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11/06/07 - Follow up - Adopted
Charlie was adopted by a wonderful family in
Pennsylvania. They have a 9 year old male boxer, three children, and
a fenced in yard for Charlie to play in. Charlie is getting along really
well with his new brother and he has also made friends with one of
the neighbor's dogs. They love to play in the backyard. Charlie is eating
well and he loves to sleep on his dog bed. He is discovering toys and
really enjoys the stuffed
animals. Charlie gets to walk to the bus stop in the morning and
afternoon - he is getting to know all of the kids in the neighborhood.
Since his rescue, Charlie has adjusted really
well. He is finally able to enjoy life in a caring home environment.
10/21/07 -
News Clip on Charlie
He doing fine now! He
kept going in and out of the crate ad lib last evening. We've been going
out about every hour, but I think he can go longer. He has not had
even one accident in the house. He walks around the house a lot.
He likes to be near me
but won't lie down when I am working on my computer. He slept quietly all
night. When he came back in we did the "give a pill routine". He's not
liking that, but is good about it. I put it in some cheese and popped
it in his mouth and he took it. He ate some last night but not a lot. This
morning he ignored the food. After realizing he took the pill in cheese I
sprinkled a tiny bit of grated parmesan cheese on top and he ate it all up.
He lets me clean his ears and put the otic solution in and the eye ointment,
too. He didn't swallow the pain pill but I thought he did. Just found it
on the floor. Will get out the cheese and try again.
He went into the crate
while I went to church and was good as gold. We went out then and he did
what needed to be done. He is fine when my next door neighbor came in. She
is in from Calif. clearing out her mother's home. She says she is now
starting to think about adopting a boxer when she gets back to California.
She was impressed with Charlie and what you do here.
I just luv this guy. He
is a sweetie. I'm hoping he'll be OK and not have any malignancy when the
tumors are analyzed. He slides a tiny bit on my kitchen floor, but has not
had any real issues.
10/11/07
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Charlie is the perfect example why NO ONE on the face of the planet
should buy a dog from a puppy mill or a "farm raised" dog. Charlie has
lived in a rabbit hutch for his entire life ONLY being pulled out to breed
the females in heat to produce puppies. Puppies that will be sold to
brokers, pet stores and to families that know nothing about the pain and
suffering the breeder inflicts on their dogs.
To some people, they are nothing but a "cash crop." Well in this
case, unlike corn on the cob, animals have feelings and needs. They need to
eat, drink, exercise and require vet care.
Charlie was rescued this morning from a Lancaster county Amish farmer who
said he is too old to breed anymore. Charlie's fate was sealed so we rushed
to get him out of what proved to be a horrific life.
Charlie was transported to our vet to get much needed care. While there,
we were aghast at his poor condition. Charlie can't stand up straight from
living in a small cage. He has eye and ear infections, has multiple
cysts that need to be removed, and may loose several toes. He has lived on
wire his whole life which has been painful and caused cysts between his
toes. Charlie has so many pressure wounds caused by sleeping and laying on
wire. His ears are infected and his skin is a disaster. He needs 6 teeth
pull as they are infected. He was totally dehydrated.
I have to tell you I met a volunteer at the kennel who takes pictures for
AABR and I could not take the pain. He loved me and begged me to comfort
him. I did the best I could but I could not stay. I knew I had to get
Charlie's story to the news stations. I can only remember the transporter
saying the farmer said he's a good dog - "he gave me lots of puppies:" So I
have to ask, "THIS IS HOW YOU TREAT HIM?" Not even the very basic
vet care, no love, little water....
I cried knowing our time is short to find Charlie a foster or forever
home that will allow him to live in comfort, peace and LOVE. Charlie will
have surgery to remove the painful cysts and lumps on his precious body. We
want him to enjoy and be comfortable the rest of his life.
I can not stress enough how much we need a foster home for Charlie.
PLEASE PLEASE give Charlie a chance at life.
I know we have some very sad stories on our web site but PLEASE know
these stories are what we experience day to day. It is so painful to deal
with, see, pet and love these dogs - we can't do it alone we NEED HELP.
Please help us help Charlie. |
