2008

Here are the dogs we have helped so far this year (2008). We are pleased to make contributions towards their medical expenses to ensure happy and healthy lives for them all.

Siberians Needing Owners (SNO) - Lassen - Washington

Lassen is a young pup who was part of a puppy mill seizure in Wenatchee, Washington. SNO rescued many of the dogs and they needed veterinary care. Gail took several of the pups into foster care. When Lassen got a bit too rambunctious in her foster home, Gail was horrified: "Lassen did a 'head-on' in play. Her first three neck vertebrae were displaced and one was cracked." In her application for funding for Lassen, Janet from SNO writes, "Lassen has the temperament of gold, and was giving kisses and tail wags even when lying on the vet's table with a broken neck." Gail kept Sibernet-L posted on Lassen's progress. In one email, she writes that "Lassen is a little walking hardware store with a neck full of screws, plates, wires, and glue. " Gail and SNO representatives visited Lassen during her treatment. This sweet puppy had lots of very loving care. Gail has been the most wonderful caregiver and was taught how to do Lassen's physical therapy to facilitate her recovery. Gail tells us she'll need "sling" help" for at least another month. Please visit the rescue's link above to follow Lassen's fascinating story. We were very pleased to help with funding for this feisty little girl. We hope she finds a forever home who appreciates her resilience and charming "dogonality." (May 2008)

  

Heavenly Huskies and Cuddly Canines Rescue - Foxy - New York

Foxy is a lovely (now) 8-month old puppy who was in a foster home and doing well after being pulled from a shelter just before Christmas. Barbara reports that she was a "healthy, active pup who seemed to have absolutely no medical issues." Suddenly, in early February, Foxy had a seizure. She was taken to an emergency clinic and for several days had difficulty breathing. She was diagnosed with pneumonia and was put into an oxygen tent. Foxy underwent a number of tests and it appears that idiopathic epilepsy may have been the reason for the first, and subsequent, grand mal seizures. She is currently on medication for the seizures and her prognosis is good.

Foxy's treatments were expensive and SOS-SRF was happy to contribute funding to help her. (May 2008)

Polaris Siberian Husky Rescue - Tasha - Colorado

Tasha is a young puppy in foster care who underwent extensive testing for various neurological and medical conditions including seizures, depression, fever, and diarrhea. Further tests brought the diagnosis of an acute viral encephalomyelitis for which Tasha was successfully treated. Her foster parent, Shawn, writes that Tasha is growing rapidly and has gained weight. "She's the sweetest little girl - and she won't be going anywhere until we can find the perfect home for her." We wish this pretty pup a long, healthy, and happy life. (April 2008)

Husky House, Inc. - Snowy - New Jersey
  
This handsome, young bi-eyed boy was found in NYC and Husky House was asked to help. Snowy was emaciated, severely HW positive, weak, and hairless due to a bacterial skin infection (see below left). He was also suffering from seizures. As Lorraine writes, "this dog is a long term rescue who will take many months of care before he will be available for adoption."
  

Snowy is recovering well from his skin infection and while he may need medication for his seizures, has been assured of a good quality of life. Lorraine describes him as "a sweet boy who deserved a second chance." (April 2008)

Adopt a Husky, Inc. - West - Diamond - Washington

Diamond is a light red and white nine-month old Siberian with blue eyes. She was hit by a car and her owner signed her over to Tracie Franke who immediately arranged for surgical treatment for two broken front legs. In addition, Diamond is malnourished and has infections as well as possible sarcoptic mange. She'll be undergoing tests to determine the reasons for her hair loss. (see before picture on the left). Diamond is recovering from her surgeries (see picture on the right), but she's not out of the woods yet. Tracie is enchanted with her! Diamond has a "golden temperament" and on waking up from her surgeries, was woo-wooing, wagging her tail, and offering kisses to the surgical team. Despite her discomfort, her splints, and her E-collar, Diamond has been "cooing" to Tracie and enjoying tummy rubs. Tracie says "This dog wears an angel's wings." Tracie will be looking for a "suitable, FENCED home where Diamond will never be allowed to run in traffic again!" And adding to Diamond's problems, Tracie has discovered that this little girl is deaf! We care about all the dogs we help, but Diamond is a very special girl who touched our hearts. We wish her a bright and happy future with a knowledgeable, caring, and loving family. (February 2008)

Closer to Home Animal Advocates - Panda - Michigan

Mindy Storen pulled two young siblings from a pound in Northern Michigan over the Christmas holidays. Both were diagnosed with parvoviral enteritis, and unfortunately, Nova didn't make it. Although very ill, Panda did make a full recovery thanks to Mindy. This pretty girl found her forever home very recently and is enjoying her new life with her malamute "brother," Parker. (January 2008)