GUARDIAN ANGEL FUND
GEORGIA PEACH
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- 3 Year old, Female Mini
This little girl was found in a parking lot of a grocery store
in South Georgia. Something has happened to her hind leg as
it is swollen and smells awful.
The vet called just now and said the leg will have to be
amputated. The foot is completely necrotic and the tissue comes
off with the matted hair surrounding the foot.
Before euthanizing her, the animal control asked if Florida
Poodle Rescue could help her. We now have her in our care and
she is extremely thin. Frighteningly thin 5+ lbs and she should
probably weigh 12+lbs. She had to get a transfusion and that
probably will help her a lot. Her back right leg is the one
that had to be amputated. She also got her teeth cleaned, her
ears cleaned and got spade so her little body has had quite a
trauma today. She has some infections (ears) but she is
heartworm negative. Her eyes are bright and she was so happy to
be safe and warm and loved on. She is on 2 antibiotics and pain
medication.
Once she has some fur on her lower body she will look worlds
better. She only has a little nub of a tail too. She hobbles
around and is quite agile already; the only problem for her is
if she shakes her head, she sometimes falls over! She's quite
gangly and needs to gain weight and strength... she's evidently
eating well and she's on her way to being the healthy little
girl that she deserves to be. The
vet says she is probably 2- 3 years old and is a sweet adorable
girl.
2/17/2010 Update:
AKA "DOODLE"
The wonderful people at the vet's office named her DOODLE
and she answers to it.
She
got her stitches out Monday and she has gained a pound! I gave
her a quick bath so she is looking and feeling better. Each day
she seems more confident and secure -- and she's more curious
and playful. She would like to play with the other dogs but
they won't play much. She does enjoy her toys and snoozing in
someone's lap. I have her in either a Tshirt or sweater at all
times because it's quite chilly here. She's housetrained and
will come and sit on command. What a little angel!
3/7/2010 Update:
It's now been a month and Doodle is doing wonderfully in every
way. She's getting confidence and I'm taking her on short
walks to gain stamina. Kids especially are pretty amazed to see
her move right along on three legs... she's an inspiration! She
met her first cat and was curious but not intimidated in the
least. She's ready to find her forever home.. I'd love to find
someone here in the Panhandle area. She will be an easy and
loving addition to any family.
Estimated costs are $1,500.00 to get her healthy.
She will be eternally grateful if you can find it in you heart
to make a donation.
Click here to give to the Guardian Angel Fund and make a difference!
Thank You
SAVE THE DATE
Friday
May 7, 2010
“6th Annual Back to the ‘50’s” FUNdraiser
Friday May 7, 2010
Saint Petersburg Yacht Club
11 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL.
7:00pm to 11:00p
For more information please go to our EVENTS page at
http://www.floridapoodlerescue.org/event.asp
