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Archive for August, 2008
Sunday, August 24th, 2008
It is so nice to see people stepping up for these Special Needs Labs. The economy has been so bad, we haven’t had many adoptions, this gives us HOPE to continue pulling the Special Needs and the Black Labs of Indiana. Thank you so much Bendorfeanus!
Mimi’s story is very sad. Her owners were an older couple and the wife had accidentally backed over her with a car while backing out of the driveway when Mimi was a small puppy, which severely damaged her right front leg. The veterinarian was able to save the leg, but it has a bent deformity in the lower portion of the leg, which does not appear to bother her at all. She runs and plays just fine and loves people as well as other dogs and puppies. The vets said there is no more that can be done to help Mimi’s bum leg. We have all of her medical records now and you are welcome to see them.
Shortly after her owners had her leg fixed, they were involved in a severe car crash and the woman died. Due to no one able to care for Mimi, she was surrendered to the shelter by, one of their adult children. This poor dog and her family have had a plethora of tragedies. Mimi really needs a loving home after all that she has been thru!
This is Maggie (fka Mimi on the left) and her brother, Snickers. Maggie is doing great. She did hurt herself and have to go to the vet, her shoulder is not inside the socket. But no surgery needed yet.
Posted in Special Needs Dogs |
Sunday, August 24th, 2008
We are very excited as we believe we have found Duffey & Daisy’s forever home! Keep watching here for more info. Keep your paws crossed! 
ANOTHER Special Needs Dog - Duffey
Duffey and his sister Daisy were abandoned by their owner when they moved and left them at a golf course……. LOLIN is trying to find good homes for both of them, we’d love to have them go together to their new home (we have discounted their adoption fee if adopted together).
Duffey was born as a tri-pod. He does NOT use his front right leg and it doesn’t slow him down ANY. There is nothing wrong with it. He is just a little different. No need for any further treatment or anything, he just has a useless 1/2 leg. It sure doesn’t make him any less lovable.
These dogs are EXCELLENT, kind, loving, housetrained, and have impeccable manners, they were indoor dogs before, so not allowing them inside is even harder on them!
PLEASE DONATE AND HELP DUFFEY & DAISY!
Duffey & Daisy
The absolutely adorable pair, Duffey (L) & Daisy (R), please don’t leave them OUTSIDE long……
They are out alone in the elements, day and night. They are being fed Ol’ Roy dog food. The golf course has gathered funds to keep them on Heartworm meds and Frontline +. BUT, they really need YOU. Please consider adopting these 2 sweeties, or fostering them, they are VERY VERY VERY good dogs. They will love you forever. Thank you.
Posted in Special Needs Dogs |
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
| Problem |
First Aid Required |
| Bleeding (cut, scratch, animal bite) |
Apply pressure to wound until bleeding stops, then bandage. If bleeding does not stop, apply tourniquet to a bleeding limb or tail and get to vet immediately. If a foreign object is lodged in body, do not remove it; wrap a bandage around it and seek immediate vet care. If dog is bitten by animal of unknown rabies status, seek emergency vet care. |
| Blood in urine/straining to urinate |
Seek veterinary care immediately. |
| Burn, chemical |
Flush with cold water and soothe with cold compresses. Seek veterinary care immediately. |
| Burn, thermal |
Apply cold water or cold compress, then disinfectant. Seek immediate veterinary attention to check lungs for damage from smoke. |
| Choking |
Remove obstruction, being careful of bites. If not breathing, apply artificial respiration only if you know how and seek veterinary care immediately. |
| Convulsions |
Move harmful objects away from dog and restrain him gently with towel. Record all details, including what dog may have consumed prior. If seizure is longer than five minutes or repeated, seek veterinary care immediately. Otherwise, call vet for advice. |
| Electrocution/electrical burn |
Turn off power or remove source of electricity without making direct contact — use broomstick. Seek emergency veterinary attention. |
| Fracture |
Immobilize limb with splint in certain circumstances then place dog on makeshift stretcher. If bleeding, apply gentle pressure. Seek immediate veterinary care. |
| Frostbite (pale, cool skin) |
Slowly rewarm affected area with heat of your hand, by applying warm compresses, or by immersing in warm water (102 to 104 F, or 38.9 to 40 C). Seek emergency veterinary care if any pain, swelling, discharge or discoloration or if skin does not return to normal after 20 minutes. Otherwise, get to vet within 24 hours. |
| Hypothermia (decreased alertness, weak pulse, shallow breathing) |
Slowly rewarm by wrapping in warm blanket and applying towel-covered hot-water bottle filled with warm water. Call vet if dog does not return to normal when warm. |
| Insect bite/sting (may have large facial swellings, impaired breathing) |
Pull out insect stinger, if any. Apply cold compresses to swelling to relieve itch and swelling. Seek vet care, especially with signs of allergic reaction such as difficulty breathing. |
| Poisoning (salivation, excessive vomiting, grogginess, unconsciousness, convulsions) |
Call poison control center or vet, having product container on hand if possible. Induce vomiting only if instructed to, administering syrup of ipecac in dose recommended. Monitor for shock; if convulsing, provide gentle restraint. Seek emergency veterinary attention, bringing product container or sample of toxin with you. |
| Shock (lethargy, rapid breathing, weak pulse, low body temperature) |
Keep warm; seek emergency veterinary attention. |
| Trauma, major (fall, car accident) |
Monitor for shock, keep warm, immobilize and stop bleeding. Seek emergency veterinary attention. |
Posted in Ownership Articles |
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