Lorna update

Lorna is now in rescue and receiving daily bandaging. The vets have said she will be receiving wet and dry bandages alternately. If we are successful, and no infection develops, she will have a good recovery. Right now we are mainly concerned about not getting any infection into that bone, because with car strikes there is always the possibility that a lot of dirt gets into the wound.

We have learned that Lorna loves everyone and is very good with other dogs that she has met. She's a such a sweet girl, despite her current situation. The veterinary staff at Santa Margarita Animal Care Center and her loyal GRCGLA Rescue volunteers, who visit with her daily, are doing a fantastic job monitoring her care and giving her lots of love and exercise.

Lorna is looking forward to the new year and hopefully she will be able to go to a foster home soon to prepare her for official adoption.

Meet Lorna

GRCGLARescue was first made aware of this poor girl at a local shelter and after contacting them we discovered she had been taken to the shelter after being hit by a car. Her right front leg had an injury all the way down to the bone. When no one came to get her, she came in to our rescue organization. We have named her Lorna.

Ruby is ready to go home

Our sweet Ruby is doing wonderfully in her foster home. As you can see, she looks terrific and is now ready for adoption. She is still on medications for her allergies but with the proper care, she will do great in a new forever home. She is a fun dog, loves to run up and down the stairs, plays with the other dogs in the foster home, and has just the sweetest personality. I always say these little red Goldens are like "energizer bunnies". She loves her walks and happily goes on them with her tail wagging. Our Ruby has never met a stranger yet - Everyone is her friend. Thanks go out to all that supported her and closely followed her recovery.She came to us such poor condition and had lost that shine in her personality. Now it's back!

Carter continues to improve...

Today I had the pleasure of meeting Carter at the local Starbucks. What a gentleman, so sweet and he just loved everyone that came to give him attention. He is still having some issues with his skin and is in a foster home that is right on top of his medical needs. Carter is such a regal gentleman and I count my blessings that I have been involved in his recovery. When he is ready for his forever home, Carter will be hoping for a family that is willing to manage his skin issues. It is obvious that this boy has had homes previously that did not watch his medical need hence when he came to us, he was in terrible condition. He's a true diamond.

Fortune gives thanks...

Fortune is doing well in his foster home. He is getting along nicely with the other dogs and cats that live there. He is still taking his medication and appears to be feeling great. He will be spending Thanksgiving in a nice warm, loving home, and he is very thankful for that. Fortune is also thankful for all the care he has received, and for all of the people who have kindly donated to help cover the costs of his medical treatments. Thank you for your continued support of Fortune and all of our other wonderful dogs who are looking for families of their own.

Fortune heads to foster care!

It was a big day for Fortune yesterday because he got to leave the vet's office and go live in a foster home. Fortune knew something good was coming when the vet tech took him into the grooming room for a much-needed bath. After 31 days of living at the vet's, Fortune is now well enough to go home, but he'll need to continue with his medications for a while longer. If his medication is discontinued too soon, the Puppy Strangles can return with the possibility of being worse than before. Once he completes all of his medication, he will be neutered and ready to find a permanent home. When I stopped by yesterday to see him before he went home, he was so happy that he never stopped running around for more than a few seconds. Most of the pictures I took of him were blurry due to his constant motion. This little guy has come a long way. His first day at the vet's office found him struggling to stand up and he was not able to jump out of his cage without assistance (his cage was only a few inches off the ground). Fortune thanks you for your continued support. He looks forward to a full recovery and hopes to find a home of his own for the holidays.

Motown adopted!

We're very happy to announce that Motown has been officially adopted by the foster family who took such good care of him through his surgery and rehab, including driving him from the Inland Empire to the San Diego area for surgery and several follow-up visits. This clever boy recognized a good home when he saw one, so he turned on the charm and won the hearts of his foster parents.

The three of them are grateful to GRCGLA Rescue for doing everything possible to help Motown. Our team of volunteers found him in the shelter, got him out of there and into the finest veterinary specialist care available, matched him up with this wonderful family after checking out the home they would provide for him, consulted with the veterinarians, and monitored Motown's care through surgery and rehab.

We in GRCGLA Rescue are grateful to the Shamrock Circle Fund donors who make this extraordinary medical care possible.

And we're especially grateful to have Motown adopted into the wonderful home where he has been so well loved and cared for, and where his future needs will be met.

Congratulations and Happy Thanksgiving to the new family.

Ruby is ready for adoption!

Ruby has ridden off to her foster home and doing wonderfully. She is doing so much better now and is ready to find her new forever home. Her coat is looking very shiny and with time she will be the gorgeous girl she was in youth. Thanks for caring.

Fortune improving every day!

Little Fortune is doing better. He is still on his antibiotics and Prednisone for his Puppy Strangles. In addition, Fortune is being given a Glucosamine complex supplement to protect the development of his hip joints from the medication he is taking. It is believed that the Prednisone may interfere with normal skeletal growth in the hips. The Glucosamine supplement should help prevent this from happening. Fortune is also being given an antibiotic eye cream to ease the soreness and heal the open wounds. And if this isn’t enough, he was diagnosed with Tapeworm. Poor little guy! Not to worry though, Fortune is in good spirits and is improving every day. His face is clearing up and he has a lot more energy. Once all of these physical problems are resolved, Fortune will be neutered and get ready to find his forever family. Because he will be under our vet’s care for a while longer, Fortune appreciates any help you can offer. If you would like to support Fortune in his journey to get well, please consider making a small donation to the Shamrock Circle Fund.

Milani adopted!

I am very happy to announce that Milani went home with the Ennis family this past weekend. We met at a park. Milani went up to everyone for pets and then turned her attention on Ferris. Their meeting was uneventful until I started playing with them both and then they started playing with each other. Milani jumped right into their car.

Mr Ennis called me as soon as I got home saying that Milani went right into their pool when they got home and has been playing non-stop with Ferris since. They stop when they are both exhausted and then go again after a rest. Tom and Carol say she is perfect and expressed their gratitude to the rescue and raved about the wonderful job our volunteers do.

Thanks go out to: Sandy, who picked Milani up and arranged all her vet care. Milani is so grateful to Sandy for relieving her of so much pain and assuring that she will not need to worry about her ears again. Culver Palms and the doctors that took such amazing care of her during her surgeries and recoveries. Lisamarie, who provided the assistance in matching Milani and the Ennis family. Joanne for initiating the placement process since this family first started their search in January. And finally Patricia for doing their home visit to assure that a dog place here would be safe, loved and well cared for.

Carter looking good!

Carter is doing wonderfully and is a happy, playful boy. He is great with other dogs, cats and everyone he meets. Carter has received excellent care in his foster home and we have found that he will need to be on antibiotics to help is skin for an indefinite time. He would do well in a home with other dogs, a cat or two, and lots of love. He has truly been a "diamond in the ruff".

One pup's good luck

Fortune is a 3-4 month old boy who was found at the shelter. He was turned in by his owner because his face had some sort of rash and he was having trouble walking. Fortune was diagnosed with a disease called Puppy Strangles. Puppy Strangles is primarily an immune system disorder that can take place in pups between 2 and 4 months of age, and if properly treated, leaves the puppy with a completely healthy and functional immune system. However, if not diagnosed properly and if left untreated, it can cause swelling of the lymph glands in the throat which may enlarge and interfere with the puppy's swallowing and breathing, thus the name Puppy Strangles.

Fortune is under the care of our vet. We'll keep you posted on his progress.

Ruby is growing on love

Ruby's infection turned out to be kennel cough, but she is improving and will be ready for a foster home once the vets declare she is better. She is doing better and has had canned food added to her diet. She needs to gain some weight, yet loves to eat. However that is difficult given the condition of her teeth, which are broken with the pulp exposed. Some need to be pulled to make her more comfortable. Ruby also has a cyst near her collar that bleeds when she is out walking, so that ideally needs to be removed too.

Ruby is a very sweet girl but would rather be inside than outside. Things out in that big scary world frighten her. However Ruby thanks everyone for the Facebook messages that you are sending her, so keep them coming.

Carter doing well

Today I visited with Carter in his foster home and he is doing very good. What a wonderful boy and so happy. His skin is looking better and he loved the attention and lots of hugs. He's great with other dogs and just a joy to have around.

Ruby update

Ruby is much happier now and getting medical treatment. She is very sweet and loves her walks. We are finding she is apprehensive if she is around a lot of cars as you would find on a busy street but on quiet walks, she loves the time with the volunteer. This morning she was moved into an isolation area because she has started to show some signs of an upper respiratory infection. She is on antibiotics currently and hopefully we caught it soon enough. Updates will be sent in later this week to let everyone know how she is doing.

Cassadee is Recovering!

Cassadee has had her surgery to remove the growth from her eye and also the mass in her abdomen. Thankfully, both were benign. The abdominal mass turned out to be a uterine polyp the size of a soccer ball! Cassadee is feeling much better (and much lighter!), although she also has severe arthritis in her hips so is a big wobbly when walking. She's still pretty skinny, so we are working to get her weight back to normal. But she’s the sweetest girl who loves to give kisses and will be ready to find a forever family for her retirement years soon.

Button is Much Improved!

Little Button is doing sooooo much better! Her mange has finally cleared up and she’s gaining weight – almost 10 pounds in 4 weeks! She may have some scars on her face, but her scabs have healed and she feels so much better. She’ll be with us a few more weeks for vaccines and boosters and then will be ready to find her forever home. This girl has been smiling and cheerful through so much – she really has a golden spirit!

Well done, Milani!

We are pleased to share the great news that Milani is fully recovered from her bilateral ear abatement surgeries. As you can see from her photo, the fur on head and ears is growing back nicely. Milani is in a foster home with three other pups and making up for lost time. She is an extremely happy, friendly and a sociable girl, who loves her stuffed babies and tennis balls. She loves swimming too !. Cuddling is also one of her favorite things and having a canine playmate will be what she is looking for in her forever home. Milani is seeking a special home as her hearing is compromised, although she does react to some sounds.

Ruby is showing some sparkle

We are pleased to share that Ruby is so much happier. Wow what a difference. Her eyes are not weeping and she has some spring in her step. While she is initially apprehensive about going outside for her walks, she is overcoming her shyness and wants to go for those walks, get those hugs and pats and enjoy the time outdoors with a friendly face. Thanks to all the volunteers who are helping her unleash a new life.

Please send a donation to help Ruby on her road to recovery. Send her a message too and we will share with Ruby on this blog.  Thanks for caring!

Meet Cassadee

We were contacted by the Long Beach shelter about Cassadee, an 8-year-old golden whose family said they couldn't afford her medical care. She has a large mass on the corner of her eye, as well as a large abdominal mass. Despite all this, all she can think about is giving kisses and getting love! She's scheduled for tests and hopefully surgery and we'll keep you posted on how she's doing and her prognosis.

Carter update!

Carter is doing so much better now that he is on medication to help his skin. He has gotten a wonderful bath or two, and lots of love and good care. As you can see, his hair is starting to grow back in and feathers are even growing back on his tail. YIPPEE!

Motown 4-month update

Motown sends his love and thanks to GRCGLA Rescue for the help we're providing for his severe shoulder injury.  Since his surgery in June he has been cared for and doted on by his wonderful foster family.  He gets to go to work with his foster mom, so he's never lonely.  He's walking now and showing no sign of pain, which is a great relief.  It has been a long haul from rescuing him from the shelter, providing his examinations and specialist visits, then sending him from Ontario to San Diego for surgery, and back home for his rehab and physical therapy.  Motown is  just about ready for adoption into happily-ever-after.

Ruby – A precious gem

Ruby has arrived at GRCGLARescue today and while she is stinky and has numerous medical issues, she is the sweetest, tail-wagging girl you would ever want to meet. Everyone is her friend. As soon as she had her vet check, she was run right over for a nice warm bath. The vet check showed a history of ear infections that were probably never treated, but with your help they will be now. Ruby also has terribly worn and broken teeth, broken off at the gums, that will have to be removed at some time. She also has numerous bumps on her back but with time hair will cover them.

Thanks for caring. Keep watching this blog and we will keep you posted.

Meet Carter

Carter came in from a shelter with a severe case of alopecia, a skin infection, on most of his body. We think he has had it for some time - poor boy. He looked quite pitiful and smelled horrible when he came out of the shelter, yet he is the nicest boy and enjoys all the attention he has gotten from our volunteers who come in daily to walk him and play with him.

Milani update

Milani had her first ear surgery (total ear canal ablation) this week. We were hoping to get both ears done, but the damage was so extensive that the vet decided it was safer to do one at a time. She’s recovering nicely so far, and will hopefully have the other side done in about two weeks.

Milani scheduled for ear surgery

Meet Milani, a sweet 5-year-old girl who is one of those unfortunate Goldens to suffer from chronic ear infections. Dog that have long standing ear infections can develop irreversible damage to the ear canals, and for Milani, both ear canals have become so swollen and scarred that she is going to need ear canal ablation surgery on both ears. Her ear canals will be removed and this should solve any problems with infections in the future. Although her hearing may be affected, she’ll feel better and should be a much happier dog. She’s scheduled for surgery in a couple of weeks and we’ll let you know how she’s doing.

Setback for Button

Our “cute as a Button” has had a setback! She was doing great and enjoying life in her foster home, but due to her compromised immune system she contracted a mild case of Parvo! Thankfully we caught it early and her symptoms weren’t too severe. But, her demodex mange has gotten worse through her illness. Please send good thoughts and wishes for Button (she’s pretty itchy and uncomfortable right now). Despite all this, she's as loving and spunky as ever and charms everyone she meets.

Button update

Button’s skin is really improving! We have learned that her right eye has entropion, so she’ll need surgery to correct this. We’ve had a number of pups come through the rescue with this problem – its where the bottom eyelid rolls in and the eyelashes rub against the cornea – very painful! But she's not letting it bother her and absolutely adores playing and sleeping with her foster brother, and even likes to watch TV. As soon as her mange is clear (hopefully in about two to three weeks) she’ll get her eye lift and spay and be ready to find her forever home.