2012
Here are the dogs we have helped so far in 2012. We are pleased to make contributions towards their medical expenses to ensure happy and healthy lives for them all.
Alley's Rescued Angels (aka ARA Rescue) Inc. - Emery Moon - California
Emery Moon, a one-year old black and white Siberian, suffered a left femoral fracture after having been hit by a car. Alison rescued him from a high-kill shelter and scheduled the surgery he needed to stabilize the fracture.
Emery Moon is expected to make a full recovery and will be available for adoption once he has healed.
We were pleased to make a substantial contribution towards Emery Moon's treatment and hope he finds his forever home soon. (April 2012)
Humane Society of Jackson County - Apollo - Ohio
This handsome boy was struck by a car and left to die. A good samaritan who witnessed the hit-and-run sought help and the Humane Society of Jackson County contacted us for emergency funding.
Apollo suffered a right hip dislocation which necessitated the removal of the femoral head. In addition, x-rays revealed a bullet lodged in his spine. It was removed. Yes — someone had shot this poor dog.
Lisa writes that a rescue group in Zanesville (Howl at the Moon) will care for Carter during his recovery and work to find him the forever home he deserves.
We were very happy to pay for the emergency treatment and hope that a new name (Apollo) will be the beginning of a happy life for Carter. (March 2012)
Independent - Mika - Georgia
7-month old Mika owes her life to several good samaritans. She had been living in a garage (perhaps because she was incontinent) and was left there when her owner moved. Someone who knew of the situation took Mika home and had her checked by his vet who suspected a urinary tract infection. Mika was started on antibiotics.
When Lea adopted her, Mika was still having problems with incontinence and a thorough vet examination revealed extensive internal damage. As Lea wrote: "Her anatomy was seriously messed up--she only had one functioning kidney, both ureters were ectopic and one of them was horribly convoluted, attaching in multiple areas."
The surgery was complicated and involved removal of the non-functional kidney, re-positioning the urinary tract, and transpositioning the left ureter to the bladder.
Mika's family is hopeful that this procedure will be successful, but there are other options they will pursue if it is not.
The surgery was very expensive and we were pleased to be able to help. Mika is very lucky to have such a caring family and we wish them all the best. (March 2012)
Indy Home for Huskies - Macaroon - Indiana
Macaroon is a handsome young bi-eyed Siberian; his owner surrendered him to Indy Homes for Huskies. He had lived outside for most of his two years and had not been kept current with vaccinations or heartworm prevention. He tested positive for heartworms.
JoLynn writes that he will be ready for adoption once his treatment is finished.
We were very happy to provide the funding for Macaroon. (February 2012)
Alabama Siberian Husky Rescue, Inc. - Danya - Alabama
Danya is a 3-year old male Siberian surrendered to a shelter by his owner. April writes that he was found to be heartworm positive and was "very sad and defeated." He was pulled from the shelter and treated for both heartworms and a tapeworm infestation. April describes Danya after treatment: "He is showing his true colours of being a zippy, fun, happy boy."
Danya has been adopted by a family willing to wait until his treatment was complete.
Alabama Siberian Husky Rescue is a small, new rescue with limited funds. They received some funding through donations. We were pleased to contribute to Danya's treatment. (March 2012)
Alabama Siberian Husky Rescue, Inc. - Draven - Alabama
Another owner-surrender, Draven is a two-year old black and white boy diagnosed with heartworms.
April writes that he is a "great dog and is doing well in foster care." He has since been adopted.
April receives a 10% Rescue discount from her veterinarian and also created a Chip-in and shared it on Facebook. We were happy to provide additional funding for his heartworm treatment. (March 2012)
Alabama Siberian Husky Rescue, Inc. - Tanis - Alabama
Yet another heartworm case. Tanis, a two-year old black and white boy (yes--he is a boy) was dumped in a shed at a shelter. Workers heard crying and found him. This particular shelter has a high euthanasia rate and called April to see if she could take Tanis.
Tanis was treated for his heartworms and has been adopted. April says that he is a "wonderful dog who gets along well with other dogs and kids."
April received some donations through Chip-in and we were pleased to provide funding as well. (March 2012).