Would you like to help Bones’ amazing foster parents out with the enormous vet bills that are growing since he was taken in to foster? To date they have incurred approximately $1000 in Veterinary expenses. If so, please make a tax-deductible donation through the button below or by mailing your contribution via a check to the following address:

AHDRS BONES Fund PO Box 9671 Greensboro, NC 27429-9671

~WEENIE~

Weenie was living with a family where someone was allergic to dogs, and was banished to live in the basement (all the time).  Even his crate was in the basement, so he lived a very lonely life for seven years.  Weenie was only allowed up to go out and do his business.

When Weenie came into rescue, he was so thin you could see his bones, and his skin and fur were in very bad condition.  Sadly, he was not up-to-date on his shots, needed to be neutered, and his mouth and teeth were a mess.  His visit to the vet also showed he had a large stone in his bladder, which needed to be removed immediately.  During his first surgery, they removed the stone and neutered Weenie at the same time.  When he responded well in recovery, the vet gave Weenie his vaccinations, post-surgery medicine, special diet instructions, and sent him home.

Soon he returned, for one more concern, to get Weenie well.  His teeth and mouth had been neglected, and were a mess.  During this second surgery, his teeth got a good cleaning, and needed extractions.  During all of this, Weenie behaved like the perfect gentlemen he is.  Now, he is gaining weight, feeling better, and is bewitched with how wonderful attention and interaction feels.  He’s a forgiving little dog, who is amazingly trusting and all too happy to love and be loved.

Can you help with some of Weenie’s medical expenses? Because of his much needed vetting and emergency surgery, he is now a happy little nine year old, with a shiny beautiful brown and black brindle coat, and Weenie acts more like a puppy with his new found vigor!  He’s put on some much needed weight, and now weighs around 15 pounds, which is a good healthy weight for him to maintain.  He is on a special diet to prevent any recurring bladder stones.  Best of all, Weenie wants nothing more than someone to love and call his own.  While we look for Weenie’s forever family, can you help us with his recovery?  If so, please make a tax-deductible donation through the button below or by mailing your contribution via check to the following address:

AHDRS Weenie Fund PO Box 9671 Greensboro, NC 27429-9671

~DAME DAISI~

Found shuffling down a busy four-lane highway in South Carolina, an elderly, skinny and frail little doxie who was fighting to survive was scooped up just in time by an angel who pulled her car over and ran to her rescue.  The Good Samaritan, Tracey, took this poor little dog home and soon thereafter to the vet.  She then contacted Almost Home Dachshund Rescue for assistance.

This new four-legged senior sweetheart curled right up into Tracey’s heart and was soon named Daisi.  Unable to keep her, Tracey helped rescue set up transport with several volunteers to get Daisi to her foster home in West Virginia.  Honestly, every rescuer and transporter who spent time with little Daisi immediately fell in love and has consistently checked on her.

Dubbed "Dame Daisi" because of her royal presence and sweet, graceful spirit, she quickly won the heart of her new foster family, and it was apparent with Daisi's health issues that she will remain with them as a beloved sanctuary rescue.

In her sanctuary home, Daisi shows all the signs that she has been bred many times in her life, and she now suffers from a lime-sized vaginal tumor, which interferes with her potty routine and comfort.  Daisi’s foster family promptly had her treated for a nasty bladder infection (because she is unable to completely eliminate) with intentions to consult a specialist about the vaginal tumor once the bladder infection was gone.  During treatment, Daisi became very ill and was recently rushed to the animal ER.  It took a night of many tests and procedures to save her life.  Twice that night, she came close to death.  Her body temperature was down to 90 degrees, her liver enzymes were off the chart and the giant vaginal tumor was secondary to her other prominent medical problems.

This little doxie girl was discarded on the side of the road to take her chances after her body had been worn out from pregnancy after pregnancy—and likely because her former owner either didn't have the resources to deal with her tumor or because they didn't know what to do.  Besides the signs of repeat pregnancy, the horrific tumor, and a scar across her shoulder, Daisi’s former life will always be a mystery to her sanctuary home.

Daisi is about 15 years old and deserves all the comfort and health her sanctuary family can manage for her.  Although she is very loved in her current residence, her sanctuary parents have a lot of medical issues to help her deal with. 

UPDATE! November 2010

Daisi had her surgery!  The specialists in Columbus, Ohio took extra precautions because of Daisi's frail body, age and significant heart murmur, and she came through without incident!  She's now home and slowly recovering.  The obstructing vaginal tumor is finally gone; as are a chain of mammary tumors.  The doctors feel they achieved the margins around the tumors and feel she has a good chance of not having issues again.  Now, Dame Daisi is recovering—still quite sore, but she is already learning how to potty without the tumor that caused her so much discomfort.  She still dribbles and leaves a pee trail behind her, but the doctors are hopeful that, as she heals, her incontinence will improve or disappear!

We know she is feeling better because her personality is blooming and revealing itself!  Before, because she felt so badly, she completely ignored the other eight doxies in her sanctuary home.  Now, she is going over to the water bowl with her doxie sisters and brothers and giving the "stink eye" to any doxie that dares to try out "DAME DAISI'S" pillow!  She even bared her teeth to one doxie that didn't "take the hint"...though not a sound came out of Daisi!  Her doxie sister, not wanting any trouble, slinked away in shame.  Daisi immediately resumed her sweet nature and climbed back up onto her princess pillow. 

Daisi's other delight is to groan in the middle of the night until her foster Mom gets up and takes her outside to potty.  However, when her foster Mom brings her back inside, tucks her back in and everyone is once again warm and settled, Daisi continues the pitiful groan until she gets her way and foster Mom puts her up in the big bed—Daisi’s bed and all.  She then commands petting and stroking to lull her back to sleep.

Our next step is for Dame Daisi to continue to recover.  Then, we will continue tests on her heart and monitor her urine.  Hopefully, you will want to help with Daisi's expenses as she recovers and receives the daily medications she will need because of likely years of neglect.  Any donation amount is needed and so appreciated.  Dame Daisi deserves as many years as possible of being loved and healthy. 

Can you help with a donation toward her already significant medical bills?  Any and all donations are so important and will help give Daisi a happy, loved rest of her sweet life.  If so, please make a tax-deductible donation through the button below or by mailing your contribution via a check to the following address:

AHDRS Dame Daisi Fund PO Box 9671 Greensboro, NC 27429-9671

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.

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