11.30.07
Pneumonia Strikes Lone Star Dogs
There is always a risk of Kennel cough for shelter dogs, but there are hard
to fight strains out there and we are experiencing it first hand. Not to
mention, Upper Respiratory are being taxed with the quickly changing
weather. When there is an epidemic, we have to ask for you help as it is
not cheap to get them cared for properly.
Hutch Hill, just a baby at 1 year came in with his sister, Helena, because
their family is moving. Not only did they not plan ahead, their
irresponsibility exposed him to disease and stress, a bad combination to
fight off pneumonia.
Romo Hurst, one of the seniors we could not turn our backs on just before
the holiday, has also come down with a bad case of pneumonia. He is 8 years
old, has horrible skin, dry eye, and now a hacking cough that is making him
miserable.
Diesel Worth, another baby less than 1 year, has obviously been on the
streets with the appearance of his skin and coat, but add to that a
horrible runny nose and cough. It doesn’t stop him from expressing his
appreciation, so we need to get him on the road to recovery soon.
Tyson Mills North is the tiniest HSNT Mill Bust pups cannot fully recover
from his pneumonia, nor his eye condition. We have to ramp up the treatment
to help him get over the hump and of course it continues to be costly to do
so.
This condition adds $250 - $300 more to the normal vetting costs of these
dogs. We need to receive $1000 – 1200 to cover the cost we have spent and
will need to spend to help through this condition.
If you can possibily donate a few dollars for these babies, use THIS LINK for paypal, or THIS LINK to send a check. Download the credit card form HERE and fax it to 281-754-4851, but be sure to email me at teresa@shihtzu-rescue.com to let me know to look for it.
Donations to date: $475
Thanks to Becky Caldow, Scott Lewis in honor of Susan Lewis, Michael Coniglio, Pat Heitmann in memory of her precious angel Winston, Max Pachar in memory of Brillo.
