Grim needs cataract surgery, can you help?
Grim is a 2-year old terrier mix at the Rock Springs, Wyoming Humane Society. She suffers from cataracts and needs sight-saving surgery. We are trying to raise the necessary funds to have the surgery performed. Many people are interested in adopting Grim until they find out about her eye condition. She desperately needs this surgery to save her sight and improve her chances of getting a forever home.
Her vet in Rock Springs is Desert View Animal Hospital,
940 Elk Street, Rock Springs, WY 82901.
Telephone (307)-362-3184
Grim’s account number at the vet is 750 – Grim
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Marty needs lifesaving surgery for anal prolapse, can you help?
I have found myself in a desperate situation with a devastating outcome if I don’t find some much needed help. My 8 week old kitten needs a life saving surgery.
My boyfriend, Brad, and I visited some mutual friends on the weekend of September 26th, 2009 in Tallahassee, FL. Once we arrived, we met one of the girl’s 11 week old kitten. He had an obviously large, solid belly and was walking uncomfortably. This girl had a full time job and left the kitten locked out of her room every day where his food, water or litter box were, all day. She works at a profitable job and never took the kitten in for a visit at the vet after she adopted him, as the shelter made her sign and promise. The second day we were there, the kitten’s anus prolapsed. If his belly full of worms wasn’t sign enough that the kitten needed to see a vet, his anus being forced out was clear enough to anyone.
The owner locked him in a cage because his “butt is gross” and right then decided that she wasn’t going to take him in to the vet because it cost too much money. She left the kitten in there and was going to leave it to die outside. I immediately called my vet hospital from back home in Chicago and all my former employees I had worked with at Petco. I’ve worked as a grooming assistant and trained service dogs for the handicapped and I know that no animal should have been living like this kitten.
The girl didn’t care about the kitten anymore, so my boyfriend and I took him home with us to Tampa, where we live and go to school. The very next day, the kitten, which we named Marty, had a vet visit. The vet let us know that this 11 week old kitten was really no more than 6 weeks old and weighed only 1 pound! The vet confirmed that Marty had a terrible case of worms, along with a horrific ear infection and a large infestation of fleas. Because his previous owner hadn’t gotten him de-wormed after she adopted him, Marty’s worms were so bad that they had forced his anus to prolapse. The diagnosis required a surgery in which he would have stitches around his anus. This surgery is usually successful, especially in young kittens, if the worms and prolapse are treated in time.
His surgery was almost $300.00, and could have been prevented had he been taken to the vet to get a simple check-up and medicine when he was adopted. My boyfriend is unemployed and a full time student and I have a part time job working 6 hour weeks, maximum, for minimum wage while being a full time student. Needless to say, we were not ready to pay for the vet visit as well as a surgery. We are both huge animal lovers, so helping Marty was not even a question for us. While having the stitches in for a week, Marty was de-wormed with a 5-day treatment and 2 other strong de-worming medicines. In between the visit to get the stitches in and out, Marty went in for 2 more vet visits, because Brad and I were so worried that he would get infections and just wanted to make sure everything was going smoothly. The day his stitches came out, everything was looking good. The next day, his anus prolapsed yet again. Another vet visit and cost later, we were told to wait two weeks to see if it would go back in. Discouraged two weeks later, the vet gave us two options: humane euthanasia or a surgery with a 100% success of never prolapsing again.
Brad and I love Marty so much. He is our child, and touches every part of our hearts. The day we saved Marty from sure death, he saved us. Marty wants nothing more than to be by people, constantly following us around the house, begging to sleep on our laps and constantly giving kisses. He is so happy yet has never known a truly happy life without pain. Marty never whines, despite the half hour sessions of cleaning and lubing his anus, consistent vet visits, stitches and having to wear an E-collar all the time so that he doesn’t lick and dry out the exposed anus. He is such a trooper and has been so strong in his very short life. To know that Marty could be a happy and not in pain after this surgery lifts up my heart and spirit. The only problem is the cost.
Brad and I can not afford the permanent surgery, which costs around $3,500.
We have already spent so much more than anyone ever should have, had it all been prevented with just one vet visit after his adoption. We are so pressed for money and trying to raise as much as we can. As college students, not many of our friends have money to donate, and neither do non-profit organizations. Everyone wants to help so bad, especially after they meet Marty, but no one can financially.
Brad and I need to make a decision soon, and while we wait for answers, Marty lives his life with a prolapsed anus, constantly wearing an E-collar and relentlessly uncomfortable and in pain. He doesn’t deserve this life of pain that he has only ever known. Marty, Brad and I would be eternally grateful if you even consider our application. This one surgery will change our entire lives and allow Marty to be a kitten. A real kitten. Marty is my entire life, and I can not and will not let him be taken from me if this one surgery can fix all of his problems.
Receiving any donation would be the best thing to happen to our family and would finally allow Marty to experience a life where there is nothing but love. Marty is too young, too loving, too undeserving of pain and most of all, too much a part of us to be anything but better and healthy. I appreciate any help you can give our family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for even taking the time to read about Marty.
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Milo needs surgery, can you help?
Milo is a 5 year old boxer/pit bull mix. He has already had a TPLO surgery on his left hind leg and several ligament surgeries on his right hind leg. Unfortunately the surgeries didn’t hold and Milo’s right hind leg needs to be amputated. He is in pain and needs the surgery as soon as possible.
Veterinary Info:
Jansen Animal Hospital
Amy Jahn
Happy Ending Update on Gizmo!
So,
since she had the surgery, Gizmo has been wearing this t-shirt so that
she wouldn’t try to scratch at the incision/sutures. (I bought a
couple of them for her.)
Gizmo loves the beach, so I was thrilled to get her a beach themed t-shirt.
As of today, however, she is suture and t-shirt free and lookin’ good. 
Thanks again to everyone who helped to make her better. I
couldn’t have done it without your help. Gizmo says thanks as
well. 
Can you help Isabella an abandoned Pitt with a shattered hip?
Olga Caine wrote:
My name is Olga Caine
Me and my friend found Pit Bull in the woods on 06/25/2009, with the broken(shattered) hip, open wounds, emeciated.Multiple compound open infected fractures and osteomylitis of the left femur after untreated (3-4 weeks) mva trauma.
Her leg was amputated on 07/03/2009,osteo debrided, but the infection rapidly worsened and she had to be taken back for emergency surgical cleansing for generalized sepsis on 07/23/2009.
We named dog Isabella, she is the sweetest dog in the world, I will provide her a loving home and I am seeking for the help with vet bills.
The vet bills now is around $6,000.00. We raised already $1,400.00. Is there any way you would help us financially? or tell me please who can help us.
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The phone # (215) 750-7884
Can you help Gizmo Get surgery?
Gizmo’s WordPress Site http://surgeryforgizmo.wordpress.com/
Gizmo is a 13-year-old dog of indeterminate heritage (her
veterinarian in Washington used to call her the world’s largest
papillion). She is a rescue dog from the Animal Care and Control
in San Francisco, CA. When I first got her in December of 1996, it was
estimated that she was about one, and I was told that she was found in
an abusive situation where she had been hit, kicked, and threatened
with death.
Gizmo has been a wonderful companion for the past 12 years. We’ve
since moved from San Francisco to Everett, Washington, back to San
Francisco for a brief stay, and we now reside in Kentucky. I’m a
student pursuing my bachelor’s degree in English, as well as a
part-time instructor at the college I attend. As such, my funds are
low, particularly at this time of the year when the summer semester is
almost over and the fall semester is a month away.
On Thursday, July 16, 2009, I took Gizmo to her veternarian because
the fatty tumor she has had for a couple of years had become infected.
The vet informed me that the tumor is in need of removal, and then she
handed me the bill. The low estimate for the surgery (and related
costs, such as x-rays, biopsy, post-surgical pain management, and
surgery assessment) is $698.25 US and the high estimate (assuming that
surgery lasts more than 30 minutes) is $865.25 US. The wording of the
estimate allows for a 15% rate of error, which means that the surgery
could go as high as $995.25 US.
I simply can’t cover that amount of money in the time needed She
currently has a two week supply of antibiotics, and the veterinarian
believes that she needs to have the surgery by the end of the two week
period. That means she needs to have her surgery around August 1, 2009.
Had this happened in November, it would be a different story, but it
was a struggle to pay the $136 I’ve put out this week for care. I’m
not someone who finds it easy to accept help, especially monetary, but
I love my dog, and I am determined to help her however I can.
I’ve set up a PayPal account specifically for her surgery costs.
Please donate whatever you can. Any help is appreciated. If you are
unable to donate, please forward this url to someone who may be able to
help.
I will check the PayPal account daily, and I will shut it down the
moment I have enough to get Gizmo the surgery she needs. I’m not here
to profit from the generosity of others. I just want my dog to be
well. I had to put one of my cats to sleep six months ago, and I’m not
ready to lose another, especially when her problem is one that can be
fixed.
Thank you in advance for reading our story and for any assistance you are able to provide.
Donate at PayPal. The email address of Gizmo’s surgery account is surgeryforgizmo@gmail.com. Enter the amount of your donation. Then click on the personal tab and click gift or other.
Dog held by vet till payment is made. At risk of euthanasia!
Can you help us save our dog?
I’m a mother of 5 children who just lost their dad tragically two years ago.
I got the kids a dog to try and help them emotionally with the loss of their dad.
Our dog means everything to us.
A few months ago our dog got run over by a car and broker her pelvis. The vet saved her and accepted a post dated check from me. They waited too long to put the check through and when they did, the check was bad. I paid the check and the vet off.
The other night my dog was having her pups and one of the pups got stuck. I ran her to the vet and he got the pup out of her and she is doing well.
But they would not accept another post dated check and am refusing to accept anything but cash.
I won’t have the money to pay until the first, and they won’t wait.
They are holding the dog until payment is made, and are charging us $10 extra for each day they hold our dog.
They told us if payment is not made in full soon, they will be putting our beloved pet to sleep.
My kids and I love our dog.
Can you please help us.
If you can help us save this dog, it would mean everything to our family.
The vet information is below, if you would like to call and verify what I’m putting in
my wish is true.
Any help you can give us to keep our dog from dying would be so appreciated.
Love & God Bless, the Williams Family
Nicholas Animal Hospital
325 Fairview Heights Road
Summersville, WV 26651
304-872-5030
Total $333.84
Every night she has to stay is $16 plus tax.
They take checks, credit cards etc…cash….
Love, Louise Williams and Kids
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Otter, my Rabbit, needs extensive surgery. Please Help!
Otter is my little 3 year old dwarf house bunny. Ever since I adopted her, she has had chronic health issues, from needing regular tooth-trimmings to combating a bad strain of bordetella. She has been on and off of medications for the past year and nothing has helped cure her. She hacks and coughs all the time, snores heavily at night, and breathes very heavily. My vet, Dr. Sweet, at Chippens Hill Veterinary Hospital, recommended that I take her to Tufts University to get a full skull scan (MRI), surgically remove any pus that might be built up in her sinuses(what we suspect is causing some of her issues), and get a bacterial culture from the deep tissue in her nasal passages to get a better idea of what’s ailing her so we can cure it. This is an extremely expensive procedure – 400.00 is about half the cost of what needs to be done. I need help raising money to get these tests and surgery done so that I can have a good shot at finally finding a cure for her. Please help!
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Help Raise $ for Barbie’s Asthma Attack and ER Visit
Hi Everyone, Some of you already know that my friends and I have been trapping a feral cat colony behind CSAS School next to the fraternity house on Siskin Drive. These cats have been there for years and we are finally doing a trap-neuter-release on them. As of now, we have caught a total of 12 cats from this area and have at least 2 more to go. Most of them have been fixed through McKamey’s feral cat project at $25 per cat, but some have required other medical treatments and vet care. First, Buster had a ruptured eyeball (suspected to have been caused by a BB gun) so he needed his eyeball removed during his neuter. This alone cost me about $250. Then, Brandy has needed daily cleaning and medicine applied to her head wound. Because we didn’t want to keep catching the same cat twice, I kept them all in my bathroom till we got most of them. I was able to release 4 of them rather quickly, but the rest had come down with massive upper respiratory infections and needed antibiotics twice and day and some even needed subcutaneous fluids and anti-inflammatory medicine for a few days. Because Buster is a true “feral”, i had to take him back to the vet and sedate him just to give him fluids and antibiotics; so they had become a rather time-consuming and expensive feral colony at this point, but i was in it for the long haul. Now,Saturday night at about 3:30 AM, Barbie wakes me up with her wheezing and rapid breathing…so i rush her to the River Emergency Clinic and found out she was having an asthma attack. They did Xrays, gave her steroids, and kept her in the oxygen chamber while I worked on Saturday. Her ER visit and medical treatment came to almost $500…so i need help!!! This is a feral/free-roaming colony and I just happen to be the one housing and caring for all the cats before they get returned. I was not planning on them being so costly. Buster is doing great after his eye removal and all but Brandy and Barbie have been released now. I want to hold onto Brandy until she is all healed and want to make sure Barbie has no more asthma attacks. I greatly appreciate any assistance you all can give…THANK YOU!!! *UPDATE* As of 3/21/09, she seems to be doing better and eating well. Brandy is still requiring fluids, but is starting to eat a little better and seems to be healing well. 4/4/09 Well, I’ve been by the house several times and have seen all the cats I have released (including Buster with his one eye and he is doing great). Brandy is eating well and no longer needing fluids, but is ready to be returned to the outdoors. Barbie is in the last week of her steroids and is doing well with the wean, so far. If all goes well, i will be able to release them both next week some time…hopefully:) Thanks!!! Ali If you can help please CLICK HERE
Barbie had another asthma attack monday night (3/16). I gave her the bronchodilater injection and got up every couple hours to check on her. Gave her another shot Tuesday morning for St Patrick’s Day because she had another attack and then ran her up to my vet because she was still wheezing and breathing fast. She is now on steroid pills for the next 3 weeks, so hopefully this will work.
My adopted cat needs to get another eye surgery
My foster kitten Coconut came from a County Animal Shelter with her mom and three sibling. All of them were very sick and only two kitten survived. Coconut was the sickest of the remaining two, her eyes swelling shut for four weeks. Doing everything that we were instructed to do plus more, she finally opened her eyes but her inner eyelids never retracted. She had one surgery when she was young and the vet wanted to wait until she had grown up to do the final surgery. After her final surgery and everything we had been through, we decided to adopt Coconut. But her eye are now getting worse again and we do not want her inner eyelid to grow farther and snuff out any chance she has to see for the rest of her life. She has beautiful blue eye, when you can see them. As she grows bigger, her eyes weep blood, which we clean several times a day, because the tissue around her eyes stretches and tears.
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Cole’s Broken Leg Surgery
After many years of rescuing and assisting many others in rescue, I am reaching out to everyone to help me with my own cat, Cole, whom I love very much.Time is of the essence because he needs the surgery quickly.
Update as well. I am going to a less expensive vet (just as qualified) to try and get this done.
Coleis a 9 year old cat that is as black as coal….his brother is Will (Irescued them off the street corner of Willamin and Colegate,hence thenames). I have had both of them since they were 6 weeksold……
Colewas attacked on Saturday by two of my dogs (because I did not crate themwhile I was on my porch talking to someone and because dogs can be thatway…..and I was stupid). Now Cole suffers from a”transverse fractureof his right tib/fibula” and needs surgery to pinhis leg back together.I spent four hours at the Animal EmergencyCenter on Saturday…his legis splinted, he is on a narcotic painreliever, antibiotics and needsthe surgery rather quickly.
I am working on fundraising with Actors and Others, The Pet Fund (Iwas notified has no funds to help),UAN (for a lifeline grant if possible), fveap.org (also currently no funds to assist) and of course,this fundable site. If just 100 people gave 15.00, his surgery is paid.The $500.00 emergency visit has been covered by a generous donation.This is a time to ask friends and all for a little help.
Trust me I know how difficult things are right now…..I would never ask if I didn’t really need the help to help my cat.
Grateful to say the least.
Thank you!
PSThe three pictured cats are Cole (the black cat), Will (theTabby) andmy Victoria who passed away at the age of 16 in Sept. 07.Cole loved heras you can see.
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Please help my cat Sweety! I am very worried about him.
Some generous people have give some donations directly to my veterinarian.
My cat Sweety is in a trouble and he needs vet attention.
He must have 2 teeth extracted plus a surgery all together including blood test, etc. I can send more details of the billing and description of the care he needs if necessary. He has a black mass in his mammary gland and this has to be remove ASAP (CANCER). Thank you.
Sweety is a lovely kitty, he is 11 years old and needs immediate veterinary attention. I am unemployed and do not have any income anymore. I am totally broke. I am desperately looking for a job. I am by myself I do not have any family left. I am struggling with my life.
My cat Sweety needs teeth extractions because he has an infection and needs teeth extractions to prevent a mouth cancer. I lost one of my cats 2 months ago from mouth cancer so I do not want loose this one too. I am so devastated. My kitty is all I have.
Also my veterinarian wants to perform a biopsy and maybe remove a mass he may have in one of his breasts. It can be cancer.
I am so worried about my kitty, so I really need help. Thank you for your big heart.
If you want to donate and send a check to my vet directly, please let me know and I will provide all the information you need. Thank you again.
This is my cat Sweety’s story. It is a story of the big and loving friendship I have with him.
Sweety was at the Simi Valley Target under a storage shed with 6 younger kittens (5-1/2 month) & 2 wild adults. A lady named Rosie fed them & enlisted April’s help to trap them. Rosie paid to have all 7 fixed, gave shots & de-wormer, & had them all tested. She placed 4 kittens & April asked Kitten Rescue to foster the last 3, including Sweety (7-1/2 months).
At first, they didn’t know to separate them, or that the best way with semi-ferals is in separate cages in the house. Sweety spent 10 days in foster area in Monica & Peter’s garage with Cinnamon & Lucy (younger
“sisters”) before they moved them to the bathroom. Then Sweety became more wild indoors. Worse, the girls were following his lead.
April, Rachel’s friend who rescues feral cats including these, came to our house twice to help us with him. She thought he was a good cat, full of fear. She & Rachel said to separate him from the females (divide & conquer) until he got so lonely he would learn to tolerate us. Monica was affraid of him then.
With Sammy’s help in the foster cage at times, Sweety got better. Peter started picking him up before meantime after a month. They enlisted to come visit all three kittens & help socialize them. There was something compelling about Sweety, like they then were able to keep Cinnamon alone also. That helped a lot.
Sweety is a beautiful 4 years old tabby kitty. He is the only male in the family and believe me he is very proud. He takes a very good care of the girls.
Sweety started to like Peter & tolerate Monica, so they tried bringing him in with Sammy. He hid under furniture & growled, reverting again. They tried a few times, but he would only behave when in his “house” in the garage.
He NEVER wanted out of it.
Monica again talked to April & Rachel. One suggestion was, give him a cage in the “house” in the middle of the house so he could see the other cats in the house, while feeling safe. It was only then that Monica was able to hold & cuddle him without wild looks. A week later, back to his garage house & the improvement held. Monica could still handle him.
A week later, they brought him & Sammy in a day (dog emergency) together with all the other cats. Sweety finally began to play with toys & showed interest in other cats. He did not hide for the first time. After a day, he started to run from them so they put him back in the garage house.
The following weekend, they brought him in for my visit. We know the rest. I and he fell in love and lived happily ever after! Monica was so surprised when he let me hold him, as he had never been at all friendly with new people. He growled at them but not at me.
If you want to donate and send a check to my vet directly, please let me know and I will provide all the information you need. Thank you again.
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Indy needs some help for surgery
I am writing because I found your website linked from the United Animals Nation resources website. My little beagle, Indy has a ruptured disc in his neck and will be having back surgery in mid-April. We have been fundraising but are still a far way away from the $5,000 needed for his treatment. We have a blog of his experiences with donation button already set up. I am attaching the link to this for you in hopes that you can help us. I would be glad to give you picture and story for your website as well.
Thanks,
Dawn
http://web.me.com/dbrislin/www.lorenzhome.com/Indys_Blog/Indys_Blog.html
Dawn C. Lorenz
Doctoral Candidate
The Pennsylvania State University
TPLO surgery needed for our dog Missy, to cure a CCL injury in her leg
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The mighty Faust needs leg surgery to continue his mighty reign!
Just look at Faust. Stare into his amber eyes. Succumb to his mesmerizing gaze, and slather him in healing cash. Okay, seriously. My wife and I have found ourselves in a very difficult situation with a dog we love very much, and we are asking for your help. Name: Faust. Job description: The most rockingly awesome dog in the dog-verse. We adopted our pure-bred German shepherd, Faust, from the pound in March 2008. He was eight months old. He has proven to be everything we hoped for: loving, playful, loyal and well-behaved. (Plus, he does an awesome Chewbacca impersonation when he gets excited.) A few preventative trips to the veterinarian assured us that he thankfully didn’t have any of the congenital conditions, such as hip dysplasia, that are common to his breed. That was until last month, when he developed a severe limp in his left front leg. Extensive X-rays revealed that his current condition is, in fact, grave. He has an unfused piece of bone in his elbow that is causing him considerable pain, and the operation to remove this will cost about $2,000. This is his most urgent need. Unfortunately, that was just the start of the bad news. X-rays of his hips revealed that he had also in the past few months developed advanced hip dysplasia. While Faust shows few outward signs of discomfort, the X-rays depict secondary arthritis already setting in. There are three surgery options to address this condition, and all three, also, cost about $2,000 each. The price of these surgeries is beyond our limited means. Thus, we find ourselves faced with some heart-wrenching choices concerning Faust’s future. The most realistic option for us at this juncture is an aggressive program of pain management; however, the popular medications for canine joint pain have their own expenses and side effects. Beyond that, we shudder at the grim prospect of putting Faust to sleep. Thus I’m turning to fellow animal-lovers for any help they can give. I’m also happy to supply further details about both my income situation and the cost estimates for these operations. Finally, I’ll gladly offer my professional services in trade to any donors. I’m a longtime journalist who excels at ghostwriting, copy-editing and editorial consulting. Thanks for you consideration. If you can help PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DONATE
My Best Friend Punkin needs surgery
My dog Punkin is a 3.5 lb 11 year old yorkie, he was injured last Friday when a mastiff stepped on him.
This dislocated his leg from his hip.
I took him to an emergency vet to the tune of over $1200 which I gladly gave my last dollar with the hope he would be taken care of. However they were unable to set his leg back into the hip joint. I took him to my regular vet today and he will need surgery to repair his leg.
I have only had Punkin for a year, I rescued him from a breeder who thought he was to old to continue breeding for her. Even though I have been his family only a small part of his life I love him with all my heart, and want to make his golden years the very best.
Both vets said he is in great health other than his leg and some very bad teeth which I would love to have taken care of at the same time.
I have listed my fundraiser for only 1/3 of the cost of surgery, I am doing everything I can to raise the other money, I am hoping to sell things around the house I can, and work saving my own money as well. I just do not think I will be able to raise everything Punkin will need in time and he deserves the very best I can give him. I am employed and work hard every day, just being a single Mom it doesn’t allow for me to have a big savings for emergencies, and thank the Lord they do not come up often.
I promise every dollar kind folks find to pledge now for Punkins much needed surgery I will save and repay by making a donaton to our local animal shelter to hopefully help the next little guy in need.
thanks and God bless
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Please help Griffin get his surgery
South Portland, Maine family needs your help for dog’s surgery:
We have a beloved 4 year old shepard mutt, needing cruciate tear knee surgery costing $1,300-2,700. (He is scheduled for consult and xrays on the 17th and outcomes of that will determine actual cost.) Any donation you can give will be greatly appreciated.
Griffin is our son’s best buddy and was injured as a pup by aggressive dogs at the beach. His knee rallied for quite some time but has now worsened. Our vet assures us that with the surgery Griffin will have a long and lively life. In the current economy, some may question this huge expense for a pet. Our son who is 5 years old has special needs and has already lost a close animal friend he depended on. (His therapy horse at a riding facility.) We’re hoping that with your help we can avoid adding any further losses/challenges to his already full plate. Griffin is gentle, patient and absolutely suited to life at our home. It would be more than we could undertake to try “replace” him with someone new.
We have always been committed to being lifetime owners of any pets we’ve had, and this is the first time we’ve had to ask for assistance to care for them. Our current economic situation is compromised due to serious health problems and the economy downturn, otherwise we’d fund this entirely ourselves. Thanks to kind donations collected at local pet stores over the holidays, we have enough to fund the consult & x rays. Since Fundable accounts are for 25 days and only pay out if the goal is reached, we are setting a hopefully reachable goal of $500; but ultimately we hope to raise close to the full amount.
Griffin is the most amazing dog–absolutely phenomenal with kids. We want to give him every chance. We hope you agree. We got Grif at Christmastime in 2004, and having this surgery would be our family’s present for many years to come.
Thank you very much for any help, from all of us.
Griffin’s people
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I WISH for alot of prayers and a few good heros to help save my dog
my dog has a oral miligant melanoma and needs surgery right away. The cancer is very aggressive. she is in pain right now and barely eating. you can see this in the pics I posted. The second one is the tumour how big it is. As you can see it is already going into her throat. Time is really running out, I need to get the surgery asap or I will soon have to put her down or she will choked to death.I can’t afford 3500 dollars.this can be cured and she could live to a rip old age with your help.I am disable from diabetic compactions and heart disease and I am on a fixed income.I really live for my pet,she really brightens my days and makes the days more enjoyable to live.
The vet that could do the procedure is Alexander Krebs at the Iowa State University veterinary Medical Center. in Ames Iowa 50011, the phone number is 515-294-4900 if you would like to confirm this.
I hope that someone can help me save my best friend. I can’t bare to put her down.Please help make it so she can live a longer more enjoyable life. Please be our hero. It would mean the world to us. We would be eternally grateful.
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Shorty’s Spinal Surgery
All within just the last month I’ve learned that my Pug, Shorty, needs both spinal surgery and bladder stone surgery. I’m still paying for the emergency room vet bill for another Pug, Morty, that I lost last September, so money is tight. I started fund raising when I found out about the bladder surgery, knowing I didn’t have the $$ for it, then I got the news about the spinal surgery, which has to be done first before they’ll do the other one. It’s also 5 to 10X more expensive. I took on cleaning 2 houses, sold things online, I’m sewing Pug quilts, Pug-fabric appliance covers, dog clothes, dog blankets, sports team blankets & quilts. I haven’t solidified my latest idea, but I’m working with a couple of local bars/restaurants about holding casual fund-raising “parties” in which I invite people into their establishment. The business either donates food for a buffet, in which case the staff is donating a % of their tips, or people gamble or purchase beverages, or they have dinner, in which case the business donates a % of the sales. My “party” is income for the business that wouldn’t otherwise be realized, nor would the staff be receiving the tips from the guests. I will also be having a small “auction table” in which there will be donated items that people can bid on, and a table of items that I made that can be purchased.
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Please help Missy get her leg repaired
About 18 months ago we adopted our dog Missy. She was a rescue dog and was having trouble finding a home because of her separation anxiety (not surprising since she had been abandoned!). Our family adopted her and she has become the most loveable, easy-going companion we can imagine. She is part Lab and Greyhound, so she loves to run and jump. Her daily walks are the highlight of her day, especially when she sees the rabbits on our neighborhood trails! We recently discovered that her previous owners had not given her appropriate care and her hind legs had suffered ligament tears. They had healed, but caused her to get a limp when she ran too much. Recently she developed another limp that was not going away, and the vet said that she will need surgery to fix this problem. Right now she can’t talk walks, run or move around, and this would continue if she doesn’t have surgery. She is only 4 years old and is very active. She is the fastest dog at the dog park and loves to jump in the air to catch a ball in her mouth. We need to get the surgery done as quickly as possible, and the cost is $3,000 per leg. (We hope to do just one leg, but the vet has suggested that over time she will need both legs done.) We are in the process of raising money now (garage sales, eBay, second job), and would like to get the surgery scheduled immediately. In addition, I was out of work for 10 months last year and have just recently gone back to work, so this surgery is taking a huge bite out of our finances. We so appreciate any assistance to get our dog back to being the dog she was meant to be! If you know anyone that can help, even a little bit…it would be greatly appreciated…If you know of anyone that may be aware of an organization that might be willing to help, or individuals,…if you would be willing to forward a link to them I would be most thankful.
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Help Bullmastiff “Stoli” Walk Again
Nobody is ever “ready” for tragedy, it just happens. When you least expect it, when you are least prepared, when things seem to be going well… tragedies can happen.
Our Handsome Stoli is currently suffering from unexplained trauma. Stoli was a dog who came to live with me in 2007 after his owner passed away in a vehicle incident. He had been here for two years when I decided it was time he find a family to call his own, to sleep with, play with and protect. What a gorgeous young dog, truely just beautiful, happy and healthy. He was placed into a new home thru referral of a friend on the first of February 2009. Within the first week, Stoli began showing symptoms of spinal trauma; wobbling, inability and discomfort upon rising, dragging his hind feet and knuckling over. His crying out, incontinence and rapid progression of his failing rear had his *new* owners return him to me without any diagnosis or report of anything “happening” to him during his 2.5 wk stay with them..
Veterinary Specialists are managing Stoli’s condition as best as they know how.. Stoli’s care has gone from tremendously exciting, a vibrant three year old male Bullmastiff with a heart filled with kindness and gentle love… to exhausting, a boy who can barely get up and walk to the yard and back.
Currently without diagnosis, Stoli suffers from spinal discomfort and neurological dysfunction, compromising his rear mobility and disabling him nearly 100%. His care and immediate medical needs exceed our current financial capability. His prognosis fortunately is good to fair.. improvement has been noticed in just the two days of his return home. Stoli’s rear mobility is less uncoordinated and much more significant, just two days ago he was dragging both rear legs till his feet were bleeding. Now with assistance and proper care and housing (thank goodness he was returned home!!!) his legs are under him, he’s able to stand, foot placement isn’t correct but he’s giving it his best shot. He refuses to give up now that he’s back “home”!
Stoli’s heart is big enough to walk on it’s own. He’s a three year young Bullmastiff, gorgeous, kind, tremendously animated and gentle. His current physical condition is heartbreaking and possibly temporary due to trauma (?). Could time, rest, proper care and medical attention help Stoli to recover completely? In just three weeks he went from an almighty mass of muscle who never had a bad day, to a handicapped heart throb who hopes there is enough help out there for him. Please help us with a bit of Stoli’s medical costs!
There isn’t a more deserving guy. Stoli’s life has only just begun…he will stay here with us to have the BEST life we can offer him whether he heals completely or remains “handicapped”. Thank you for your consideration… Updates will follow!
Hugs to Stoli!!
more…. Last Saturday (February 20th) Stoli has met with the neuroligist in NJ who he visited before. I am thrilled that my help “goal” has been nearly met, please CONTINUE to donate..maybe Stoli can reach the goal of an MRI to diagnose completely what is going on to cause his this incredible discomfort and immobility!! For now that is way off (financially). His immediate care is now possible with your help. Thank you thank you thank you.
With your help we will be able to continue treating Stoli and his immobilization. Each day he HAS shown a 1 or 2% improvement. I am positively motivated to get Stoli back on his feet. THANKYOU for your support!!
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My Name is Katsumi I need your help
Can you help me? My name is Katsumi. Several of us in different rescues who rescue this breed began to work together to help this girl who is 7-8 and needs a lot of work – from her eyes – to her immune system and to the fact we just found out she is high positive for heartworm. Yes I know she is an old dog – BUT she is a dog that has never been able in her whole life to feel freedom – to feel the touch of loving hands other than the vets and rescues working with her now. SHE DESERVES THAT NOW.
Many who have worked with the breed also believe that she may have VKH and we are planning on having her tested for that. We know that it is a lot for just one old dog – but our hearts bleed for this girl who still loves to do nothign but kiss and get attention – she deserves to know that food is a daily thing – that her owners, who are now in jail for animal cruelty, were wrong – she DOES NOT deserve to die not knowing what life is after enduring so many years chained and abused. Her eyes need a surgery that will literally remove the eyes and sew the lids shut. RIght now they are just oepn vessels for infection as they were never treated when she was younger. SO many of us workign together show the need for rescues uniting – we are doing that to save her – now we need your help – a dollar – or two or three. We are anxious to get her to the Sanctuary and begin some training and rehab for her and to show her what love is – we have a special place for her to be treated as the queen she should have always been.
if you would like to send a check to the vet please do
Ratcliffe Animal Hospital, 3152 Bert Kouns, Shreveport, LA 71118
CAN YOU HELP HER – Please read the email below – this fundable is the main donations center for several rescues working for her – Rebecca also has a collection goign for her primary care.
This is the first email we received about Katsumi (then called SHeba)
This was Rebecca’s earlier message about Sheba:
Sheba’s life up until now has been, I’m imagining, a living hell. She is 7-8 years old and has lived her entire life in an abusive home. Someone discovered her and took her away from there – her previous owner is in jail for aggravated cruelty, charges which Caddo Parish Animal Services in Shreveport, LA, have brought against him. They literally saved her life. They have said she can now go to a rescue. I have never seen an animal that has endured what she must have be as sweet as she is. She has no eyes and the vet says they were probably gouged out. Her fur is matted in spots – she is probably going to need to be shaved down. She licks all over your hand, begging for attention. She sits in her run at the shelter and howls the most mournful howl I’ve ever heard.
I don’t know how many more years she has left, but doesn’t she deserve the chance to know what happiness and kindness is? She is kennel trained and shows no food aggression at all. Please, can anyone help her? I’ve attached pictures of her that I got today. I will try and get better ones tomorrow.
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Burned Momma Dog
I AM BEGGING AGAIN……..I live in a very poor, rural area, and volunteer for Arrf (Animal Relief & Rescue Fellowship) in Leland, Mississippi.
This poor, homeless momma dog was taking refuge at a rural house outside of Leland, Mississippi, when a fire broke out and engulfed the entire home………unfortunately, she had just delivered EIGHT puppies! When the fire was first noticed by her, she began taking her babies out of the fire, one by one. She went back and forth, inside and outside of the home, until ALL eight of her babies were out of harm’s way.
Now named April, she somehow managed to rescue each and every one of her babies, although none survived due to the smoke inhalation they endured. Even Dr. Wilkerson was amazed at her continuous persistence in the face of pain…………her hair was singed, there were burns all over her body, the pads of her feet were burned off and she had severe smoke inhalation….all in her vain efforts to save her newborn babies.
How many others would have endured the pain April endured trying to save her babies? I wouldn’t want to face the same obstacles as April did………now, not only is she homeless, but she is also ALONE…….her babies did not survive! The good news is that April is doing GREAT but needs a forever home…….can you please help her find a good home?
If not, maybe you can help with her medical. Thank you for considering to help with April’s vet care! It is VERY appreciated!
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URGENT! Need home SINGELE PET home for F/Spayed springer spaniel in Columbia SC
This is an emotionally/behavior disorder dog. She is an original Handipets Rescue that now needs more help. Please read the following with an open mind. Annie is not a brute. She just needs to be in a home with no other animals, and in an an area where she can run in a back yard with no other animals nearby. She would NOT be a good city pet. Annie really needs to be in a rural setting and that is something nobody in our family can provide for her.
Annie has quite a story to tell. Her life began as an abandoned pup. Eyes just barely open. Found in a clay pit, cold, hungry and unpottied. We took her in and hand nursed and raised her into a healthy dog. We were unable to keep little Annie though. Our county has a restriction on dogs and we could only have 4 dogs. Annie needed a home. My sister kindly took Annie in and things were wonderful for quite some time.
Later, my sister adopted another dog who had been mistreated and was in need of a good home. Molly a beautiful young boxer came to live with my sister and all was well for a few months….
But Annie Changed.
Annie became highly aggressive toward Molly. My sister worked with the dogs but fights became death matches. Unwilling to give up on either of these beautiful creatures my sister saved up money and called in a professional to work with Annie. This did not work out. My sisters yard is much too small for Annie to run freely, she is hostile to the neighbors dogs through the fence, unsafe to walk with other dogs around so Annie cannot be properly exercised outside, and she is dangerous to other animals inside.
After over a year of trying to work through this situation a horrible fight broke out between Annie and Molly last night causing injury to both dogs and to my mother and sister who tried to break them up. Aside from Molly the boxer there are two senior dachshunds in the home who are also at risk.
Sadly my sister now knows that Annie cannot live with other animals, cannot use her back yard and cannot be walked. This is no life for Annie and the other animals in the home should not be abused by Annie.
Annie needs a home as as SINGLE PET. She has never harmed a human. When I had Annie she never harmed a cat but because she has grown aggressive with other dogs I would not recommend her as a pet in a cat family and would be concerned about her around small children. She has no history of harming children but her fierce fights against other dogs would make me concerned.
Annie needs a good place to run. We have never chained our dogs, they have always had space to run, but when neighbors complain that your dog barks viciously over a fence at their dogs….that is a problem. If you have a privacy fence, or no nearby neighbors Annie would do great in your back yard. She loves to run and play.
My sister worked and was gone about 12 hours a day. Annie had been left home while she was at work and there was never a problem. When I had her we could leave her home as well. Annie would work out well for working families.
This is an <b><i>URGENT</i></b> plea for a home for Annie. If one is not found within a week this sweet dog will need to be put to sleep. All other things have been tried. She has been spayed, has been on benedryl to help calm her, herbals have been tried, she has been examined by a vet and is healthy. A professional trainer has come to the home to help, the house has been divided and more humans moved in to help keep things safe. Sadly all attempts have failed. Annie is a danger to other dogs and simply needs a rural home where she is the only pet.
Annie has never been abused from the day she was rescued. We are unsure of what drives this emotional disorder, could it be because she was hand nursed? Most do not agree, but that seems to be the only thing different about her life. She had no young pups to play with and the older dogs did try to put her in the rear of the pack…could that be it? If we had the answers I’m sure we could solve this problem, but sadly we know only this. Annie is not safe around other dogs, but she is a wonderful and loyal companion to humans. She deserves to live her natural days on earth in a home where she is the only canine companion to her human.
If you have room in your heart and home for a dog who is known to be dangerous around other dogs…but is the sweetest loving creature to humans, is house broken, spayed, healthy and does not destroy your home…please contact me here or at handipets@comcast.net
You can also reach my mother and sister by phone. If you are interested contact me for their number.
Please help Sadie get surgery for a torn ACL.
Our Sadie is a beautiful 9 year old Beagle mix. We adopted her, as we have our other two Beagles and two cats. She is very sweet and gentle, and recently developed a limp. We took her to our veterinarian expecting arthritis, but found out she has a torn ACL and needs surgery ASAP. My husband and I said immediately “schedule it” and nearly fell over when we were told it was $2500 IN ADVANCE. We simply don’t have that much money lying around and the vet will not allow us to make payments. They want the money up front. We tried other vets and all have the same policy. The surgeon is an expert in the field and Sadie has a great prognosis for a full recovery, but the money is a huge roadblock. We are working hard to scrape together enough to pay the $850 for her initial consultation with the veterinary surgeon, but need help with the balance urgently.
I volunteer with two animal rescue groups, and my husband helps me with fundraising for many homeless pets. I never dreamed we’d be trying to raise money for our own pet family, but with the economy as it is, we have no choice. We are pleading for help with our baby girl. She is so uncomfortable, and while the pain meds provide some relief, long-term use creates a multitude of other problems, including liver damage and death. Please help us save our Sadie. She is a wonderful friend and an important member of our family. We sincerely appreciate any donation.
Tammy, Mike, and Michael Jr
and our furry family ~ Sadie, Petey, Yukon & Morgan
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Rosie needs leg Surgery
Rosie is our 15 week old puppy… As she has developed she has lost use of her hind left leg…She cannot put pressure on it … She looses her balance and falls, poor baby…. We have been to several vets and one wants to amputate the leg which doesn’t make sense… We finally found a Dr in Gainesville . Fl … He works at the small animal hospital for specialized care affiliated with the Univ of Fl…Other veteranarian specialists in our area of NC wanted almost $3000 for this surgery…. The hospital can do the surgery as soon as February 26 or sooner but they need the $2000 up front… We do not have it… We want her to walk and lead a normal life… We would appreciate any help to get her this surgery… We have called everywhere… Unfortunately I have been unemployed for about a yr now and my husband makes just enough to pay our bills… We love this dog and will drive 8 hrs for her to get this surgery but we need your help. I never ask for help …This is my first…Please Help …It is for Rosie… I don’t want her to suffer because we are currently financially challenged….I am praying this works!
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Help BELLE!!
Belle the prettiest princess of them all!! She sadly enough has “HIP DYSPLASIA” and its pretty bad! At the young age of 15 months she will need surgery to live a long and happy life! I am doing everything I possibly can to earn money for my baby. I’m hoping that “karma” will kick in and with me volunteering with “Must Love Dogs NW” (www.mustlovedogsnw.com) that someone out there can find it in there heart to help Belle!! She has been a PERFECT family pet as well as a great “therapy dog” to 11 foster dogs that I have had the joy of helping! Thanks for your time!
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A FEW BUCKS FOR BUCK!
Buck is an adorable poodle mix rescued from a high-kill shelter. His foster parents have been taking great care of him while Buck is enjoying their company while waiting to find a permanent home. We recently found out that Buck has a Luxating Patella on both knees! This means that his knee joint pops out of it’s socket, making walking and running uncofortable for poor Buck.
The double surgery costs a minimum of $1400.
If you donate towards Buck’s cause, your donation will be tax deductible. It’s easy! just follow directions below.
This dog has come a long way. From being in danger of euthinasia, to needing surgery before he finds a perfect forever home. Buck really deserves it! Thanks for supporting him.
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Please help with Jacob’s Vet bills
Please
take a few minutes of your time and read this… Jacob is almost 7
years old and a very good dog, I have had him since he was 6 months
old. He loves everyone and never meets a stranger, but although some
people are scared of him, he doesnt have a mean bone in him, he seems
more human than any other dog i have seen. Less than 1 month ago a
small tumor like come up on his back left leg, it bothered him alittle,
so i took him to the vet and they said it could be 3 things, torn
ligament, bursideus, or cancer. So he was give medicine for a week to
see if the swelling would go down, and it didnt it was just getting
bigger. I just took him back to the vet and they did some xrays and
they next day the dr called me with the results and said it was
Osterosarcoma which is a very aggressive bone cancer, and that it
needed to be amputuated so that it would could not spread to the other
bones, when he told me that it felt like my heart stopped beating,
jacob is my baby boy. That wasnt not what i was wanting to hear, also
we are waiting on the blood work to see if its already in his body, If
it the cancer is already in this body, he will be put on medicine to
comfort him & make it easy for him and let him live his life out
with his family. Either way it goes there will be vet bills, and im
asking for anyone that can help please do. If you have a heart for
animals please think about Jacob, he deserves a chance to have a longer
life, a 3 legged friend is better than no friend at all. If you have
any questions feel free to ask..
Cindy (If your wondering who i am, i volunteer with a animal rescue (ARRF) in Leland, Ms you have met me on dog
rescue trips
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