Shelter Update-April 20, 2014

It has been a very busy two months at the shelter with sick and injured dogs and cats.  We got two litters of 10 pups from the pound and 16 out of 20 broke with parvo.  Ugh!!  Amazingly 14 out of the 16 pups pulled thru with a lot of care and prayers.  We also had two other pups and two adult dogs that came from the pound with parvo.  We lost one of those very fast.  Not a very good start to the spring with parvo.  Thank goodness for Cerenia-an anti nausea medication that we have been using for over a year to help the parvo dogs.  It has made all the difference in the world. 

We also had 3 dogs with severely injured legs that required amputation.  Whisky and Scotty were hit by cars.  Ibby was the little dog with the rubber band around her back leg.  All are doing great and are getting around well.  This has also been a rough start to the year with many, many heartworm positive dogs-at least twenty treated so far this year. So far all are doing well. 



Ibby

Whisky

The momma beagle, May, that had 7 babies and then became seriously ill was adopted!  Shortly after giving birth she began to vomit and had dark green diarrhea.  She couldn't feed the pups so bottle feeding started.  May even had surgery because of the possibility of a bowel obstruction but there was none.  Finally after two weeks she turned the corner and began to eat and drink on her own.  They aren't really sure what was going on with her.   Only 2 of the pups survived.  They were also sickly.  Feldman is one of the survivors and I really don't know how he made it.  He tried to die at least 5 times-had pneumonia, had to be tube fed and given fluids.  He also had a terrible eye infection before his little eyes even opened so he lost the sight in one eye.  The two brothers that survived should be ready for adoption soon. 

In March we did 98 adoptions-70 dogs and 28 cats.  Total adoptions thru March are 345!!  So far in April we have done 53 adoptions!  Our little Sylvie finally was ready for adoption.  She is the cutest older French Bulldog.  Sylvie had a skin problem, bad teeth, heartworms and a cherry eye when we got her.  All that was taken care of and then she all of a sudden developed a large hernia.  Poor girl!  Luckily for her, we are persistent and didn't give up.  She got adopted to a great home. 

Next Sunday-April 27 is our 5K Walk, Run or Wiggle at Troy Park to benefit heartworm awareness.  Stephanie Freeman is in charge of the event and doing a great job!!  Several months ago Stephanie helped to rescue Moe aka Chester who had heartworms.  She wanted to do something to help with his treatment and ended up helping many of our rescues with heartworms.  Even with a major scare Stephy has made this a great event for us.  Several months ago, Stephy was involved in a very bad car accident and is very lucky to be with us.  She has a broken knee, ribs and bad cuts on her face but she is one tough cookie.  Come join us for the event and say hi to our little miracle-Stephy.  Way to go girl!! 

We have a lot of events coming up to help us pay for all the medical needs of the animals we rescue so check our Facebook page or the web site for details.  We rely on these fund raisers and donations to make sure we don't have to turn any away.

All Month-Origami Owl Fundraiser.

 

April 22-Trivia Night at Global Brew in Edwardsville to benefit Partners For Pets.  Entry is free so come on out and support our shelter. Extra points if you bring an item to donate to the shelter!

 

 

April 26-Photo exhibit I'm a Rescuer with Motley Dog to benefit three shelters-one being Partners For Pets!

April 27-5K Run, Walk or Wiggle!

 

 

April 27-Trivia Night at Global Brew in O'Fallon, IL

May 2/3-Adoptathon Sat. at Glen Carbon and O'Fallon Petsmart.  Sunday-Glen Carbon

May 6-GIVE ST. LOUIS DAY.  The St. Louis Community Foundation is hosting a day for everyone to donate to their favorite charity in the St. Louis area.  Partners For Pets is one of the Charities listed.  All kinds of prizes given away that day.  More info to come. 



May 8-Movie "The Big Lebowski" and great unlimited food and drinks from Wang Gang and Cleveland-Heath at the Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville to benefit Partners For Pets!

 

May 9-Randy's BBQ in Highland, IL Car Show and BBQ Specials-we will have some dogs and have a 50/50 drawing.

May 17-Fur Ball!!!  This is a fun time with food from Ravanellis and music by the Ultra Violets.

June 22-Hawgs for Dogs Charity Fun Ride

 

 

 

Thanks to all for your help and support!!

Lisa McCormick, Director

Cuddles Goes Home! aka That is One Lucky Dog

Cuddles

 

On 3/10/14 I got a call from a volunteer that there was an old chow at the pound that had been turned into the pound by Hawthorne Animal Clinic.  The date the dog came into animal control was 3/7/14.  She was worried about the dog and thought he was sick or just old so we flagged the dog.  Nev went to see the dog and felt he was very old and sad.  It is always sad to think an elderly dog will spend its' last days alone and afraid so many times we pull them to give them a good end to their life by finding the right home for them or hospice.

 

On 3/12/14 the stray hold was over and Nev picked the old dog up.  She took the dog to Horseshoe for a check to make sure it was OK.  Everything checked out OK.  At that time we thought it was a boy dog and called it Edwin.  Mind you this is a very furry dog.  We all kept saying what a nice dog he was and in pretty good shape for as old as he appeared.    We even talked about how there had to be someone looking for him and checked the lost dog sites with no results.  We also talked about how the owner may have called animal control looking for him when he was at Hawthorne and missed finding him.  Little did we know that is exactly what happened.

 

When the dog got to the shelter it was very depressed and wouldn't walk.  All it wanted to do was hide its' head.  On Thursday we gave it a bath and tried to cheer him up.  On Friday he was still very depressed acting and couldn't stand very well.  We were all really worried about him.  Fearing this might be the end, I took him back to Horseshoe. 

 

When we arrived at Horseshoe, he suddenly perked up and walked around wagging his tail.  A few x-rays confirmed some arthritis in the back so we got some pain meds and back to the shelter.  Instead of going back into the main shelter we fixed up a nice pallet in the front room so he could walk around and stretch.  That seemed to really help his mood.  We took him out for some walks to limber him up.  Another volunteer came by and saw him and made a request for someone to foster him.  That's when he went into foster with Jessica. Jessica said he was doing well and enjoyed being in a home. 

 

Then a miracle!!  Animal control called today to say someone had come in looking for the dog.  Nev immediately called the man and it was his dog!!  Under all that fur, Edwin was really Cuddles, a girl. 

 

The man said they had a house fire and had to move into a hotel while the house was repaired.  The family dogs were staying in the garage since the hotel did not allow dogs.  The bigger dog had knocked down the door during the night when burglars stole a trailer in their driveway.  The family had searched everywhere for Cuddles.  He said she was 17 years old and they had her since she was a pup.  Their daughter, who is now in college, was 4 when they got her and she was devastated. 

 

We were told Cuddles had been found in a lake by the fire dept. and taken the dog to Hawthorne.    The man said he had called the pound right away looking for her but they said she wasn't there.  He said he didn't know to call Hawthorne.  Luckily he decided to go to the pound and talk to the staff there today.  They told him that a rescue group had taken a dog matching her description and they would call us.  What a great phone call to get!!  Nev immediately called the owner and it was a match.  They were so excited!  Jessica made arrangements to meet them and get Cuddles back to the family.  She said Cuddles was so excited to see her family.  Cuddles used up a few lives in the last few weeks.  Whew!!   

Shelter Update March 1-9, 2014 Whew!!

The last few weeks have been very busy at the shelter.  I didn't get a chance to update last week so here are the adoptions from March 1 and 2.  There were 11 dogs adopted which included Kennedy, Cindy, Sweetie, Murdock, Annie, Madison, Sammy, Maggie, Scout, Rudy and Malcom.  The nine kitties adopted were-Jinx, Mavis, Cash, Lex, Barney, Josie, Strawberry, Magee and Hope. 

This last weekend we had 25 adoptions!  The dogs adopted were Bridgette, Pele, JJ, Carly, Fran!, Tootsie!, Queenie, Camilla, Yoko, Paragon, Heidi, Glimmer, Victor, Bizzy, Flynn, Carly 2, Polly, Happy, Sissy, and Rocky.  The kitties were-Tara, Fabio, Sassie, Gus and Annalise. 

Trivia was great!!  It was a very fun night with 42 tables participating. Thank you to all who helped pull this off and to all the people that came to support the shelter.  We raised some much needed funds for the shelter.  As you can see below we can use it!

Nev did some amazing work pulling dogs and cats from the pound this week.  With a lot of help from people putting out pleas (thank you Lisa K2), fostering (many) and rearranging the shelter (thank you Danette, Anita, Sherry and Austin) she did not have to leave anyone behind.  It got a little hectic trying to juggle all of these animals and get them the vet care that many needed.  This is her list of what we took in this week: 

I took a 1-2 year old female short haired tabby named Nora.
(Possibly pregnant)

A 10 month old choc lab female named Amelia.  Fostered.

A probably 10 year or older red, male chow named Edwin.

A deaf, emaciated 3 year old white boxer named Leto. In foster.

Another deaf, white 2-3 year old boxer named Herc with a broken pelvis. Hit by a car. In foster. (Yes there are 2)

Yesterday from St Clair county I pulled 2 female- 5 week old lab mixes. The black
one is Salina and the brindle one is Marlene.

Also from there we got a choc and white border collie mix female named Kileen.
She's at Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital being treated for parvo.

A momma dog named Jezzy and her ten 6 week old puppies.

NOW FOR TODAY

From St Clair county I got a male, tan 10 week old shepherd/chow mix named
Rupert that has sarcoptic mange.

An 8 week old black lab mix female named Rainy.

A 2-3 year old shih tzu/ chi mix black and white female named ibby.

And a 4 year old yellow lab male named Otto. In foster.

I also pulled a 1-2 year old black mama cat with 5 babies. They are going into
foster.
I think that's all.....or at least I sure hope so. :)

Way to go guys!!!

The two deaf boxer boys.  Both came in at different times to the pound.  The one on the left, Herc, was hit by a car and has a fractured pelvis.  The one on the right, Leto, is emaciated.  

Since last week we took in quite a few animals that were sick or injured.  Some of those included: Sloan a pit pup with demodex mange, 9 shepard/husky mix pups and 5 came down with parvo (all made it!!), the two boxer boys, BB a shepard mix that was hit by a car and has a fractured pelvis-on cage rest, A pretty aussie mix with two golf ball size bladder stones that required surgery-doing well, a pup with parvo from the pound-doing well, a black and white kitty with a leg injury, a 110 pound St. Bernard with larangeal paralysis-he went into respiratory distress and died on the way to the E Clinic, and Buddy a shep mix with a injured leg that had to be amputated-in foster. 

Here is an update of the ones I posted that were sick or injured a few weeks ago.


Gave heartworm treatments to Bouzer, Clarice, Viper, Ace and Travis-all big dogs with heartworms at $3.50 a pound. All are doing well.
Had emergency surgery on Sable with a prolapsed rectum-she is doing great and gets her stitches out Monday. 
Got treatment to try to save Bart, a shihtzu, eye.  Check up today and his eye does not have to be removed.  Vision may be poor but it is healing. 
Had a final check on Polly for a broken hip and pelvis-all healed.  ADOPTED!!
Had 2 vet trips and surgery for the momma beagle with 7 babies to rule out an obstruction.
Gave fluid and antibiotic therapy to the momma beagle. Momma is doing fine now. 
Bought puppy formula to bottle feed 7 beagle babies.  Only 2 of the babies are still with us. 
Got treatment for a dobie pup with parvo. He didn't make it.
Giving treatment now for GiGi with parvo. Gigi is doing great!
Treated 5 dogs for kennel cough.  All are doing fine.
Treated 4 cats for upper respiratory infections. Doing fine.
Treated Sherbet for a severe skin infection. She is looking better!
Took Brice to Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital after he had a seizure. He has epilepsy.  On medication and in a foster home.  Doing great!

Ruby's Journey Very Graphic!!

RUBY

     We received a call from Animal Control that a dog had been picked up in Mitchell, IL on New Years Day.  Some kids had been walking and smelled something bad.  They found a very emaciated dog with her front leg severed in a ditch.  They called the police who then called Animal Control to pick her up.  Due to her severe injuries it was discussed that maybe she should be put down but thanks to a very caring AC officer she was saved.  We got the call about Ruby and took her to Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital.  She was in shock and very cold.  Her blood count showed she was severely anemic due to blood loss.  She had to be stabilized first before any surgery could be done to remove the leg and infection.  Due to the low blood count it was too risky to put her under.  The next Monday her leg was removed and Ruby went to a foster home to heal.  Within a week she had gained 8 pounds and was doing great.  It was a miracle she survived.   

 

So what happened to Ruby for her leg to be missing?  A reward was offered for anyone to come forward with information.  A report was filed with the Madison County Sheriffs' Department but to date no one has any information.  The unthinkable that someone could do this to a dog is a little hard to stomach.  There has been a similar case in New York recently. 

 

 http://www.ksdk.com/story/news/2014/01/02/ruby-severed-leg-mitchell-illinois-vet-bills-reward/4297585/

 

http://www.bnd.com/2014/01/07/2993437/looks-intentional-kids-find-stray.html

 

The outpouring of caring and concern was just amazing.  All the well wishes and support for Ruby was wonderful.  Slowly but surely she got better and started acting like a happy dog again.  Ruby got a second chance at life thanks to the caring of a lot of people.  The New Year started out with a bang and hasn't slowed down!  Thanks to all who helped Ruby with donations and care.  Thank you to Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital for always being there to help our sick and injured animals.  Thank you Jessica for a great foster home for Ruby to heal.  Good job everyone!!

Ruby rescued and on her way to the vet.

 Ruby at Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital

 After surgery at her foster home

 

Ruby on the road to recovery 

 Playing and happy with her foster family kid!

 

 Ruby all ready for adoption!

 

 

 

ADOPTED!!  Look at that smile!

Shelter News Feb. 17-23, 2014



Ruby Adopted!



Fantastic adoption weekend!  There were 31 adoptions this weekend!  Look who got adopted this weekend-Ruby!!  Ruby was the pittie girl that was found with her leg severed.  In spite of a reward offered, no one came forward to  give any information on what happened. So glad to see Miss Ruby smile.  Thank you to her wonderful foster mom, Jessica for helping with her recovery.

The dogs adopted this weekend were :  Blackberry, Nikki, Duke, Max, Bear, Ruby, Shiloh, Maggie, Blue, Sukie, Beltran, Athena, Prarie, and Angus.  The cats were:  Rosie, Cookie, Tessa, Pesto, Quinta, Josie, Sunshine, Dreamy, Sadie, Chloe, Chip, Singn, Bella, Simon, Banks, Runky and Brandy. Several dogs went into foster homes and several on trial.  Good weekend.  Thanks to all who donated bleach last weekend and alcohol donations for the booze barrel for Trivia this weekend.

The 5th annual Wash, Wag and Wiggle Dog Wash at Four Muddy Paws in Edwardsville was a huge success.  We washed 119 dogs in a 5 hour period.  Thank you to Jenn for all her help getting this done as well as Katie Hughes.  Thank you to all who came and helped. I know I was tired that night.  Thanks to the generosity of Four Muddy Paws much needed funds were raised.  Everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather, eats and wine.  Wang Gang brought some delicious food.  Thanks to all who donated food and drinks for the event. I have never seen so many big dogs at one place in my life!  Clean dogs too!

It seems to be raining puppies here at the shelter.  We took in 3 very cute chi mix pups from the pound this week.  Our very pregnant beagle had 7 babies.  Mom and babies are doing well.  We also took in 9 Shepard/husky mix pups this weekend from the pound.  Earlier in the week we got a lab mix momma and her one baby.  There is also a 4 month old dobie pup and hound pup fresh out of the pound.  Our pretty brindle momma and babies are doing fine this week.  We also have a litter of 11 pittie pups that should be ready for adoption soon.  I am a little nervous about kitten season fast approaching although it seems we have had kittens pretty much all winter.  If anyone is interested in fostering some pups please fill out a foster home application on our website.

Polly the shepherd is doing well and will be getting checked for her broken pelvis this week.  Brice our big pointer boy has been having seizures and had an emergency run to the vet today.  Doing better tonight but will need anti seizure meds.  Sherbet the little bald pup is feeling much better after several days on antibiotics and prednisone.  She also got a great medicated bath and got all that dead skin off.  Heartworm treatments are continuing and more will be treated this week.  We have 8 being treated. 

March 8th is our Trivia Night at the St. Gregory's Armenian Hall in Granite City.  You can sign up on line on our FaceBook page at Partners 4 Pets or the website at www.partners4pets.petfinder.com.  Tables of 8 are $120.00.  Beer and soda is included.  There will also be a silent auction, raffle for a 55" Television, 50/50 drawing and lots of attendance prizes.  Please come and support the shelter.  Have a good week.  Lisa McCormick, Director

Shelter News Feb. 10-17, 2014

Zoro-so sorry we lost you.

Rough day today.  I was tagged early this AM about an Akita that had been hit by a car and was at Hawthorne Animal Hospital.  He had been there since last evening and the owner couldn't afford the vet bills so she signed him over to Hawthorne.  If a rescue didn't step up and take the dog and pay the vet bills they would send him to Madison County Animal Control.  I called Hawthorne and was told the vet bill was $650.00 and the estimate to do any more care was $1500-2000.00.  She said the dog was bleeding from his mouth and needed x-rays.  I asked her if no one took the dog what would they do with him and she said they would send him to animal control on Tuesday since it was the holiday.  I told the girl that I wanted to come and get him and take him to our vet but she said she would have to check to see about the bill and would call me back.  After waiting an hour I called again and said I was going to come and get the dog and they could figure out the bill later.  When I got there he dripped blood from his mouth all the way to the van.  I took him straight to Horseshoe and he walked into the clinic.  I was hopeful but he was breathing very shallow.  They immediately did an x-ray and found he had a collapsed lung and herniated diaphragm.  Dr. Ervin said his condition was very guarded but he needed surgery now.  They did an emergency surgery to try to save him but it was too late.  I have wondered all day how a vet clinic like Hawthorne could have let this dog sit there all night and half the morning, bleeding from his mouth and having trouble breathing and done nothing.  It would have taken one x-ray to see there was a serious problem and either do something or euthanize the dog so he didn't have to sit there all night not able to breath.  That is just sad.  Help the dog and worry about the money later. 

On a better note-the dog that was at the pound that they thought had Parvo didn't!  With all the emergency of Zoro they did a quick parvo test and it was negative.  Not sure what is causing the diarrhea yet. 

Great Adoptathon weekend-we did 46 adoptions!  The dogs adopted were Ripley, Taco, Billy, Lars, Blackie, Twinkie, Yogi, Tonka, Skipper, Trapper, Moe!!, Chelsea, Jace, Odin, Pompeii, Penny, Spike, Maynard, Jelly, McKenzie, Huey, Nia, Watson, JoJo, Peanut Butter, Ginger, Lady, Luther, Ben, Sterling, Brooklyn, Willow, Joey, and Rosie.  The kitties were Moxie, Mira, Kirby, Sassie, Miles, Bear, Sage, Gracie, Kodi, Minerva, Freddie, and Gypsy.  We had three dogs go into a trial and Zena, Annie, Riddick and Camilla went into a foster home. 

We had two more dogs come up positive for heartworms bringing the total to 8 we are going to treat in the next week or so.  The little sarcoptic mange pup looks great!  Our little, very pregnant beagle is due any minute.  The brindle momma,  had 8 babies last week.  The little runt didn't make it even with heroic efforts by Lexy, their foster mom.  Riddick our little demodex pup went into foster with Terrie so that should help him get better faster.  He was so happy to get out of there.  Sylvie had her cherry eye fixed this week and looks great. 

This Saturday is the Dog Wash at Four Muddy Paws.  We will be there from 10-3 PM.  Come by and get your dog washed-should be nice and muddy with these temperatures coming up.  Wang Gang will be there with snacks while you wait. 

That's about all I know.  Have a good week!  Lisa McCormick

Moe's Journey or "What is that!"

     I was on vacation and got a call from Nev who said, "You aren't going to believe this one".  Having been in rescue for quite some time it is always amazing when we get a new rescue in that tops all previous disasters.  Or it is so weird you just sit and shake your head.  Moe was weird.  Nev sent me a picture on my phone and my first response was "What is that?"  Moe was this very cute Pekingese but on closer inspection it looked like he had a wire wrapped on his lower jaw.  A big wire. 

   Nev had gone to the pound as usual to see what was ready to take and there sat Moe.  He had this huge metal contraption on his lower jaw and it smelled like something dead.  There was all kinds of junk caught in it and he was very matted.  He had come in from another pound due to his medical condition.  So off Nev went with Moe to our vet, Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital.

   At our vet, we were surprised to find that they were the ones that had put the metal brace on Moe over 2 years ago!!  Moe had come in as a 12 week old puppy with a broken jaw after a large dog had got him.  To fix the jaw the brace had been put on with pins under the jaw to secure it.  He was suppose to have it removed in 8-12 weeks. When it was time for the brace to be removed the owners claimed he had been stolen. 

   Moe had been seen with the same owners just weeks before he was picked up as a stray and taken to the pound.  They were asked at that time why the brace was still on and they said the vet told them to leave it on.  This obviously was not true and we are still wondering what were they thinking.  Unfortunately, no charges were filed against them. 

   The brace was removed from Moe and he was so happy. He must have felt ten pounds lighter. His
jaw was a little deformed since the brace was on since he was a pup but it didn't seem to bother him.  He got all spiffed up and looked beautiful.  What a happy boy with his new family!



Picture of Moe taken at the vet as a puppy.  This was right after the brace was put on in 2011.

Pins holding the brace on the jaw in 2011.

Moe right when we got him from the pound in Aug., 2013

Joan grooming Moe after the brace was taken off.



A new Moe!

What a cutie!!

Moe before and after.

Moe with his new family!!

  

Shelter Update-Feb. 3-9, 2014

Wow!!  26 adoptions this week!  The dogs adopted this week were:  Caramel, Ember, Brody, Duke, Mr. Big, Haddie, Otto, Joy, Truman, Sterling, Charlie, Snoop, Cookie and Biggie Smalls.  The kitties were: Buddie, Sissy, Casey, Fitz, Millie, Scarlet, Gatsby, Bond, Crackers, Bean, Fabio, and Gavin.  We had several dogs go on trials.  We also had quite a few dogs go into foster homes:  Bazooka, Maggie, Chip, and Siren. 

News around the shelter:  This week we took 13 dogs to get spayed and neutered and 6 had heartworms!  Three of the dogs are big so that will be a big vet bill.  One of the dogs is Bouser a big, handsome Rott we just got from the pound.  He also has a wound from where his collar was embedded in his neck.  We also took in a very cute, 3 pound puppy with sarcoptic mange.  She is already looking better.   Good news!  Polly our shepard with some hip fractures, is doing well.  She went to have hip surgery today but Dr. Ervin thought she was healing so well he wants to wait 2 weeks and see how it looks.  She may not need surgery.  Yea!!  We also took in a beautiful deaf aussie.  He is already in a foster home.  Skip and Winter finished their heartworm treatment and will be ready for adoption. 

This weekend is Adoptathon at PetSmart.  We will be at the O'Fallon and Glen Carbon stores on Sat. from11-3:30 PM.  On Sunday we will be at the Glen Carbon store.  Last Adoptathon we adopted 56 dogs and cats.  Will we beat our record!

Next Sat., Feb. 22,  is the Dog Wash at Four Muddy Paws in Glen Carbon.  It will be from 10-3 PM.  For $15.00 you can have your dog washed and enjoy wine and food from Wang Gang while you wait.  It is suppose to really warm up next week so time for a good wash.

Don't forget to sign up for the Trivia Night on March 8 at the St. Gregory Armenian Hall in Granite City.  Table of 8 is $120.00 and include soda and beer.  Bring your own snacks.  We will have a silent auction, 50/50 drawing and booze barrel.  We also have a 55" Television to raffle. 

Kobey-Trash to Treasure

Little Kobey was a the pound all curled up in a ball at the back of the kennel. He was an older guy and not very happy at his circumstances.  He had been found as a stray and no one came to get him.  Ignoring his grumbling, Nev scooped him up and brought him to the shelter.  He was kind of lost at the shelter and scared at all the commotion.  He settled in and waited.  Luckily, he went into a foster home with Deb.  Then the cute little guy with the big ears went up to adoptions and found a new home.  It is always amazing to me that a dog or cat that is discarded and has no hope at the pound turns into such a treasure for their new home.  Even the old ones can have hope.  Kobey has made a huge difference for his new family.  Sometimes it just takes some time to find the perfect home. This is the email I got about  Kobey's and his new home. 

Deb received an email from the mom that adopted Kobey. Her son is severely autistic, and Kobey has totally changed him for the good.  He talks more than he has in 10 years, he laughs all the time now and talks to people about Kobey all the time. (something he never did before)  Kobey never leaves his side, and her son never leaves Kobey.  She told Deb “Partners gave me my son back” 

Kobey and his new family on adoption day!

Shelter News Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2014

Ruby Ready for Adoption!

Another great week at the shelter.  We had a good adoption week with 24 dogs and cats finding new homes!  There were 15 dog adoptions with Peyton, Stoney, Dooby, Nancy, Reuban, Mirabel, Lottie, Evan, Cindy, Jasmine!!, Gumdrop, Big Red, Tigger, Owen, and Rascal finding new homes.  The kitties adopted were:  Skibble, Feather, Smoke, Meredith, Matty, Adele, Dayna, Fancy, and Socks.  Several dogs went into foster homes from the shelter and several went on a trial.  We have already pulled 8 dogs from the pound today to fill up the empty cages. 

Last week was also a good adoption week and since I didn't post it last week here are the lucky ones from Jan. 20-26, 2014.  There were 23 adoptions last week.  The kitties were Hope, Holly, Selena, Kassie, Emma, Snookie, Roo, Clair, Hope2, Teddy, and Frizz.  The dogs were Ike, Blue, Gomez, Lester, Levi, Lily, Tess Skrat, Scooby, Ella, Olivia, and William.  So far this year we have adopted 103 dogs and cats to new homes. 

Update on Ruby:  She is doing great and got spayed last week.  Her weight is up and she looks beautiful.  Ruby is ready for adoption!  If you are interested please fill out an on line application.  Sylvie, Camilla, Skipper, and Frosty are receiving treatment for heartworms and doing well.  Polly the beautiful shepherd was hit by a car and her hip is broken.  She will get a surgery to repair the hip next week.  Havoc the pup with Parvo did great and is now in a foster home.  We got a little pup in with demodex and will need treatment for several months.  We also got a beautiful while cat, Ice, in that had severe wounds and a fracture on her leg.  Looks like a large dog got hold of her.  She is on cage rest and healing nicely.  We also pulled a very pregnant momma dog from the pound that is about to pop.  She is in a foster home resting comfortably.

The 2nd Annual Spaghetti dinner was Friday and we served 325 people!  It was a great success and helped to raise much needed funds for the animals at our shelter.  Thanks to Jackie for putting on the dinner and to everyone that come out to help and eat!  It was delicious. 

Our next event will be our Wash, Wag and Wiggle Dog Wash on Feb. 22 from 10-3 PM at Four Muddy Paws in Edwardsville.  For $15.00 we will wash and dry your dog while you enjoy food from Wang Gang and some wine or soda. 

Trivia is March 8 at the St. Gregorys' Hall in Granite City.  Reserve your table today.  Check out the events on our website at www.partners4pets.petfinder.com or on Facebook at Partners 4 Pet.  This is always a fun event! 

Hoping Spring comes soon.  Lisa McCormick, Director/Founder

Glacier

 This is the journey of one of our rescues, Glacier.  He was so weak when we got him he could barely stand.  There were maggots covering him and were basically eating him alive.  He was rushed to Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital where he received emergency care.  It was a very slow recovery. Glacier got cold laser therapy to heal his wounds.   His ears were very infected and of course, he had heartworms.  About 3 weeks after he came to us, Glacier developed a severe brain infection and we almost lost him again.  Amazingly, he made it through that and slowly but surely got better.  Glacier was everyones favorite. It took months of TLC before he could get his heartworm treatment.  Then a miracle happened.  His Guardian Angel, Mark, came into the picture and wanted Glacier and took him home so he could finish healing.  Look at this boy now!!  There is always hope.

 

This is Glacier when he first came in to Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital.  He was covered in maggots. 

After a few days of care.



Glacier getting cold laser therapy.

About a week after we got him. 



Playing with the Edwardsville Varsity Soccer Team at the shelter!

Looking good!



Adopted!!!