 Spartacus |
May 12, 2013 "Spartacus is doing great! I take him with me on the weekends when I go out town. He is so well behaved and loves going wherever I take him. He's become a traveling man! He and our original Bengal have become friends now. They run through the house at full speed! We love him!" We couldn't have asked for a better home for him. They love his high energy, think it's funny he shreds toilet paper and paper towels, and love that he has some cattitude.    Read Spartacus's story here. |
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April 19, 2013 Adele has recovered very well from her surgery. At her first post-op clinic appointment, it was decided her ear was healing so well, that Adele would not require an ear ablation, as it was first thought. She was given a light anesthesia to help with the pain from having her facial sutures cleaned and the drain tube from her chest removed. At her second appointment, the sutures were removed from her chest and her face and the second penrose drain was also pulled out. The only memorabilia from this fight, is a hole in her right ear. Adele expresses her gratitude to everyone who helped her recover from a horrible ordeal and make it possible for her to smile at her good fortune. She is waiting for her future family to fall in love with her and bring her home. If you are looking for a great companion, please contact Animals Abused & Abandoned. 
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Animals 2012 - Animals
Abused & Abandoned In its four years of existence, and as a result of the generosity of many donors, Animals Abused & Abandoned has paid out $57,943.36 directly to food suppliers and veterinarians on behalf of 37 rescue groups in 7 states.This slideshow provides updates on just a few of the animals Animals Abused & Abandoned was able to help during 2012. These are the Spotlight Stories. Click arrow to play video. |
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January 8, 2013 Annabelle/Roo is doing great! She's doing rehab now on the leg and is coming along fine. Yes! She has been adopted by a wonderful family who live in rural Georgia and have a home and room for her to enjoy outdoors. They totally adore her and are seeing her the rest of the way on her journey toward complete healing. Since there was such extensive surgery and work done on her leg and it does come with the possibility of her rebreaking it within a year of the surgery, they are taking very good care to see she doesn't stress it out unnecessarily and are getting her to and through her rehab which will continue for awhile. But she is loved, adored, and finally HOME! Thank you so much for your help in making Roo's dreams come true, and for your love and care about her recovery and journey. October 5, 2012 Annabelle is doing great. We had her back to see Dr. Noone this past Monday. The fixator is still in place and will be for at least another 2 weeks. On our next appointment he will do another set of x-rays to determine if it might be able to come off. Her weight bearing is very limited per doctor's orders and there will not be any therapy until that fixator comes off. If appears that we are probably in for another month or 2 before she can do any serious rehab. Dr, Noone is very pleased with her progress. She has been a real trooper through all of this as you can imagine. She is such a sweet little girl and even though her care is challenging, we are so happy to have her. Please express our thanks to the Texas group for all they have done to help our little girl. We are so appreciative. Read Annabelle's story here. August 3, 2012 "... I wanted to give you an update and outcome for dear Annabelle who had her surgery yesterday afternoon.  She came out of surgery around 6
pm yesterday evening. She is
doing well so far. The doc said surgery went well, but was even
more complicated than the x-rays showed, so it just confirmed for the
surgeon how much the surgery truly needed to be done. They took
some extra measures to "straighten" the wrist and she'll be going
home with what is called a fixator. Basically it's a bicycle
wheel type thing around the outside of her wrist to help keep it
straight. She goes back to have that removed in a few weeks. If she's still doing well this
morning, she can be discharged this
afternoon and sent home to rest and recuperate. I think
after we hear she's home and resting we'll all breathe an even
larger sigh of relief! It seems like a lot to spend on one
dog, but I promise you she is worth it! Her spirit is amazing
after all of the abuse she's been through. Thank
you, and also your wonderful foundation, for the financial help and the
support for this wonderful girl! We'll give you progress reports as we
get them, and when she's able to stand straight on that repaired leg,
we will send you pictures so you can update your followers and
supporters.
August 6"... She's doing well. She was able to go home on Friday afternoon. She's due back to the vet surgeon's office on Friday for a checkup. So far, so good...paws crossed for a quick recovery. Our girl is a true champ at getting through these surgeries!" August 9  "... Roo went back for her 1st checkup today and she's
doing great! Here's the report I got from her former foster Mom,
who goes with her each time she goes to the surgeon's office:We took Annabelle/Roo for her follow up with the surgeon, today. He did such an amazing job! Worth every expensive penny to have this done properly. Her spirits are great & she is recovering wonderfully. The photos definitely make her look pathetic, but she is a real trooper. She goes back next week for another visit. I'm attaching the first 3 photos she sent me, and there are a couple more she's sending me tomorrow. Thanks for keeping this girl in your thoughts, and for helping us raise the large amount needed for her surgery! We'll continue to keep you updated as she finishes her journey." |
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December 18, 2012 Callie is doing just fine. We moved another mini mare about her age into their paddock. They all get along great. Knee Hi has the fluffiest winter coat I think I've ever seen! We will be weaning him soon followed by his castration. When all that is done, there is a family who plans on adopting both him and Callie!   Read Callie's story here. |
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July 17, 2012 Update on Winkey: "We did receive the pathology report and the results are that the polyp was benign - apparently there was just a sudden burst of growth in the epithelial cells which resulted in the growth. We're not certain if this was a one time thing or what even caused it. Very strange, but Winkey is back taking his medication and smelling again!" Read Winkey's story here. |
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July 17, 2012 Update on Annabelle: "Dr. Filer's office has scheduled her for her final set of x-rays before surgery on Monday, July 23, 2012. If nothing significant has changed and she's still in good physical shape, they will go ahead and schedule her surgery on the right leg. Thank you once again for all that you did in helping us to raise the significant amount of funds necessary and we so appreciate it, and ask that you and your supporters keep Annabelle Roo in your thoughts and prayers as her surgery approaches. It will be an important and hopefully, final milestone on her arduous journey home to complete health and a happy forever life!" Read Annabelle's story here. |
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was featured as a spotlight animal in September,
2010. Found as a stray with a wounded leg, one good samaritan was
willing to get her help while others passed by ignoring the animal.
Georgia was rescued and eventually adopted. Here is a picture of Georgia with the Easter Bunny this spring! Your donations help animals like Georgia receive the medical care they need and allow the small rescue groups that help them to continue their work. |
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 Laela |
May 15, 2012 We have wonderful updates on two of our spotlight animals, Buc and Laela, who were featured together in a spotlight story in March-April 2012. Below are pictures of both Buc and Laela happy, healthy, and in new homes!
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 Ruby Tuesday |
April 18, 2012 Ruby Tuesday was not featured as a Spotlight
Animal, but she is one of many other animals your donations have
helped. Below is an update sent by the rescue organization:I have wonderful news, Ruby was adopted this Saturday. A nice family with another shy Bengal took her. She has a very doting daddy who actually got up in the wee hours of the morning to sit with her through the recent storms. He didn't want her to be afraid in her new home. Her new Bengal friend is a male named R2 (after R2D2 of Star Wars fame). I am attaching a shot of him showing his lovely spots [right]. To read Ruby's story, follow this link. |
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April 12, 2012 Midnight and London were featured in February 2012. We are happy to tell you that Midnight was adopted by his foster mother. She reports he is a very loving companion.
London has also been adopted. She is regaining her health. She now eats on her own. She will always require eye medication from her viral infection. She likes soft spots to lie on because of her paws which will always curl under her. But that does not deter London from jumping on sofas and beds. |
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March 25, 2012 Nurca was our January 2012 Spotlight Animal. We are pleased to report that she has recovered completely from her amputation. She so wants to run! Last week she jumped off the sofa, and fell. She had an astonished look on her face. She still forgets she only has three legs now. She has been spayed and is scheduled this week for heartworm treatment. In another month she should be ready for adoption. Her foster mother reports that Nurca is a very sweet and affectionate dog. She will be someone's wonderful addition to their family. |
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January 30, 2012 Buddy, Hailey, Harley and Lucy Loo were featured in the December 2011 Spotlight story "Holiday Pup-pourri."We received an update on each one below:
Buddy went into a foster home and remained there throughout his heartworm treatment and a little longer. The foster dad was in love with him and said that he hated to let Buddy go. But let go he did. Buddy is now in a wonderful home with a four-legged sister and a new Mommy.
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December 27, 2011 Asa was featured in the May 2011 Spotlight story. She was found wandering the countryside in west Texas, very close to dying from starvation. Look at the difference! In just a few months Asa has come so far!
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December 13, 2011 Gracie was the October 2011 Spotlight story. The rescue organization reports that she "is doing wonderful and is now ready for her new home." See the before and after pictures below!
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December 6, 2011 May was featured in the August 2011 Spotlight story. Her caretaker reports that May is doing very well and sent these pictures!   |
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August 15, 2011 Uriah was featured as the July 2011 Spotlight story. This update just arrived from Uriah's caretaker: We had a small rain last night . A crisis emergency is going on ---no hay was grown in Texas - a real crisis!!! We always need hay and are so thankful to yall for your help. People are abandoning horses in record numbers. We are limited as to how many horses we can take in and if we have food for them.  Uriah is doing great. It was 800.00 dollars to remove his eye, surrounding muscle and geld him. He just recently went to a new home and is adored. Scarlett and Kickapoo are doing wonderful too. Kickapoo needed surgery to her bone below her eye to remove bone fragments from a crushing injury her previous owners did to her. Her pasturemate died from starvation. Both Kickapoo and Scarlett are gaining weight and muscle everyday. We are going to plant our winter wheat crop again and pray. We did not even have grassburr stickers this year. Our land is like talcum powder. Things just have to get better. Blessings and thank you for everything you have done for us. Ramona Note: Scarlett, who was mentioned in this update, was also featured in the March, 2011 Spotlight Story. The picture below shows her amazing progress!
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Bear |
July 16, 2011 Thank you to everyone who wrote, inquiring about Bear, our July, 2011 Spotlight Story. Your donation will go directly to Bear's ongoing medical care. |
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June 5, 2011
Bently, featured in April 2011, is healing from surgery to repair his broken leg. He is currently being fostered by a couple that has another cocker and who will likely adopt him.
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November 9, 2010
Chicha had her surgery, thanks to generous donors. Her fracture was reduced and stabilized with six screws and a plate. A bone graft was packed around the fracture site to increase and strengthen the healing. She came out of the operating suite with a beautiful bright pink splint. Chicha is recovering very well from her surgery, but the best news is that she has already been adopted to a wonderful couple. The updates from her family are all positive and upbeat. Coco, her new name, is definitely a little sister to Sable and Rocksie. |
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September 11, 2010 The news on Georgia is good! She will not require surgery. Because of your wonderful donations, she received good medical care.There was a period where it could have been touch and go. Her cast had gotten wet and had started to chip. Georgia developed a bacterial infection to her wound. The fear was that it might spread to the fractured bone which could have meant that her leg would have been amputated. She was given antibiotics. She returned to the veterinary clinic several times to have her wound cleaned and given a new cast at each visit. You can see from the photos, she is wearing a less cumbersome cast and is more comfortable sitting down. The e-collar has since been removed. She will be spayed soon, as she has been in heat the past two weeks. She will very soon be ready for adoption. I am told she is a very gentle dog and very friendly. If anyone is looking for a new family member, Georgia is waiting for you. Please contact Animals Abused and Abandoned if interested in providing her with a home and be sure to read Georgia's full story here. |
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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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! |
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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. |
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Nudge |
November 17, 2009 - Nudge I am certain some of you are anxious to hear how Nudge is
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Bailey |
August 31, 2009 - Bailey "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."
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Jasper |
August 23, 2009 - Jasper 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. |
