones Soda labels.
Vote on the photo

Amy one of Sidney's moms drinks Jones Cream soda and she just happened to see on the box where we could submit a photo to be voted on to be on a label.  I think a kitty who was loved around the USA when he was shot and needed emergency amputation would be a great kitty to have on a label where those who helped him, could collect a bottle with his picture on it.

Do you have a spare moment?  Can you visit this website and vote for Sid's picture?  If so...come on then!  Oh and...hey, can you pass this along to help Sid get some votes?


http://www.jonessoda.com/gallery/view.php?ID=1027604&offset=8

Stewie needs your help for hip and knee surgery

Our
goal is to raise $800 in 2 weeks so Stewie to get his hip and knee
surgery. In return I will continue to donate on this site whenever
possible and spread the word to friends and family!



Stewie is a 5 year old pug that we rescued two years ago. when we
got him he had open sores all over his body and festering ear
infections in both years. He suffered from severe allergies, ruptured
ear drums from infections left untreated and anxiety. After rescuing
him we poured everything we had to get him better and for the last year
and half he has enjoyed hiking, weekly trips to the dog park (when its
not raining, good ol' washington weather!) and walks around the lake.


However, a couple of months ago we noticed that he was limping
slightly and we took him to the vet. After a check-up and x-rays, the
vet determined that the ball joint in his hip no longer fit into the
socket properly, along with that he had a luxated patella. Being a
fairly young dog, theres no doubt that this was related to
irresponsible breeding, neglect and lack of veterinary care. Since then
we have put him on glucosamine and when it gets really bad he takes
tramadol. Initially there was some improvement, but almost suddenly
within the last month he has a constant limp and can hardly make it
outside to use the bathroom.



We have contacted multiple animal rescues but most of the ones we
contact are out of funding, we did recieve $100 dollars from concern
for animals, but the surgery is estimated at around $1300, so we still
have a long way to go.


my husband and I both work and have always been self sufficient,
it's just very overwhelming right now because we recently rescued a
kitten who required enucletion (eye removal) and a laproscopic surgery,
AND our other dog had to go in right after.
So it's been 3 huge vet bills one right after another, and with
the economy the way it is it's impossible to get assistance anywhere
and I feel like we can barely keep our heads above water.



So now, Stewie finds himself at the mercy of kind people everywhere
who will pitch in so that he can once again do the things that he
loves. It's heartbreaking to see him try to do the things he used to
and he can't, if he is able to get this surgery he should be able to
function like he did before, please help stewie so he can enjoy this
second chance at life!

If you can help please visit: http://www.fundable.com/groupactions/groupaction.2009-01-28.5913205667

Rescued Poodle Needs Multiple Surgeries

Darling
Muffy came in as a stray to a high kill shelter in Jefferson County.
She was badly matted and infested with fleas but everyone fell in love
with her sweet personality. Potential adopters passed her by as she had
a large tumor on her belly. Another rescue was to take her but they
failed to show up on her "due out" date. This happened to be Christmas
Eve and the shelter was closing early. We could not stand the thought
of this beautiful girl being left at the shelter until the following
Monday and risking euthanasia so a volunteer transporter, Terri
Metzger, made the trip out to get her just before the shelter closed.
Muffy went into one of our foster homes and was taken to the vet as
soon as possible for vaccinations, spay and removal of the tumor. We
prayed the tumor would be benign but the pathology came back with
cancerous cells present. Because this was a mammary tumor the best
course of action to prevent a recurrence is to remove the remaining
mammary glands, basically performing a radical masectomy. During the
prior surgery it was also discovered Muffy had 2 broken molars. The
nerves are exposed, which can be quite painful, and she will need a
root canal on both.

Since they are located far back in the mouth pulling them would be
difficult and the cost would be close to what a root canal would run so
we have opted to try and save the teeth. Muffy is a young dog and we
feel she deserves every chance for a full and happy life. She loves to
cuddle and dances around on her hind legs for a treat or whenever she
wants attention. We've already spent $300.00 for her first surgery and
other medical needs and have gotten an estimate of $1,189.00 for the
radical mastectomy and root canals. I have set the fundable goal low as
we won't recieve anything if the goal is not reached but we are allowed
to go over it and hope we do! The pledges start at just $10.00 but you
can pledge as much as you want and as often as you like. Please find it
in your hearts to help Muffy!

If you'd like more information feel free to contact Lisa Knapp at
Angel Acres Animal Rescue; limarc@sbcglobal.net We are happy to accept
personal checks as well as have a PayPal account if you are
uncomfortable using Fundable. We have used Funable before with good
success, although they do take a fee from the money raised.

If you can help please visit: http://www.fundable.com/groupactions/groupaction.2009-01-28.1108402832

Please help me help my puppy

I
adopted my 11 month old labbe puppy ( Labrador / Beagle ) mix from a
rescue when he was 3 months old. He is the greatest dog in the world. I
can't believe that he was almost put down. (BTW this particular shelter
GASSES dogs!!!!) He had severe food intolerances and ear infections.
After a lot of time, patience, and vet visits, he is as good as gold.
Almost. Unfortunately, he developed a luxating patella. Basically, his
kneecap is dislocated and hangs outside of his knee socket. It is
extremely painful for him. He mostly hops on three legs. His bent leg
is shown in the picture. It stays in that position. If let go, the
problem will go worse and he will likely become lame at some point. I
have found a surgeon who can do the surgery but it costs at least $1800
for the surgery, not including x-rays, follow up, etc. I have some
money left in my account, but like most of us in this economy, I am
struggling. My parents and a few friends have offered to help but I am
still $600 short. I am desperate for him to have this surgery so that
he won't use the use of his leg. Please help us. Any help is so
appreciated.

If you can help please visit: http://www.fundable.com/groupactions/groupaction.2009-01-27.1789789151

I WISH for help to pay for my little dogs surgery.

Hi my name is Sabrina and my chihuahua Kai needs surgery on her back
legs. A few mths. back I was injured at work and had to have three
reconstuctive surgeries. While recovering from my work injuries I was
laid off. Now with no job I can't pay for the vet bill. I have put off
getting the surgery for my dog for as long as I could. One of her legs
may be too far gone but the Dr. wants to do surgery on the other so
that she'll have at least one strong good leg. I found a Dr. who will
do the surgery for 1,500. That is much better than the 2,500 to 4,000
that others quoted me.
I hate being in the position of asking for
help but I can't stand to see her in pain. I would be forever greatful
for any help that you can give. Kai is my little buddy and she has been
by my side though all of my surgeries and I feel horrible for having to
put hers off for so long so anything would be helpful.
I would like to thank you for taking the time to read this.

Sincerely,

SaBrina and Kai

If you can help please visit: http://www.wishuponahero.com/wishes/?id=69713

Helping Levi with damaged his meniscus or a ligament

Levi
is the oldest of my two beagles. I have had him since he was 9 weeks
old and is going to be 4 this April. Levi has been in perfect health up
to this point. He is a very loving, affectionate, stubborn little guy
and is always happy. Recently he started to limp and eventually not
walk at all on his back left knee. After a 300.00 doctor visit and
xrays the vet tells me that Levi has most likely damaged his meniscus
or a ligament. Levi is slowly getting worse and keeping him still and
inside is a harder task than it sounds. Anyone who has owned a hunting
dog can relate. He no longer steps on the leg and cannot get up on even
small things like the step from one room to the other. He is
uncomfortable sitting and laying and he has to lay down to eat. This is
tough for him seeing as he is normally hyper and active and always in
the yard with his younger brother. While there are a few options that I
was given by various vets and specialist to fix Levi's leg, the
cheapest, most effective one will cost me anywhere from $1800 - 3600.
Not to mention follow up visits and post-op meds/care. I can normally
take care of all my animal expenses but this is a a huge one that I
cannot do in a timely manner. I have tried all the animal aid places
out there and because it is not life threatening they cannot help me. I
was denied Credit Care, and cannot find a single vet in the NorthWest
that will allow me to make payments. I never imagined I would have to
ask for help to make my beloved friend at least comfortable again. Any
and all donations are greatly and deeply appreciated. Many thanks.

If you can help please visit: http://www.fundable.com/groupactions/groupaction.2009-01-23.5618406536

Rescued Pets in Crisis - Clyde's Fund

Please
continue to pledge and enter to win a custom pet portrait. The money
raised will go to the Emergency Center for abused animals that come
into the facility similar to Clyde's story.



Clyde is a 10 week old puppy. In the early hours of Jan 15th he was
brought in to the Bend Oregon Emergency Vets in CRITICAL condition with
head and internal injuries. The cause.... A horrific beating from a man
after Clyde had an accident on the floor. Clyde was beaten almost to
death in front of a child to even make matters worse..
The Bend Oregon Police department and the dedicated staff at the
Emergency clinic as well as Mt Bachelor Veterinary clinic worked on
Clyde, hovering over his every moment in hopes to save his life.
Clyde is lucky. He is recovering well and will be placed in a new
home soon. Applications for his adoption can be found at 1245 SE 3rd St
Suite C3 Bend, OR at the Emergency clinic.
Clyde is an example of the cruelty that exists in our society. He is not the only one.



I have set up this fundable to directly help cover Clyde's medical
expenses. With the remainder starting an ongoing fund for the Vet
Emergency clinic to help other pets that come in with similar stories.
Giving them the care and love and hope to find a home they deserve.



Clydes Story:

http://www.ktvz.com/global/story.asp?s=9679491



For every $10.00 donation your email will be entered into a raffle
to win a custom pet portrait. The painting is valued at $425.00 and
will be an original oil painting of your cherished pet. Knowing as well
that 100% of your donation will go to help other pets less fortunate
that need help to find a loving home. You can view examples of my work
at:

http://web.mac.com/deborahsprague/DocWyatt/PetPortraits.html

If you can help please visit: http://www.fundable.com/groupactions/groupaction.2009-01-17.6987311443

Please help save the lives of six feral cats

My name is Judy Barre' and I am a feral cat caregiver. One of my neighbors
began trapping my cats about two months ago and bringing them to the
local shelter. I was able to identify them but not bring them back
home. I was required to board them in a private kennel. In the last
couple of months I have incurred more than $4,000 in credit card debt
on boarding, redemption fees and veterinary care. Four of the six cats
have been returned to the local shelter because I could no longer pay
for private boarding. The other two are still at Southern Animal
Foundation on Magazine Street because they had become ill and required
medical treatment. I feared that if they had been returned to the
shelter, they would have been euthanized. I love these cats and all the
neighborhood ferals so much that I remained in New Orleans during
Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav to take care of them. I am willing to
make whatever sacrifices are necessary to make sure that these cats are
not euthanized. I do not expect to raise enough donations to pay the
entire credit card debt, but any donations will help. Thank you for
your kindness and generosity. Thank you helping me to save the lives of
these feral cats.

If you can help please visit: http://www.fundable.com/groupactions/groupaction.2009-01-23.9699194647

My Toy Poodle Needs Surgery..Please Help!!

Hello,
I have a toy poodle named Monaco. He recently dislocated his hip and
has to have surgery. The estimate is $1700-2000.00 and that was a low
ball. The goal is to raise $1700 by Feb 10th 2009 to continue with the
procedure.


About Monaco:

Monaco will be 2 years old on January 23, 09. He weighs 4.3 lbs and
is grey and black. I adopted him when he was 6 weeks old. Monaco was
reffered to Northlake Veterinary Surgery by Banfield Pet Hospital
(Petsmart). His initial appointment is on Monday January 19th at 10:00
am. The Specialist will examine the X-rays taken by Banfield. After, we
will schedule the appointment date. Their website is NVSAtlanta.com.
Please donate funding for Monaco! If you have other resources such as:
You know a Vet willing to discount or pro bono please pass along this
link to friends.



He is so cute.



Thank you,



Meyonda Benjamin

meyonda@aol.com

404-579-1255

If you can help please visit:
http://www.fundable.com/groupactions/groupaction.2009-01-16.5911158500

Guinness needs help!

Guinness
(my darling black lab) had emergency surgery this past Saturday. She
had a growth on her liver that burst and was bleeding into her belly.
It was touch and go all weekend but she made it through surgery and is
stable enough to come home soon. She is at UPenn in ICU right now and
they are absolutely fantastic there. My baby has been through a lot.
She came to me through lab rescue as an 8 week old puppy who was about
to be drowned by her back yard breeder b/c she was the runt and "not
even pet quality". She has had 2 orthopedic surgeries and 2 mass cell
tumors removed in her 8 years of life. I thought we were finally in the
clear and over all her obstacles. So far the prognosis looks good and
she can go back to chasing sticks, swimming in the creek and running
away from the cat!



I got together enough money to leave the 50% deposit of $3000
(barely) but am now scrambling for the rest. I'm trying to convince my
credit card company to up my limit so I can at least get her out of
there and home with me. I normally do not ask for help but I don't know
what else to do. Her past vet bills have left me with a $10,000 credit
card debt but there was no way I wasn't going to do the surgery and let
her die after all she has been through. I know we always donate for our
fosters and ones that come through our different rescues so I'm asking
please for a little help with my baby. Thank you all in advance!!!
~Kristi



The balance I owe is $2250.00 but I set this at $100 so I don't
lose any donations. If I recieve any donations in excess of the cost,
they will be donated to UPenn's Shelter Animal Medicine Program.

If you can help please visit : http://www.fundable.com/groupactions/groupaction.2009-01-20.0068577563

Simba's Surgery

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SIMBA
is an abandoned 5 month-old kitten recovering from a major surgery to
repair a crushed and broken hind leg after being run over by a car.
Simba is very sweet and affectionate. The clinical staff at Davis
Companion Animal Hospital, located in Woodbury, CT, thinks he is a very
special and lovable cat! His veterinary expenses have already exceeded
$2,000.00. Simba still needs a minimum of four weeks of rest and the
prognosis of his leg will be assessed to determine whether he will need
further surgery. There is still a possibility that he could lose his
leg. So any help that anyone can provide financially would be greatly
appreciated!

All kind donations are tax-deductable through the Feline Welfare
Society. The Feline Welfare Society is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

For those that would like to send a check, the address is: P.O. Box 672, Woodbury, CT 06798.

Thank You in advance!



www.felinewelfaresociety.org

Yvonne

If you can help please visit: http://www.fundable.com/groupactions/groupaction.2009-01-04.5454440374

PLEASE HELP RESCUED BART WITH HIP SURGERY

This
poor rescued Maltese/Poodle mix is as cute and sweet as a button. he
has a broken hip that requires surgery to the tune of $800!

Please help poor Bart get help. your donations are tax deductible
as we are a non-profit dog rescue! You can also donate a lesser amount
directly through Paypal at info@dogswithoutborders.org. Please remember
to print a copy of your Paypal transaction as a receipt.

We hope you can help Bart receive his much needed surgery!

Thanks for reading.

If you can help please visit: http://www.fundable.com/groupactions/groupaction.2009-01-02.7559788402

Please help this cat have the surgery he needs

Hi...Thank
you for reading our story. Kimba aka "the white lion" is a 1-year-young
lovable lap cat that my best friend rescued after he had been abused
and abandoned. Recently she returned home from work and found him
laying on the floor crying in pain. He couldn't move without crying.
She rushed him to the animal hospital and After several trips to the
Vet since then and many dollars later, we found out that he has 2
broken legs/joints at the area of his hips. They said judging by the
deterioration of the bones and the loose fragments of the bones (which
is what's causing him the pain), the injuries are old and are likely
from the abuse he suffered. The Vet has given him clearance of making a
full recovery with surgery to remove the broken bones and fragments.
Doing this will allow his muscles to take over for him to still be able
to use his legs, as they have already started to do so. My friend has
already spent alot of money on tests and xrays to find out what was
wrong with him and now she is told that the surgery will be another
$2500. Kimba is running out of time because he can only stay on pain
meds for so long and now her resources have run out as well. Her
personal finances have fallen behind because she is sooo very dedicated
to Kimba and the most UN-selfish woman I've ever met. She has done
everything she can to keep him comfortable and happy during this time.
I've never seen such a bond between two friends as I've seen between
her and Kimba.


Kimba has an adorable personality of a kitten. He's sooo playful
and loving. He is still full of life and has so much love to give. But
time is running out. His appetite has started to decrease from being on
the pain meds. The vet says he can't stay on them much longer because
they can give him stomach problems and we're afraid that's starting to
happen so time is of the essence. If Kimba doesn't get his surgery
soon, life will cease for him and my friend will have to lay him to
rest.... which is what she is trying to avoid having to do.Especially
since he's still so young and vibrant. Maybe you've had to face the
pain of not being able to save a pet of your own and you know what
she's feeling....so maybe you can help save Kimba and feel the warmth
in your heart that he shares with everyone. Please help keep that
warmth going and pitch in just that little bit to help save him from
crossing Rainbow Bridge. If you've lost a pet, I'm sure you know the
bridge I'm talking about. It's way too soon for him to walk that path
so please help.



Please ask yourself...What would you feel like if you had a pet
that could be healed and saved, but you didn't have enough money to do
it? I'm sure at some point in each of our lives...we've all had someone
there that came into our lives and helped. Maybe this is a way for each
of us to pay it forward...by giving this lovable and adorable family
member the gift of living out his full life and to be healthy and play
normal again.


IMPORTANT NOTE: If my friend comes up with at least half of the
$2500 for the surgery, the vet will allow her to make monthly payments
on the rest. This is why I've set the limit for less then full amount.
However, please remember, we can all continue to donate

even after she hits this llimit and the more help she receives for Kimba, the easier it will be for the two of them.



Thank you and Bless you all.



If you wish to verify Kimba's surgery you can contact:



Belleview Veterinary Hospital

10725 SE 36th Ave

Belleview, Florida 34420

Ph: 352-347-3900

Fax: 352-347-0477

Office Mgr: Amanda

Vet: Dr. Cara

Patient: Kimba Karaffa

Patients Mom: Sherri Karaffa



If you have any questions or would like to send direct wishes of encouragement, you can email my friend at:

heartbeatluver@aol.com

If you can help please visit: http://www.fundable.com/groupactions/groupaction.2009-01-08.8450790104

Dog with fatal Diabetic Ketoacidosis needs your help

My husband and I have been thrilled after adopting 4 month old terrier/ spaniel mix Chewey from a shelter a couple of months ago. He was an adorable and sweet puppy that seemed to be mellow and calm. We patiently tried to housebreak him and tried to feed him all the right foods so that he could be a healthy and happy puppy. After constant peeing accidents at home, constant drinking and slow weight loss we feared that Chewey ( now named Jack) was not well.

We took Jack to the vet, and was alarmed to find that Jack was completely malnourished due to parasites. Afraid that Jack could not handle any antibiotics or vaccinations, the veterinarian decided to delay bloodwork until after treatment of the parasites. A month later, after treating the parasites we took Jack back to the vet for an urinalysis and blood work. Today the CBC and urinalysis came back, and to our dismay we discovered that our beloved 6 month old puppy could at any moment fall into a coma and subsequently die! Jack has an extremely high level of ketones ( Diabetic Ketoacidosis or DKA) most likely from diabetes mellitus.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition in which a deficiency of the hormone insulin impairs the body's ability to metabolize sugar. DKA is a life-threatening condition caused by diabetes mellitus resulting from insulin deficiency that leads to excess production of ketoacids by the liver. Subsequent changes in the blood result that includes metabolic acidosis, electrolyte abnormalities producing severe signs of systemic illness. Jack has high levels of glucose in his urine, low levels of sodium, dehydration ( despite constant drinking) and lowered red blood cell count. His diabetes mellitus is so far undiagnosed that he is at this very second in danger of dying.

My husband and I are deeply upset and mortified at this situation. We had thought that we had adopted a healthy but calm ( sometimes too calm puppy) but now realize that what we have is a sick and lethargic puppy that needs immediate treatment. Our puppy is so weak that he barely moves to greet us or eat.  We would love to provide this treatment and to make our loving puppy be a healthy puppy. We wished that we were made aware of this illness sooner. We do not blame the shelter or the foster parents of his condition, however, if we were warned of any abnormalities to his health and behavior, we would have still adopted him but would have diagnosed him and treated him for diabetes mellitus immediately. From his disease not being treated in a timely manner, he is so sick that normal insulin will not save him. Now we are left with an already increasing veterinary bill, and an emergency treatment that we cannot afford. At this point, his diabetes has created so many complications that Jack is in immediate need of a 24 hour hospitalization and surveillance in which In-hospital therapy generally includes insulin administration with frequent dose adjustment, intravenous fluids, administration of electrolytes (blood chemicals), treatment of secondary problems, and antibiotics.It is also necessary to perform ultrasounds and/or X-Rays to rule out any cancers affecting the kidneys, livers and/or pancreas.

I am a recent college graduate and my husband is in the military, we want to raise Jack to become a healthy dog with any disease under control, however, we do not have the funds available for this initial 24 hour stabilization, treatment and proper diagnosis. We want Jack to live as long as possible but there is no way that we can undergo the necessary hospitalization without any help. I am upset that his diabetes was untreated and unmanaged, and undetected for so long that it has come to this. If it was noticed and detected earlier, this hospitalization would not have to take place. Now Jack is in imminent danger and we are left with nothing to do but to watch him die unless some help comes along. We have contacted Friendship Animal Hospital ( the only recommended referral for internal veterinarian medicine and 24 hour surveillance medical center in our area) and the cost of Jack to stay over night with proper diagnosis and treatment would be well over $2000.

My husband and I are in desperate need to raise this money for Jack but we cannot do this without  help. We need assistance in obtaining financial assistance and monetary help. Friendship Animal Hospital does not provide any sort of payment plan or discount that could help us. We need your help to raise our puppy to become a happy, energetic and plump dog.

Veterinary Information : This vet is accepting call in or mail in donations

Friendship animal hospital
4105 brandywine st. NW

Washington D.C 20016

(202)363-7300

Under Jacob Becker and pets name is Jack

Thank You!

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I WISH to find help so that I can give my rescue dog a much needed surgery

Hi. I have a dog that I adopted from a shelter in Utah in February of
2008. She came in off the streets as an abandoned stray. She was thin,
scared, and sick with mange that had made her partially bald on her
back. I had been going to the shelter to walk the dogs nearly every day
and fell in love with this little black pit-bull mix. The shelter had
made the hard decision to euthanize her due to her poor health which
made her “unadoptable”. I decided to take her home and give
her a second chance. I named her Oakley, after the great Annie Oakley.
She made a very quick recovery from the mange and kennel cough. She
went through a stint of other medical issues but with some vet care and
lots of love she overcame them all. Now, however, she has a medical
issue that I simply cannot pay for on my own. She has torn several
ligaments in her back leg/knee and needs extensive orthopedic surgery.
The veterinarian that administered the exam and x-rays estimated that
the surgery will cost $3,500-$5,500. That estimate doesn’t even
include the follow-up exams and rehabilitation therapy that Oakley will
need. If she doesn’t get this surgery it will shorten her life
dramatically because as soon as she tears the ligaments in the other
back leg due to the extra stress that is put on it there may be nothing
else anyone can do for her. I am desperate and I don’t want to
lose the dog whose life I saved just a year ago. I think she is almost
2 years old but perhaps a little younger and she has so much life still
left in her. I know she is going to be costly with her lifetime
supplements but she is worth it. I just can't imagine losing her now.
After all these treatments and months together she deserves to have
this surgery. I hate that I can't take care of her by myself because so
far I have been able to. I saved her life once but now I need others to
help me save her life once again. Thank you for reading this and I will
forever be thankful for any help you can offer

If you can help please visit: http://www.wishuponahero.com/wishes/?id=66997