Spotlight Animal Updates

 

 

 

Riley

June 15, 2010

Riley had surgery and has been treated for her heartworm illness, too. She is recuperating in her foster home and continuing daily therapy for her leg. She has six to eight weeks more recovery time from her surgery. Unfortunately, the latest email from her foster mom indicated that an x-ray shows Riley has a fissure on the crest of her right tibia. She will have to be crated for the next few weeks. Hopefully with proper rest, she can avoid another surgery.

Read Riley's full story here. 

 

Payton

Payton

 

August 28, 2010

Payton was found seriously injured after a fight with a dog. In the months that have followed, Payton has completely healed from his injuries and has found a new home. He and his buddy Elliot spend their days playing together, and the rescue organization that saved Payton continues to provide much needed services to animals in need.

 Read Payton's full story here.

 

 

Clare

Clare

June 17, 2010

Clare has continued to recover from her ordeal.  Although we were lucky to have a number of great applicants, Clare and her foster mom decided that the bond forged between them during her recovery should not be broken and she was adopted on June 12, 2010.  The other dogs there all have a middle name, so a little ceremony was held and Clare was given the middle name Devereaux in honor of Rue McClanahan's character on Golden Girls.  The whole family look forward to continuing to give little golden girl Clare the kind of life she deserved all along.

Read Clare's full story here.

Chester after a snack

Chester

March 10, 2010

Chester came through his surgery with flying colors and has recuperated quickly! Another bit of good news ... Chester joined his new family this past weekend where he will live his life as an indoor cat. He made himself right at home immediately and conquered the stairs without hesitation. Chester thanks his friends and Animals Abused & Abandoned who made it possible for him to have a second chance at life!

Read Chester's full story here.

Edwina

Edwina

November 20, 2009

Edwina's foster mom reports that Edwina's wound has finally healed up completely! She's still recovering from ringworm so they haven't actively been soliciting a forever home for her yet. Her family says she is quite the comic!

Edwina was featured in a Spotlight Story in 2009. Read her story here.

Nudge

Nudge

November 17, 2009 - Nudge

I am certain some of you are anxious to hear how Nudge is doing since he joined the equine sanctuary.

For the past few months, the only thing Nudge has done is eat and eat some more. When we visited him the last part of September, he focused his attention on the hay he was eating. Nothing could distract him. He burrowed his face deep down into the bale, selecting just the right amount of hay and with deep satisfaction written in his eyes he proceeded to munch on dry blades of grass. He would again go through this ritual several more times. This leisurely breakfast went on during our entire visit.

With bones protruding from being so underweight upon arrival at the sanctuary, he has gained over 200 lbs which tips the scale well over 600 pounds. Fully grown he should weigh approximately 1000 lbs. He looks absolutely wonderful. It is amazing what a little food can do! He has grown taller, his skeletal frame has filled out, his dull coat is now shiny. He obviously feels much better, has more energy, because he has been observed running and playing with several of his friends. One can see he has been given a lot of nurturing at the sanctuary as he now enjoys human interaction.

Nudge had his umbilical surgery in October. He was gelded at the same time. He remained at the veterinary clinic for an extra couple of days for observation. This visit to the vet cost approximately $800.

Nudge has become available for adoption. If anyone is interested in providing him a home and a promise to love him, please contact us.

PS: Have just learned a new filly arrived at the sanctuary and Nudge is in love with her! They are side by side at all times. Would it not be nice for both to be adopted together.

Nudge was previously featured in a Spotlight Story. Read his story here.

Bailey

August 31, 2009 - Bailey

In this past year Bailey began to develop severe hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia. The vets all said that surgery was not an option because of her physical state and the lack of physical strength to support her for physical therapy.


"Last month Bailey became physically incapable of being able to get around and have a happy and enjoyable life. We tried alot of options but to no avail she got to the point where she could not get up to relieve herself and we had to make a very hard decision. We let Bailey go to the rainbow bridge where she can run and play and frolic as much as her heart desires. I held her until she slept and I could swear there was a look of thankfulness and peace in her eyes.

Thank you for all your help and love you devoted to her and trying to find her a home. She left this earth knowing she was loved and remembered. She will be missed every day."

Bailey was previously featured in a Spotlight Story. Read her story here.


Princess Girl

Princess Girl

August 31, 2009 - Princess Girl

Dear Yvonne and Monique: I so regret having to tell you that pretty little Prinney was euthanized on Tuesday morning. As I had told you, she was vomiting everything. She stopped eating completely Saturday, then Sunday and Monday despite tempting sliced turkey and everything she used to love. I thought Tuesday might be the day, but Tuesday morning she drank a whole lot of water and I was encouraged - maybe she will eat today also. But she went to the front door and as I was opening it for her, she vomited up all the water. That was my sign - this was no way for her to live. I took her in her little bed, because she loved it. She died in it with my arms around her and her little head on my arm. I miss her, the house is so awfully empty and coming home without her here is just wrong. I know, though, that she knew that she was loved by all of us."


Jasper

August 23, 2009 - Jasper

"Jasper is absolutely awesome. We ran into some pretty big hurdles in the first three months, but we overcame them and I can’t overstate how sweet and wonderful he is. I previously communicated his difficulty with the cats and numerous escapes. Initially, the cats were banished to areas of my house that were blocked from Jasper. They would not enter the dogs’ area for fear of being chased/mauled, even when I was home. But, at right about the three month mark, I brought one of the cats up into the dogs’ area to stay on the couch with me, just as a temporary respite. The cat never left, and about a day later the other cat came up. For about a week, Jasper still wanted to chase and I noticed numerous scratches on his nose. But they sorted it out and now he pays them no heed. If anything, he is more scared of them than vice versa. Every now and then I can even get a cat and Jasper on the couch with me at the same time.

He still wants to escape, but I’ve Jasper proofed the fence and he seems content with my yard and our daily walks. The climbing/athletic ability of Jasper is simply unbelievable. My fence now looks like a supermax prison fence (no barbed wire or anything that would hurt him, just high tech). We also had some ‘other’ behavior problems with him regarding other dogs and other people, but I will save that for an in-person or telephone discussion. He is definitely a dominant dog and is probably not suited for a home with small children. Nevertheless, such other problems have been sorted and he never showed them with me, only with new dogs and new people. He has always showed respect for me as the “top dog”, and I now know what situations in which to watch him or keep him out of. He and my other dog Dave don’t play, but they get along fine and seem to have established their own pecking order.

He has never showed any of the pillow/furniture destructive tendencies that you expected, other than with toys which he loves to shred. Mainly, I think he is very happy. I’m sure he would like even more exercise, but he gets plenty and makes sure to spend at least an hour or two at night curled up next to me on the couch."

Jasper was previously featured in a Spotlight Story. Read his story here.