News from Pets of the Homeless

Issue 104

Newsletter March 2017

"If I could give you one thing in life, I would give you the ability to see yourself through my eyes. Only then would you realize how special you are to me." - Author Unknown

PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT

ANOTHER HUGE SUCCESS!

Galena Veterinary Hospital's Dr. Ford and staff along with Pets of the Homeless vaccinated and provided basic examinations and nail trims for 47 dogs and 4 cats at the Project Homeless Connect event at the Reno Event Center on January 31st.

Project Homeless connect connects local people and families with free services such as pet care, medical and dental care, disability services, veteran support, haircuts, job resources, housing resources and legal services. Included were food and coffee.

Thank you to Dr. Ford and his staff and Pets of the Homeless staff and volunteers for your help in making yet another event a huge success!

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Your Donations at Work...

Pets of the Homeless received a call regarding a little boy's emotional support Husky dog. She was attacked by another dog and needed surgery for her wounds.

Pets of the Homeless assisted with wound care which included: an examination, x-rays, anesthesia, iv fluids, inpatient hospitalization, pain and antibiotic medications, and major skin and wound treatment.

Shown are photos of this spe cial dog healed and back to her spirited self.

Pets of the Homeless is very happy we were able to help. Her story certainly made a world of difference to a special little boy.

Pets of the Homeless received a call from a woman who lives on the streets with her two dogs, George and Daisy.


George

George, a 5 month old Terrier Mix had not been eating, drin king or playing for a couple of days.

Following a thorough examination the veterinarian recommended and we assisted with medications, and administered her distemper vacc ination. Her nails were also trimmed as they were interfering with her walking. We also assisted with a fecal test and a recheck.

Ten days later, the same woman called again about her puppy, Daisy, a 5 month old Chihuahua mix who was vomiting, wouldn't lay down all night, and had clear mucus stool. We approved an examination at the same veterinarian's office. A gastrointestinal examination was perform ed, a parvovirus test was conducted, and it was negative. She was given an anti-nausea injection and medications for anti-diarrhea as well as a special diet.

Daisy progressively worsened and passed away over the weekend.

Run with the angels, Daisy.

We received this email message from her owner: I wanted to thank your organization for making it possible, for my two puppies to receive the best medical care possible. When I called for help, not once, but twice, your staff, immediately connected me with an excellent veterinarian. My puppy George, is back to his playful self. But my other puppy Daisy, was just too sick and weak, she passed away 2/17/17 at 12:51 am. But, the doctor, his assistants, and myself did everything possible to save her. They provided me with meds, instructions, and lots of prayer. It was my fault Daisy died because I didn't get her vaccinations, now I know why that is so important and it breaks my heart to say that Daisy is the one that suffered because I neglected to get her shots. She didn't deserve to suffer. I can't bring her back but I can certainly NEVER make that mistake again a nd I will tell my story to others so that their pets don't have to go through what Daisy did. So, thank you so much your organization is a God send. Here are pictures of my two puppies. Sincerely (name withheld to respect privacy) God bless you all.

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Thank you to the Petco Foundation for your generous Grant to help Pets of the Homeless!

Pets of the Homeless is honored to receive a $5,000 grant to help extend our efforts and serve the Petco Foundation's mission to raise the quality of life for pets and people who love and need them.

Thank you Petco Foundation!

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