Medical = $1577
Donation = $152
Special thanks to:
Loreta Frankonyte
Linda DeLizza
Tracy Gavin
Christopher Sangiovani
NIKKI is a blessed dog...and those of us who were involved in her rescue feel blessed to have her safe and sound. To see the condition she is presently in would break your heart. Who could dump a sweetheart like this in the shelter so totally health compromised and such a wreck! Nikki was absolutely miserable until a trio of rescue angels helped us get her out of the shelter -- gave her a yogurt bath, good food, some vitamins but realized that she really needed to be seen by a vet immediately. Slim pickings on a Sunday night, evidenced by the fact that the vet she was taken to diagnosed her (incorrectly) with a yeast infection covering her entire body, in her ears and her eyes. The next day, we immediately got her to our wonderful vet, Dr. Gary Adams, who correctly diagnosed her in no time! She does have a little yeast in her ears, but her skin condition is demodex mange (very curable) and, on top of that? She was pregnant!!! As immune compromised as this little girl was to begin with, she was also carrying three embryos who were zapping what little energy she had! At only 1 year old, this little intact girl had little to no care in her past -- but that is all over as of now! Very early in her term, it was clear her babies would likely not survive, so she was spayed, umbilical hernia repaired, ears cleaned and our vet is confident that she will recover much quicker. He says..."she's a tough little cookie...woke up immediately after surgery and is showing signs of a wonderful and happy personality."
We don't know the full extent of Nikki's vet bills yet, but we will be doing whatever it takes to get this little lady back on her feet! Time is the greatest healer....along with love -- and Nikki has a plethera of love surrounding her! She is a sweet, kissy girl, with a perky personality and she will to ultimately blossom into the beautiful flower we know she is! She will have a foster home for the holidays and while it may only be temporary, we are getting her ready for her forever home....which we know will be waiting for her when she is ready. She is going to be a looker, just wait and see! We can't wait to see her coat grow back in!! We'll update the site with pictures as she recovers. We hope that she will be available end of January/February.
Thank you in advance for your positive thoughts, love and support. As always, your contribution is 100% tax deductible!
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Medical = $2,000+
Donation = $0
Special thanks to:
This is our little FAITH...and these pictures were taken right after she got out of the shelter and we had her groomed. Little did we realize, with her spunky self, that pneumonia was brewing in her lungs  We knew she had a suspicious mass on her back and a benign mammary tumor...plus she needed a dental and to be spayed...but the pneumonia was a surprise. As our vet, Dr. Gary Adams said...."for a mature dog, with some medical issues that need to be addressed, she has a great personality!! Faith is only 9 lbs...and the prognosis for her is good. We need to get her healthy before she has surgery, and then we'll know better what her overall condition is. She was left in the shelter by another rescue who didn't want to deal with her medical..but this adorable little being was not one we could EVER leave behind. She will be worth every penny we spend on her to spare her life....they are all worth it!
Thanks, in advance, for your contribution to help with Faith's medical. We ar not sure what the costs will be, but having already spent a week in the hospital with pneumonia, we will update as soon as we know. As always, your donation is 100% tax deductible.
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Medical = $950.00
Donation = $50
Special thanks to:
Suhadee Henriquez
LUCA is a precious, 4.5 lb, 10 yr old Maltese who was brought back to Lhasa Happy Homes after living with his adoptive family for over 5 years. They lost their jobs and home and said they didn't have the financial ability to get him groomed or even get his nails cut....so they returned him.
Luca was so confused and disoriented when he came back to us....so depressed when he first arrived -- he just had no idea why he had been abandoned AGAIN! He wouldn't eat, he wouldn't drink; all he would do is shake and then sleep! We took him to the vet to make sure he was healthy and after some fluids and lots of love, the only other thing he really needs is his teeth cleaned!!
He was a gorgeous little guy when they adopted him from us -- but was a matted mess when he was returned  . This broke our hearts. We couldn't even bare to take pictures of him when he was first returned -- it was that upsetting; we had him groomed immediately! Now that he has been with us a little while, he is coming back to life! He is a snuggle buddy and really needs a home where he will be loved to life.
Luca may be with us for a little while and we will be getting his teeth cleaned to make sure he is the best possible baby he can be. We thank you, in advance, for your support. As always, your contribution is 100% tax deductible.
UPDATE: Little Luca has gone to his forever home! He has a little poodle sister and a mommy who loves him to pieces. He is a happy tiny boy and he will never EVER be returned again and will live the rest of his life. Thank you Gail H. for your wonderful heart and spirit!
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Medical = $1900.00
Donation = $0
Special thanks to:
PATINA was sitting in the shelter, coughing so badly that you could hear her from one end of the shelter to the other. She was aged at 10 yrs old and it was clear that nobody was going to bail this sick baby out. An ACT pointed her out to us and we took her without a second thought...and immediately took her to the vet. At minimum we thought she had pneumonia but found out she had what is called mico-plasma, a very bad bacterial upper respiratory infection that is difficult to shake. Patina spent two weeks in the hospital and we were afraid we were going to lose her, as she didn't seem to get better. Finally, she started to eat and perked up and it was time to take her home! She is still healing, but her foster mom loves her and is taking wonderful care of her. Fortunately, we didn't have our camera with us to take "before" pictures...it would have broken your heart! These are pictures of her on her way home from the groomer...very happy to be out of the hospital and on her way to a warm, snuggly and cuddly bed! P.S. Patina is only about 5 yrs old and her bloodwork and other tests came out to show she is a very healthy dog! She has a long life ahead of her!!
UPDATE: Well, Patina's foster mom could not part with her so it's a happily ever after story once again. Patina is adopted and living a very happy forever life with her mom, never to be parted again!
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Medical = $1302.16
Donation = $0
Special thanks to:
MIRANDA has to be one of the sweetest little girls we have ever had. I know we say that a lot, but she really is a precious girl! This poor little girl has been through hell and come out of it an angel with wings -- not a single complaint from her yet!! Miranda came from the Bakersfield Shelter....covered with foxtails -- from inside her private parts, to her mammaries, ears and everywhere else. She looked like a pin cushion, poor baby!! Not only did this babygirl have a luxated hip, she also had a previously broken pelvis, which was healing. We did surgery on her and gratefully, Miranda is recovering nicely. Her tail is always wagging furiously and she always has a sweet kiss to give you to show her gratitude.
Miranda will likely not be available until the end of September, but if you are interested in a fantastic, 3 yr old, Lhasapoo, with a fantastic personality who is good with everyone, please complete an application, as we know she will be adopted when she is available.
As always, we thank you for your contribution and know that your support goes 100% to the care of the pupsters (and it's tax deductible, too!)
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Medical = unknown
Donation = $0
Special thanks to:
CiCi is precious...she is an angel, with a crooked halo. We pulled her from the Orange County shelter because this diminuative, 8 lb, 7-8 yr old Maltipoo only had one eye -- and we were afraid that this would dissuade people from adopting her. When we brought her home, we realized that she is also deaf. We took her to the vet, only to learn that she also has a moderate heart murmur, grade 3....which causes her no discomfort and does not require medication now and may never be an issue.
CiCi loves people....when we first got her, she was not familiar with the human touch and was a bit fearful, but her foster home had two children and she followed them around like a constant shadow. Unfortunately, CiCi has separation anxiety, on top of her other issues, and when a human is not present, she barks. Her foster mom works and CiCi barked from the moment she left for work until she came home, so this did not work for her. We have since put her in a new foster home with a wonderful, retired adopter of ours....she is donning a "thundershirt" and on medication and she is doing great! But she does need a special home where someone is there most of the time.....until we know that the protocols we are using to help her with her anxiety are under control.
When you are around, CiCi is quiet as a mouse, loves to cuddle and kiss and is a really good girl. As long as CiCi needs us, she will have a foster home! We would love to find her a permanent family who will love her up and make sure she feels secure. Meanwhile, we will be covering all her expenses. Your contribution for CiCi is 100% tax deductible and goes directly to her. Thanks in advance for caring!
UPDATE: Louielee and Moni, who were fostering CiCi, fell madly in love with her and have adopted this lucky lady! We are helping as much as we can, as CiCi has a bad ticker...but so far, she is doing so well and is so happy. YAY!
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Medical = unknown
Donation = $0
Special thanks to:
Little 9 month old Carina (DOB 10/25/2010) was dumped in the South LA shelter because her owner did not take proper care of her and when she got demodex mange, did not want to spend the money to care for and treat her.
In the shelter, she was terrified, and in pain, uncomfortable and unhappy. Too young to understand any of this, and itching like there was no tomorrow, her skin (see picture) got worse and worse. Demodectic Mange is not contagious and is usually the result of an immature immune system in puppies -- from mites that both human and puppies alike have (just not all are active). As the puppy matures, so does their immune system and this usually does not repeat itself, with a healthy diet and good care.
Whenever someone went into Carina's cage, she responded with a growl and a snap. Wouldn't you? She was feeling lousy! We went to see her and immediately took her out of the cage and truly, she did almost kill me....
WITH KISSES!!! No prompting at all, she just kissed and kissed and kissed .... so grateful to be out of that cage and out of that scarey place!
Carina will need 1-2 months to heal, as her skin is pretty gnarly, and she will need to be on a good diet and healthy lifestyle for the rest of her life... that's all she will need! She will be available in September or sooner to a home that is willing to love her while she heals!
We don't know her expenses for now...but your contribution will go to her 100% and is 100% deductible. We thank you in advance for your compassion for this little girl.
UPDATE: Carina is all better and was adopted to a wonderful family who love her to pieces! YAY for Carina!
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Medical = $1323.50
Donation = $1100,50
Special thanks to:
Noel Sweitzer
Alice Cangemi
Sebastian's story is a sad one. This little 2 yr old, 4.5 lb, precious purebred Yorkshire Terrier was living with a 6-month old standard Poodle and a Shih Tzu in a tiny apartment. While a friend was grooming the Poodle, the Poodle stepped on Sebastian and broke his elbow  His owner called many places to see if THEY could pay for Sebastian's medical bills, including Lhasa Happy Homes. We explained to her that unfortunately, we were not in a position to do that  , and we asked her what would happen to him if she couldn't find anyone to pay for his treatment. She told us he would never walk again! After thinking about this, she asked us if she relinquished him to us, would we take him and get him treatment and we agreed. Truly, a home with a rambunctious standard Poodle puppy is not the right place for a 4.5 lb dog....so we felt that the best thing for Sebastian would be to get his surgery and rehome him safely and forever.
So, Sebastian had surgery and he is doing wonderfully. His shots have been updated, we have microchipped him and he has been neutered  He will not be available for adoption until September -- but we will take applications on him now.
As always, your support and contribution is appreciate....and your donation is 100% tax deductible! doG bless!
UPDATE: Sebastian has been adopted!!!
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Medical = $1,680
Donation = $225
Special thanks to:
Janice Kerrigan
Pam Klugman
Vongrat
Ulani means "cheerful" in Hawaiian....and this little imp of a puppy is so cheerful...despite what she has been thru. She was found at the Downey shelter with a splint on her leg. They didn't tell us that...but when we saw her, we couldn't believe this little babydoll had been dumped in the shelter. We took her out, immediately got her to our vet, who told us that she had an old injury (mind you, she is only 5 months old!!) where she had broken her femur...and there was a pin in her leg...but they did not fix the broken femoral head! A splint should never have been put on this girl, as her leg now is quite attrophed! We had the surgery done and she is now in rehabilitation. Our orthopedic master, Robert Olds, says that he is hopeful she will regain flexibility in her leg...but even if she doesn't she is too cute for words. She is bearing weight on it, just after surgery! She is an amazing puppy, a little fearful of men for a second.....and she has the cutest bark! Ulani needs some time to recuperate...but we anticipate she will be available for adoption in July. We are currently accepting applications for this babydoll and you can read about her in Ulani's Profile.
As always, we thank you for your contribution and it is 100% tax deductible. We'll keep you posted on Ulani's progress....doG bless!
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Medical = $2,906.22
Donation = $2,525.00
Special thanks to:
Downtown Dog Rescue
Xandria Lenert
Christopher Sangiovanni
Janice Kerrigan
LITTLE INKEY didn't ask to be mauled by a GSD....but that is what happened to him. He was at his wonderful foster home, and his mom had offered to take a paralyzed, female German Shepherd who apparently was extremely possessive of her toys. Little 5 lb Inkey decided to check out one of Cinnamon's toys and Cinnamon did not like it...and went after Inkey with all her might! The rest is just a very sad tale...but the positive side of it all is that Inkey is alive. After almost 2 weeks in the hospital, drains, stitches, broken ribs, a lot of pain and fear of a fractured leg, Inkey has gone home and is resting comfortably. This little man has been thru more than any pup should go thru in a lifetime...but Doc says that he should recover 100% -- and despite what he has been through? Inkey is a VERY LUCKY PUP!!! He's lucky to be alive...and still has the sweet demeanor he had before all this happened. Inkey will probably be able to go home in March....he is a wonderful little guy who just wants to be loved and give you kisses. He is special and so will the family be who adopts him!
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Update: Inkey has had all his drains and stitches taken out and he continues to improve. The feared fracture in his leg turned out to be soft tissue damage, and he is getting better every day. We think that he will be available for adoption middle of March. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this recovery. Inkey is a survivor and the only thing he needs now is a wonderful family to call his own!!
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Medical = $1845.50
Donation = $1235.00
Special thanks to:
Fred Horwath in memory
of Molly
Lifeline4Paws
Janice Kerrigan
This is BOSLEY....one amazing, beautiful, sweet, spectacular Lhasa Apso. This tri colored beauty was dumped in the shelter by his owner....with what the shelter thought was an injured paw. It turned out to be a congenital deformity to his leg -- he had no toes and his foot had somehow been bruised and was bleeding  Our vet looked at him and knew immediately there was no way to save Bosley's leg, as it was infected all the way thru the bone and necrotic (dead tissue). So, surgery was done to his elbow area and we know that this incredible pup will recover amazingly. As you can see in the picture, he was already standing up the day after surgery. When we went to visit him...he jumped up to give me kisses and eat his dinner.... something the vet says is not all that common. Bosley stole the hearts of all the vet techs and even Dr. Adams was smitten by this dapper dude. Somehow, after his surgery (or possibly before) he contracted MRSA -- an antibiotic resistant infection and has been on injections to attack the infection. Through all this, Bosley has been a gentleman....he is a very special dog.
We had hoped that that would be the end of it....but Bosley's leg would not heal properly, so the vet had to go back in and amputate Bosley's leg to the shoulder  Even still, this dog has been amazing through it all. While he may only have three legs...he runs faster, plays harder and loves bigger than most.
He will not be available until end of April. This is a very special guy and will only go to a very special home. Might that be with you?
As always, your contribution is 100% tax deductible and goes straight for the care of the animal you select. Thanks in advance for caring!
UPDATE: Bosley has gone to his forever home with the Sobels! The entire family is totally taken by this wonderful boy...who has already been taught to swim in their swimming pool and does fantastically! They love him...their entire neighborhood love him....and we love them for providing such a special home for our little guy. Bosley...you are in good hands, baby!
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Medical = $1257.16
Donation = $650
Special thanks to:
Ann Bradley in memory of
Flo Renoudet
Vongrat Suwannakom
Eric Young
Lisa Miller
This sweet natured, black masked, sable, 18 lb, 1.5-2 yr old, gorgeous Lhasa Apso, came to Lhasa Happy Homes via the Bakersfield Shelter. There was a family who wanted to adopt him, until they found out that he had a congenital hip disorder and would require surgery Spago was such a stinky mess coming from the shelter, matted to the bone with dreadlocks just hanging from his skin! No dog should ever be in this condition . Despite the way he looked, Spago's temperament doesn't reflect neglect or mistreatment...he is very loving, well mannered and seems to understand about being with a family, so we don't really know what his story is about. He seems to know where to do his business...and he listens well. Spago loves attention and will bestow kisses on you to gratefully thank you for taking care of him! He eats like he's never seen food before! Along with needing surgery, Spago also came with a raging case of kennel cough, so he had to go into quarantine for several weeks. His surgery was finally done (see above), and he is now ready for his forever home!! His coat has grown out and he looks beautiful.....check him out under Available Dogs....here's keeping our paws crossed!
Thanks in advance for your contribution to Spago's medical expenses. As always, your donation is 100% tax deductible.
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Medical = $2985.50
Donation = $1450
Special thanks to:
Eric Young
Lynn Rosenbert
Fred Howarth in memory
of Molly
Xandria Lenert
Vongrat
Ann Van Winkle
Little Rayne has been through enough. We're not sure which happened first...if she was attacked and dumped in the shelter or was attacked in the shelter...or if it was an attack at all...but when we got her, she had a nasty infection next to her ear and what appeared to be puncture wounds in fact was a botched up ear ablation -- a picture tells a thousand words, as you can see for yourself. Her ear was extremely aggitated and swollen, it was impossible to see her ear canal!
Well, we figured it out, after probing some more and finally doing surgery. Apparently, Rayne was dumped in the shelter after having a partial ablation of her ear canal, which was botched up and resulted in a gross infection that erupted through the side of her face. Dr. Adams completed the ablation properly and drains were implanted to assist in getting the rest of the "cooties" out....and Rayne was soon to be out of the woods. She may still be able to hear out of this ear, and she should be feeling better really soon!
We hoped for the best, but it didn't happen. Rayne was screaming in pain the day before New Year's Eve and was rushed to the emergency hospital for IV fluids and pain medication to get her thru the holiday until we could get her back to Dr. Adams. Apparently there was residual infection. This was one sick girl...and she had to spend New Year's Eve/Day in emergency.
We finally think she is on the mend, almost $3,000 later But no amount is too much to save the life of a redeemable furball! Rayne has been such a good girl thru it all.... Her face is healing and the necrotic tissues are pink again from the once black/horrific smelling diseased skin. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers. What a great Spring it will be for Ms. Rayne!!
Thank you, in advance, for your kind and generous donation. As always, it is 100% tax deductible and will soley go toward helping Rayne's recovery!
UPDATE/MARCH, 2011: Spectacular news! First, Rayne had yet another surgery to finally get to the infection that was causing all the problems. Lo and behold, that did the trick! We changed fosters to have baby girl closer to the vet and like magic, she has gotten better and better. So much better, that Ann and her family decided that Rayne is the little pup of their dreams and they are adopting her! Rayne is just a very blessed girl from her horrible beginning last October. YAY for Rayne...sunny days ahead!!
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Medical = $880.60
Donation = $195
Special thanks to:
June Selvan in memory of Buttons
Thyra Lees-Smith in memory of Crayola
Lynn Rosenberg
Janice Kerrigan
NIKO was spotted at the North Central Shelter by one of our volunteers, but she could not make out what kind of dog he was. His matts were so deep and so tight, he was a wreck. She did learn that he had a broken leg and called me....immediately we said to get him out of there! He was either hit by a car or kicked really hard....we're not sure which. By the looks of him, and his wiggly personality, who knows. He is only a year old and a total wiggle worm, but he will give you lots of kisses and calm down when he is on your lap.
But first things first....he had to be shaved -- and we said his body, but not his head or his tail! Well, they listened and when I picked him up, I could not believe it! These pictures were taken before we actually got all the matts out of his face -- this was halfway thru! Then, we needed to get him to our ortho vet, but we wanted him to be comfortable!! We knew that the doc would do the rest!!
Dr. Olds, set his leg and put a cast on it...he'll check him again in Three weeks and he should be ready to go home right after the first of the year!
Thanks in advance for your kind and generous donation, which is 100% tax deductible.
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Medical = $1705+
Donation = $70
Special thanks to:
Janice Kerrigan
Amy Black
Karen Au
MINUETTE's story is very sad, so get out your kleenex. She came to us 6 yrs ago when her backyard breeder/owner died. She came to LHH with 8 other dogs, all in very poor condition. Minuette only had one eye and she was significantly overweight, but she was a sweetheart! We adopted her to a family we thought she would have forever...but when the daughter went to college, and Minuette had a stroke, the adult humans no longer chose to care for her and brought her back to LHH. To hear them speak of her, you would have thought her medical file would be 5" thick; but they only brought us vaccination records (after 6 years) and nothing else! No bloodwork, nothing. What the vet told her was that Minuette was experiencing the natural aging process and they didn't want to deal with her anymore. Period. Minuette is beginning to develop a cataract in her one good eye...but this little 6 lb baby girl did not deserve this outcome, and it has broken our hearts. It is actually the first time we've ever gotten a dog back after so many years....but Mini, as we call her, is thriving. They had told us she would wake them up in the middle of the night to go potty, and they couldn't handle it anymore. She doesn't do that anymore. Mini does have difficulty walking long distances, but the affects of her stroke are minimal. Her foster mom hasn't noticed any remarkable issues with her at all, except she doesn't like other dogs. We will keep Mini for the rest of her life... and she will never be homeless again...EVER!!!!!
Your contribution will help with the ongoing care of this little girl. Remember, it is 100% tax deductible! Thank you for caring!!
UPDATE: We had to move Minuette from the foster home she was in because they were unable to properly care for her as they have about 40 animals in their home...yep, 40!! After a year, they had not taken her to a vet or even suggested it, even though they said she was ailing. We don't even think this little girl ever had a stroke!! I am so happy to report that Minuette is safe in a new foster home that loves her unconditionally and is getting her (with our support) the treatment she needs. Over the past year, she had apparently developed a heart murmur and a low thyroid, previously undiagnosed. When we saw her, we knew she was not "right" but she sure is now! She is no longer a couch potato or getting up in the middle of the night...she is "thriving" for a 14 yr old gal!! Now that she is receiving the care she should have been getting, she will comfortably live out her life -- loved, surrounded by people who care about her. YAY!
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Medical = $1440
Donation = $175
Special thanks to:
Karen Boudreau
David and Mildred Cohen
June Selvan
THIS IS WONTON....who was brought into the shelter by "someone" after he was hit by a car. We believe it was the owners, who did not want to pay for his surgery. When we learned about WonTon....we knew that he could not stay in the shelter with a broken leg, no splint, no attention being given to his injury. So, we took him out, he had surgery on 2/11/2010 and he will be laid up for about 6 weeks. This means that he will not be availble until the first weekend in April.
WonTon is a young pup, under a year old, probably Shih Tzu and Maltese (9 lbs) and was in quite a bit of pain when we got him out. He does not like being stuck in his crate and lets you know, with whining and begging to get out. He is getting a little rehab for his leg, to make sure it does not atrophe. He is a little wary of people at first, but warms up quickly. When he arrived, he was a little growly, but now that he is feeling better, he just wants to be the puppy that he is!! Obviously, he was traumatized when he was hit and then just left without medical treatment....but he settles down nicely.
Medical expenses are costly when it comes to broken bones and injuries. Vets are expensive! As always, your 100% tax deductible donation is very much appreciated. We thank you in advance for caring and please visit us to see updates on WonTon!
Won Ton has definitely recovered from his surgery! He he passed his final check up with flying colors....and he's raring to go! Just look!
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UPDATE: WonTon was with us almost a year :( Just because he was not welcoming at the first moment (he always took a minute to trust you....big deal, right?) but would kiss you the second moment! His foster parents fell in love with his distinctive personality and now he is their forever baby.
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Medical = $1302.16
Donation = $75
Special thanks to:
Tiffany Broderick
Janice Kerrigan
CATHERINE is a 17 lb, 4-5 yr old Scottish Terrier, who is lucky to be alive. You might be wondering what the heck LHH is doing with a Scottie....I was asking myself the same question when one of our volunteers asked if we could take her. She was found wandering the streets with her beau, Heathcliff, and was taken in by a trainer friend who was going to place her himself...until he saw that she was not "well" and thought she might be pregnant. Then, of course, off to rescue she went. No, she was not pregnant....she had a closed pyometra (infection of the uterus), and she would have died within hours of her surgery if we had not taken her in. It has been touch and go with this beautiful, sweet little girl...but we think that after three days in the hospital and extensive surgery, she will be OK. She is standing, giving kisses and gazing at you with those adoring eyes....and when she saw Heathcliff, it was Wuthering Heights all over again! She came to life and just sparkled like a young girl in love!!!  Catherine and Heathcliff will be placed as a pair, but they will not be available until sometime in April, a Catherine needs to recuperate.
As it is with all medical bills today, Catherine's were not cheap. We are a 501c3 organization and all donations are 100% tax deductible.
Thank you in advance for caring.....
UPDATE: Catherine has gone to to her forever home, with her sweetheart, Heathcliff! We are very happy about this and know that they will be loved to pieces and given the best care in the world. Thanks, William and Deke...Dog bless you!
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