Medical = $11,903.50
Donation = $3,140.00
Special thanks to:
Linda Kay Desplanque
Trang Huynh
Gayle Myers
Dianne Markley
Stephanie Yang
Elizabeth Sheldon
Lifeline4Paws
Brian Metcalf
Eric Young
FRANCO....was dumped in the Orange County Shelter with terrible bladderstones and possible liver issues. In fact, when we did his surgery, he almost died on the table. Fortunately, our vet is phenomenal and it didn't turn out to be quite as severe as we thought -- the possibility of a liver shunt...but fortunately, he does not have one. We have him on medication right now...a supplement to help his liver functions, and we will retest him in October before he is adopted. He is only a little over a year old and how he got into this condition is beyond us.
Meanwhile, he is an adorable Shih Tzu mix, about 8 lbs of fluff and love and we're going to get him back into tip top shape! We are hoping that he will be available for adoption in October!! He is a wonderful little man, very kissy and a love bug who adores toys and playing fetch and loves his person.
Thank you for your contribution to his medical bills. As always, any donation is 100% tax deductible. Thanks, in advance, for caring!
Update: We did the bladderstone surgery and thought that we were thru the woods but have just learned that Franco has a liver shunt. Not only that, but before we could get the scan done, he developed another stone and we had to do a second bladderstone surgery! This poor baby!! We did the liver scan on Wednesday (10/12) which confirmed he has an operable shunt and we will be getting his surgery done in two weeks (when his amonia levels come down). ASEC will be doing the surgery for $2500, so anything you can do to help is very much appreciated. We will never let a dog die because of money, if I have to mortgage my house.
Update #2: Surgery went well on Thursday (10/25) and we went to visit Franco. His blood glucose levels dropped so he is on supplements, which can be a post surgery issue -- but he is set to go home on Sunday (10/28) and we are monitoring him closely. Thank you to Amber Thorn....who has been fostering Franco and is taking wonderful care of him :)
Update #3: Poor Franco....he took a turn for the worse and we found out he had developed another three stones...and it caused horrible infection and bruising. Dr. Adams does not know why he is creating stones so frequently, so he opted to do a uretha redirect so now he pee's like a girl....and his uretha can no longer get blocked. He is going home tomorrow (12/16) and we just pray that the food he is eating S/O will dissolve the stones. His blood values and everything else...including the shunt, are all good....so paws crossed this will be his last surgery....either forever or until he is old and gray!!
So now, Franco is healing and is ready for adoption. He has the best personality....loves everyone....we are hoping that that 'redirect' stops "dripping" -- and now that he is on Proin (medication) it has about 99%but if it doesn't 100%....he will still be the best baby boy ever! If it's a trade of that or his life, we'll take the pp pad.
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Medical = $3760.00
Donation = $1,000.00
Special thanks to:
LifeLine4Paws
GRACEE is a tough cookie....and she has been through the worst of it and is coming back to life. We saw on FB that there was a little Maltese mix at the Inland Valley Humane Society (how they can call it humane, I do not know) and that at 12noon they were going to euthanize a little 8 lb. Maltese mix because she had a broken pelvis. THAT IS NOT A REASON TO KILL A DOG, I said. We had a wonderful transporter, Adam, go and get her and Dana fostered her for a few days until we could take her. Broken was not the word for it. Her pelvis was fractured in 6 places....and lo and behold that wasn't all. She also had a heart defect (which they failed to tell us about) called a PDA, which needed repair. It's a good thing I made a deal with the hospital to cap it off at $3,000.00 because usually, with this surgery, they can go thru the femoral artery...but not so with Gracee (she has angels all around her). She needed open heart surgery....$8,000!! But the hospital kept their word and charged us $3,000 plus her ultrasound and xrays.
Gracee has had a bad time with the medication, but she is recuperating nicely and she will hopefully be read for adoption next month. Her fosters are taking phenomenal care of her and we are so blessed to have them. Thank you, Mary and Will!
As we always feel, we are the lucky ones. Gracee is an angel and playful and funny, even though she has just had major surgery. She is only about 3 yrs old and when she makes her full recovery, which she will, whomever adopts her will be very blessed with "grace"
As always, your financial support is very appreciated. Lhasa Happy Homes is a 501c3 registered non-profit organization, recognized by the IRS. All donations are 100% tax deductible. Thanks, in advance, for your kindness.
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Medical = $3310.00
Donation = $1,000.00
Special thanks to:
LifeLine4Paws
TRISTEN came to us from the Lancaster Shelter and he was not in good shape. First, he had to be taken to emergency because he had an infection around his penis and his foster mom thought he was going to die! Once that was taken care of, he came to our vet, Dr. Adams, and sure enough, he had hip dysplasia and a bad case of it on both sides of his hips. He has just undergone his second surgery and he will be ready to be adopted in May.
Tristen is just one of the best dogs ever. He seems to be potty trained, he is quiet, loving, gets along and loves everyone and everything. He loves toys, he loves to play, he is a sweetheart of a dog and he will be a wonderful companion to anyone who adopts him. Many say that he was lucky to find us....we feel like we're the lucky ones. The idea that a dog would be euthanized for things that can be fixed....is not acceptable to us. So while he cost us a bit, it was worth every penny.
As always, your financial support is very appreciated. Lhasa Happy Homes is a 501c3 registered non-profit organization, recognized by the IRS. All donations are 100% tax deductible. Thanks, in advance, for your kindness. New Pictures showing his surgery will be posted soon.
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Medical = $4,500
Donation = $1890
Special thanks to:
Lifeline4Paws
Beverly Devereux
Ann Truong
Merle Levy
Patty Dadamo
Linda Desplanque
Tina Ladd
Jeanne Ann Pine
To look at these pictures, who would guess that this darling girl, KARINA, has a serious condition that need to be repaired. She has a liver shunt, which was confirmed by a scan -- but fortunately, it is a operable one! Karina will be having surgery on October 25, so please keep her in your prayers. This little girl is so precious, so affectionate and so loving, no amount of money is too much to spend to save her life. She is only 4 yrs old and has a lot of life to live...and we're going to do all we can to make sure that happens. We will update you on her progress.
What are the chances that we would end up with two dogs at the same time with liver shunts? Well, we do....and the costs are astronomical. So, if you can help, we sure would appreciate it. As always, your donation is 100% tax deductible as Lhasa Happy Homes is a 501c3 non-profit corporation.
Thanks in advance for your help. This time, we really need it!
Update #1: Surgery went well on Thursday (10/25) and we went to visit Karina and Franco earlier today. Both their blood glucose levels dropped so they are still on supplements, which can be a post surgery issue -- but Karina is set to go home on Sunday (10/28) and we are monitoring her closely. She went out for a walk and took one of the longest pp's I have ever seen a dog take!! Thank you to Alana Hoey Slavoski ....who has been fostering Karina and is taking wonderful care of her :) Good news so far!!! :)
We have done several bile acid tests on Franco and on Karina over the past couple of months and they are finally ready to be adopted!! Karina (and Franco) will need to be on special food for a little while, but they both are 99% normal! Karina is playful and happy and acting like the adorable, playful pup she is. She is ready to go home!!
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Medical = $782
Donation = $0
Special thanks to:
THIS IS ANGEE....and who could ever leave this dog out in the yard. At 6 lbs, she is frail and so tiny....she came to us with maggots (yes, maggots) and pyometra (an infection of the uterus) and almost died. The condition she was in was pathetic...and left her a little quirky, but so loving. Her favorite place is snuggling with you on your lap. Angee does not have any after affects from the maggots or the pyometra, but she may have a slight neurological issue that doesn't really affect her much...but her right hind leg sometimes doesn't listen to her brain! Causes her no barriers or issues....she loves to play and get in the mix with the others....but she does pick and choose her friends. Being as tiny as she is, she does get a little scared when dogs are in her face....but she's not a shrinking violet...she holds her own! Angee does need to be potty trained...and probably would be better with outside access. She's a good girl and just wants to be loved. She could sit on your lap all day or be a pocket pooch. She just wants to be loved.
Thank you, in advance, for your contribution to Angee's fund. As always, it is 100% tax deductible. doG bless.
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Medical = $774.50
Donation = $1279
Special thanks to:
Jani Harper Dennis
Kat Trabert
Deborah Hovater
Stella Doyle
Mali Ramos
Roxanne Webster
Maureen Craven
Ilana McAlister
Linda Talley
Stephanie Gore
Molly McDougall
Rosalie Shepherd
Alexis Williams
Susan Gieger
Linda Cross
Sylvia Wong
OSKAR was hit by a car and then dumped in the shelter. Who can do such a thing to a living being. His belly was all bruised and his pelvis is broken in 4 places. Despite the pain that he has been in, we got him out of the shelter and to the vet...where it was obvious he was terrified and hurting. After several consultations, we learned he did not need surgery, just needed to have ABSOLUTE bed rest for about 6 weeks...until he heals....and then he will be ready to go to his forever home.
We can't really tell what breed he is but he probably is a Yorkie mix. He is under 10 lbs, and loves to be stroked and pet....he needs to heal more before we take him to be groomed, but he is a very handsome boy. He deserves to be loved and to love back. He even gave me some kisses on my nose!! This is a great dog who will make a wonderful companion to someone who wants a lap dog....that is what he is == at least for now!!
Thanks to everyone who has donated....as always, your contribution is 100% tax deductible. Thank you for your support. Little Oskar will be with us until February, so your support is very much appreciated.
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Medical = $2,977
Donation = $2505
Special thanks to:
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS DONATED...TOO MANY TO LIST!
Lifeline4Paws
ADDY'S story is one that should never happen to any dog, ever.
Addy's mom died and a co-worker took her home. This little Shih Tzu is only 6.3 lbs., and as everyone knows, Shih Tzu need grooming. Well, she didn't get groomed at her new home. And, she wasn't allowed in the house. Her previous owner who died was probably turning blue in her grave just knowing that Addy was not being loved and cared for the way she used to be.
By the time we got Addy, she hadn't been groomed in over a year. But that wasn't the worst of it. She was attacked by the owner's GSD, who had recently given birth to puppies. Yes, he was breeding GSD in his backyard. The GSD attacked Addy....and he found her laying in a pool of blood coming from her mouth. He left her for dead in his backyard; then, decided to bring her in the house to "die peacefully" -- but never took her to the vet!!!!! I'm sure he was embarrassed of her condition, since she was matted to the bone!!!
But, as he says...."she just wouldn't die." She started eating, then she got up to walk...and then he just wanted to "get rid of her." Even writing this is making me so angry, I can't see through the tears in my eyes...
When we heard this story, we immediately said we would take little Addy. She has a fractured jaw, she has some neurological issues and she is blind in one eye from previous trauma that was not treated. That being said, she is a fighter....and when we brought her salmon to eat at the hospital, she attacked the bowl like she hadn't eaten in a year! Addy will be fine because she is a survivor...and she has a lot of friends who want to see her get better! We will do whatever she needs to see to it that she recovers as best she can and has a life that will be nothing like the past year.
Here is a story that was done on Addy for Examiner.com:
http://www.examiner.com/article/the-dog-who-wouldn-t-die-attacked-left-for-dead-addy-survived-to-love-again It tells the whole story and click on the links for videos and updates! She is doing fantastically!! 
Thank you in advance for your help. As always, your donation is 100% tax deductible. We will be updating Addy's status as she progresses. Thanks for your support and your concern. doG bless.
UPDATE: Addy was adopted by Eva and Ian and she is one of the luckiest happiest dogs on earth!! Come to Strut Your Mutt and you can see for yourself!!!!
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Medical = $483.00
Donation = $218
Special thanks to:
Jani Dennis
Tara Leweis
Seven Colonial
Vicki Young
Donna Stout
Linda Desplanque
Donna Enyart
Linda Webb
THIS IS LITTLE CHERUB.....who was attacked by a large dog outside the shelter and then dumped because her owners couldn't afford to treat her. Suffice to say, the dog who attacked her was out to kill. Her wounds were severe and she is lucky to be alive. Drains were put in to flush out the infection and she was such a trooper! She never uttered a peep as we worked to make her better, despite the amount of pain she was in. Here, you can see her smiling after 4 days -- we didn't want to put in the more graphic pictures!!
Now that the infection is subsiding, Cherub is playing in the yard and starting to act like the wonderful pup she is. We are very grateful to our foster family who love her like their own. Cherub will be available for adoption in February.
Thank you for your support. As always, any donation is 100% tax deductible. Thanks for thinking rescue and for caring about Cherub!!
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Medical = $4750
Donation = $1405
Special thanks to:
Jennifer Suther
Steven Grafnitz
Laura Grigull
Kyle Lazarus
Keith Jackett
Jonathan Braverman
Barbara Zwirner-Winbush
Joanna Krupa
HOPE was dumped in the Carson Shelter in deplorable condition. She had an ulcerated mammary tumor the size of a softball....and several others. So, we named her "Hope" -- hoping beyond all hope that our wonderful vet and surgeon, Dr. Gary Adams, could save her life and give her a positive prognosis. After a full mastectomy, he believes he got it all and we are just waiting for the biopsy reports to come back. Despite the hell she has been through, including probably 30-40 sutures, Hope has been a good girl. A little guarded of her incisions, and a bit head shy, she warms up as soon as she realizes that she is safe. It is our belief that this little girl was bred and bred....and never really part of anyone's family. At our home, she slept on our bed and gave me kisses. That being said, she was still not quite sure if I was going to hurt her, so she was a little guarded....but NEVER aggressive....just a little fearful. Hope will be available for adoption towards the end of August.
UPDATE: Our vet is very happy with Hope's surgery but the biopsy came back that one of the tumors was malignant. The GOOD news is, she has the type of mammary cancer that remains in the mammaries and does not spread, low grade carsonoma. So, in two weeks time, she will have a second surgery to have all her mammaries removed and she will be CANCER FREE!!!!
UPDATE 2: Hope had her second surgery on Tuesday and she is doing AOK!! We pray she will be available for adoption soon. Thank you so much for your love and support. HOPE WILL MAKE A FULL RECOVERY!!!!
SAD AND UNEXPECTED NEWS....After Hope's second surgery, we thought and our vet thought that Hope was in the clear. Unfortunately, an aggressive tumor was leaking into her lungs and it was cancerous. There was no way to stop it. They drained 400 liters of fluid from her lungs....and had her in oxygen...and as soon as she was out, it started all over again. We let the angels glide her to a heavenly place of peace an comfort. Our hearts are broken.
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Medical = $1988
Donation = $1,000
Special thanks to:
LifeLine4Paws
THIS IS MISS TALLULAH....who is really very lucky to be alive. This little diminuative, 4.12 lb, black/tan, purebred Yorkshire Terrier was taken to the vet to be euthanized after being attacked by a dog. The owner didn't have the money to take care of her injuries  . Little Tallulah had puncture wounds along her spine and had he gotten her immediate attention, she would have made a full recovery. Sadly, he waited to take her to the vet until there were maggots oozing out of her sores. She experienced neurological damage to both of her legs...one of which needed to be amputated. And still...with all that she has been through... Tallulah is none for the worse! She gets around like a champ...she is kissy, loving and a little spitfire! Her foster sister, Oriana, is watching over her! Tallulah is a pocket pooch anyway...so her feet should never touch the ground anyway! She does her business outside...and she is a wonderful little personality. She is getting stronger and stronger on her back right leg...and we will get her a cart, if need be. Right now, we want her to get stronger and use her leg...and see where it takes her! She will be ready for adoption in June...and we know that the perfect home is just waiting for this little love baby!
Thank you, in advance, for your support. As always, you contribution is 100% tax deductible.
UPDATE: Tallulah has been adopted and is in her forever home....but we could still use help in paying her expenses :)
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Medical = $2480.50
Donation = $525
Special thanks to:
Ken Hearns
Noel Switzer
ORIANA has had a tough time in her young two years of life. First, she was dumped in the shelter in Bakersfield...then she was exposed to parvo (which she did not get)...but she did get pneumonia! Her foster was amazing, letting us know that little Oriana was coughing all night long...and when we brought her to the vet, she had a fever of over 104 degrees! Fortunately, we caught it in time, she spent four days in the hospital and we thought she was doing much better. Day after she got out of the hospital, she started uncontrollably coughing again...we took her to the vet and she had a fever of 106!!! The vet feared that she had distemper, and we did the distemper test, which came back positive  However, the good news is....either she had a very slight case of it, the test was incorrect or Oriana is beating the odds! Now, little Oriana is doing so much better...after four more nights in the hospital on IV fluids and antibiotics...she is back to her old self, running around and playing and eating up a storm! We are hoping that Oriana will make a full recovery and she is on her way! She will not be available for adoption until April 21. If you are interested in her, please see her profile ORIANA on our website.
Thank you, in advance for your support. As always, you contribution is 100% tax deductible. doG bless 
UPDATE: Oriana has been adopted and is in her forever home....but we could still use help in paying her expenses :) Thank you!
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Medical = $1,288.00
Donation = $335.00
Special thanks to:
Joy Lee
Valerie Kay
This is little Ms. Jenna...who is only 2 yrs old. It's difficult to truly understand what has happened to her or why she is in such pain. She was brought into the shelter because the family could not afford to have her treated. We could not ignore this sweet little face and could not leave her to die in pain at the shelter. So, we took her to our vet, who took xrays and found no structural abnormalities or reason for her pain. She seems to have some neurological issues that affect her back legs, as they wobble a little... but she has been on pain medication. We are going to give her some time to heal and see if cage rest helps her at all. Our vet believes that this was caused by trauma and hopes that her pain will subside with some time....and we will not let her suffer....but we want to give her ever chance to get well. We will update you as we learn more.
At this time, we do not know what her hospitalization, medication, tests and xrays will cost...but your contribution is greatly appreciated. As always, it is 100% tax deductible. Thank you for caring.
UPDATE: It is with a broken heart that I report that we had to gently help Jenna glide to her forever sleep. We had hoped that her pain would get better...but she digressed daily and it was not fair to allow her to suffer. I am posting this for one reason and one reason only: PLEASE, IF YOUR DOG EVER EXPERIENCES TRAUMA OF ANY KIND, IMMEDIATELY GET YOUR CHILD TO THE HOSPITAL....there is a small window of opportunity to reverse any neurological damage that can take place from trauma -- whether it is having been hit by a car or falling off the couch! Poor Jenna's family did not do this and it ultimately cost her her life....doG bless you Jenna...you are free......<3 <3
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Medical = $1577
Donation = $202
Special thanks to:
Loreta Frankonyte
Linda DeLizza
Tracy Gavin
Christopher Sangiovani
Alvin Quan
Harold Long
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 came to LHH in would break your heart. Just look at the first picture! 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. The next day, we immediately got her to our wonderful vet, Dr. Gary Adams, who correctly diagnosed her with demodex mange (very curable) but, on top of that? She was pregnant!!! As immune compromised as this little girl was to begin with, three embryos were zapping what little energy she had! 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. He says..."she's a tough little cookie...woke up immediately after surgery and is a happy little girl.
Four months have passed since Nikki came to Lhasa Happy Homes and she is NOW ready to go to her forever home! 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 has blossomed a beautiful little lady with a gorgeous coat! Just look how great she looks now...she is on her way to being a rock star!!
Thank you in advance for your positive thoughts, love and support. As always, your contribution is 100% tax deductible!
UPDATE: Nikki has been adopted and is in her forever home....but we could still use help in paying her expenses :) Thank you!
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Medical = $1050.00
Donation = $10.00
Special thanks to:
Valerie Snyder
CELESTE came to us from the Devore Shelter....identified as a rescue only dog. Why? They said she was snippy, but there is nothing snippy about Celeste....and by the time she got home with our volunteer, she was kissing him and begging for love. Celeste was a little timid...that might be because not only did she have a bad case of kennel cough...she had an immune disorder that, gone untreated, could have been fatal. Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia is a disorder where the platelets fight each other and the immune system over compensates for itself. Fortunately, our vet recognized the bruising on Celeste's body and was able to quickly diagnose her... early enough to only have a mild case. She was on medication for several months and has been given a clean bill of health! \We wanted to make sure she is 100% before we let her go home and she has reached that point. She is a wonderfully loving, sweet dog...and so deserving of a phenomenal home...and we will help her find it! The family who gets Celeste will have a fairytale ending!!!
Thank you for your support. As always, any contribution is 100% tax deductible...and we thank you in advance for caring about our kids!!
UPDATE: Celeste has been adopted and is in her forever home....but we could still use help in paying her expenses :) Thank you!
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Medical = $880.60
Donation = $225.00
Special thanks to:
Dwight Pittman
Paulina Ho
THIS IS EBONI...and this little gremlin has had a hard time of it. Hit by a car and dumped in the shelter, with a gash on her leg, a broken ankle and a broken pelvis, to say that she was in pain is fully pictured on the first photo of her taken the day after surgery! OUCH! A week later, she was feeling better and acting happier...even walking on her leg. This little girl is so affectionate, and while we are not exactly sure what kind of dog she is once again...she looks like a Shih Tzu Terrier....with a wirey coat and the best personality ever! For what she has been through, her love and appreciation is clear.
Eboni has made a full recovery and she is ready to go home!!! She was the BEST little patient...she is quiet as a mouse and the only sounds we have heard are those of content when you rub her belly or her ears! She is about 4-5 yrs old...and a happy and grateful dog.
Thank you in advance for your support. As always, it 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....but we could still use help in paying her expenses :) Thank you!
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Medical = $2985.50
Donation = $1450.00
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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