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Early one morning in April, some neighborhood kids woke me very early screaming about a really sick dog tied to the bumper of my truck.  I went outside and found this skin and bones dog tied to my truck with the kind of chain you'd use to tow a car!!!  The chain was so heavy she couldn't even lift her head up.  We finally got the chain off from around her neck and she collapsed to the ground and couldn't stand back up.  I carried her in the house and layed her down on the floor in my bedroom and she, again, collapsed.

"Momma" is a Border Collie and German Shepard mix, probably around 3 to 4 years old.  She weighed 17 pounds!!!!  I worked really hard trying to gain some weight on her and after a few days she started wobbling around the house.  I took her to the vet to have her checked out and was told that she was very malnurished and very sick because of it.  His suggestion was to try to get some weight on her and get her "better" because in her condition now it was hard to say whether any blood test results would be accurate (he couldn't even test fecal matter for worms or parasites because she didn't have any matter in her!!!!).

So I brought her home and made her comfortable and she did eat, but not a whole lot.  Surprisingly though, within 2 weeks she had put on over 20 pounds!!!  Then, a couple days later, she had puppies.  Momma had 7 absolutely beautiful, sweet little puppies (5 girls and 2 boys). 

When the pups were 2 weeks old, Momma started getting really sick again and was down to 28 pounds so I took her back to the vet for the tests.  This time, he discovered that not only did she have hookworms, tape worms and a thyroid disorder--but she also had advanced heartworm.  The x-rays and other tests he did showed that she probably had these heartworms for at least 2 years, if not longer.  He suggested working hard to wheen the pups (who were only 17 days old at the time) and then have Momma put to sleep because she was obviously in so much pain.  So we took the medications for her diarhea, hook and tape worms and put her on some vitamins and a weight builder and brought her home.

The pups were all wheened successfully, received their vaccinations and are now, at 8 weeks old, in new homes.

Not quite three weeks ago, Momma started vomitting worms.  I took her back to the vet and indeed, it was time.  She needed to be put to sleep and put out of her missery.  So we went ahead and got her ready.  We all said our goodbyes and the doc injected her.  We waited for her to pass peacefully.

Twenty minutes later, she was wagging her tail and licking hands and pawing at the door to the office.  She was ready to go home.  Surprised and feeling horrible, the vet suggested we leave the room and he'd give her another injection.  Ten minutes later, he called me back.  There was Momma.....sitting on the floor, wagging her tail and happy to see me.  The vet assured me it was a good injection, that he had been using it the entire week with "success" and he didn't understand what the problem was.  We came to only one conclusion--Momma had a will to live.

She is still very sick, weighing only 28 pounds.  She is still very quiet.  She doesn't walk around very much.  Does not play but absolutely loves to be petted.  She's one of those dogs that will come to you and put her head under your hand so you pet her.  She's an absolute sweetheart and we love her to death!!!

Unfortunetly, heartworm treatment was estimated to me to be a minimum of $350, provided there are no complications with the "usual" medications given for treatment.  We have collected $50 already towards her treatment and I have applied for several grants to help pay the remaining costs.

Our best lead is a group out of California.  The problem though, is that they don't dispurse funds for treatment for animals that have not been spayed or neutered.  In Momma's condition, I cannot have her spayed at the time.  She must have a successful treatment before she can be healthy enough to be spayed.  If aprooved, this group will pay for her treatment after she receives it and after I have her spayed.

The vet, however, won't begin treatment until he receives atleast half the $350 up front and we still don't have these kinds of funds.  We are a private rescue group, running off of money from our own pockets and the few donations we receive for each adopted pet.  We have a website only because someone donated it to us and offers his time, free of charge, keeping it updated (and we are SOO greatful).

Please help us save Momma's life and all the lives of the future dogs that come to us!!!  You're help would be greatly appreciated!!!

UPDATE July 31 2006:  Adoption Palace Dogs has received a financial grant to help cover some of the cost of Momma Dog's heartworm treatment from www.uan.org (she has received a Lifeline grant).  Heartworm treatment for Momma will run upwards of $350 and we have only $200.  Momma received her first injection of Ivomectin on July 5th and is scheduled to receive her second and third injections August 7th and 8th.  Unfortunetly, the vet has decided until he receives the remaining balance for treatment, he is unable to continue with the medication.  She will need at least one more injection around August 23rd.  Please help us continue her treatment and help her become the happy and healthy dog she should be!  She is such a joyful and loving animal that it breaks our hearts to know we may not be able to save her.  Your donations will help Momma continue this life saving treatment and be on the road to a happy and full life!

36 years old.  Widowed with two sons and a daughter.  I'm a hard worker, very caring, giving person.  No matter how tough I may have it, if I can do for someone else in need I will. 

 I enjoy the outdoors, Autumn is my favorite time of the year.  When I've got time, I love to take long walks.  That's when I let the tears out...thinking about the walks I took with my husband.  I don't like to cry in front of the kids.

I enjoy poetry, all types of books, (historical romance my favorite) I like to bake from scratch (plus it's cheaper)

If I was rich, I'd probably have tons of pets.  Cats, Dogs, Horses, etc...

I love all kinds of music ~ varies with my mood.  Barry Manilow to Kenny Rodgers, to Janis Joplin and Motley Crue.

I'm an old fashioned type of person.  I'd take an old farmhouse before I'd have something new built.  I like candles at Christmas ~ not bright flashly lights. Simplicity and tradition. Keep it real and keep it family.

This is Bambi, the newest addition to Adoption Palace (Big) Dog Rescue.  Bambi was rescued on July 26th from our local Animal Shelter where she, and her unborn pups, were scheduled for destruction due to lack of space and finances.

Bambi is one of the most incredible dogs we have ever had!!!  Fullly housebroke, crate trained, leash trained, non-food aggressive, gets along well with other dogs, cats, kids and people.  She LOVES riding in the car, with her cute little head hanging out the window through the entire drive (even doing 60mph down the interstate).  She loves her toys, could play fetch and "hide and sniff" for hours.  She spends a lot of time in the pool splashing around.  Bambi is just an absolute joy to have around.

We expected her to have her pups over the last weekend of July but it seems she's holding out just a bit longer.  She and her pups will be ready for their new homes by the end of September or early October.

Bambi appears to be a possible Beagle and Shepard mix, with maybe just a slight gene or two of Chow or Spitz.  She's not a very large dog, topping off at 35 lbs.  She stands about calf-high to most adult people.

She's full of love and ready to find her best and forever friend!!! 

Such a tragic story of undoubtedly avoidable pain and agony.  Bella's story is so sad and heartbreaking.  Yet, it's just another condition we see all too often.

This is Bella, a 14 week old Boxer mix puppy.  She was found by an off-duty local police officer and delivered here to us as Adoption Palace.  The officer had anger and disapointment in his voice when he dropped her off late one evening only a week ago.  Shaking his head, repeating over and over again, "how absolutely disgusting" as we stood together watching her inhale a small bowl of food in a matter of seconds.

Every bone in poor Bella's body was all too visable.  The skin on her front and back legs seemed almost "sucked in" around the bones; what little muscle she had was clearly noticeable.  Her gums were almost pure white from dehydration.  She was so weak and malnurished, walking was a difficult action.

It has been just over one week now and Bella has put on 8 pounds.  She is very loving and extremely playful.  She is everything a puppy her age should be.  She has been cleared of any medical illness.  Her only problem was someone trying to starve her to death.

It's cases such as Bella's that your help is needed and greatly appreciated.  Please find it in your hearts to help save the next "Bella" that comes through our doors.

In 5 years of working rescue, I'd have to say that this was the most difficult case we'd ever gone through.  Such a tearful experience for everyone involved.  This is Peanut's story.

It was an absolutely HOT and out of this world miserable day in late May when an off-duty Animal Control Officer knocked on my door; holding a small puppy in her arms.  She brought him in the house and set him down on the table so I could look at him.  She pulled her arms out from underneath him........

And he collapsed.

We filled a bowl with water and put it down by him.  He didn't even have the strength to lift his head let alone walk the 2 inches to the bowl and get a badly needed drink.  He just layed there, dry tongue hanging from his pure white mouth.

I put 5 cc's of water in a small dropper and slowly disbursed it in his mouth.  He welcomed the taste of fresh water.  Seconds later, he vomitted the water back up.  Even water to this poor baby was an alien substance to his body; a substance he hadn't received in so long that his body wasn't able to tolerate it.

From that point on it was every hour that I would put 2 cc's of room-temperature water directly into his mouth.  After 3 days he was hydrated enough to give him the strength to stand up and take what was probably his first bite of food since whelping.  Within two weeks, he had put on 11 pounds and was wrestling with his toys.

Shortly after regaining his strength and adding the weight, poor Peanut was diagnosed with "full body" Demodectic Mange, Ringworm and a Staph Infection.  He immediately went on antibiotics, ivomectin treatments, sulfur and iodine dips and various other body creams.  Within days of his first treatment, he became lethargic and listless.  His skin was dry and flakey and obviously very painful and caused missery beyond what words could describe.

A second trip to the Vet, and a second inital plan for treatment began.  Days later, he had a minor seizure and landed himself in a "24 hour" coma.

Running out of options, we again tried antibiotics, a fungal spray and a homeopathic remedy for the mange.  Though his body tolerated this form of treatment, his condition did not improve.

Walking to the truck, with his tail wagging behind him as he tried playfully attacking the Animal Control Officer's feet and wrestling with the leash, Peanut had no idea what layed ahead of him.

With tears in our eyes at what felt like a failed attempt to save a life, we watched Peanut slowly pass away as the injection filled his body and stopped his tiny little heart.

There was nothing more we could do to help Peanut.  Had his owners cared for him properly in the beginning, he could have had a long and happy life.  And though we know he had 2 of the most incredible and happiest months of his short life, it still didn't seem fair.

Your donations can help the next Peanut that desperately needs the love and care we can offer.

This is Joey!  Joey has been with us for quite some time.  Unfortunetly, he has been unable to find the perfect and stable home that he needs.

Joey is approximately 1 1/2 years old and is a sliver tiger striped (tabby) cat.  He was found in the barn of a local farm and brought to us for assistance with an eye infection.  He was treated for an upper respiratory infection and recovered quickly.  He was adopted following his recovery into a beautiful farm home where he had free run of the barn, house and open fields!  It was a match made in heaven!

Unfortunetly, the family that adopted Joey went through some family emergencies including hospital stays and bankruptcy.  It was hard for the family to do but for the sake of keeping him cared for and healthy, they returned him to us right before Thanksgiving.

Joey started getting very ill in March of this year.  We took him to our vet who ran numerous tests on him only to find that, as far as test results showed, there was nothing wrong with him.  In only a matter of weeks, Joey had lost 8 lbs and his skin and coat condition continued to worsen.  But despite the obvioussness of his being ill, test results continue to come back negative for ailments.

Like many of our other cats and dogs, continued medical care and possible treatment are neccessary to ensure a happy and healthy life.  We have exhausted all available funds to Joey and he too could use your help!

Please open your hearts to this beautiful little boy and offer him what he otherwise may not receive.

I am A 40/41 soon to be, lady with multipul problems due to the onset of Lupus. I need assistance in getting the following things to be able to live a healthier lifestyle.

1). Transportation

2). A home somewhere thats quiet and will allow me to continue in caring for my pets.

3"). A ramp to be able to be as mobile and self suffiant as possible.

4). A computer that runs so I may continue to beable to go online and research information on this disease as well as my hobby of my family's history. (also a working printer to have paper as well as file evidence.

   In so getting these requests/assistance I shall be able to continue my assistance to newly dx'd patients of Lupus as well as continue the research I am doing on my family history. If I had been able to continue working [which I loved my profession as A pharmacy technition} Then I wouldn't have to ask this of no-one. Being I am not able to.. then...

Thank You for your time

  Sincerely

   Chris

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  To tell you a little about myself, I had heart surgery about 4yrs ago. It has slowed me down a bit and I can't hold down a regular job now. I am single and on SSI. My rent takes most of what I get and I don't qualify for food stamps etc. I fall between the cracks since I am not 55 or older when it comes to the food programs.

  I am also trying to but a home. Since I am low income and disabled I know I qualify for differnent government grants etc but I don't have a clue on how to apply or write them. There has to be an easier way. If there is anyone out there who has any ideas on how to get the help I need please contact me. My email address is godgrace33@yahoo.com  or if you know of any other programs of any kind that maybe of help.

  Some of my interests are fishing/ camping, reading, photography, yard sales and flea markets, crossword puzzles, rodeos, volunteering for things that people need etc. I like Chinese, Italian, almost any kind of food. I love animals and gardening. I like old and new movies. I have a variety of likes. Most music except rap or heavy metal or the sad country songs.

  Thank you much for stopping by. I hope to hear from you. Take care and God bless.

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36 years old.  Widowed with two sons and a daughter.  I'm a hard worker, very caring, giving person.  No matter how tough I may have it, if I can do for someone else in need I will. 

 I enjoy the outdoors, Autumn is my favorite time of the year.  When I've got time, I love to take long walks.  That's when I let the tears out...thinking about the walks I took with my husband.  I don't like to cry in front of the kids.

I enjoy poetry, all types of books, (historical romance my favorite) I like to bake from scratch (plus it's cheaper)

If I was rich, I'd probably have tons of pets.  Cats, Dogs, Horses, etc...

I love all kinds of music ~ varies with my mood.  Barry Manilow to Kenny Rodgers, to Janis Joplin and Motley Crue.

I'm an old fashioned type of person.  I'd take an old farmhouse before I'd have something new built.  I like candles at Christmas ~ not bright flashly lights. Simplicity and tradition. Keep it real and keep it family.

We have a small photography business that specializes in pet photography.  We are relocating from Utah to Indiana so that we can have our business right at our home.  We will have an acre of property with a 3 bedroom home and a large shop that we intend to have our studio in and then we plan to add a pet boarding kennel and training center to our list of services.  We need about $25,000 to do the remodeling and to buy the supplies we need for the business.  We expect once in full production, we will be averaging about $6000+/mo.  Anyone interested in getting into the pet business with us?  Visit our website at www.animalimagesphotography.com and email us at aip@dworkshop.org  We already have the property, we plan to do most of the work ourselves.  We just need the cash to get going, anything would help.

I've been married nearly 18 years.  My contract ended at where I worked (there 5 years!).  Because I was in IT at a fortune 50 company so long, and many other factors I have NOT been able to replace the job...so I've been making a go at my second career..paralegal.  IT is still my passion and still get some of that in.  However, my income is a third of what it was. Not that my husband cares....

So...a couple of months ago my husband asks me to come home from work early.  So I did.  I fixed his computer (of course) and then he said "oh by the way I've been sleeping with ...so in so..." Like he was proud of it!  All these years I supported his travel (salesman) and hobby (scuba) both of which kept him from home alot.  I took care of the home, pets, etc. nearly single handedly.  Realizing that many of the years of our marriage while scuba diving and spending LOTS of money he was sleeping around.  The last one he's so proud of is a diver too!

I've fallen into a deep depression. I am seeing a doctor for the first time in my life.  I realize now I was had!  I can't support myself, home or pets on what I make.  I'm real homebody.  Very old fashioned...my house of nearly 18 years means the world to me even though it isn't much. It won't sell in this economy and we (now I) have 6 pets which are my world. My soon to be ex-husband REFUSED to have children (now it's unlikely I can)..so the pets are my kids.  I have no where to go. I feel like if I lose them or my house I'll die. I have a family history of suicide..so yes I'm smart enough to see a doctor..but it doesn't seem to help.

I've been humilated and used.  I loved him and trusted him all those years.  He's sleeping around..I'm sleeping alone and barely able to get out of bed.  He makes more than 3x what I make and he's trying to stick me with most of the debt and no health insurance which means I can't get help anymore.

Everyone says I'm a great person and have lots of kids who love me...just not mine! I'm intelligent and street smart...how could I let this happen?!  How can he be so cold?  He keeps threatening me to settle quick..I know this means bankruptsy and me and 6 pets living in my car!  I have a great lawyer (I work for him so thankfully I have no attorney's fees) but the fact is there is only so much money to go around and I can't make house payments...but the thought of losing my home has devastated me!  It won't sell so I'll be bankrupt..my husband knows that (that's why he's acting like he's being generous giving it to me..I'm NOT that stupid).

I have no one that can help me.  I can't describe the crushing depression. I need additional work and a kind person with money to invest to save my home. I won't hold my breath..but I am praying. Miracles happen..I don't have much time..hopefully they happen fast! At any rate, thanks for reading this.  Getting it off my chest helps.

Hi,

I am really in need of help right now and I hope a miracle will come my way. My dog of 12 years has an abscess tooth, which is broken. She needs to have the tooth pulled, as she is very swollen under her eye. The vet says that there are three roots to the tooth, and she can only see one. She will need x-rays and will have to do surgery on her to pull the abscess tooth. Total cost will run me over $400. That's a big problem, since I'm barely making ends meet now. I can't even miss some bills to get this done for her because I'm just too tight financially.

Are there any pet lover's out there willing to help? I can up load pics later on, as well as post exactly what the vet said if anyone needs proof this request is for real.

Thank you to everyone who send their thoughts.

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He is 12 years old and, yes I know, he's not a puppy anymore but he's my baby. He has been with me through so many things and his ehart is so big and sweet. He gives unconditional love no matter how sad or busy I am. He needs surgery badly because of two tumors he has that coould be removed fairly easily at this point but if it's not done soon, it will become more of a problem.At this point the tumors are benign but might not stay that way. The surgery costs $690 and I do not have the money for it. I just lost my job due to an injury I received at work...yeah....go figure....and my husband works but we have so many bills to try to keep up with. If anyone could please help my poor baby, I would be forever greatful. Thank you so much.

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Now my Girlfriend and I have Four dogs Three german rottwilers and a German Sheppard.  Mesha(4) And Nieko(3) are the oldest and most obidenet.  We have had Fifty pups in their short little life time witch in return has helped us alot with rent, Bills, insurance, and other stuff.  We have also decided not to breed any more to prevent health problems.  Although we have kept one little girl pup named pheonix who is four months old.  London our rescued German sheppard  We think is one and a half years old.  We beleive she was beat by a man in a hat,(it took her four months to accomadate to me, and she is still weary of other males that enter our home.)   rescueing her has not been easy but she has learned alot in a short period of time and also taught pheonix some very bad habbits that our older dogs would never do: trash digging, counter climbing, destroying things(that don't belong to them in other words our shoes and personal belongings), Carpet removal without permission! toilet paper shredding,  and last but not least wire splitting.  If anybody Has an extra large cage they could spare or two it would be greatly apprecieated 

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hi my name is orlando wiliams I have a great ideal for a hands free shampoo machine for dogs and cats. I have a website www.HelpaPoorInventor.com I go into great detail with my financial situation please I would like to receive any donations you can spare to my project thank you and god bless