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Samson was too sick for a Breeder to sell so he was given up in March of 2007. Our first veterinarian bill for over $1200.00 was for a blood transfusion, treatment of; blood disorders ticks and medications. The 2nd veterinarian’s bill for $4,000.00 (an internal specialist) found massive infections throughout his system. Given more medication & intravenous feedings he gained some weight & seemed a little better. He had a rear leg femur bone that was broken several months back & never treated. He is a 9 month old standard that weighs 24lbs. Being too weak to walk, he had to be carried & hand fed. The first 2 weeks in his Foster home were touch and go. He was in baby diapers because of diarrhea due to his infections. He eventually gained the strength to walk and when taken outside goes to the bathroom. Samson was very lethargic and even though he ate well – could not put on any weight. We thought he was not going to make it and went back to the specialist for another blood test. 2 days before his appointment he actually started playing with a toy and tug of war with his foster sister. In the middle of the night he barked for the 1st time. He tried to run but it is more of a jog. The specialist said the blood work came back better but concerned that he lost a couple of pounds. The1st week of April he had shown his will to live. He played with his foster brothers & sisters, walks all over the house inspecting everything, tries to get up in the bed, eating his special food as well as other dog food. He started giving kisses and wants to play. He wants attention & petting all the time. Here are photos of his progress |
Samson's Progress
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I AM WELL NOW AND FROM THE BOTTOM OF SAMSON
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Alfie
10 month old, male toy poodle found as a stray and turned into FPR because he was in need of serious medical treatment. He had to have a hip repaired and heartworm treatment. Florida Poodle Rescue spent $1700 to get him healthy
Cinco
Cinco came to Florida Poodle Rescue from a “Puppy Mill” breeder that totally neglected her Poodles. Do to poor nutrition his gums recessed so badly that his teeth were just barely hanging on. We had to pay for surgery to remove all of his teeth except for his lower K-9’s and a Bone Graft to repair his jaw. So far his vet bills are $1000.00.
Now Cinco has a tape muzzle on & a esophageal feeding tube in. This has to continue for 4 – 6 weeks depending on the healing process. His Foster parents have to, as the doctor said, “Make a Cake” of food, medication & water to put in a syringe for his feeding. He is so adorable even with his bandages & muzzle. He will thank you for any donation you can spare.
Emma
1 year old, 6lb, Female, Toy that was turned in to FL Poodle Rescue because of a bad knee. We spent over $1500.00 for her operation & now runs around looking for fun, a lap & some petting.
Jake
Came in Heartworm Positive & Florida Poodle Rescue spent over $400.00 to get him healthy.
Josette
Josette’s human parents could not afford the treatment for her internal sicknesses. FL Poodle Rescue paid over $500.00 for her initial exams & now $75.00 to $100.00 a month to get her healthy. With the proper treatment she is gaining weight & has a will to live. Loves her foster home & the other furry “kids’ to play with.
KC
A 2 year old boy that came in Heartworm Positive & Florida Poodle Rescue spent over $400.00 to get him healthy.
Misty
Misty was a Blind Mini that came from a Mississippi animal shelter. Florida Poodle Rescue spent over $1500.00 to have her sight restored and now enjoys the wonders of the world around her. A very sweet loving girl that looks at her foster parents with appreciation every day.
AMBER
Amber was turned in to a County Animal Control because she was blind. Florida Poodle Rescue spent $2000.00 to restore her sight in one eye. She now lives with her human “Mom” who had a heart replacement surgery.
Majic
Florida Poodle Rescue just spent over $1500.00 on his leg surgery. He is a 1 ½ Year old, 9lb Boy.
Nick
4 Year old Mini that Florida Poodle Rescue just paid over $1500.00 for his leg surgery.
He will always have a limp in his walk. But who cares?
Petee
6 Month, 6lb, Male, Poodle/Maltese mix. Turned in with a broken leg & Florida Poodle Rescue
paid over
$1500.00 for the operation.
Ray Ray
Ray Ray - named by his foster parents because of the success of the Tampa Rays baseball team. He was turned into Animal Control because of being heartworm positive. FL Poodle Rescue will spend over $400.00 for his treatment. A very shy boy that after 1 week of love & affection is just starting to play with other furry “kids”.
Samantha
Sam, a gentle affectionate six year old female standard was dropped off at a vet in Tallahassee to be "put down" because she was sick. The vet refused and accepted ownership of her. She was totally blind with bad cataracts and had a severe thyroid problem and was nearly bald. the vet treated the thyroid, and she recovered quickly. After her hair started re-growing and a clean bill of health she was released to Florida Poodle Rescue. She was examined by an eye surgeon and became a successful cataract surgery candidate.
The surgery was an immediate success and her foster parents said it was the most emotionally rewarding experience ever. Sam is still in foster can but already has a new permanent home waiting with another poodle that needs ongoing care like Sam's need for thyroid medication. The bill for this surgery, over $2,500, was paid for by Florida Poodle Rescue.
This is just one example of were your donations go.
Sammy
As you can see Sammy is an adorable little 4lb toy that needs some financial assistance before being adopted. He is heartworm positive & undergoing $300 - $500 treatment.
His past existed with a breeder that had him living in a large wooden box with no human socialization.
After a month, Sammy is just starting to trust his Foster parents, but will not come to them.
He just sits or lays on his little bed & when picked up will cling to his Foster Mom.
Sammy loves cheese as a treat for going to the bathroom outside.
He has a face to love & will be a wonderful companion
You can make a difference by making a donation! Florida Poodle Rescue is a non-profit 501(C)(3) corporation. |
Florida Poodle Rescue |
P.O. Box 7336 (Email) |
(727) 898-5114 |
St. Petersburg, Florida 33734 |
