Eleanor is finally home!

This is a very happy day today as I'm announcing that our little Eleanor has gone to her forever home with the McClure family. Eleanor came into rescue along with her littermates back in March. Their whole story can be read on our Shamrock blog. There were initially 4 pups but we unfortunately lost one soon after they came into rescue. It has been a very long road to recovery for both Eleanor and her brother, Alvin. I want to thank everyone in rescue for all their support and for caring thru this whole time.

Yesterday, the McClures came to visit with Eleanor and she totally bonded with everyone. Paperwork was signed, pictures taken and she was on her way with them calling her Ellie as she went out the door. She has already been on shopping excursions to Petco, checked out the whole house, happily running in and out of the dog door when the sprinklers turn on. She has quickly found that there is fun to be had in that backyard when they come on. She has a great family and now to start her new life.

I know this will be long with all the thanks to everyone involved with helping these kids on their way. First thanks to Sue C. for running over to the Carlsbad shelter when we got the call that they had 4 golden pups in need of help. She gathered them up and met me at our favorite spot in Oceanside for the transfer and ride into Pacific Coast Veterinary Hospital. These adorable pups, all covered with scabs, hair sticking out of the scabs, and smelly, were lovingly treated by Dr. Scibelli, Dr. Gertmenian and their staff. They lost every bit of their hair and then they all looked like baby rats with not one strand of hair on their bodies. Thanks to David P. for running over to take them out for pictures and visit with them during their stay. After almost a month they were ready to go to a foster home. Thanks to Ellen and Dan for running down there and gathering up both kids to take home and foster them. They had their work cut out for them because they required baths every couple days, plus trips back to the vets for checkups and added care. Finally they were ready to be spayed and neutered. Their sister went off to her forever home and then Eleanor and her brother had another round of mange to clear up. That set them back getting ready for their adoption. After all was cleared up again, Ellen and Dan needed a much deserved vacation and these kids came down to Pat C's for temporary fostering. They had a delightful time there and we had very dedicated volunteers - Kim for taking them to Pat's and Nancy and Kevin for bringing them back up to Ellen and Dan's when they arrived home.

I would also like to thank Elaine and John for completing the home visit. A hugh thank you to Ellen, Dan and Donny for providing this wonderful foster home for the kids. They took on two young pups, took care of all their medical needs, got them both house trained, and gave them so much love. Thanks also to the placement team and Andrea for finding this perfect home for Eleanor.

London doing great!

Today I was able to go visit London and take new photos. The veterinary hospital has been giving me daily updates but to see him in person was a delight. London is doing very good. He is now on oral medication, having normal stools, no vomiting, and just a playful, happy puppy. If all goes well, he will be transferred to a regular hospital kennel where he will have more room to romp around and while still being kept away from the other dogs, can have more freedom. By the end of next week, again if all goes to plan, he will be ready to move to a foster home, initially with no other dogs. Once cleared by the veterinarians, he will be neutered and available for adoption. I would like to thank everyone who has been watching his progress and for your support. He's doing great.

Outlook great for London!

Our little guy is doing terrific. He has had no vomiting or diarrhea for the last couple days, is totally off his IV fluids and receiving oral medication now. I will be visiting him tomorrow and can take some updated photos. He’s happy, getting very active and wants to play now. If all goes well, he will be moved into a hospital kennel early next week.

London improves!

London continues to improve and is now eating more and thankfully no vomiting today. He is much more active and wanting to interact with whoever comes in to care for him. I love sending out these improvement notes and hope to continue with them.

Parvo pup doing better

I spoke to the vet this afternoon and London is doing somewhat better. He is interested in eating – just a little bit, but there is interest. He is interacting with the veterinary staff and gives tail wags when they come in to check on him. He also is starting to act like a little Golden and perking up some. So there has been improvement today, even if a baby step, but improvement. Thank you for caring.

London update

This afternoon I received a phone call from Dr. Brown, who has been working with our little London. He is holding his own but is still in very serious condition. His fever is down, and he is still on IV fluids, along with several antibiotics, medication to control the vomiting and also medication to help with his protein loss. They are all being given by IV. I’ll update as I learn more about his condition

Parvo puppy needs your help!

I received a call this afternoon that the shelter had just taken in a 4-5 month-old boy that had tested positive for Parvo. He had to have an immediate exit if he could be helped. Thanks to one of our volunteers who jumped into her car to run and get him he is now at the vets receiving treatment. Parvo is a very devastating disease for young dogs and we all pray that this boy received help in time. He is just the cutest young guy and deserves a chance to run in the fields, chase tennis balls, and get hugs for a long life. Please keep him in your thoughts and donate if you can as treatment is costly.