UPDATE from Joy:
Hello everyone! Thank you so much for your care and concern. This little old lady has captured my heart in a matter of days. Since getting a few good meals and water she has become more energetic and playful with my two mini schnauzers. I took her to the vet and the tumor is benign and the “least of our worries”. She who I now call “Belle” is heart worm positive. I have a temporary foster in line that will take her for a couple weeks until something more permanent becomes available. I only could afford the exam, heart worm test, flea treatment and intestinal de-wormer. Financial help is certainly needed to treat the heart worms. I know she would make a great pet and it breaks my heart that I’m not here long term to keep her. Thank you all in advance for you help!
I’ve written to Joy — what we’ve done before, with other rescue pets in need, is Joy can use her PayPal account (or set up a PayPal account) for donations to help Belle get healthy. Once she’s given me the okay, anybody who wants to chip in can email me, and I’ll forward your email to Joy “off the blog”. That way nobody has to put their address out “in public”. Will let everybody know as things develop…
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From beloved commentor & dog-rescuer Satby:
Super Emergency pet bleg!
Joy is a friend of mine who works in NYC and was home for a week wrapping up her permanent move. She’s very anxious for this dog, she’s afraid that the SPCA or Animal Control in her area will just put the dog down without even checking on if the tumor is benign. She has to fly out in the afternoon tomorrow and called me as a last resort to see if I knew rescues in the Mobile AL area that might be willing to take this sweet girl. Appears to be a boxer mix.
I thought I’d ask the hive mind of Balloon-Juice for ideas or rescue leads in the area…
Hey Sharon! This is the sweet pup I called about. I came back from NJ to find her living underneath my utility shed. She was obviously dehydrated and starving to death. She has such a great demeanor and I know she would be a great pet and wonderful with other dogs. She has some sort of tumor hanging from her left leg. I’ve tried to reach agencies here in the area but they are all full. I feel awful having to leave and I would certainly keep her if I was living here full time. I hope you are able to help. Thanks!
Anybody have a lead for a rescue or shelter in the area that might have room for this poor girl?
Or a transport group that could take her from Mobile to an area where she might have a better chance at finding a permanent home?
Leave a comment below, or contact me directly (click on my name in the right-hand column or annelaurie at verizon dot net) and I’ll put you in touch with Joy.
If funds are needed for transport / care / medical issues, I’m sure we can chip in to help…
Karon
Please let me know if you get something going and are looking for donations.
Thanks,
k
Elizabelle
Beautiful dog. She looks sweet.
NotMax
Couldn’t find a place in the NYC area that allows pets?
Adam Lang
Maybe someone could take her to a vet and have the tumor looked at?
MomSense
Poor, sweet baby. I would chip in if a fund is set up.
My pup’s mom was a pregnant rescue from Alabama but I don’t know any groups there.
Valdivia
breaks my heart. hope there is help for her.
Beeb
I would be happy to chip in if that would help.
I keep getting emails from (and occasionally donate to) Noah’s Ark Rescue. They specialize in dogs needing medical treatment. They might be willing to take her, particularly if she comes with financial support pre-committed. I think they’re in the Carolinas, but perhaps a convoy? Anyway, wouldn’t hurt to ask.
http://www.noahs-arks.net/
Arclite
Betty? Another addition to your household? Looks like she’d fit right in.
satby
@NotMax: Joy doesn’t have a home yet in NYC, she crashes with friends, I’m pretty sure. She just started the job there recently. She has to fly back for work tomorrow, she was home and spent her vacation trying to save the dog.
As Anne Laurie says, this is a Hail Mary pass.
@Beeb: I will try to get in touch with Noah’s Ark., Thanks!
shell
God Dammit. The person who abandoned this dog should be roasted over hot coals!
SiubhanDuinne
@shell:
Oh, for a “Like” button.
satby
The Noah’s Ark office seems to be gone for the day, I left a message.
satby
@shell: Yeah, she seems to have been over bred and then dumped when she developed a problem.
satby
I just talked to Joy, she took the dog to the vet. I’m hoping she jumps on here to give us an update.
PurpleGirl
The shelter in Alabama that I know of is AFK: Life Interrupted for Rescue, Contact person is Kendra Kamp. They deal with cats but have organized the shipping (that sounds so cold) of kittens and cats to Cassie’s Kitten Kastle in Connecticut. Maybe she can help, but she’s in northern Alabama. Let double check some information (names, etc.) and I’ll post another comment.
Patricia Kayden
@satby: Great!! Looks like a very sweet dog.
Patricia Kayden
@satby: Here’s a list of no kill dog shelters in Alabama. Perhaps one of them can take this cutie.
http://www.nokillnetwork.org/d/Alabama/
Joy
Hello everyone! Thank you so much for your care and concern. This little old lady has captured my heart in a matter of days. Since getting a few good meals and water she has become more energetic and playful with my two mini schnauzers. I took her to the vet and the tumor is benign and the “least of our worries”. She who I now call “Belle” is heart worm positive. I have a temporary foster in line that will take her for a couple weeks until something more permanent becomes available. I only could afford the exam, heart worm test, flea treatment and intestinal de-wormer. Financial help is certainly needed to treat the heart worms. I know she would make a great pet and it breaks my heart that I’m not here long term to keep her. Thank you all in advance for you help! *Joy*
satby
@Patricia Kayden: Thanks!
Beeb
@satby: If the dog doesn’t have anything contagious, perhaps she could be boarded at the vet or a local kennel for long enough to explore other alternatives. I’m pretty sure the BJ pet lovers could cover the bill.
shell
Yes, post if people can contribute and help. I still have a couple of nickels to rub together.
PurpleGirl
https://www.facebook.com/AFKCat
AFK Cat: Life Interrupted for Rescue
No web site, just the FaceBook page.
satby
Not sure if Joy can get on, but here’s briefly what she told me: she’s prevailed on a friend down there to foster the dog for a week or two, so the “by tomorrow” urgency is less. The vet said that the leg tumor is benign, but that she tested positive for heartworm. So she will need to be treated for that. She also had fleas and intestinal worms and Joy has started that medication already.
So if BJers want to help chip in on heartworm treatment, which is out of Joy’s price range right now, that would be awesome. Every little bit will help. I think Joy can set up a PayPal or we can use mine and I’ll get the funds to her.
satby
@PurpleGirl: I love their name! Rescue does interrupt your life, so much for the better.
Beeb
@satby: Just let us know. I’m in, even without the promise of soap. :>)
BTW, once the dog is healthy enough to travel, the ASPCA in NYC might be willing to take her. But it will take a while for the heartworm treatment to work.
Gvg
I think we need a funding page. I have no idea how one does that.
satby
@Gvg: well, I can set a crowdsource one up, but we don’t want gofundme, right? Where should I set it up? Suggestions?
Kifaru1
If a rescue or adopter in the north east can be found, Rescue Road Trips is a great resource. Greg transports dogs from the deep south to the northeast on a weekly basis…
satby
@Kifaru1: so cool! Thanks for that.
MomSense
My dog is crazy tonight. She almost offed herself twice by stealing a grape and then chocolate out of my hand. Fortunately I got them before she ate them. Then she got back at me by pooping in the house- which she never does.
satby
@Beeb: And I’m always down with a thank you soap to the folks who are so generous.
It’s the least I can do for this great tribe!
geg6
OMG, we can’t do another dog but so cute!
Renie
I’m in on donating. How and where do we donate?
Beeb
@satby: You’re the one who is generous! She isn’t even your dog, after all. But I wouldn’t say no. It really is wonderful soap.
Betty Cracker
Poor baby! Boxers always twist my heart around — wish I had room for another! The only help I can offer right now is financial, but I’m more than happy to chip in if that can help!
Valdivia
@Betty Cracker:
open thread? pretty please?
Tommy
I am so far from Mobile. Send a link to somewhere and I will give a few bucks.
Omnes Omnibus
@Betty Cracker: @Valdivia: Seconded.
lurker dean
one of the previous times alternatives to gofundme came up, youcaring and giveforward were identified as possibilities. both seemed okay.
or paypal could work, and they don’t take a percentage if you send it as a gift.
https://balloon-juice.com/2014/09/29/cat-rescue-bleg-funds-needed/
Valdivia
@Omnes Omnibus:
maybe someone else with the keys will take pity on us….
Omnes Omnibus
@Valdivia: Hopefully, before the end of The Third Man.
Betty Cracker
@Valdivia: Done — had to break my “no drunk posting” vow, though! Hope y’all are happy! ;-)
Omnes Omnibus
@Betty Cracker: We are.
Valdivia
@Betty Cracker:
yay Betty you are the best: sends kisses your way.
@Omnes Omnibus:
are we on time? I love that movie. Now I am going to have that song in my head.
Beeb
@Joy: Hi, Joy. Sorry I somehow didn’t see your comment earlier. Don’t worry about the heartworm treatment. As soon as you and Satby figure out a way for us to donate, I’m sure it can be covered.
Was the vet able to estimate Belle’s age? Just curious. I’m sorry I can’t take her. My rotten Shih Tzu would have a fit. She loves cats, but not other dogs.
satby
OK, Joy went dark on me for a bit, soI set up a Youcaring Fundraiser for Belle on Joy’s behalf.
Link here
Thanks everyone!
Omnes Omnibus
@Valdivia: Yep. They are chasing Harry Lime through the sewers as I type.
satby
@Omnes Omnibus: OH, OK, I love the Third Man!
Omnes Omnibus
@satby: Welles on the Ferris Wheel. And the great “What do I know? I am just a hack writer who drinks too much and falls in love with girls.”
satby
Ironically, since I set it up, I can’t contribute to it, but rest assured I’m in for a donation too.
And those who donate will get a guest sized assortment of 3 soaps as a thank you (1 oz each). Because you rock.
Renie
Ok that was easy to donate cuz they let you use paypal so I didn’t have to get off my ass and get a credit card out of my bag. I hate to say that many times I don’t donate cuz the site doesn’t take paypal and I don’t feel like looking for a credit card. Glad this one took pp.
raven
@Omnes Omnibus: It was fun. . .again!
satby
@Renie: Thank you and (I’m pretty sure) Beeb, for kicking in! Joy is quite blown away by how we are around here I think, and since Anne Laurie put her update up and I created a funder, I’m feeling good about a happy ending for his badly neglected dog.
tybee
hope the dog gets a home but that porch is old timey craftsmanship.
Valdivia
@Omnes Omnibus:
I got to see the end. A great movie every time.
Beeb
@satby: Thanks for doing this, Satby.
The photo on that page looks like a dog with longer ears than Belle’s. Is it just the camera angle?
P.S. You don’t need to send me soap. I’m happy to help.
P.P.S. to everyone else: But it really is wonderful soap. Highly recommended.
satby
@Beeb: LOL, thanks! But you’ll get some anyway.
I just switched the photos, the closeup doesn’t really show how emaciated she is, and that’s after a few days of food and water, imagine how she looked when she was found.
Beeb
@Beeb: OK, now that I look more closely, it wasn’t the camera angle, it was the cropping. D’oh.
Beeb
@satby: Poor baby, it really is heartbreaking. But she should put on weight more quickly once the intestinal parasites are gone.
val
@Patricia Kayden: The shelters on that list that are close to Mobile are the ones in Fairhope, Bay Minette and Theodore, Alabama. Theodore is a suburb of Mobile, and Fairhope and Bay Minette are in neighboring Baldwin County. Evergreen is a bit more of a haul but only a few hours north.
This no-kill shelter is small and not flush with cash, but I have a friend who volunteers with them and is on their board (who alerted me to my own rescue cat) and I’ve met the owner — she has given presentations at our church’s annual Blessing of the Animals, and she and her husband are absolutely devoted to the animals and give them great care. They’ve got a lot more cats than dogs, but they take in both. I don’t know what their current capacity is, but it’s worth a try:
http://aideforanimals.org/
I will also pass the original post to my friend Lee Anne, who has a pretty decent email list and a Facebook page.
Aleta
It will be a joy to donate to this sweetheart dog. I’m so glad she came to the right house. Hope she can get some toys and a great bed too. Thank you to her rescuers.
satby
@Aleta: Thank you! I set it up to cover the heartworm treatment, maybe a couple of overnights at the vet for the worst of it given her fragile condition, and a spay when she’s healthy enough.
I do wonder what happened to whatever litter she had last, and how long ago that was. People can be so cruel.
lurker dean
thanks for setting up the fund, satby. perhaps one of the fp-ers can update the post, i missed the link the first few times i checked the thread because i was looking for info that joy had given the okay to paypal.
shell
@Renie: I asked this on the next-up thread. The link to the donation site doesn’t take Paypal.
lurker dean
@shell: actually, the youcaring link does let you use paypal. paypal isn’t shown as one of the options (it shows various credit cards, but not paypal), but if you hit the big donate button it takes you right to paypal. at least it did for me.
Aleta
@lurker dean: The link is posted by satby at at #43. In case it’s useful here too, it is http://www.youcaring.com/belle-the-boxer-361620.
Aleta
@satby: What I meant to say is, I’d like to send in a little for toys/bed when the medical is done, too.
Joy
Hi everyone! My apologies for the tardy response. The support received so far is AMAZING! We have almost reached our goal for Belle’s medical care. To say thank you doesn’t feel quite sufficient for the support shown in a day. As for an update on Belle…she is resting and eating well with her fosters and I think she may grow on them. (Fingers crossed they will be permanent). She will begin her heartworm treatment early next week. The vet will not attempt any surgery until she gets that addressed first. She will be spayed and the tumor will be removed at the same time. All of you are angels! Belle and I are grateful for each of you.
Joy
Happy Friday! Just a quick update on Belle. She begins her heartworm treatment this morning so the next few days she will be boarded at the vet to be monitored closely. She is a complete joy to her fosters and continues to show her amazing personality each day. Thank you again for the love and support shown! *JoyBelle*