|
|
~ Frankie ~
Frankie is a tiny little girl who was
purchased from a pet store last Christmas, and her story is too familiar
for pet store puppies. She was an “impulse buy” and once her owners
recognized the long-term responsibility of caring for a puppy, they
decided she did not fit into their life. So, Frankie soon found herself
in rescue and looking for a forever home.
Before that could happen, however, she needed a trip to the vet, as she
had not received any of her shots, nor had she been spayed. While
recovering from her spay surgery, she developed an urinary infection
and, in spite of multiple courses of antibiotics, the problem not only
persisted, but worsened. X-rays revealed this poor little one had
bladder stones requiring surgery – her second surgery in one month’s
time!
 Yes, even with surgery, her problems persisted, and two weeks following
surgery another culture was performed, revealing yet another bladder
infection. This was also very persistent, requiring several different
antibiotics. She finally started a regimen of 21 daily antibiotic
injections, administered by her foster mom, along with her pills.
Finally, she seems to be improving. After such a long time of waking up
every day in a wet bed, which she couldn’t help, Frankie now stays dry
day and night.
During all this time, Frankie never complained and she continued her
very playful and funny antics in spite of what must have been a painful
time. She just kept demonstrating that she is an active puppy that wants
to play, play, play! Frankie wants attention whenever she can get it,
and she gets into mischief all the time. She is such a rascal that she
snatches the socks right out of your hands while you are trying to put
them on! She so loves attention that when she is picked up, she grunts
in pleasure, earning the the nickname “Piggy.”
Frankie’s urinary problems have been very expensive to treat, requiring
multiple cultures, surgery and medication. The most recent tabulation of
expenses exceeds $1000, far more than a foster home can easily absorb.
Frankie and her foster mom need your help to meet these expenses. If you
would like to help Frankie’s foster mom pay her medical bills, you can
make a tax-deductible donation by using the PayPal icon below or by
sending a check, made out to AHDRS, to:
AHDRS
Frankie Fund
PO Box 9671
Greensboro, NC 27429-9671 |
|
~ Snoopy ~
Can you possibly ignore those eyes? How
could anyone pass by those deep, soulful eyes? We couldn’t, which is why
this youngster quickly received help from Almost Home once we heard his
story.
Meet Snoopy, a five-year-old black/tan dachshund who had the misfortune
of going down in his back just two weeks before Christmas. Sadly,
Snoopy’s family could not afford back surgery for him and, when offered
financial assistance by Almost Home, also decided they did not have the
time or experience to deal with the aftercare of a dog recovering from
back surgery. They decided instead to have him euthanized.
 The staff at
Snoopy's vet clinic recognized he had too much life left
to share for that to happen. Everyone was taken by his personality and
zest for life, and could not watch him be put to sleep knowing there was
surgery that could help him. They stepped in and discussed the option of
rescue with Snoopy’s family and his family agreed to hand Snoopy over to
rescue in order to save his life and give him the chance to walk again.
They then contacted Almost Home and, presenting what was truly a life or
death situation for this little boy, asked if the organization was
willing to step up and cover the entire costs of Snoopy’s surgery. We
agreed (because we couldn’t ignore those eyes!) and four days before
Christmas Snoopy underwent surgery and is now on his way to what we hope
will be a full recovery and a new life! Snoopy got a wonderful Christmas
gift, but AH members got a better one in knowing he had been helped.
Snoopy is doing very well post-surgically, although one leg is a little
slower to regain function than the other and will require more intense
therapy. He does have bowel and bladder control and the future looks
good.
Snoopy’s surgery was $3000 and now comes the time to raise back these
funds so we will be able to continue to help others. Won’t you help us
cover Snoopy’s Christmas present? If you would like to help, you can
make a tax-deductible donation using the Paypal icon below, or you can
send a check, made out to AHDRS, to the following address:
AHDRS
Snoopy Fund
PO Box 9671
Greensboro, NC 27429-9671 |
|
(Once Snoopy finishes his
rehab and confinement he will be in search of a great home that will
commit to keeping him in great health and continuing with his recovery.
Snoopy is a great little guy who loves absolutely everyone and wants
nothing more than to share his zest for life! Look at those eyes! If you
would like to adopt Snoopy you can contact his
foster parents or complete
our on-line adoption application
and specify your interest in Snoopy. Snoopy is located in North Carolina
and due to his special needs, preference will be give to applicants in
his area.)
UPDATE 03/25/08 ~
Snoopy (accompanied by a rescuer) flew to Boston, Mass., where he met
his new adopter. Quickly he learned that Boston hasn't hit springtime
weather yet ~ but that is okay, he has a new buddy named Sparrow to play
with and keep him company.
Snoopy's recovery has been nothing short of amazing. On December 21st,
when Snoopy was evaluated for surgery, the neurologist gave him a very
guarded 50% chance at recovery. Now Snoopy not only is walking again, he
can run! There is a lot to be learned from Snoopy's zest for life and
determination. He is one amazing little dachshund who is now amazing his
new mommy each day.
Almost Home has raised just under half of the amount of Snoopy's surgery
so far. A quilt was donated by an AH adopter to raise more funds to go
towards his surgery costs. It is so special that Almost Home was able to
give Snoopy a time to shine ~ we need to raise back the funds used to
pay for his surgery so that others can have the same opportunity. Can
you help?
Thank you to everyone who has assisted with Snoopy's expenses thus far!
Donations received in excess of the costs for a particular dog will be placed in the AHDRS Medical Fund and used to help other dogs in need.
Dachshunds we have helped
Contributors
|
