Tuesday, January 6, 2009

If I've Ever Wanted a Dog...

It was yesterday after I watched the new story of the lab mix, Honey, who was severely injured after a chemical burn, more than likely intentional. I'm such a sucker for homeless animals, and I have an extra soft spot for special needs animals. Case(s) in point:
  • Small, black, elderly chihuahua I found on 2222 who had a skin condition & heartworms (she was returned home)
  • Black cat, Ellie, who had been hit by a car & suffered nerve damage in her leg (adopted)
  • White & orange kitten wandering the Rogue holiday party last year with respiratory defects (adopted)
  • Elderly dog with Addison's disease whose owner I found on Craigslist (returned home)

Dogs, and cats, are so resilient. All they need is a little TLC and people/organizations who care with resources to see treatments through all the way to recovery.

Read Honey's story here. You can also donate specifically for her treatments from the Austin Pets Alive website. I also like that Austin Pets Alive fosters all their animals, mainly because they don't have their own facility yet.

1 comment:

Kris said...

I don't know if you've seen it, but you really, really should pick up the latest Sports Illustrated. There's a picture of a pit bull on the front. One of the ones rescued from the hell Michael Vick put them through. The cover story had me in tears, but in a good way. I thought of you while I read it. :)