Special Needs Dogs
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and sometimes other animals in need -


As is often seen in shelters, humane organizations and rescues, a dog with special needs comes along and although it is impractical for the rescue or shelter to fund or provide what that dog needs, sometimes we just have to try.  This page is where we showcase those very dogs. 

A special need could be a medical condition, old age, an attitude or personality problem or any number of situations that makes a dog either difficult to adopt or in some cases, unadoptable without our intervention. 

Read about our special needs dogs and if you can help in some way, please do as your heart leads.


CAYDEE

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#989 - Caydee
Breed: Terrier cross-small
Sex: female-spayed
Age: approx. DOB 02/08
Weight: approx 15 pounds

My name is Caydee.  I am a dignified girl that found herself and her puppy needing new loving homes.  It is sad for me to think that if only I had been given the heartworm preventative, I would not need to be treated for this infestation.  However, the good news is that once I have been treated, I will be good as new! 

Please, help Ahimsa Rescue Foundation pay for my treatment so I can live a normal, healthy life. 
 

Caydee's heartworm treatment is expected to cost about $500.00

$500.00

Caydee's Donors

   

GEORGE

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#963 - George
Breed:  Bloodhound
Sex:  Male
Age:  approx DOB 12/06

George was brought to Ahimsa Rescue after being found out in below freezing temperatures, unable to use his right back leg.  This sweet dog is fortunate to have been discovered by a kind man and delivered to Ahimsa Rescue Foundation.

After a visit to our veterinarian it was discovered that George had been shot from behind. The bullet went through his tail, breaking it, and into the back leg, shattering the bone into hundreds of tiny pieces. George's leg will have to be amputated along with his tail.  George was fortunate that the bullet did not hit any vital organs.  George's tail is extremely painful, and his back right leg simply dangles from his hip, unable to be used.

UPDATE, January2, 2010:  My leg had to be removed but my tail was saved. I'm feeling much better now. 

Foster Mothers note: George has had his surgery and is doing great. He is an extremely sweet, gentle boy that really deserves only the best. Time and love invested in this boy will be returned tenfold in loyalty and devotion. Having only three legs doesn't slow him down, or change the size of his huge heart!

The estimated veterinarian fees for George's needed medical care is approximately $600.00.  Please, open your heart for this sweet, deserving boy.

George's medical care is estimated to cost approximately $600.00
 

$300.00

George's Donors
John & Mary Wofford  

MORELAND

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to contribute toward Morland's heartworm treatment.


I am a German Shorthaired Pointer in rescue with Ahimsa Rescue Foundation.  That's lucky for me for more than one reason.  When Ahimsa accepted me they did a heartworm test and I tested positive.  Ahimsa will treat me for this disease but since it is so expensive, they could sure use some help with the cost.

If you can help with my heartworm treatment, please click on the donate button to the right.  Thanks,  ~Moreland

Moreland's heartworm treatment is expected to cost about $575.00.

 

$275.00

Moreland's Donors

John & Mary Wofford  

LADY

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#947 - Lady
Breed: German Shepherd
Sex: female spayed
Age: approx DOB 11/05

Lady came to Ahimsa Rescue with heartworms and needs treatment.  What a shame that heartworms can easily be prevented and so often are not.  this lethal parasitic infestation gradually kills dogs.  With proper treatment, Lady has a second chance of a good life.  This sweet dog deserves that chance. 

Lady's heartworm treatment is estimated to cost about $600.00
 

$450.00

Lady's Donors

JoAnn Wentworth  

JACKSON

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Jackson is a wonderful 2 year old, 15 pound boy.  Jackson had a very bad start, because he was abandoned on the streets.  Since he didn't have a family taking proper care of him, he wasn't on heartworm preventative.  Yea, he has heartworms.  But, the good news is that he is to be treated for this horrible infestation and will be good a new once his treatment is finished.  He is in a wonderful foster home that will take proper care of him and do all the things necessary during heartworm treatment.  For now he is enjoying the luxuries of living in a real home.  He walks on a leash beautifully and loves to go for car rides. He is very smart and is eager to please his humans, is very gentle and sweet natured, and gets along with other dogs. This delightful little boy will start heartworm treatment soon.  If you are able to help with the cost of his treatment, please, make a donation by clicking on his PayPal button to the left. 

Jackson's heartworm treatment is expected to cost about $400.00

$150.00

$400.00

 Jackson's Donors
Beverly Brown  

Scroll down for newest update, December 2009!
DAISY

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to contribute toward Daisy's care.
 

Daisy was discovered after several animal cruelty/neglect reports were made to Ahimsa Rescue Foundation by concerned citizens. Ahimsa Rescue's animal cruelty investigator made a visit to Daisy and found her in a "dirt" pen without food. After speaking with Daisy's family it was agreed that Daisy would be turned over to Ahimsa Rescue Foundation.

Remarkably, at this point Daisy has no serious medical issues other than having been starved. She had a good blood test and has good teeth. She is currently in foster care at Ahimsa Rescue Foundation where advise and council is received from an equine specialist for nutritional soundness and welfare.

Daisy is gaining weight, feeling better, and enjoying a large lush pasture with 4 other horses at Ahimsa Rescue Foundation.

As updates are available, they will be noted here and posted to Daisy's own webpage.

July 2, 2009:  Additional intake photos and info have been posted to Daisy's webpage.

July 4, 2009:  New photos are posted on Daisy's webpage.  Go see what a difference 3 weeks has made! 

July 14, 2009:  Daisy continues to improve.  Check out her newest photos on her webpage.

July 24, 2009:  A couple new photos of Daisy have been posted.  Visit her webpage to see how she continues to improve daily.

August 28, 2009:  There are a couple new photos and comments from Daisy's Foster Home on her webpage

December 2009:  You should see Daisy now!  It is through the dedication of those that have cared for her that she is now a beautiful Arabian horse, loved, protected, and living the life she should have from her beginnings. 

Check out Daisy's webpage for her current update and photo.  We still ask that as you open your heart to Daisy, that you consider making a donation toward the outstanding costs incurred during Daisy's time of healing and recuperation. 

Please, open your hearts to this wonderful girl as she recovers from near starvation.
Your donations are needed to help fund her care.

Daisy's recovery expenses are estimated at $5,000.00 with veterinarian fees and special food.

$1,425

$3,575
Daisy's Donors
Don R. & Teresa Morton Petra Bokina
Christian Bokina Dorothy Eckert
Robert Bove Carri Smith
Jean Jaros Amy Ryan
Kay Birch John and Mary Wofford

MORELAND

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to contribute toward Morland's heartworm treatment.


I am a German Shorthaired Pointer and have just been brought into rescue with Ahimsa Rescue Foundation.  That's lucky for me for more than one reason.  When Ahimsa accepted me they did a heartworm test and I tested positive.  Ahimsa will treat me for this disease but since it is so expensive, they could sure use some help with the cost.

If you can help with my heartworm treatment, please click on the donate button to the right.  Thanks,  ~Moreland

Moreland's heartworm treatment is expected to cost about $500.00.

$495.00

Moreland's Donors

Clint Davis  

CADE


Cade was given away by his guardians who had him since he was a puppy. His new owner could not keep him in the yard.  The neighbors were getting ready to shoot him when he wondered onto their property so Cade was brought to us. He is a great dog and is even house trained. When we tested for heartworms we found out that Cade has heartworms.  We are trying to come up with the $500.00 for his treatment.  This is such a horrible disease and so preventable with monthly preventative.

Cade's heartworm treatment expenses have been met!

$510.00

Cade's Donors

Mary Rauch Leora Marion x 2

Thanks to his donors, Cade is currently receiving his heartworm treatment and is doing well.


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