Meet Vanilla, a sweet Boxer mix who arrived to WOI on Sept 29th from NC. She was flown here by wonderful volunteers from Pilots N' Paws. Unfortunately, when she arrived she was very sick. Vanilla was vomiting and had severe diarrhea. Her foster mom started her on IV fluids the evening she arrived, as she would not eat or drink a thing!
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| Vanilla not feeling so well. |
Sunday morning Vanilla was taken to Red Bank Vetrinary hospital where she was diagnosed with Parvo Virus. This is a virus that claims the life of many innocent puppies if not caught early and fluids are not maintained. Luckily for Vanilla her foster mom is a nurse and was able to treat her at home with IV fluids and oral antibiotics. Wag On Inn spent hundreds of dollars as we were committed to save her. Unfortunately after round the clock fluids, Vanilla declined after a few days and by Tuesday returned to see Dr Feddersen at Red Bank. Dr Feddersen is a wonderful vet who has helped save many of Wag On Inn's sick pups. Dr Feddersen gave Vanilla a Fresh Frozen Plasma infusion that evening. She took her home with her to care for her and monitor her until strong enough to return to her foster home.
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| Vanilla waiting to be treated. |
By Friday of last week Vanilla returned home to her foster family. Luckily Vanilla has been getting stronger each day. She is acting like a healthy young puppy! She loves everyone she meets...Wag On Inn and it's dedicated volunteers are so happy to report that Vanilla is ready to find her "forever" home!! - Written by Wendy. H.
Wag On Inn Strives to help any dogs we can regardless of ailment. WOI is not a breed specific group, but will take any dog that needs our help. WOI is known for taking in the pups that no one else will, because of cost and hardship. Vanilla's vet bill alone was 1500!! This is a substantial hardship for WOI, but we vow never to give up on a dog/cat because of cost. I mean look at that face, how could we say we cannot save you vanilla, because of cost!
Wag On Inn is run solely by donations and fundraisers, as well as the occasional grant from companies. Without the help from our supporters, we cannot go on. If you would like to donate to Vanilla's or any other dogs care please visit our website.We have paypal and accept checks as well. Thank you. www.wagoninn.rescuegroups.org
Vanilla in her foster home, healthy!
*Update* Vanilla was adopted by her foster mom! Couldn't imagine a better home for her then being with this family who nursed her back to health when she was so ill. She is a very loved puppy who is getting so big!
Wag On Inn has had a lot of hardships recently but we will keep on keeping on, to do what is right for the dogs and cats. After all the hard work, sweat and tears we go thorough with these rescued pups, its all worth it for a puppy kiss, showing you they are grateful for being safe and loved. Then to see them get their 'furever' home is a blessing that all foster homes strive for.
You can take that Bandana off now Rocky!!On a very happy note, Rocky, the pup from the first ever WOI blog, and Pilots and Paws, found his forever home last night!! He is with a wonderful family and we are all very very happy for Rocky!!! His foster mom Heather did a great job by taking him in and showing him love that he had probably never know before that. Thanks to all of our fosters, who are the only reason we can save these dogs!!
Rocky was our first true foster (since we kept the first one!) and it was our pleasure to have this beautiful boy in our home. My sister Brenda and I wanted to make sure that he found a wonderful home, and he certainly did. So glad Brenda took him to the Adoption Event at Petco in Eatontown where Rocky met his new Dad.
ReplyDeleteAs heartbreaking as it was for us to say goodbye to him, knowing he has a great home made it easy. The fact that we will be able to do this for more dogs is the greatest feeling. I hope anyone reading this blog will consider fostering for Wag On Inn; the dogs need people like us!!!