Medical = $2716.12
Donation = $235
Special thanks to:
Johanna & Chris Lampert in
memory of Cappy
Lael Ward
Lily Chen
This is KENDALL...who is very lucky to be alive. Last Saturday, we got a call from three kind Samaritans asking us to help with an 8 yr old, 11 lb, male Maltese mix, who they witnessed get clipped in the head by two different cars, one right after the other, and neither car stopped. Little guy's jaw was broken, gums were gashed, several of his teeth were dangling, possible neurological damage... but he was a very lucky dog -- he was alive!
He was wearing tags, the owners were called....and "Kendall" was transported to City of Angels. The owners came, could not pay the impending emergency bill and requested that Kendall be PTS. The three good Samaritans were not going to stand for this.....they contacted me, I spoke with the hospital and the dog was NOT terminal. We agreed to take him, the owners came back and signed him over to us and we transferred him to ASEC. The owner was a Pastor....and the way that Kendall ended up on the street was he had him outside in the front of the house, unleashed... and when he went in the house, he forgot Kendall was outside.
It's difficult to see the damage, as it is mostly inside of his mouth, but suffice to say, Kendall has angels watching over him because after what he has been thru, there is no other explanation of why he is still alive.
Dr. Lee, a critical care vet (facial trauma is her specialty) @ ASEC was assigned to us and we were totally blessed by her. She embraced us and Kendall. She sewed up Kendall's thrashed gums, extracted several teeth and sewed up his mouth/lips....and she was very kind in her charges.
No further surgery on his jaw is expected, except he does need further dental work (many of his teeth are loose) and he needs to be neutered (he is a cryptorchid). Unfortunately, his blood pressure started to drop so she couldn't anything more than she did during surgery. Overall, he is in fairly good shape...but we anticipate a minimum of $500-600 in additional charges (bloodwork, teeth, neuter) before he'll be ready to go!
The owners have called us a couple of times....and we had a heart to heart with them. They just have no way to pay this bill nor would they have the ability to pay another bill if he got sick or something else happened to him....so they agreed that as much as they love him, it is best for us to rehome him. They were not even able to give us a donation.
As you can imagine, in this economy, money is going out and very little is coming in. We thank you for your kind heart and donation, which is 100% tax deductible.
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Medical = $2,892
Donation = $1,000
Special thanks to:
Lifeline4Paws
This is FINLEY (known as Teenager at the East Valley Shelter)....who is probably a Lhasa Poodle mix. This pup languished at the shelter being passed by by everyone because he had a huge mass on his belly. We have never seen anything like it...but we called our vet and he gave us some possibilities...and we decided we could not leave this boy to die.
Bloodwork and xrays done, it turned out that Finley had a very large abdominal hernia -- very correctable. The surgery was successful and Finley was very lucky that none of the organs that were in his hernia ruptured or were strangulated.
We thought he was a youngster (4-6 yrs), but it turns out that he is a little more mature @ 6-7 yrs old! For the most part he is really a love, but after his surgery, he became a bit grumpy and when you would pick him up, he's fine -- but when you put him down, he doesn't like it and would snap:(((. Our trainer worked with him for some time and he didn't get better....we thought maybe he was just in discomfort from his surgery -- but that wasn't it either! He was extremely constipated and nothing worked...took him to the vet and voila....he had a perianal hernia this time, which was causing him incredible discomfort! Now that he has had this surgery (2/15/2010) we are hoping this does the trick! He really is a good boy....who just needs a great forever home!
Thank you for your support and please know that your contribution is 100% tax deductible. Dog bless!
Update: Finley is recovering from his most recent surgery and will be available for adoption mid March! He is a great dog for the right home...one with patience and understands that he has been thru a lot and needs a loving home. Please read about him further on Available Dog’s
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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 still needs to have a final check up in two weeks (end of March) but he's raring to go! Just look!
http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d2/djbradster/Won%20Ton/?action=view¤t=117_0249.flv
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Medical = $1205
Donation = $185
Special thanks to:
Patti Enright
LITTLE HEATHER was wasting away at the shelter. This tiny little 8 lber could not use her back leg....and x-rays showed that she had a broken pelvis  . The impact was quite severe, so it is clear she was hit by a car and left on the side of the road, as so many of these little ones are who end up in the shelter. Thankfully, a good samaritan picked her up and brought her to the shelter so that her owners could find her. Sadly, they either did not find her or could not pay for her surgery. Sitting in the shelter, all she got was pain medication and a threat to euthanize her! NO WAY! So home she came with us. She has a sweet disposition, although we're not sure what breed she is...she is very small and loving. The shelter had her aged at 9 yrs old, but we think she might be a around 7-8....once her teeth were cleaned (and she didn't lose any) -- and her leg was fixed, she is feeling much better than she looks in these pictures!! But we'll post new ones very soon!
Without the help of those of you who visit our website and look at our kids, we could not afford to take dogs like Heather from the shelter, so thank you -- in advance -- for your generosity and concern! Any donation you give is 100% tax deductible, as we are a 501c3 non-profit organization.
Update: Heather has completely recuperated and she is now ready to go to her forever home! Check her out on our Available Dog’s page!
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Medical = $917.26
Donation = $200
Special thanks to:
Cassidy Reilly
THIS IS QUIXOTE....who must have been chasing windmills searching for his Dulcinea when he got struck by a car. Poor baby! Hit and left by the side of the road to die, lucky for him a good samaritan got him off the street and to the shelter. They should have taken him to the vet, but the shelter did a preliminary xray and determined that he needed surgery. While he needed an FHO (femoral head ostectomy) -- a procedure done when the head of the femur is broken due to trauma -- this boy is blessed to be alive. Luckily, our wonderful vet, Dr. Robert Olds (Brentwood Pet Clinic) was able to save his femoral head!! Quixote was even running around with his leg in a sling, happy as a clam. You could not tell that this little man was in pain This little 12 lb, Coton de Tulear (confirmed by Coton de Tulear rescue!) is a happy, kissy boy. He is only about 1.5 years old and always on the move, chasing this or chasing that! Now, in his foster home, he is a mellow fellow who loves to play. Quixote is a lover and will need a partner in crime and/or someone home a lot to love and dote on. No kids under 8 yrs old and he would likely not be the best fit in a senior home. His leg will take about six weeks to heal, but he will be available to be seen prior to that time and may be able to go home sooner 
Update: Quixote has completely recuperated and he is now ready to go to his forever home! Check him out on our Available Dog’s page!
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Medical = $480.00
Donation = $140
Special thanks to:
Jennifer Whitmore
Nicole Queen
Shannon Nielsen
June Selvan
Larry Bitton
BARRON von BARLOW....is a very cute, 9-10 yr old, stocky (at 18 lbs), cuddle muffin. We think he is probably a mix, possibly Cockapoo with a dab of Lhasa mixed in? Whatever it is, he is cute. When we took him from the San Bernarndino Shelter, they told us he was blind. He might be sight challenged just by the natural progression of the aging process, but he is NOT blind. Our vet says he sees just fine! He gets around like a pro! He does have a slight heart murmur grade 2 (out of 6) -- but no treatment or medication is necessary. He has a very soft apricot coat, loves to give kisses and is really a very loving dog. He does get miffed when he is grabbed unexpectedly, so no children would be the ticket for this youngster. He even appears to be potty trained! He has had bloodwork done, but still needs a dental, which will be done before he is adopted. We just could not imagine this wonderful dog meeting the grim reaper before his time....and we know that there is a home out there for this wonderful little man.
See for yourself what a great dog he is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eieKk3y1db0
Thank you in advance for your kind donation, which is 100% tax deductible.
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Medical = $960
Donation = $100
Special thanks to:
Tim Scorse
This little mister is Chance....and he is a lucky dog indeed. He came from the Riverside shelter with half his coat gone due to an infestation of fleas. Well that is what we thought..and it turned out we were accurate. But Chance was drinking so much water and peeing like a race horse, so we wanted to make sure there was nothing more wrong with him. What we learned, after doing complete bloodwork and many tests, concluding with an ultrasound, is that Chance was born with malformed kidneys -- a condition known as renal dysplasia. While he has a "mild" case, and it is controlled mostly by diet, it is a congenital disorder that needs special attention. Chance acts like a normal dog, with the exception of his almost unquenchable thirst! Fortunately, he's potty trained!! He loves attention, is good with other dogs (of his choosing) and he is really very sweet. He just wants to be someone's lap dog! Probably not a dog for kids...more of a mature home kind of guy! Maybe even a foot warmer! He needs a home that will pay attention to his needs, keeping him on the right food and just being aware of his health. This little 3-4 yr old has many good years ahead of him and can live a healthy and normal life with regular check ups and attention to his special needs. Chance is a wonderful dog and really deserves all the love in the world. It's just lucky for him that we got to the bottom of the problem so that we can fix it and let him go on his way! Is that to your home? He'd sure like that!
Thanks, in advance, for your kind and generous donation. Without your help, Lhasa Happy Homes would be unable to take these very special dogs. Remember, your contribution is 100% tax deductible!
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Medical = $2604.50
Donation = $1,600
Special thanks to:
Lifeline4Pets
Barbara Derbin Reitz
MEET TIKE....a 6 month old, gray/white, Shih Tzu Terrier mix ?? who ended up at the East Valley Shelter with a broken jaw. In going through his shelter paperwork, we discovered that his owner dumped him in the shelter with a broken jaw after his PITBULL attacked this loving little puppy. This makes us so angry....how could an owner be so cold to not take him to the vet but to a shelter to let him suffer -- and he was in tremendous pain. OMG. We were told he was 7 months old...but he is still just a baby and was probably only 5 months when he came to LHH. Owner didn't even know how the age of his puppy! Presently 7.5 lbs, he will probably grow to be around 10-12 lbs. Even with his broken jaw, he was giving kisses with his dangling tongue! And, of course, barking at the other dogs in the waiting room, demanding that they play with him!! Once he had his surgery, Tike was being a little drama king, so he stayed in the hospital an extra day and once he got out...he just he cuddles, which he loves to do, and he curls into a ball as tight as he can get...snuggling close up against you....it is too sweet and too cute. We think he would make a wonderful therapy dog!!
Thank you in advance for your contribution to Tike's Fund. Please remember that all donations are 100% tax deductible. Dog bless!
UPDATE: Tike has been adopted by his foster mom and dad! They had him for a long time during his recovery and at the end of the day could not part with him! What a lucky dog he is...and what a lucky family they are! He will start therapy training (being trained to be a therapy dog) after the first of the year! YIPPPEEE for Tike!
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Medical = $1668
Donation = $150
Special thanks to:
Our website crashed so we lost this list of contributors. Please forgive us!
THIS IS HANNA....a precocious, petite, black and white, 1.5 yr old Shih Tzu, who found herself in a heap of trouble! We got an emergency call from Hanna's human, telling us that she had ingested "something" and she was dying! She couldn't eat, sleep, poop or drink water and she was "going downhill fast." At the time, we were on the freeway in the middle of transporting dogs from Riverside and couldn't get to her...so we asked her to please get Hanna to our vet immediately! She told us she could not afford surgery -- and we learned that this actually had happened two weeks prior. Hanna WAS dying! We told her we would take care of the bill.
Our vet took xrays and examined this little peapod and ultimately surgery had to be done to remove plastic, rubberbands, dirt and other unsundry items! Ewwww!! No wonder she was in such pain! She has recovered nicely and she will not be going back to the home that could not take care of her properly. Apparently, this had happened before, but not quite as seriously. We are fortunate that our vet was able to save Hanna!
Now, we need YOUR help to help save us! As you can imagine, these vet bills are soaring, even though we have wonderful experts who work with us....costs are still high. Your contribution is very much appreciated and, of course, 100% tax deductible.
Dog bless 
UPDATE: Hanna has found her wonderful forever home! She is living large and happy as a clam. But we still need your help. And please remember, there are no small contributions, only small minds! Your donation is appreciated!
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Medical = $2294
Donation = $500
Special thanks to:
Betsy Rosenfeld
Sabrina Dibigio
Melissa King
In loving memory of
Casey and Kelly
Linda Kung
THIS IS IVEY...a little 8 lb, Maltese/Terrier? mix who ended up at the Bakersfield shelter with what they thought was an injured paw. As you can see, she was matted to the bone and her paw definitely looked broken. Not so -- it turns out that Ivey had a previous injury to her leg when she was a puppy and she had a pin in her leg that was bent! Poor baby!! The pin was removed and her leg had to be broken all over again to correct the old injury. This must have taken place when she was very young, because her growth plates were not even matured!! Dr. Olds said she came out like a champ and should recover good as new! He did have to put a pin in her leg, which takes at least two months before it can be removed, and then she will need some rehab. Look at her poor huge leg...it's bigger than she is! Little Ivey is a sweetheart, and though her body has been shaved to the skin, and she has been thru so much....she never complains. She give sweet little kisses and will do anything to be close to you! Surgery was done, so she will likely be ready for adoption by August -- we hope!
As you can see, orthopedic surgery is costly, so your contribution to her medical expenses is appreciated and 100% tax deductible.
UPDATE: Ivey has found her forever home!! We still need to pay for her surgery....so please remember us!!!
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Medical = $1671
Donation = $100
Special thanks to:
Sue Ann James
Amy Black
Janice Kerrigan
The Blys
DAINTY so fits her. She is a petite, gold, 11 lb, Shih Tzu Maltese? mix... who loves to give you lots of kisses to let you know how grateful she is to be alive. She is so precious and so sweet...who could imagine that this little babygirl could be thrown out of one car, and then hit by another! That is the report we got...and we still cannot believe it. She is obviously blessed to be alive...and we are the fortunate ones to have rescued her. What an angel she is! Whatever happened to her, she ended up with a fractured hip/leg, requiring surgery, which was successfully performed on 8/18/2009, by Dr. Robert Olds -- the master orthopedic! Dainty came through the surgery with flying colors, should make a full recovery and is on the mend. Doc says once her stitches are removed, she's good to go -- and that will be by September 1. She will not be at adoptions until her stitches are removed.
Dainty is now available and can be seen on the Available Dogs
page.
Thank you for your support of this little angel. Your contributions are 100% tax deductible and desperately needed!
UPDATE: We're excited to say that Dainty was adopted on December 19, 2009, and will be living with her mom and dad and sister, Piper, in Northern California! She is a very happy puppy and has a wonderful life ahead of her! Yaaay for Dainty (whose new name is Scarlett)!
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