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Why These Jailhouse Dogs Rock
Johnstown, Colorado
"And they're off!"

That's the traditional chant of racetrack officials…

"You bet. They die." That's the mantra of protestors as greyhounds fly down the track; their slender bodies seem to stretch for miles as they sprint upwards of 45 mph toward another finish line.

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Fifteen Legs...
The Pony Express Of Rescue

It's a Sunday morning like any other. Good people all across the country are going to church, eating lunch with family and friends, and enjoying the one day of the week that symbolizes rest and rejuvenation.

But on this same Sunday morning, animal transporters all over the U. S. arrive at their designated sites. They aren't here for profit or gain but for one purpose only: to ensure that highly adoptable dogs get to have the lives they so richly deserve.

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Rose & Skittles
Cleveland, Ohio

You have to have the heart of a child and the courage of a lion to do rescue work. Rose Marino should know. During her 30 years as a foster mom with Cleveland Ohio Dog Advocates (CODA), she’s had her heart broken over and over.

Rose will watch as a family discovers what she already knows. The dog she’s fostering is wonderful. As the dog’s new family gladly embraces their newest member, Rose wishes them all well.

But she sheds a mountain of tears while doing it. “She’s one of my best foster moms,” Director Denise Franks tells us. “Rose loves these dogs, trains them and then it breaks her heart when she has to let them go.”

But she does anyway. Rose’s love is just that big.  But when her own dog, Skittles, a 9-year old Springer Spaniel mix, started running into furniture, she became frightened. The vet said he was going blind in one eye due to age, but the other eye appeared to have a tumor.

That’s when Rose called us. We had worked with her in the past on a story called “Diamond Dane.” Rose had fostered this dog until he went to his forever home. And yes, it tore her up when he left.

What Rose didn’t tell us was that she had lost her job of 30 years due to a corporate buy out, and that she had been battling breast cancer. Money was extremely tight and her lifeline to sanity was now ill.

We said, “yes” in a minute to her request. The vet removed the tumor but discovered that it was much deeper than the tests revealed. It had grown behind the optic nerve and into Skittles’ brain.

He removed what he could and Skittles is recovering nicely. No one knows if the remaining tumor will keep growing; or, if it will remain dormant. We do know that Rose has her Skittles, a tremendous source of comfort and companionship for her.

“I'm still adjusting to him not seeing,” Rose said. “It's really hard for me because he doesn't run and play outside like he used to but I am so thankful he is here.”

And we’re thankful we could do it for her. “I don't know how to thank you for doing this for Skittles and giving him the chance to live without pain.  I truly did not know what I was going to do.”

The joy for us was helping Rose, a woman with a heart of gold. And of course, Skittles.

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UPDATE 4-28-10

Hello Folks,

Laika is home!  His vet bills came to $3,278.49.  We are still trying very hard to raise money for this family to help them pay for this.  They simply don't have the funds and are struggling to keep their family fed.

We spoke with Laika's guardian today (4/20/10). So far, so good.  Unless Laika has a problem, there is no need for him to return to the vet.  There have not been any complications with his recovery.  He has survived the 72 hour critical post-hospital period and appears to remain stable.

Mr. Mohapi said that Laika is nearly back to normal and most of the swelling in his face is gone.  He is still sleeping a lot -- he was sleeping on the sofa when we called.  Mr. Mohapi said that Laika still seems a little tired but he is getting stronger. He still needs to rest.   Laika may lose the fur on his face at the site where the rattlesnake bit him, but, hopefully, his fur will grow back.

We can not express our joy with the GREAT NEWS!!

Thank you all so much for your donations, prayers and concern.  If you would like to contribute to this huge bill please do so above.....

Thanks!
Carole Adams

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Tyson – Culpeper, VA

Probably used as a bait dog for a dog-fighting operation, this heavily scarred, middle-aged Pit Bull Terrier ended up in a shelter, where he was scheduled for euthanasia.  He was rescued from the shelter and taken to a veterinarian, who found a large cancerous growth on his front leg.  The rescue group got in touch with The Mosby Foundation for help, and we made a contribution toward the surgery fee to amputate Tyson’s affected leg.

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Laverne & Shirley – Marion County, SC

These 2 mixed-breed dogs were found chained in a back yard emaciated and filthy.  The dogs were seized by animal control and transferred to a rescue group where they have received lots of TLC, good food, treatment for mange and internal parasites.  Once they are healthy enough, both will receive treatment for heartworm infections.  The Mosby Foundation made a contribution toward the costs of treatment for these two sweet dogs. Both are still waiting for their forever homes.

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Bella Jeni – Hiram, GA

This Pit Bull Terrier mix was in deplorable condition when she came to the attention of an animal refuge in Florida.  Bella Jeni was so emaciated, dehydrated and parasitized that she was unable to travel to Florida. Instead, she was taken to a local veterinary hospital where she has been treated for pneumonia, ulcerated eyes and various parasites.  Once she is healthier, she will need to be treated for heartworm infection.  When we heard about Bella Jeni’s extensive hospital costs, The Mosby Foundation made a donation toward her care.

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Blue – Hickory, NC

This female Blue-Tick Hound was pulled from a crowded shelter and placed in a foster home.  When a cough progressed to severe, life-threatening pneumonia, the foster coordinator contacted The Mosby Foundation for help. We made a donation toward her hospital care. Blue has made a complete recovery and has been adopted! She is now in a home were she's very much loved.

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Meeko – Campe Verde, AZ

This 11 year old Chihuahua was surrendered to a shelter and scheduled for euthanasia. Fortunately, Arizona Chihuahua Rescue took her in.  This sweet dog needed surgery for two cherry eyes and extensive dental disease.  The Mosby Foundation made a donation toward her surgery fee and she is doing great and has been adopted!

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Petey – Greensboro, NC

A 5 year old long-haired Chihuahua, Petey ended up in a shelter, where he was scheduled for euthanasia.  Taken in by a local rescue, the foster family discovered he had a severe limp in a back leg.  He was taken to a veterinarian, who diagnosed a painful degenerative disease of the hip joint.  The rescue group asked us for help, and The Mosby Foundation made a donation toward the cost of surgery to allow Petey a pain-free life.

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Ace – Madison, VA

We were contacted by Ace’s family for help, when this Retriever became very sluggish and stopped eating.  The Mosby Foundation helped pay for Ace’s laboratory testing and hospital care. But unfortunately, he was found to have a severe immune disorder and he was humanely euthanized.  All of us at The Mosby Foundation wish Ace’s family our deepest sympathy.

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China – Luray, VA

We were contacted by a rescue group seeking funding help for this white German Shepherd who needed eye surgery and spaying.  The Mosby Foundation made a contribution toward her surgery fees and she has now been adopted!

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Sasha – Buffalo, NY

We were contacted by Sasha’s family for help, when this 13 year old Rottweiler/Shepherd mix developed a tumor on her back.  The Mosby Foundation made a donation toward Sasha’s surgery fee and we wish her a speedy recovery.

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Potato – Miami, FL

Another suspected bait dog for a dog-fighting ring, Potato, a Bull Terrier, was severely emaciated and weak. Rescued by an animal sanctuary, he was taken to a veterinarian for evaluation. Potato was found to have foreign objects in his stomach.  During surgery, pieces of a tin can, packing tape and other objects were removed.  The Mosby Foundation contributed a portion of this sweet boy’s hospital fee. We wish him a speedy recovery and plenty of proper food!

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Augie – Olmsted Falls, OH

A 2 year old English Bulldog, Augie was relinquished to a rescue organization when his owners were unable to afford surgical treatment for 2 ruptured cruciate ligaments.  The Mosby Foundation made a donation toward the cost of Augie’s first knee surgery.  He has several months of recovery ahead of him, and he will get the TLC he needs with his new forever home.

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UPDATE 7-12-10

It is with such immense sorrow that I'm writing to let you all know that the wonderful golden therapy dog who worked with a classroom of special education students was put down yesterday.  She was held by Sherri and her 11 year old son and went quickly and peacefully. She was suffering from soft tissue sarcoma which had quickly spread through her body.  I work daily with so many dogs who are suffering from critical medical needs but Armani for some reason touched my heart in a way I can not explain.

 

I thought you all needed to know about Armani and I thank you for all your kind words and support which I forwarded to Sherri.

 

Bless all of you and hug as many dogs today as you can.....

 

Godspeed Armani, Godspeed..........

 

Carole

 

UPDATE 6-5-10
It is with a very heavy heart that I write this e-mail, actually I'm crying.  Armani's diagnosis from Kansas State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital came back as follows.  She has a soft tissue sarcoma with pulmonary metastasis.  Mass first noted in October 2009 at which time it was removed. The mass regrew and was removed in Feb 2010  sent in and diagnosed as soft tissue sarcoma. In Feb 2010 the present mass was noted as a small egg sized mass and has grown in size to what it appears today. On 5/25/10 thoracic radiographs revealed a pulmonary nodule and an ultrasound guided fine needle aspirate was performed and cytology revealed both epithelial cells and spindle cells. Armani presented today (6-2-10) for a CT in order to determine if there are multiple metastasis to the lungs.  CT results show multiple pulmonary nodules found.

Recommendations: Because the CT confirmed that there are multiple small pulmonary nodules and not just the one solitary mass we saw on radiographs this means that Armani's disease has progressed.  Unfortunately at this time there are no further treatments we can administer to Armani.  At this time we would like to keep Armani comfortable and ensure that her quallity of life is good............. 

I want to thank everyone who cared so deeply about this wonderful dog and gave so much in the way of donations, prayers, and caring.  Her final veterinary bill came to $1,058.39.  We are returning the extremely generous donation of $2500 back to GRREAT and would be more than happy to return any donations made towards Armani's care since they now will not be needed.  Please feel free to send me your request and since the original plea was crossposted to so many folks please forward this to anyone you might have originally sent the plea to.  I can say in no uncertain terms that we have never had such an outpouring of support for any other dog we've tried to raise funds for, so much so that we were turning down donations after the first week. If we don't hear back we will put those donations back into our general fund for the next dog in need. 

Again, I'm so sorry to send such sad news and I'm in awe of your support and outpouring of love for Armani, Sherri and her special education students.......they are all devastated by this news.

 

Sadly,
Carole Adams

President/Founder

The Mosby Foundation

www.themosbyfoundation.org

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Update: 03/04/2010

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Update: 03/04/2010
Unfortunately poor Zeke is getting worse each day and spends most of his time laying still.  To date we've raised $930 and still have $1,170 more to go.  Please help us help Zeke and his little girl Zoey go out to the dog park to play.....  No amount is too small to help Zeke get his surgery.

Update: 03/30/2010
Zeke is doing great, he gets his staples out today!!!

 

 

 

 

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In Memory
Of Peke #74
"Going once…twice…#74 SOLD for one penny!"

Margret Nolan, Director of the Humane Society of Inverness in Florida, had driven over 20+ hours to Missouri for this moment. It was her first dog auction and she was not prepared for what she saw.

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101 Spots Of Love
Salt Lake City, Utah

“It’s Pongo!” The little girl shrieked with delight. Immediately, she ran over and threw her arms around the Dalmatian, hugging him and giggling.

Armstrong gets this a lot. Kids always think he’s the Dalmatian from the movie, “101 Dalmatians.” 

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Roxy's Purple Heart Soldier Boy
SPARKS, NEVADA

He almost lost his life just getting the mail. But when you're in Iraq, you can never let your guard down, even for a simple task like getting the mail. American soldiers live for letters from home. And Staff Sergeant Sean Freeman was no different.

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"Stanley"

Kibble Me Please!
Bend, Oregon

Most seven-year old girls are interested in the latest teen heartthrob, sleepovers and whispered secrets to each other that end in giggles. And I'm sure Mimi Ausland was all of those things at seven.

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The Life She Thought She Lost
Raleigh, North Carolina

Giving birth is usually a time for celebration. But for Lisa Carver, age 25, it was devastating. She was given an epidural during labor and suffered a stroke. The result was permanent blindness and short-term memory loss.

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Nellie – Pulaski County, VA

This beautiful red merle Staffordshire terrier mix was picked up by an Animal Control Officer with many severe fight wounds.  The wounds were badly infected and infested with maggots – one wound actually appeared to be a human bite!  The Humane Society called us for assistance in covering the cost of anesthesia to completely clean out all the infected tissues.  The Mosby Foundation made a contribution toward the hospital care, and we hope this sweet girl finds a loving forever home soon.

Piper – Camas, WA

At 3 years old, this lovely Catahoula Hound was diagnosed with Addison’s disease.  Now 7 years old, Piper has become incontinent, and the veterinarian wanted to switch her to a more expensive medication that would hopefully resolve the severe incontinence.  Piper’s family wanted to do the best they could for her, but they were not able to afford the initial costs of blood screening and monitoring needed when changing Piper to the new medication.  Piper’s family found The Mosby Foundation, and we agreed to pay a portion of the initial costs of changing Piper to her new medication.  We are all thinking good thoughts for Piper and her family!

Mindy - Waynesboro, VA

At only 8 months old, this energetic Pomeranian mix has already suffered multiple injuries in her short life.  As a very young puppy, she suffered a broken leg after she was left alone with a small child.  She healed well with time but her owners never brought her back for follow-up care, or even basic puppy vaccines.  In June, her owners brought her back to the veterinarian because Mindy had chewed the tips of her toes off.  The Mosby Foundation covered the cost of the x-rays to evaluate her leg and hip. The veterinarian found that Mindy had suffered another injury, this time affecting her hip joint.  Little Mindy will need extensive surgery to correct her hip injury. She also apparently has some nerve damage, which needs to be evaluated by a neurologist.  The owners relinquished the dog to the veterinary clinic, and more funds are needed to cover the cost of further treatment and surgery.

Update:  As of going to print Mindy is at Virginia Tech receiving surgery.

Musaka – Seattle, WA

A tiny teacup poodle, Musaka was accidentally stepped on, suffering two broken bones in his front leg.  Musaka’s family rushed him to their veterinarian who confirmed the fractures and advised surgery to relieve his pain.  When Musaka’s family realized that they could not afford the surgery fee, they made the difficult decision to relinquish him to a local rescue organization. They would take care of his surgery and find him a new permanent home.  While all of us at The Mosby Foundation know how hard it must have been for Musaka’s family to make the decision to give him up, we salute them for making a good decision that will be best for Musaka and the lucky family who adopts him.  The Mosby Foundation paid Musaka’s remaining balance from his original emergency visit, so his former family can concentrate on caring for themselves, and start saving for the day they can open their home to another lucky pooch.

Izzy – Crawfordsville, FL

This poor mistreated girl was left in an animal control drop box.  Severely emaciated with multiple illnesses and injuries, Izzy has a long recovery ahead of her. The veterinarian treating her is confident that all of Izzy’s problems can be managed, and with that ray of hope, The Mosby Foundation and other groups have donated toward Izzy’s extensive veterinary care.  We agree with the veterinarian that Izzy deserves the chance to have a happy life.

 

Khya – Faber, VA

Khya’s family contacted The Mosby Foundation for help when this 6-year old Golden Retriever became ill.  We helped to pay for the diagnostic tests which revealed Khya was in kidney failure.  With a poor prognosis and Khya wasting away, her family elected to have her humanely euthanized.  All of us at The Mosby Foundation send our deepest sympathy to Khya’s family.

 

Kurbi – Leichester, NC

This 9-year old Yorkie-Schnauzer mix developed a large tumor on his back leg.  His family contacted The Mosby Foundation for assistance and we made a contribution toward his surgery fee. 

 

 

Shane – Roanoke, VA

An elderly Shetland Sheepdog, Shane developed a swollen muzzle and severe sinus congestion.  The veterinarian thought Shane’s problem was badly infected teeth, but there was a possibility it could be a tumor in his nose.  Shane’s owner asked The Mosby Foundation for help. With our financial assistance, Shane was able to have his surgery. The veterinarian removed two badly infected teeth and found no signs of cancer.  Shane is feeling much better now!

Jasper – Fair mount, GA

This 3-year old Miniature Dachshund was hit by a car, and after 5 days of ignoring his injuries, Jasper’s owner finally surrendered him to the local animal control shelter.  A rescue group took over responsibility for Jasper’s care. Their veterinarian found that he had multiple fractures in his pelvis and a broken left rear leg.  The rescue group transported him to the University of Georgia where his broken leg was plated.  The Mosby Foundation made a contribution toward his surgery fee, and after 6 weeks of physical therapy, Jasper should be ready to settle into a new forever home.

Demon – Dana Point, CA

Demon’s owners contacted The Mosby Foundation for help when this 6-month old Husky puppy needed surgery to remove an intestinal blockage.

We paid a portion of his surgery fee and Demon has an excellent prognosis – as long as he stops eating things he shouldn’t!

Ruthie – Beaverdam, Virginia

Ruthie is a small Pit Bull Terrier mix that was rescued from a shelter.  Her adopter thinks she was used for dogfighting, as she is very reactive to other dogs and she has dental injuries typical of fighting dogs.  Her owner asked us for help and we made a contribution toward her veterinary care, including extraction of three damaged teeth.

Dottie – Avon Lake, OH

Blind and deaf, this poor Dalmatian was found in a filthy pen, emaciated and weak, with severe dental infections, skin wounds and a broken toenail.  The animal sanctuary that rescued her called us for help, and The Mosby Foundation contributed toward her emergency care.  After a week of medication and TLC, Dottie was much improved.  She should soon be strong enough to undergo all the surgical care she needs for her long-term health.

The Untouchables,  U.S.A.
"These are the forgotten souls that need our help," Tina says. As a core volunteer with the Sanctuary Animal Refuge in Clewiston, Florida, Tina and co-volunteer, Kathy, have seen it all. And they've seen it through the eyes of the Sanctuary's founder, Palena Dorsey.

"Palena takes animals no one else will," Kathy tell us. And it's true. Some of these animals are completely unadoptable. Among them are the discarded, those that no longer serve their purpose because they are elderly, crippled or aggressive. But the Sanctuary takes them all.

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The 10-Pound Alpha Dog
Oceanside, California

"You cope and get through it." The voice on the other end of the telephone line sounded a bit tired. It was the third time Christine's husband had been deployed to Iraq.

Coping for Christine means filling her time with meaningful work, volunteering on base, watching her toddler and counting the days until her husband comes home again. It isn't an easy life but love isn't always an easy road.

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How To Love Back
Staunton, Virginia

Ripton wiggles her way to the far end of the therapy table, a happy look on her Husky mix face. The elderly man reaches towards the dog to brush her. His face is pained but it's clear he enjoys the task he's been assigned.

And that's Ripton's job; to get patients doing painful tasks that strengthen their bodies so they can return home.

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Felix – Middleton, GA

This little poodle mix was caught in a live trap and transferred to a rescue facility.  On admission to the rescue group, Felix was suffering from a number of parasitic problems – lice, mange, fleas, ticks, heartworms and a maggot-infested wound.  The Mosby Foundation agreed to pay a portion of his treatment cost, and Felix is now looking like a dog again!  He is still in foster care and waiting for a forever home.

Kaylie – MD

This 15-month old Australian Kelpie spent 10 months of her young life in a shelter.  Before she was taken into the shelter, she was injured in her right elbow, which damaged the growth plate and caused her leg to be deformed and painful.  After adoption, Kaylie’s new owner had her examined and the veterinarian advised corrective surgery to realign the bones in the elbow.  This surgery would be very intensive and there would also be extensive costs for physical therapy after surgery.  Kaylie’s owner sought financial assistance from The Mosby Foundation and we made a donation toward her veterinary care.

Colby – Halethorp, MD

A 6-month old Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix, Colby became suddenly very ill and weak.  Colby’s owner, who is currently unemployed due to the economy, rushed him to the veterinarian.  There the vet determined he was in severe acute kidney failure, possibly from eating rat poison.  Colby needed hospital care with intravenous fluids for several days to support his kidneys through the crisis.  Colby's Mom exhausted all of her funds and all her family and friends funds then turned to The Mosby Foundation.  We agreed to pay a portion of his hospital costs, and Colby is now back at home with his loving family.

Nibs – Richmond, VA

This 10-year old Terrier mix was abandoned at an animal hospital when his elderly owner was placed in a nursing home.  The hospital staff cared for him for 6 months, but when no one turned up to claim Nibs, they turned him over to a rescue group, where he was placed in a foster home.  After months of living in a cage, Nibs thrived in the loving environment of his foster home.  While enjoying the fenced yard, Nibs played a little too hard and tore the cruciate ligament in his left rear leg. Soon after the injury, Nibs was adopted by a woman who had just lost her elderly canine companion.  The match was perfect, but Nibs still needed that knee fixed.  The rescue organization asked The Mosby Foundation for help, and we made a donation toward his initial medical evaluation to make sure he is healthy enough for surgery.

Morgan – Parma, OH

This 3-year old Bulldog/Boxer mix was rescued as a puppy and has become a valued, but high maintenance, member of the family.  At 1 year old she developed allergies that are severe enough to require weekly allergy injections.  At 2 years old, she tore the cranial cruciate ligament in her right knee and needed corrective surgery.  Now, at 3 years old, she tore the cruciate ligament in her left knee and again needed surgery.  With financial assistance from The Mosby Foundation, she had her surgery and is on the long road to recovery.

Pirate – Lexington, VA

A 2-year old Pit Bull stray was taken into a local shelter with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to his eye.  He is such a sweet boy, wagging his tail, adoring the car rides to the vets that he's quickly become a vet and shelter favorite.  The shelter asked us for some assistance with his vet bill which we gladly gave.  Now they need help placing this wonderful boy in a forever home.  If you can help Pirate find his new home, please call the Rockbridge County SPCA.  YOU WON'T BE SORRY!

Fiona – Hanover, VA

This 3-month old Pit Bull Terrier puppy was found with purple string around her paws and a severe case of demodectic mange.  She was transferred to a foster home while she received treatment for the mange.  The rescue group contacted us for help and The Mosby Foundation agreed to pay a portion of her treatment cost.  She has responded well to the medication and now is starting to grow her hair back.  She will soon be looking for a forever home.

UPDATE: FIONA - You will think this is not the same puppy; however I assure you it is.  She is such a smart cookie and loving and wonderful.  And how someone allowed her to get like that I will never understand.  She is just so magical and so loving and so grateful.

PLEASE THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR SUPPORT, BE IT MONETARY, OR MORAL SUPPORT.  IT WORKED FOR FIONA.

Again, thank you for everything, The Mosby Foundation has been amazing,  We are all very grateful in this house for the assistance that was provided for Fiona.

Hugs,

Sylva

Hanover, Virginia  

Lily – Vista, CA

This 4-year old yellow Labrador Retriever suddenly developed bloody diarrhea and increased drinking and urination.  The veterinarian was initially worried that Lily had developed an infected uterus, but the x-rays looked ok, so they thought she might have a cystic uterus or ovaries.  The veterinarian advised that Lily be spayed as soon as possible, but it was not an immediate emergency.  The owner contacted her local humane society who offered to help offset the surgery cost, and The Mosby Foundation agreed to help with the remaining balance.  Lily has had her surgery and is now back at home and doing well.

Cinnamon – Spencer WV

This 10-year old SharPei has been a beloved member of her family since she was found as a puppy tied to a porch railing by a shoestring.  She was always there to help settle the children and comfort her mom.  When Cinnamon’s owner found a lump in one of her mammary glands, she rushed Cinnamon to the veterinarian, who suspected this was cancer.  Cinnamon needed extensive surgery as soon as possible.  With financial assistance from several organizations, including The Mosby Foundation, Cinnamon was able to have her surgery and is now slowly recovering. 

 

Just Because......Elberton, Georgia
Shot for no reason.

Don Gilbert heard the familiar pop, then his dog's anguished cry. He took off running. What he found was chilling. A deer hunter climbed down out of his tree post holding a muzzleloader, an out of season weapon, in his hand.

"Did you shoot my dog?" Don asked angrily. The man acknowledged he shot a dog, but said it "was probably wild." Don heard a sound and turned to see what it was. Timber, his six-year old Husky mix, was pulling herself toward him with her front legs, but her hindquarters were limp.

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Carole,   I took Timber's to Doc's yesterday for a first time fitting but the prosthetic kept slippin away from her foot and it took three of us to try to strap it on.  I called orthopets and let Doc talk to them.    Doc told them that he believed the prosthetic was not long enouth for Timber's foot to fit comfortably in it and when she tried to stand the foot slipped up and out of the end of artificial leg.    I 'll take her back first of week probably Tues. or Wed.  Orthopets wants pic of her leg in the prosthetic which is the only way to explain and show them the fit w/o flying her out there.   Sorry, it didn't work out this attempt.   See you Carole first of week.   Kind regards,   Don G.

Spike Lee Was Right
Mount Holly, North Carolina

It's not always easy, but Spike Lee understood how important it is. To drive home the point, he made a whole movie out of it: Do The Right Thing.

Crystal Stalvey believes in doing the right thing, too. "I found this precious dog on the side of the road hit by a car," she told us. The dog, a German Shepherd, was unable to move. He had no choice but to wait. Would someone help? Or would he die a slow and tragic death?

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Where's The Light At The End Of The Tunnel?
*The names in this story have been changed to protect the family.

Sharon speaks like someone is holding a gun to her head. Her breath is labored and her sentences short. You can almost feel the fear that has become her life. After seven years with an abusive partner, Sharon made the life-changing decision to leave and take her kids with her.

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Lucy – Pittsburgh, PA

This 9 month old Labrador-Pit Bull Mix suddenly developed severe bloody diarrhea.  Her owner took her to the vet, where she was diagnosed with severe parasitism and hemorrhagic gastroenteritis.  Lucy’s owner requested assistance from The Mosby Foundation and we agreed to assist with the cost of her hospital care.

Jewel – Tucson, AZ

Victims of the current difficult economic climate, Jewel’s family found themselves unable to provide their usual high standard of care for this 10 year old Labrador/Shepherd Mix.  Jewel had developed a tumor at the base of her tail, and while the veterinarian thought the tumor was benign, it needed to be removed.  Jewel’s family had already raised more than half the needed funds by the time they found us. The Mosby Foundation made a contribution toward the remaining balance, so that Jewel could have her surgery.  Her family is thrilled that she has an excellent prognosis, and they even promised to contribute to The Mosby Foundation’s cause when their own circumstances improve.  Thank you Jewel and family!

Ben – Warren, Michigan

An 8 year old Labrador Retriever started throwing up and refusing to eat.  His guardian took him to the vet’s office where Ben was diagnosed with a high temperature and tonsillitis.  After removing his tonsils they put Ben on an IV and pain medication.  When Ben's biopsy came back from Michigan State, it was confirmed that he had cancer and several weeks later the owner decided to humanely euthanize Ben.  Our deepest sympathies go out to Ben and his family.

Cruise - South Carolina

Cruise, a big white Great Pyrenees gentle giant, was abandoned by his family when their home was foreclosed upon. Chained with no access to food or water, Cruise escaped from his chain, but was attacked by neighborhood dogs. A wonderful woman who runs an animal rescue took him to her vet to have his wounds treated. After a full examination, it was discovered Cruise also had heartworms. We were contacted and asked to help this little gentle boy, which we gladly did! Cruise is now starting to heal, learning to trust other dogs and people. You go Cruise!

Jade – Fountain, Colorado

This was such a sad phone call.  A young woman who suffers from depression and anxiety called desperately looking for help for her precious Jade, a 2 year old Min-Pin.  Jade was her certified therapy dog and accompanied her everywhere.  Jade stopped eating and became quite lethargic and her owner tried desperately to find a vet who would see her dog, but because she had no money she couldn't find a vet willing to exam the dog.  After contacting The Mosby Foundation a vet examined Jade and diagnosed her with autoimmune hemolitic anemia.  She took her little dog home from the vet's that night and her precious little Jade died in her arms at home.

Old Red – Hillsboro, Tennessee

A young 2 year old Redbone Coonhound dragged himself up on the porch of a family profusely bleeding from his front and back leg.  Thinking a car had hit him; the woman rushed him to a vet where it was diagnosed as a gunshot wound.  The vet said they could treat the dog, but the family would be responsible for the bill.  They posted flyers, called the local shelters, and posted him on Craigslist but no one ever called to claim him.  Then they contacted The Mosby Foundation and we were more than glad to help pay the vet bill for this poor stray dog.  He has been recovering quite well. The family said if they can't find a good home for him they will gladly keep this sweet, loving boy they now call Red.  We're so happy!

Denali – Blacksburg, VA

A stray 6 year old Labrador Retriever was taken to a veterinary clinic after apparently being hit by a car. As it turned out, it was a 2 year-old injury from being hit by a car and the owners never corrected it.  They decided they did not want the dog back and that's when The Mosby Foundation was contacted.  A technician at the hospital said they would love the dog but needed help with the bill. That's when we helped and now Denali has a wonderful new family who loves and adores him!

 

Toto – Kent, Washington

Poor little Toto, a 4 year old Terrier mix started having dark bowl movements, stopped eating and started shaking.  After the veterinarian ran some blood tests and put Toto on prednisone they wanted to do a diagnostic test for Addison's disease.  Toto's owner, who is on disability and uses a walker, tried to sell her mobile home and move into her van in order to raise the funds to help her dog. But because of the economy, she couldn't find anyone to buy it. She contacted The Mosby Foundation for help and we were happy to be able to help Toto and her guardian.  Toto was diagnosed with Addison's. Now she has to have a monthly shot but is doing so much better!

UPDATE: Thank you so much for all your help!  You were able to save Toto, and I will be forever grateful.  She is not up to par yet, but I pray she will be soon.  Every now and then she plays with the cat’s toy ball.  It's one of those that bounces in different directions each time it hits the floor.  Toto loves to throw it up in the air, letting it bounce on the vinyl, then tries to catch it.  So fun to watch!  She's getting a little fat with her good appetite.  When she wants to eat more, she'll whine & knock her bowl around the kitchen floor til I give in.  Thanks again for everything!

God Bless!  Keep up the good work!

Sincerely,
Vanice D.
Kent, WA

Jackson's Lesson:
Living from the Heart
Americus, Georgia

It's hard to say who has more spirit, Melinda or Jackson Beau. When the vet says, "You can take him home. But it's going to be hard. You're probably going to want to put him down." Most people would accept that pronouncement and quit. 

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Morgan's Gift Of Life
Tulsa, Oklahoma

"Lap up," Chris says, and without a moment's hesitation, Morgan, his German shepherd, obeys.

Morgan is a service animal but she's the most unusual service dog you will ever meet. Most service dogs are trained to help the physically disabled to experience greater independence. These selfless dogs help the blind have greater mobility. Men and women with spinal cord injuries rely on service dogs to be their hands and feet. These dogs are trained to assist their owners with all the daily living tasks we take for granted.

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UPDATE: Morgan is still doing well.  She and Chris are attending school.  There have been a couple of times that bursts of pain returned to her.  So far, having her rest for a couple of days has done the trick -she's not even using pain medication.  Dr. Rochet is prepared to do the surgery should the pain become intractable but we are hopeful it won't be necessary.  Sad news, the golden that was earmarked as Morgan's successor developed a virulent form of cancer that developed quickly.  Within just a few weeks of finding the first lump, she was euthanized. We don't know what will happen at this point about finding Chris's next partner.  We may even consider “owner training” with the help of our dog trainer if we can find the right candidate since the organization we were going through almost exclusively trains labs........a breed Chris doesn't have an affinity with. 

Once again, please know how much we think of you and your willingness to help Morgan. 

Take care!!

Janet
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Editor's note:  Morgan & Chris were featured in our Winter 2009 newsletter.  Chris was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (a mild form of autism) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.  Morgan is his wonderful, loyal service dog.

Tucker – Greensboro, NC

Poor little Tucker was rescued from a crowded animal shelter in rural North Carolina.  The rescue group that is fostering this littler Schnauzer-Poodle mix soon found that in addition to heartworms he has a heart murmur, liver disease and a low platelet count.  He is currently receiving treatment for the liver disease and low platelet count, so that he can be healthy enough for heartworm treatment.  The veterinarian generously discounted her fees and The Mosby Foundation made a contribution toward his care.  We sincerely hope that Tucker pulls through all his illnesses and gets a chance at finding a forever home.

 

Major Morgan – Burke, VA

Major Morgan’s owner sought veterinary care when normal every day activity appeared to be painful for this 8 year old Beagle mix and his urine was bloody.  Her veterinarian diagnosed the problem and determined that he needed surgery to remove bladder stones.

The veterinarian generously offered a payment plan but, after recently losing her job, Major Morgan’s owner needed help to make the initial payment.  She contacted us and The Mosby Foundation agreed to make the first payment for Major Morgan’s care, while she begins setting aside funds for future payments.

 

Rocky – Radford, VA

The Mosby Foundation was asked for assistance for Rocky, a five year old Miniature Schnauzer who is diabetic with bilateral glaucoma. He needed to have both eyes removed.  Rocky had surgery and is back home, adjusting quite well and finally pain free.

 

 

 

 

China – Martinsville, VA

An eight-month old Pit Bull was viciously attacked by a jealous ex-boyfriend who tried to kill China by cutting her throat.  We were contacted for help with her surgery, which we gladly provided. We are pleased to say China miraculously survived her injuries and her surgery.  She is home recovering and the case was turned over to the police.

 

Luca – Los Angeles, CA

This 4 year old Chuihuhua’s dedicated owner contacted us for help when he found that Luca would need surgery to relieve pressure on his brain from hydrocephalus.  After having spent thousands of dollars trying to find out what was wrong with Luca, a serious brain surgery was another major investment.  The Mosby Foundation agreed to make a contribution toward Luca’s care and he is now back home and slowly improving.

 

Sophia – Manassas, VA

This sweet Pit Bull Terrier was rescued from a dog-fighting ring when she was 10 months old.  Not long after entering foster care, she became completely lame on her right rear leg. The veterinarian diagnosed her with a torn cruciate ligament.  The rescue organization asked The Mosby Foundation for assistance and we made a contribution toward her surgery bill.  Unfortunately, Sophia has also torn the cruciate ligament in her left knee and now needs surgery on that one as well.  It will be a long road to recovery, but this young dog deserves a chance at a pain free future.

 

Jenna – Schuyler, VA

A young Black Labrador Retriever, Jenna got into serious trouble trying to go over or through a fence.  Her owner found her unconscious with multiple lacerations of her tongue and throat.  Jenna persevered through numerous surgeries at Virginia Tech Hospital of Veterinary Medicine, but her tongue has remained paralyzed and she is unable to eat normally.  The Mosby Foundation contributed toward her hospital care and Jenna is now happy at home with a permanent feeding tube in place.

 

Freckles – Harrisonburg, VA

Freckles, an elderly Cocker Spaniel, developed a tumor in her ear that began bleeding and became infected. The tumor needed to be removed immediately to relieve her pain and the infection needed to be treated.  The Mosby Foundation made a contribution toward her surgery fee and Freckles is now back home and recovering well.

UPDATE: My name is Freckles and I want to thank The Mosby Foundation for helping pay partially for my surgery on my ear.  I also had my teeth cleaned at the same time and they found a really bad abscessed tooth which they removed.  I feel so much better now.  I actually can eat my dog food without it hurting.  My vet called today and the tumor in my ear is malignant but he said it was not the kind that spreads to other parts of the body.  My Mom just needs to keep a close watch over my ear because the tumor can reappear.

Thanks again.
Freckles
Harrisonburg, VA

 

Teddy Bear – Clewiston, FL

This tiny six-week old Pomeranian puppy was taken in by a Florida animal sanctuary after a long trip from his breeder in Oklahoma.  Teddy needed surgery to correct a severe limb deformity, but first he needed to be treated for pneumonia and allowed to grow a little.  The Mosby Foundation has agreed to make a contribution toward Teddy’s surgery and we hope he will soon find a very special forever home.

 

Tiny – Bassett, VA

An abusive teenager broke little Tiny’s back.  This two-year old Chihuahua was instantly paralyzed in her back legs and could not urinate.  After a week in ICU, Tiny was sent home. She needed to make daily trips back to the vet’s office to have her bladder expressed until the owner felt comfortable doing it herself. Tiny has recently regained a small amount of response in her legs and the vet is cautiously optimistic.  She is receiving pool therapy and The Mosby Foundation is looking into purchasing a dog cart for Tiny. We also made a contribution towards Tiny's veterinary care.

 

Lovable Limpy (aka Jason) – Elizabethtown, NC

    

A rescue group found this mixed breed pup at a shelter. His leg was horribly broken and never healed properly. They contacted us for help. The veterinarian determined that he would be a happier dog with the leg amputated and The Mosby Foundation helped to pay a portion of the surgery cost.  Now renamed Jason, this little guy is recovering well and waiting for a chance at a forever home.

UPDATE: I wanted to give you a HAPPY UPDATE on Jason (AKA “loveable Limpy”)...  This sweet darling boy was adopted today!  It seems unreal that exactly 50 days ago Jason was rescued from certain death from a shelter in North Carolina.  His injured leg was heartbreaking, especially knowing that he suffered for so long with that injury and never having medical care.  A few days after his arrival in rescue my awesome vet, Dr. Rice, amputated his rear leg and put Jason back on a path to health and well being.  Jason is such an inspiration – his loving spirit warmed my heart every day that he was here!  Jason is going to be SOOOO loved in his new home!  His Mom, Barb, seemed very thrilled to have Jason join her family.  He definitely seemed at home today when I dropped him off! 

It is with all your support that Jason was safely transported to me, had his surgery, and found a home.  I wanted to thank you all for helping out this little pup that was truly deserving.  Thanks again – you are all WONDERFUL!

Take care,

Barbara Tilton ,Director

Ditty Dats & Dogs Rescue

Martinsburg, WV

 

A Patchwork Of Compassion
Berryville, VA

Patch, a Shepherd/Pitbull mix, was having a tough day. One of his best friends, Beth, Jenn's daughter, had just left for school. That prompted him to lie down on the floor and bawl like a baby. The way Jenn Moye tells it, that's not unusual for Patch. read more...

A Little Bit Of Love Goes A Long Way
Christiansburg, VA

Nobody wanted him. That was the bottom line. Suffering with anxiety and depression most of his life, Lee trusted no one. A misunderstanding with his boss caused him to lose his job. His frustrated family simply did not know what to do with him, or how to deal with him.

Cashing out his savings, Lee got in his car and left his home state of Pennsylvania, drifting toward Radford, Virginia. But he didn't leave by himself. There was only one other he trusted implicitly and loved with all his heart, and that was Little Bit, his dog, a Welsh-Corgi-Pitbull mix.

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Golden Gracie Cheats Death
from Georgia with love...

Gas chambers. Even if you're not old enough to remember World War II, you've seen the pictures. The emotions they arouse in all of us are ones of mortal terror. How could anyone mastermind such an evil?

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Living In The Lap Of Luxury
Syracuse, NY

Aaahh, the SUV! It's America's symbol for achievement, wealth and prominence. But two neighbors in Syracuse, New York looked at an SUV and saw something entirely different.

A young mixed breed dog about 10-12 weeks old was forced to live in this luxury prison for an undetermined amount of time in cold November weather. Karen found Willi as she was taking a walk. His head suddenly popped up, turning it from side to side in a gesture of curiosity and uncertainty.

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Flash – TN

An SPCA in Tennessee needed help to have Flash the Basset Hound’s entropion corrected.  This is a painful condition where the eyelids droop (even more than normal for a Basset Hound), causing the eye to dry out.  We donated towards his surgery so he could be comfortable while waiting for a forever home.

Mayson
Radford, VA

Poor Mayson suffered a severe trauma – probably hit by or dragged by a vehicle.  He sustained severe damage to his back legs, where all the skin peeled off his feet.  His owner was unable to afford the cost of treating his wounds and contacted The Mosby Foundation for help.  We provided some funds for his initial treatment and he is now slowly improving.

Jill
Harrisonburg, VA

Jill was abandoned and taken in by a local business.  While waiting for a permanent home, Jill developed a lameness and was diagnosed with hip dysplasia.  She needed surgery to relieve her pain, and The Mosby Foundation paid a portion of her surgery fee.  Jill is now recovering and will soon be placed in her new home.

Sahara
Roaknoke, VA

This 1 year old Boxer needed emergency surgery to correct an intestinal obstruction.  A week later, she needed to have a second surgery after she developed a post-surgical infection.  Sahara’s doctors approached The Mosby foundation for help, and we made a donation toward her care.  Sahara has made a full recovery and is back at home with her family.

Queenie
Baton Rouge, LA

This girl was rescued in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.  While looking for a permanent home for her, the rescue group requested assistance to treat her for heartworm infection.  The Mosby Foundation made a contribution toward her care and we hope Queenie soon finds a forever home.

Gretel
Cabins, WV

This 3 month old Walker Hound mix puppy was found with her brother wandering on a lonely country road.  Both puppies were accepted by The North Shore Animal League for their adoption program, but little Gretel fell off a garden wall and broke her femur before she could be transferred to NSAL.  The Mosby Foundation made a donation toward her surgery fee. Once she has recovered, she will be transferred to NSAL and will be available to join a loving forever home.

Molly
Pulaski, VA

This poor little Pomeranian wandered into the home of an elderly woman on a fixed income.  She was unable to find Molly’s previous owners and, with help from another group, she was able to have Molly spayed.  Unfortunately, Molly had complications from her surgery and needed a second emergency surgery to stop all the bleeding.  We contributed towards the cost of the second surgery, and Molly has now recovered and is acting like a sweet little fluffball again.

Thor
NY

This elderly Shepherd-Collie mix needed his teeth cleaned and he had a tumor in his mouth that needed to be removed.  His owner contacted us for help and we made a contribution toward his dental procedure and surgery. Thor's Mom works very hard cross-posting and saving hundreds of dogs each year.  We were proud to be of some assistance to two such special beings!

22 Alleghany
Valley Hounds
Covington, VA

The Mosby Foundation was contacted by Black & Tan Coonhound Rescue to help with the vetting for 22 rescued dogs found chained and in deplorable condition after their owner passed away. We gladly paid a portion towards their vet care.  Unfortunately, one dog was diagnosed with rabies and the majority of the dogs were destroyed.  Fortunately, several remain in quarantine and so far do not appear to have any symptoms. Not only did everyone involved with handling the dogs need to have rabies shots, the staff at the clinic had fallen in love with these dogs and was emotionally devastated.

Buttercup
Staunton, VA

A year old Labrador mix, Buttercup developed severe lameness in her right rear leg.  Her veterinarian diagnosed her with a torn cruciate ligament in her right knee and dysplasia in her right hip. The vet explained that Buttercup needed to have surgery to stabilize her knee.  Buttercup’s owner contacted the Mosby Foundation for help and we made a contribution toward her care.  Buttercup is back at home with her family while she recovers from her surgery.

Little Terrier
Blacksburg, VA

This little dog was roaming in the road and was hit by a car.  She was taken to a veterinary office by a Good Samaritan and needed surgery for her injuries.  The veterinary office contacted us for assistance and we made a donation toward her care.  She had her surgery and was adopted by a new family several weeks later.

Maiya
Martinsburg, WV

This 1 year old Pit Bull Terrier was rescued as a puppy from irresponsible owners who intended to give her to a breeder of fighting dogs.  Luckily, a responsible owner adopted her.  When she injured her cruciate ligament in her left knee her owner took her for surgery.  Unfortunately, the surgery was unsuccessful and needed to be repeated a couple of months later.  She ended up with permanent nerve damage and severely decreased function in her left rear leg.  When she injured the cruciate ligament in her right knee and needed yet another surgery, Maiya’s owner contacted us and several other groups for financial assistance.  The Mosby Foundation made a contribution toward her surgery fee.  When she recovers, Maiya will have 3 good legs to bounce around on.

Oreo
Crozet, VA

Poor little Oreo, an older Jack Russell mix, had severe dental problems with bleeding gums. His owner contacted us and we made a contribution towards his surgery.  He is back home, happy and finally pain free.

Cloie
Quinlan, TX

This Cocker Spaniel mix was rescued by a police officer who found her in a cage at a school bus stop.  The dog was transferred to a private rescue group who had her evaluated by their vet.  Cloie was diagnosed with “cherry” eye and severe “dry” eye.  Unfortunately, Cloie’s dry eye was not responding well to medical treatment, and the vet advised referral to a veterinary eye specialist.  The eye specialist performed surgery to correct the cherry eye and better control the dry eye.  The Mosby Foundation contributed toward her surgeries and she is recovering at the rescue facility while she awaits a forever home.  Update:  Cloie has been adopted by a wonderful family!

UPDATE: Thank you for your pledge and payment to KCAAP for Cloie's eye surgery. After a rough start, her eye finally began to heal and the surgery was deemed successful.

Last week we received an inquiry about adopting Cloie and the home sounded perfect. With joy and sadness, she went to her forever home. We loved her but a family, including 2 cats, can give her what we dreamed of for her.

Without the financial support and your personal guidance, this would not have happened.

Thank You!
Allan, Karen, & Cloie
Quinlan, Texas

(editors note: Cloie was in AKC Rescue, a wonderful rescue located in North Texas)

Cash
southern VA

This four month old Malamute puppy was taken to a shelter along with his brother, and euthanasia was immediately authorized.  Both were suffering from Parvovirus infection.  Luckily, Malamute Rescue found out and were able to pull and save Cash, but sadly his brother died from the infection.  The Mosby Foundation made a donation towards his hospital care, and this wonderful little boy now has a forever home.

Billy the Kid
Springfield, VA

This little Border Collie puppy had to have emergency surgery after he ate a sock.  His owner called us for help, and we paid a portion of the surgery fee.  Billy’s family is now very careful about where they leave their socks!

Pooka
Charlottesville, VA

A Shepherd-Collie mix, Pooka was diagnosed with a liver shunt when he was about eight months old.  Pooka’s owner treated him with medication and special diet from her vet and started saving up for the major surgery that he would need to correct the shunt.  After six months of saving, Pooka’s owner had him evaluated by the specialists who would do the surgery.  They thought the surgery would be the less-complicated kind where the shunt is outside the liver.  Unfortunately, during surgery they found the shunt was inside the liver and it turned into a much more difficult surgery.  Pooka’s owner contacted us and asked for help in covering the extra (unexpected) costs of the more complicated procedure.  The Mosby Foundation made a donation towards his care and Pooka is now at home and starting to feel like a normal dog.  And greatly LOVED!

Coda
Blue Ridge, VA

A two year old mixed breed, Coda became suddenly blind from an acute onset of glaucoma.  This disease causes intense pain, and she needed to have surgery to remove both eyes, so she could live a comfortable life.  The Mosby Foundation made a contribution toward the cost of surgery, and Coda is now at home with her family and coping well with her disability.

UPDATE: We wanted to thank you for helping with Coda's surgery. She is a wonderful 2 year old golden retriever mix that had glaucoma (unknown to us when we adopted her from Angels of Assisi last year) and needed to have both eyes removed to alleviate the pressure and the pain. Because of your help we were able to make this possible for her. We have a 20 month old baby girl, Bailee, with cerebral palsy. With her condition we have unexpected medical bills. Also because of the cerebral palsy, only my husband works and is on a small salary as a police officer, while I stay at home with Bailee and do her therapy with her and take her to her doctor's appointments. We would love for Coda to come help out in Blacksburg at the booth if she is allowed or for any other events we could attend. She is a wonderful dog and we are so thankful for your help so we could help her.

Thank you very much!!!

The Masters Family
Blacksburg, VA
Ben, Emily & Bailee

Maggie's Incredible Journey Home
GOOCHLAND, VA

It was cold, 15 degrees cold. But it wasn't just the temperature that had Maggie shivering. Two traps, one on her front right paw, and one on her left back paw, were sinking painfully deeper into her paws.

Still, she trudged on. Two days away from the safety of her home, Maggie, an 18-month old Corgi-Lab mix, refused to lie down and die. She not only walked with the traps savagely gnawing into her flesh, Maggie dragged one of the stakes with her, too.

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Miracle Molly
STAUNTON, VA

So often you'll read in our newsletter tragic stories of abuse and determined survival. But this time it's different. It's the kind of story that catches in your throat. A tragedy, yes, but one only nature can create.

A house fire in Greenville, Virginia destroyed everything Sandy and Eddie Smith owned, including three completely adored cats, Jasper, Gator and Daisy. Firemen found their sweet Pit Bull, Molly, curled up in a heap, singed, smoking and not responding. It was only when she moved a little they realized she was alive.

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JASMINE
CHURCHVILLE, VA

This 2 year old female Boxer got a surprising new lease on life when her owner was evicted from the house where she was living.  The landlord found a very sick Jasmine, adopted her and had her treated for parvovirus and a respiratory infection.  The Mosby Foundation helped to pay for part of her treatment, and Jasmine is now doing well and LOVES her new family and her new life!

UPDATE: I want to thank you and The Mosby Foundation for what you did for our boxer Jasmine.  She is such a happy girl now and had it not been for your intervention she would not be with us today.  Thank you for all the encouragement and long talks on the phone when we were in such a panic as to whether we were going to be able to save her.  Thank you for your assistance with the vet bill, which was enormous in view of the fact that she had Parvo and kennel cough when we finally did get her.  When she first went to the vet she weighed 25 lbs (18 months old).  Jasmine now weighs 55 lbs which is her max weight.  She is in a loving environment with an older Golden that is slowly making up with her.  She has behavior issues that we are working on, she takes long walks every day and is such a joy for my husband and I. 

My hat is off to you and all the wonderful work that The Mosby Foundation does and thank you so much for your support,

Karen G.
Churchville, VA.

GINGER
WAYNESBORO, VA

Ginger, a 4 month old Labrador-Beagle mix, was injured in an unknown accident.  Her owner rushed Ginger to an emergency clinic and found out she had a broken leg in two places.  We agreed to help pay for the surgery to repair her broken leg and hope she will recover nicely to live a long, healthy, happy life.

 

JANEY
SHEPERDSTOWN, WV

This 3 month old Lab mix puppy was taken from its family by Animal Control when the family listed the puppy on Freecycle, because they could not afford veterinary care for her broken leg.  A local rescue group took Janey to a veterinary orthopedic surgeon who placed pins in the fractured leg.  The surgeon generously discounted his fee, and The Mosby Foundation helped to pay some of the remaining balance.  Janey is recovering well and will soon be ready to join her NEW family in Charleston, WV.

WILLOW
BLUFFTON, SC

This approximately 10 year old female Beagle was abandoned and taken in by the local animal control.  She was about to be euthanized when a rescue group responded to a call for help.  They took her to a veterinarian for evaluation, who determined that she was healthy, except for bad dental disease and severe eye disease.  A veterinary eye specialist determined that she was blind in both eyes, and that removal of both eyes would be necessary to relieve her pain.  She had the eye surgery, dental cleaning and was spayed.  The Mosby Foundation helped to cover a portion of these cost and is so pleased to hear that Willow is getting along wonderfully well and is very happy!

UPDATE:  Willow is just amazing! She will come into the middle of the living room and flop down on her back, waving all four legs like a cockroach, and start to howl -OOOW OOOW- and the puppies come running to play with her. They all pile on her, one to a leg and she trashes them around. I will get pictures of this act. In the yard she runs and never hits anything - she follows other dogs and I suppose she can hear plus smell where they have stepped. We have a blind diabetic dog coming in from Tennessee this month. His owner is elderly, ill and unable to care for him so we are going to, and he may go into our Seniors for Seniors program. He may be a good companion for Willow, although she gets along so well with all the others she is never lonesome. Willow THANKS AND BLESSES everyone who helped her!

Karen Wilkins
Marantha Farm, South Carolina

HENRY
DUBLIN, VA

Animal Control picked up this young stray Terrier mix alongside the road. Thinking he had been hit by a car, they took him to a veterinarian, who took x-rays and found he had a bullet in his leg. The Mosby Foundation helped to pay to have the injured leg amputated, and Henry is now in a forever home and loving his new life!

BACH
SUMMERVILLE, GA

A white Shepherd-Husky mix, this boy was turned into a shelter when his previous owners needed to move and decided not to take Bach with them.  We provided sponsorship funds to get him transported out of the shelter and into foster care.

 

BRIANNA
HARRISONBURG, VA

Brie's owner called us for help when she found that this 8 year old Boxer would need hip surgery. Brianna had been rescued from an abusive home 7 years ago, with a severe injury to one rear leg. While she had managed well over the last 7 years, now her "good" leg was so painful that she could barely walk. Brie's family had saved enough to pay for more than half of surgery cost and The Mosby Foundation contributed toward the remaining balance.

UPDATE: We wanted to thank you for your kindness and support for our family! Brianna had her surgery just over a week ago and is slowly recovering. She spends the majority of her day sleeping but we understand healing will take time. Again, we just wanted to let you know this surgery would not have been possible without some very wonderful people out there. I just can't begin to explain how much it has meant to me and my family. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Forever Grateful
Michelle, Rick, Ashallee, Richie, Jessalyn, Jan, Brianna, Maggie & Gus

RESCUE
NEWNAN, GA

We were contacted by a rescue organization that needed sponsorship to pull this gorgeous dog, scheduled to be euthanized that day, out of a shelter in Georgia.  Thought to be a rare Finnish Lapphund mix, we offered funding to get Rescue out of the shelter, into foster care and treated for heartworm.

 

 

SIMBA
HERMITAGE, TN

We received a plea from a rescue organization in Tennessee to help this 18 month old Chow mix, who was abandoned when his owners moved out of their rental home and left the dog behind. While a local rescue volunteer was attempting to erect a shelter for this pup, a neighbor's dog climbed the fence and attacked Simba in his own backyard. Simba suffered severe fractures of both bones in his right front leg. We contributed toward the cost of surgery, and Simba is now in foster care, while he waits for a forever home.

BUTCHIE
PULASKI, VA

A fantastic pit boy, who escaped euthanasia in a Pulaski Co shelter FOUR times. He was so good they used him as the "test dog" when testing dogs for compatibility with other dogs. He was great with kids and scared of CATS. But his time was up! The Mosby Foundation sent out an urgent e-mail to see if we could help find him a rescue or a foster home. It worked! Butchie is now in a wonderful forever home. You can see by his big ole smile he's now a happy, happy boy. We love you Butchie!

Hope Lives On
Vermillion, Ohio

“The animals we take in are the ones no one else would have because of age or illness. We take them into our home and we take them into our hearts…they will know what it feels like to be loved.”

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Update - ADOPTED 3/27/2008!

Meet the Basset that became a Beagle - Harley

Beagle, Basset, what’s in a name?

Jll Rinaca, Adoptions Team Leader for the Basset Rescue to Old Dominion (BROOD), called us for some help. It seems a man in Jonesville, Virginia had been feeding a stray Basset. The nephew of the man, who lives in Florida, contacted BROOD to come pick him up.

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UPDATE: THANK YOU so much for featuring Harley in your newsletter. You cannot imagine how thrilled I was to see Mr. Harley Jones peeking up on the front page of your newsletter! Fortunately for Harley, he was adopted about two weeks ago. The family who adopted him had previously adopted a dog with an amputated leg. Their other dog is a senior and I think they are finding that Harley has a lot more energy than their senior. I received an inquiry yesterday from a family from Virginia Beach who saw Harley in the newsletter and was interested in possibly adopting him. I have just sent them an e-mail telling them that he was adopted. Thank you and The Mosby Foundation for helping Harley. He is such a great dog.

All my best,
Jill Rinaca
BROOD Rescue

 

Sampson's New Life

Sampson, a German Shepard, knows all about being a throw away companion. His owner at Fort Bragg took him to the pound to be euthanized. The pound was not told why the owner wanted to voluntarily end his dog's life.

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BART – MUNCIE, IN

Animal Rescue sent out a plea for help with a male Alaskan Malamute who was turned into a shelter in horrible shape.  He had severe demodectic mange, open sores all over his body, his toes nails curled under, he had fleas, was loaded with roundworms and hookworms, had a secondary skin infection and on top of all of this tested positive for heartworm.  The most wonderful thing is that he has a wonderful temperament and is very sweet and loving.  Bart has begun his numerous treatments and is handling everything quite well so far. We've been told he is especially fond of Greenies!

Thank you for your donation for Bart, our demodex mange Husky.  He had a 2^nd skin scraping & we are heading in the right direction.  While there were still lots of live mites, there were some dead & dying mites.  He has another three-week treatment & then a 3^rd scraping. 

Thank you SO much for helping him! 

Update:  He is doing so well!  His hair has almost all grown back and he has finally tested negative for mange!  He has the sweetest personality, and he has blossomed with all of the attention that he gets at ARF.  He deserves to be spoiled for the rest of his life!  Thank you so much for your generous donation!

Nikki Stephenson,
ARF (Animal Rescue Fund)
Muncie, IN

 

A Blessing For All Time
Clewiston, FL

It looked like a raw piece of meat trying to stand. Palena Dorsey, founder of Sanctuary Animal Rescue, got out of her car, opened the gate to her yard and stood for a moment. The dog, whose breed was unrecognizable, was so terrified she scurried under Palena’s RV and peed.

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It’s A Dog’s Life
Fishersville, VA

Cardin gets up every morning and goes to work at Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center. He works a straight job, 8:15-5:00, five days a week. Highly trained, Cardin works with a wide range of persons with disabilities.

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A Healing Love
Toro  - Akron, OH

At seven weeks old, Toro, a Rottweiler mix puppy, was given to a family with only darkness in their hearts. What should have been a happy, carefree puppyhood became a nightmare existence.

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It’s Never Too Late For A Happy Ending

Early in May, The Mosby Foundation got an e-mail from an organization in Illinois that wanted to rescue an old lab/hound dog with no teeth. Destined to be euthanized, he was picked up as a stray and placed in an animal shelter in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

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The Chipster  -   Cincinnati, OH

“Do you know anyone who would want a special needs dog?” The woman, a visitor, watched as a seven-month-old Maltese dragged himself across the floor, his back legs limp, eager to meet her. Born with a spinal malformation, Chip’s current family did not take the time to work with him. In fact, they had considered putting him down...

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A Chain of Fools We’ve all seen it. A wide dirt circle measures the freedom of a filthy dog lugging around an oversized chain. You wince as you drive by, thinking, somebody should do something about that. Tammy Grimes did and the story of Doogie made national news. Read the rest of the story here . . .

Diamond Dane A diamond is polished, brilliant in color, and almost sassy with personality. Diamond Dane is no exception. A sweet girl, Diamond loves big old head rubs. She loves to make the nearest person her favorite leaning post. And she loves children and other dogs. A year-old Great Dane, Diamond’s owners surrendered her after receiving the news that she had severe hip dysplasia. Read the rest of the story here . . . UPDATE: I wanted to let you all know that Diamond has found her perfect new family. Rose, her foster Mom, took the adoption pretty hard. She of course fell totally in love with Diamond helping her through the tough recovery and they formed a very close bond, but Diamond has transitioned to her new family fabulously well. She is happy as a lark and Rose is still badly missing Diamond. I keep telling Rose it's harder on those of us who foster then it is for the dog who just found their perfect family.

Hope, Strength and Courage At eight months, dogs are goofy, playful, mischievous, and a terror. That’s why we love them. But for three English Setters in Chillicothe , Missouri , just getting to eight months of age has been a grueling ordeal. Read the rest of the story here . . .

A Native American Christmas Native Americans hold a deeply respectful view of animals. So, when a Native American mother of six children found a puppy dumped on her doorstep, she took the young dog into her family’s care. Even though the family was struggling financially, she could not allow one of God’s creatures to go unloved. Read the rest of the story here . . .

The Cooler Babies Two young girls forgot their pilgrimage to Tastee-Freez on a sweltering hot July afternoon. Instead, they answered a different call. Soft, whimpering cries drew them to a gutter beside the fast food restaurant. It was there they found a discarded styrofoam cooler: the lid firmly shut. Sweating in the hot summer sun, the girls pried off the lid to discover six newborn puppies, their eyes not yet opened, struggling for life. Read the rest of the story here . . .

Jackie's Miracle Dog - Staunton, VA Molly, a 6-year old Bichon, was in trouble. Plagued with recurrent kidney stones since she was a year old, the condition had raised its ugly head again. This time, not once, but twice is a single month. Surgery was required both times. Read the rest of the story here . . .

WAFER – GRIFFIN, GA

We were contacted by a rescue group about this poor white Lab mix, who was in a gassing shelter in Georgia, when another rescue bailed out on him at the last minute.  The Mosby Foundation helped pay his vet bills and Saving Georgia Dogs pulled him and are fostering him until he can find a permanent home.  He's a sweet boy and might still be available!

 

 

 

UPDATE: I want to share with you that on Feb. 1, 2008 I celebrated my 15th birthday. Yes, Mom & Dad really went crazy. We all thank you again and again for your love and financial help for my brain tumor surgery. On Feb 1, 2008 it was 576 days since surgery and I am still going. Dr. John Rossmeisl is just amazed. Our love is long lasting, and love you big time Mosby Foundation, Sheila, Ray and Yeller Roeder.

Power of Love Blacksburg, VA Once in awhile, the world gets lucky. We may see a planet that won’t pass this way again for another 5,000 years. Or, we can experience something so profound that a planet’s rare occurrence seems to pale in comparison. Read the rest of the story here . . . UPDATE: In January 2007, Yeller returned to Virginia Tech (see photo at left) for a follow-up exam. He’s gained weight and is back to his old self. Thank you for your support of The Mosby Foundation! You’ve made another dog and his family so happy!

TRUMAN - Raleigh, NC  Truman is a white German shepherd mix that was found and turned over to an animal control officer in Raleigh, NC.  Heartworm positive, Truman also had worms and mange.  The Mosby Foundation was contacted and we gladly assisted with Truman’s treatment. He has now been adopted by a vet tech and is rapidly gaining back his health.

Pele's Homecoming It’s so exciting when you adopt a pet from a shelter! All the way home, you’re comforting your new companion, telling him how wonderful his new life is going to be. You can’t wait to share your life with this precious animal friend. Read the rest of the story here . . .

Melancholy Baby Starts a New Life Unable to get out of bed, an elderly woman languished for a week before a church member found her. Neither she or her canine companion, a 14 year old black and white spaniel, Baby, had eaten anything. The woman was hospitalized and Baby was taken to the pound. Read the rest of the story here . . .

Gentle Toby On her way to work each morning, Sherri would watch a hunting dog foraging for food from nearby garbage cans. The dog appeared to be gaining weight so she thought he must belong to someone. Then she noticed that he was limping. That’s when she learned the truth. Toby belonged to no one. Read more of the story here . . .

Brady UPDATE - 11-18-06  Brady has been adopted into a new home with another dog who could be his brother!  He is now a happy and healthy boy enjoying a second chance at life! A Chow, recently rescued from the King William Pound, Va. became very sick in early March.  The emergency clinic discovered an enlarged heart and fluid- filled lungs.  He also had a diaphragmatic hernia with his liver, gall bladder, and a portion of his intestines protruding into his chest cavity.  The Mosby Foundation paid a portion of his medical bill and Brady is doing remarkably well!

The Passionate Calling Of Dog Rescue Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a dog rescuer? There aren’t any job qualifications, any college degree requirements and certainly no experience needed to be a rescuer. What you’ll find instead is a passion that doesn’t just call out; it becomes the heartbeat of one’s life and identity. Read more of the story here...

Sweet Rosie Who knows where her home was? Or what put her on the streets? All The Mosby Foundation knows is that Rosie just kept going. A beagle stray found wandering aimlessly, searching for food and favoring a badly broken leg, Rosie’s luck did not get any better at the King William County pound. For six days, Rosie suffered needlessly at the hands of a vet who did not think it was necessary to splint her leg, much less give her pain medication . Fortunately, rescue volunteers found Rosie and took her out of the pound and straight to a caring veterinarian’s office. Read the rest of the story here...

Stud Row 3-4-2006 - Mikko now has a forever home!! How does your “best stud” end up the victim of an automobile accident? The Mosby Foundation pondered that very thought when Mikko was brought to our attention. Debbie Fahrenholtz, veterinary technician with Ocean State Veterinary Specialists in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, contacted us about this sweet little dog. Read the rest of the story here...

Drive-By Shooting--Gary, WV Walter and Annetta Blankenship have big hearts. With 3 dogs and 2 cats, all of them former strays, they understand the plight of homeless animals. And, they welcome them with open arms. So, when Suzie, a small Beagle with 3 pups, showed up at their Gary, West Virginia home, the Blankenships made room for all of them. But arriving home from work one evening last fall, the Blankenships were unable to find their new companions. Read the rest of the story here...

Elvis Has Left His Owner 3-21-2006 - Elvis has found a forever home! 6-19-2006 - UPDATE! Christine Sumner’s fiancé, Wade, had gone to a hunt club in Buckingham County, Virginia around Thanksgiving. There he saw a fairly healthy dog tied to an old truck nicknamed Elvis because of his howl. Read the rest of the story here...

Daisy’s Spinning World— Providence, Rhode Island Flipping…twisting…twitching…spinning. A terrier mix, little Daisy’s body contorted uncontrollably on a stranger’s front porch. Thanks to a very kind animal control officer (ACO) who saw her as he was walking by, Daisy was taken to nearby Ocean State Veterinary Hospital in Rhode Island. Read the rest of the story here...

A Love Beyond Measure I got the call, as I do so many others, asking for help for a beloved canine companion. Each call is special but this one clutched at my heart. Bobby Adkins’ sister-in-law, Judy, was embarrassed when she spoke to me but I assured her that she was talking to an avid animal lover. She took a deep breath and then told me about her brother in-law’s adored canine companion, Tracey. “These two are inseparable, Carole,” she said, “and I mean inseparable. They eat together, walk together, watch TV together and,” she said in a hushed voice, “even sleep together.” I had to laugh and told her I was familiar firsthand with that kind of love. Read the rest of the story here...

Aggie On a hot August day in the summer of 2005, the Louisa County Animal Control Department received an unusual report. A nine month old black Lab/Corgi mix was curled up in the middle of the road next to a dog that appeared dead from being struck by a car. When Animal Control reached the scene, they discovered the young dog left behind was blind and almost entirely deaf. But despite her disabilities, she was remarkably friendly and sweet, smiling broadly whenever she was petted. 2/14/06 -  Aggie now has a wonderful FOREVER HOME!  Read the rest of the story here...

Crystal’s Gift Update: 11-06-2006   Crystal no longer needs a loving home!  She has a forever home with her foster Mom, Cheryl.   Thanks Cheryl. Vicki Walter from Virginia Tech. called us September 12th to ask for help with a very sweet 11 month old Johnson American Bulldog (at least that’s what we were told) named Crystal. Vicki explained that the owner had released her pet to Tech. saying she couldn’t take care of her any more. The dog’s immediate appearance made that abundantly clear. Crystal staggered then collapsed and was barely responsive. Her coat, or what was left of it, was patchy and extremely thin. Read the rest of the story here...

Spotacus--Brave and Kind As it happens in life, even those of us who consider ourselves caring and kind towards animals, will sometimes walk by an animal in dire circumstances. We have many reasons for doing so, perhaps the animal is frightened of people and won’t let us get near. Whatever the circumstance, the decision to leave such an animal will often tug hard at our hearts. Read the rest of the story here...

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