"OwnerApplication","Contact_FullName","Contact_StreetAddress","Contact_Address2","Contact_City","state_","Contact_ZipCode","Contact_WorkPhone","Contact_HomePhone","Contact_Email","Contact_URL","Occupation_","GeneralInformation_","DogName_","Dog Age","DogGender_","Spayed/Neutered_","BREED","WhereDidYouGetTheDog_","DogFromDetails_","LengthOfOwnership_","CurrentVaccines_","DIAGNOSIS","VetName_","ContactPerson_","VetContacthaveEmailURL_","DetailsOfEmail/URL_","VetQuote_","AlreadyPaid_","AmountWillContribute_","BALANCE_","Urgency_","AppointmentSet_","appointmentdate_","Prognosis_","MoreMedicalConditions_","SpecifyOtherMedProblems_","OtherHelp_","DetailsOfOtherHelp_","OtherPets_","Comments_","B1","Date" "OwnerApplication","Marcy","555 Test","","","Kansas","","","","","","","","","0 to 3 Months","male","yes","Pit Bull (APBT","Rescue Organization","","","yes","","","","yes","","","","","","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","","","yes","","yes","","","","Submit","Friday, April 21, 2006" "OwnerApplication","amy","123 main","","mpls","Minnesota","55416","","","amyamcg@yahoo.com","","","test","test","9 to 18 Months","female","yes","Pit Bull (APBT","Rescue Organization","test","3 years","yes","terminally cute","banfield","test","no","","","2","2","2","Not critical, I have time to do fund raising","yes","","test","no","","yes","care credit declined","2","test","Submit","Friday, April 21, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Eliezer Torrez","61 Montebello way #6","","Los Gatos","California","95030","408 486 4005","408 529 0399","Etorrez@nvidia.com","","Sr. Security Supervisor","Our dog was hit by a car and has multiple fractures on his front legs. We took him to the VCA in Los Gatos for care and were transferred to the Veternary Hospital of Santa Cruz for surgery, but he has been there since Friday night and will not be able to get surgery and casts put on till wednesday and we can not afford the money that is is costing us daily to treat him. We applied for the Credit Care and got denied even a second time with a co-applicant. We believe if we got approved they would do the surgery sooner on Monday but because we do not have the money, they want to send us home. Our dog is in alot of pain and we want to help him and can not bear to watch him suffer. We are trying to get loans and set up a payment plan with the VCA in Los Gatos for the $1,500 it cost to treat him after the accident. The lady that hit him is not willing to help us out and we have paid the hospital $1,000 in cash but the estimate with surgery will be $6,000 and we need some kind of help with a loan that can help us make payments. We don't have any more money left and desperately need care for our dog as soon as possible. He is a Huskey mix puppy and will get through this if we give him the medical attetion he needs. ","Baulto","4 to 8 Months","male","yes","Pit Bull (APBT","Breeder","Our dog is a Wolfe Hybrid with Husky and Malmute. We got him from a breeder in santa cruz.","7 months","yes","Multilpe fractures to the radius and ulna in the left front leg and also metacarpal break. Right leg has fracture to the wrist near growth plate. Abrasions on the left eye.","Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital 2585 Soquel Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (831)475-5400","Alexander Nicki DVM and surgeon Nicholas Macy DVM 831-475-5400 fax 831-475-0812 ","no","","$6,000","899.40 to hohspital and 1,500 to VCA","$300 per month","$4,000","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","04/24/06","very good if he has surgery. He is young and will heal quicker and will not have problems with bone growth or deformities based on xrays.","no","","yes","care credit -denied ","2 cats and 1 dog","","Submit","Sunday, April 23, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Darrell Deane","842 Post Oak circle","","Lawrenceville","Georgia","30045","678-683-0016","678-683-0013","myervin@comcast.net","","Laborer","I have adopted a full bred pitbull from a breeder who didnt think they could sell her because she was attacked as a pup by her brother, they put the brother down and I was worried if I didnt rescue her she would be put down also because she was pretty scarred up in the face. I wasnt expecting to adopt another pet, we already had a Great Dane. My wife is pregnant with our third child and all our ""extra"" income, what little there is of it, is going toward the time off work she will need so we have no additional money to spend to have our Princess spayed. She has gone into her first heat already and we had ot kep her inside for 2 weeks, she hated it, we really do not want her to have any pups and we dont want to have to keep her locked up inside while she is in heat. We love Princess, she is a great family dog, great with the kids and even the cat. Please help us to get her fixed so she can play outside all the time.","Princess","9 to 18 Months","female","no","Pit Bull (APBT","Breeder","We rescued her from a local breeder who felt that since she had been attacked by a sibling and was very scarred in the face that she couldnt be sold. He sibling was put down after the attacks and we feared she would be also","9 mos","yes","n/a","n/a","n/a","no","n/a","n/a","n/a","Not sure ","n/a","Not critical, I have time to do fund raising","no","00/00/00","she will live a very happy life with us","no","n/a","no","n/a","2","We are really in need of the assistance to get her fixed so we can do our part to help control the pet population. ","Submit","Wednesday, April 26, 2006" "OwnerApplication","kim","oconnor","132 n vine st ","medina","Ohio","44256","3304100785","3304100785","","","homemaker","i have requested help to get my dogs ther rabie shots and the pain meds. after being nuetered and i have not got a respnce yet , could you please call me with the information.. im in desperate need of help. thank you kim oconnor 3304100785","","0 to 3 Months","male","no","Pit Bull (APBT","Rescue Organization","","","no","","","","yes","","","","","","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","","","yes","","yes","","","","Submit","Wednesday, April 26, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Josh Girnus","1804 Slow Breeze Ave","","North Las Vegas","Nevada","89081","702-693-5592","508-282-9798","jgirnus@cox.net","","Restaurant Manager","URGENT EMERGENCY CARE NEEDED!!!!!!!!!!!! Athena is 8 months old, and has a broken femur. The estimated cost of the surgery is anywhere form $2000-$2400. The doctor is requiring a deposit up front of the low side of the estimate so $2000. I dont have this kind of money, and i am not able to borrow it. If i find a place where i can have the surgery done and make payments or find someone to loan the money to me and pay them back that would be ideal. My financial situation, is living paycheck to paycheck, with a very small savings account which i have just ehausted to pay for the emergency room visit, xrays etc.. I love my dog and dont want to have to put her to sleep because i cant fix her leg. Any help would be appreciated.","Athena","4 to 8 Months","female","no","Pit Bull (APBT","From a friend or relative","I recieved the dog from a mutual co-worker her in Las Vegas. He currently has 2 pit bulls, both pure bred red-nose american pits. ","7 moths","yes","Broken femur on the right hip. Bone is snapped in the middle. Doctors say it is a clean break and very easy to fix. Will require pins and plate, and the chance of recovery with full use of the leg is 98%","Las Vegas Veterinary Referral Center 8650 W Tropicana Ave Ste B-107 Las Vegas, NV 89147 702-871-1152 Estimate Number:13402","Josh Girnus 508-282-9798","no","","Low: $2005.80 High: $2397.79","I plan on paying the full amount back","$700 to $1000 if i can borrow money from other sources","$1700 to $1300","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","04/26/06","98% chance of Full Recovery","no","","yes","Care Credit - Applied and was denied Parents - Might be able to loan some but not full amounts (253)682-8825 Local Vet Hospitals for quotes and all calls were refered to the Vet Referal Center","2- Cats","I am want to pay back any money loaned. If i could find a doctor that would take payments, or a place that would loan me money and i can make payments on i would do that in a hearbeat. I will greatfully appreciate any help i can get as i love Athena and want her to get better soon!","Submit","Thursday, April 27, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Karen Kimble","4042 Hailey Crescent ","Dr. Apt. 102","Midlothain","Virginia","23112","a/n","604-674-1046","Glemmrstar@aol.com","a/n","Handecap SSI","Handecap my hand and feet, heap replacement I am on SSI=983.00 a month.I live on my won in a permit and I pay all of my bill's mysefe. I do not get no other mony.thing's I pay is alltel,camcast,Dominon Power,Lighwovr,staples,Target,Etz car ins.Tucker Psy.clinic,Aol.rent,Crace Alive,Dic Martin Chiropractic,food,gas, ben's Med's,my med's, DMV sametime's,Mom, carol Elam 1300.00 lone gest sarted for paying off 3 lone's now I pay her.my dog is a rotwoler pless consiter him","Bengermen Kimble","Over 5 Years","male","yes","Pit Bull (APBT","other","Virginia Cannes For Independence Peolple and Dog's Working Together P.O.Box11441.Richmond,Va.23230 804-288-DOGS Ben was Tind for me sow I cold walk weth hem and other thing's He is my aed dog","10 yrs.","yes","He has smil faty sise plas on Big on in his billy as big as a feetbill thay geva him 1month to live and it deen over a mother GOD I sed he well! pless hlep us","Oxbridge Veterinary Clinic 10005 Hull st.Rd. Richmond Va.23236 (804)745-4243 or(804)744-9800","Karen Kimble (804)674-1046","no","","1500.00 to 2500.00","none at this time","I do not knew","1500.00 to2500.00","Very urgent: condition is critical","no","","Good GOD! and me sade","yes","Thiroed's and he taks med's for it","no","n/a","One","Ben his gave his live for he wood do enthing for me.Now it is time to geve back to him the love and care he gave me Ilove him Ido not how I can live with out him we been togather for so lone. ","Submit","Friday, April 28, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Jade Janks","PO Box 231121","","Encinitas","California","92023","","858.692.9119","mail4jadej@yahoo.com","","unemployed","My dog had an unexpected litter of puppies which I am now trying to sell. One of the puppies has a medium sized hernia that my vet told me was the most dangerous kind, and needs to be fixed ASAP. I currently do not have a job, and no means of paying for the surgery. ","Mr. Wiggles","0 to 3 Months","male","no","Pit Bull (APBT","Rescued from an abusive situation","I got my dog from previous abusive owners. Then he had puppies and the mothers owner was not taking care of the puppies, so I agreed to take over responsibility.","since birth","yes","Medium Sized Hernia. (Birth Defect)","Clairemont Village Pet Clinic Dr. Perry Diamond 3007-G Clairemont Dr. San Diego, CA 92117 (619) 275-5752","Dr. Perry Diamond (619) 275-5752","no","","Low Total: $271.93 High Total: $504.70","$0 - unemployed","$50","$300","Very urgent: condition is critical","no","","","no","","no","","5 remaining in the litter, plus the father, plus 1 other dog","Please help as I have no other means of paying for this surgey and I was told by the vet that if I do not take care of this in the next week, I run a high risk of his intestines getting trapped in the hernia and I will loose the puppy to a slow and painful death. Thank you for your concideration. ","Submit","Saturday, April 29, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Angela Weldon","844 Third st.","","Waynesboro","Virginia","22980","434-924-5255 ext. 1","540-830-1244","arw2r@hotmail.com","","pharmacy tech.","I adopted Dillon from the SPCA April 29 and April 28 he was hit by a car.Dillon is a pit/hound mix 10 months to one year old.I was one of those people who would never own a pit because I have two small children.After spending one hour with this guy I fell in love no dog could be more suited for my family.We belive that someone had been letting him lose after finding him roaming in our fence.the second time it happened he wasn't so lucky.He was taken to Verona animal hospital there we found out that his femur was shattered in three places and he also had a broken pelvic bone and possibly a lumbar fracture in his back.I can't put this one down and I have cried for three days the vet said it would cost $850-$1500 for the surgery possibly more I paid the animal hospital $600 already .I qualified for care credit,but his vet does not accept it.I have to pay half when I pick him up and the remainder has to be paid within 6 months.He is currently at the Animal Health Care Center in Waynesboro VA the number is 540-943-2273.I just bought a home last year and just had a baby in November of last year please help me help him I just wanted to give a good dog a good life and I hope you can help me save him one more time Thanks Angela Weldon . ","Dillon","9 to 18 Months","male","no","Pit Bull Mix","Shelter","August county SPCA in Fishersville VA","1 week ","no","femur broken and shattered in three places broken pelvic bone and possible lumbar back fracture.","Animal health care center 1935 Rosser ave Waynesboro VA.22980 ","Dr.Dillon at vet office or Renae 540-943-2273 Angela Weldon(owner)540-830-1244","yes","arw2r@hotmail.com","$850.00-$1500.00 (Vet for surgery) $600.00 for the stay at the Shenandoah Valley Regional Veterinary Emergency Services verona court verona virginia ","600 (care credit)","500.00 more","1900.00 ","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","5/1/05","2-6 months of house rest no running jumping or walking except to go to bathroom ","no","","yes","credit care approved for 700 line of credit to be paid in 200 payments to be paid in three months mosby foundation 540-939-4035 donated 200 to vet bill I vollentered to vollenteer for them and help them raise funds for other people in need ","none","Dillon is a sweet dog I would like to be able to keep him in our lives .","Submit","Monday, May 01, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Susan Fowler","302 Lawn Ave NW","","Canton","Ohio","44708","330-489-1415","330-309-1889","Susan.Fowler@csauh.com","n/a","Secretary for Mental Health Office","I had back surgery 3 yrs ago and developed an infection, arachnoiditis, which causes extreme pain in my lower back and legs. Although I am still working, my medical and medication bills are very costly. I use a scooter at to get around at work and use a cane at home to help me walk. Somedays it's all I can do to get to work, but I do. I have had perfect attendance for the past 2 years, all while I am disabled! I am due to have another surgery in June to implant a Spinal Cord Stimulator to block the pain and I will be off work for 4-6 weeks. My husband is working but he needs a hip replacement and has been waiting for me to have my surgery first because he doesn't have any disability insurance. We both are on costly medications, so between rent and medications there is just a little left over in our budget for any emergency.","Maggie May Fowler","3 to 5 years","female","yes","American Staffordshire Terrier","Breeder","We were given Maggie by the breeder (no longer living in this area)who said that she was a result of mixing two ""lines"" together that didn't work out and she was the only one of the litter that survived. She was given to us for an auction for a school program and when that didn't work, he gave her to our daughter.","since she was 4-6 weeks old, very young","yes","No dx right now, she has a vet appt on Friday 5-5, but she has lost all her muscle tone and weight all within a short time, weeks. Yesterday I found drops of blood, but couldn't find anyone cut or bleeding. So she could be bleeding from her nose. Also was blood on the window where she sits.","david Soehnlen, D.V.M. 5253 Brinker Street SW Navarre, Ohio 44662","Tami or anyone else there. 330-484-5297 Phone 330-484-0806","no","na","Unknown at this time.","na","The most I can pay is $200.00","na","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","05/05/06","na","no","na","no","na You are the first place we have contacte.","1rescue mix (small), 1 shepard mix, 3 cats, 2 parrots, and 2 turtles.","Although I don't know what is wrong with Maggie, I feel that it is very serious. She has lost more weight just in the last 2 weeks since Easter when our daughter was home. You can now feel her colar bones where there used to be nothing but muscle. Our daughter Jennifer is at school (Hiram on a full scholarship) and is heartbroken that she can't be here with her ""baby'. Our animals are our family and although I don't know how much it is going to cost, I think I should plan ahead just in case it is bad. Maggie is eating sometimes and then she is having diarrhea that evening or the next day. I don't expect help with everything, but if this becomes costly, we do need help paying the vet for his services and for the test that will be done to try to find out what is wrong with our Maggie May. Thank you for your consideration. We truly appreciate your help. ","Submit","Wednesday, May 03, 2006" "OwnerApplication","julie reynolds","9721 village drive","","oklahoma city","Oklahoma","73120","4058430888","4055283980","julier27@flash.net","","teacher","My Pitbull has been diagnosed with heartworm. ","Baby Girl","3 to 5 years","female","yes","Pit Bull (APBT","Rescued from an abusive situation","Someone down the street moved out and left her with no food or water. At that time I brought her to my house with intentions of finding a home for her. I posted on your site and others, but had little luck with serious inquiries. I quickly fell in love with her and decided to keep her.","about 10 months","yes","She has been diagnosed with Heartworm.","Banfield 0215 2932 NW 63rd Street OKc, Ok 73116","405-843-8387 (phone)","no","","I expect the next treatment to be approximatly $200.00. She has received the first two treatments and is due for the last treatment in about 3 weeks. ","approx. $505.00","as little as possible","350.00","Very urgent: condition is critical","no","","The vet said that the treatment for heartworm will most likly rid her of all heartworms.","no","","no","","2 cats, 1 other dog ","I would really appreciate any assistance possible. I am not prepared for such an expense. Baby Girl has had the first two treatments for heartworm and is due for the last one soon. Prior to finding this dog I had misconceptions about Pitbulls (due to the media) and since day one of having rescued her she has defied any preconceptions I had. She is a terrific dog who can not get enough attention. We have really grown to love each other and I would feel horrible if I could not provide the care she deserves. Again thank you for your consideration, Julie Reynolds","Submit","Saturday, May 06, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Kurt Nelson","1503 Pine Valley Cir.","","Roseville","California","95661","","916-784-6287","debinel@comcast.net","","operating engineer","TO whom it may concern: we are contacting you about our 1 yr 5 mo old pit bull mix Nigel who was recently diagnosed with not one but two torn acl's in each knee the DVM recommends two TPLO procedures due to the fact that Nigel is so young and to reduce arthritis later in life. I'm an operating engineer (that is fancy for equipment operator) and my work is seasonal. This last winter was particularly long due to the rains lasting into late april, so we used up our nest egg we usually build up during the work season to pay the bills! The total cost of repairing both legs with TPLO surgery is $4200.00 (not including follow up therapy!). Due to Nigel's age we know this surgery is necessary for any quality of life later, otherwise he will be lame on both legs and our only other option would be to put him down. We have invested much time and money into Nigel's care since we adopted him from New Hope Animal Foundation and have done extensive training with him and a personal trainer. Everyone who meets him comments on how well trained he is. We have done our best to be responsible advocates for this breed due to the negative press they do receive. Any financial help with this surgery would be greatly appreciated.","Nigel","9 to 18 Months","male","yes","Pit Bull Mix","Rescue Organization","We first saw Nigel at the front of a pet store up for adoption through A New Hope Animal Foundation at 8 weeks old with his brothers & sisters. We met with Lynn Howe the director & owner of New Hope about adopting Nigel. We were ready to take Nigel home that day, little did we know it would take three more visits to Lynns house with our 14 yr old rott & our 1 yr old boxer who is deaf, before she considered us to be the right family for Nigel. ","1YR","yes","Nigel has two torn or ruptured ACL's in both left & right rear legs","Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic 3901 Sierra College Blvd. Loomis,CA.95650-9001","Corey Cherrstrom,DVM (916)-652-5816","no","","$4200.00","All with hardship, on credit","Whatever is necessary","$4200.00","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","05/10/06","Complete recovery to walk, run & play","no","","no","","One other deaf boxer trained with hand signals","Any assistance you can give us would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!","Submit","Sunday, May 07, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Sammy Todor"," 602 Rock Springs Rd","","Lawrenceville","Georgia","30043","404-914-7848","same as above","unestatec@yahoo.com","","Construction worker","I rescued Diesel on a construction site a few months ago. My sister-in-law, Ami Ciontos, does pit bull rescue and has been after me to get him neutered, heartworm tested and micro-chipped. I was finally able to save up enough money to get his vet work taken care of. When I went to pick him up after his neuter, the vet told me that he was heartworm positive, and that it was a serious case. She said he would need two injections and I have to keep him completely still after each injection.","Diesel","9 to 18 Months","male","yes","Pit Bull (APBT","Stray","I found him on a construction site I was working on.","5 months","yes","He has heartworms, and they are bad enough that he is coughing. ","The Pet Vet Dr. Tracy Land 4630 Martin Rd. Cumming GA 30041 770/887-1565 phone 770/781-4237 fax ","Dr. Tracy Land 770/887-1565 phone 770/781-4237 fax ","yes","http://www.tracylanddvm.com/","$ 390","none yet","$ 200","$ 190","Very urgent: condition is critical","no","","He will be heartworm free and healthy.","no","","yes","I contacted care credit and was refused because my credit isn't very good.","none","I really love this dog. He is my baby. Please help me help him. I just spent $185 getting him vetted and I don't have the money to pay for the entire heartworm treatment.","Submit","Monday, May 08, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Arlin and David Brooks","1257 N Beachwood Dr.","","Los Angeles","California","90028","310-481-6813","323-445-7214","Arlin.Pacheco@Infospace.com","","Content Manager","I was laid off this past winter and was out of work for a little over a month. With the high cost of living, my boyfriend and I have been playing catch up. The animals haven't suffered fortunately but now our pit, KC is sick and i can't find a free or low cost vet in my area to save my life. i'm almost upset cause we got KC from the pund to keep her from being put to sleep and now when we need help for her , we can't get it, or should i say Afford it. We have KC, a 2.5 year old pit , adopted her Valentine's Day '05 and we have two cats, (believe it or not , they actually get along), we have two lizards and a fish. These are our children and we can't let any of them go through any pain or suffering.","KC","19 to 36 Months","female","yes","American Staffordshire Terrier","Shelter","Los Angeles Animal Shelter laanimalservice.com We got her at the North Central Shelter.","a little over a year","yes","she's sick. She began eating grass about a week ago and now, she's acting slow, has absolutely no energy, can hardly stand and has lost her outgoing hapy enthusiastic personality.","haven't found one we can afford.","David and Arlin Brooks 323-445-7214","no","","55$ for clinic appt. only, Diagnoses and testing and care is going to be extra.","It's due up front.","what we can.","unknown","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","05/12/06","not gone to vet yet.","no","","yes","I sent an email to the animal fund.","2 cats, 2 lizards, a fish and KC (the dog.)","We love our children and anyone who helps us is in our thought when we can help others. Thank you.","Submit","Thursday, May 11, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Courtney Oliphant","336 Rosetta Road","RR#2","Lanark","Ontario","K0G 1K0","613-812-3535","613-259-2724","coliphant@sympatico.ca","","Pet Grooming and boarder","I have 4 American Staffs and I have paid for the neutering and spaying and these dogs are mother and 3 sons. They are a pack and sometimes act like a pack so there are more expensive every time they get into a physical fight. One dog had eye surgery for both eyes because he had to much skin which costs over 500.00 dollars canadian. I pay over 500.00 a year just for there shots. People where I live don't like these dogs but I swear by them. I bred them and they are amazing if they are in the right hands. I have lost my job recently and i can't afford anything but food and the odd treat for them right now. What I was wondering if somebody could help me pay for heartworm for them. I priced it out and it will cost. 27.40 per test per dog and 47.30 for the cheapest method off pills for 6 months each. I will contribute as much as i can but I'm desperatly asking for help. I want to protect them from whatever i can because the last thing I want is to lose one of them or all of them. The 3 boys are 2 years old and the mother is 4 this october.","T.J, Nitro, Deizel and Keesha","19 to 36 Months","male","yes","American Staffordshire Terrier","other","The father whom got hit by a car and died 2 years ago was rescued by myself and a kingston shelter, then I got the mother before she went to an abusive home. They accidentally bred and I kept 3 puupies.","7 years in total","no","I need heartworm medicine","Sue Martin Lanark Highlands Veterinary Clinic","Sue Martin 613-278-2158","no","","About $350.00 with taxes","As much as I can","As much as I can","About $350.00 for heartworm","Not critical, I have time to do fund raising","no","","They won't die","no","","no","","4 dogs and a snake","I have payed out over thousands of dollars to keep my dogs sake and healthy. I have put myself in debt fencing in my property, spaying and neutering, formula, pablem, vet bilss for broken toes, porcupine quills, proper leashes, collars, muzzels, traing, treatments, surgeries, anitbiodicts. I just need a hand making it through this tough time in my life because i couldn't bare my babies going to another home not knowing what will happen. I don't even think they could adapt to be apart from each other. I will help as much as I can with the cost. Thank you","Submit","Sunday, May 14, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Marla Ann Wahl","3111 Upton Ave N","","Minneapoois","Minnesota","55411","","612-522-0559","gift_gal@yahoo.com","","Unemployed, Disabled","I rescued a Pit/Dalmation puppy in 2002 who was being grown for food by a Hmong family. They had done this before, but I was unable to rescue the others. This puppy escaped one day from the garage where they were keeping him. I was walking by just then, recognized him, tucked him under my arm and brought him to my home. I worked with local Pitbull rescues, but all were full & finally after 3 mos, said I should keep him since I loved him by this time & he had a good home. Now I am in dire financial straits. Too sick to work, waiting for Soc Security Disability to grant me benefits. Local Animal Control needs me to license all my dogs. I am only asking for money enough to get Jack his rabies vax and license so Animal Control does not confiscate him for city code violation (dog without vax & license.) My other dogs (poodles) are being housed by a kind vet so Animal Control will not seize them too. I wanted Jack to stay with me.","Jack","3 to 5 years","male","yes","Pit Bull Mix","Rescued from an abusive situation","Please see Jack's story above.","Since he was 5 weeks old.","no","Jack just needs his vax to stay ""legal"" in the city. He is in good health otherwise.","The Pet Vet 7420 University Ave NE Fridley, MN 763-571-1558","Dr. Hofmeister 763-571-1558","no","","Rabies vax = $9.50. I need to get back to you with Minneapolis City dog license fee.","None","I'd need it all covered.","Best guess, less than $60.00","Very urgent: condition is critical","no","","Animal Control will let Jack stay in my home once he has his dog license.","no","","yes","The Animal Fund -- sending a paper application thru mail for rabies vax help for all my animals.","I have 6 poodles and 4 cats.","Jack is special because of his breed. I want to keep him in my home to avoid the problems that occur due to misunderstandings about Pitbulls. He is a sweetie, was raised by poodles, my situation is temporary...I am waiting for benefits that are coming. Animal Control stepped into my situation at the wrong time...before I had my benefits which would have permitted me to pay for vax and licenses for all my pets.","Submit","Sunday, May 14, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Patricia Bird","15204 NE 12th ST","","vancouver","Washington","98684","360-909-8682","630-944-8682","lovebird101@msn.com","","self employed","I am currently disabled, due to fibromyalgia, and injuries from a car accident. I have been trying to work at home with self employment, but am unable to earn enough to survive on. My dog, Dozer, is a very loved member of our family. We suffer along with him. He is young, around 4 years old, and the vet said that if we could get him this surgery, he would be as active as a puppy again. He is not aggressive at all, and even my neighbors love him. He gives pit bulls a good name. I am currently, I lost everything, including my good credit history when I divorced my husband. I am trying to get my credit back on track, but at the moment, no vet would grant me credit.","Dozer","3 to 5 years","male","yes","Pit Bull (APBT","Stray","The neighbors brought him to me, as they know I am a dog lover. We were unable to find the owners after two weeks of searching. I contacted the humane society, but they put pit bulls to sleep. So, we let him join our family. I have since had him neutered, chipped and vacinated. We have had him for around three years.","around 3 years","yes","cranial cruciate ligament tear in both back legs. ","I got several estimates from different vets, they were all around the same. Here are a few: Dr. McCarthy (503) 644-2600; Dr. Lougiere (503) 656-3999; NW Vetrinary Specialists (503) 656-3999; Dr. Lake (360) 687-7151.","Hilary Ecklund, D.V.M., Ph: 360-254-8811. They do not do the surgery there, and asked me to call the other vets above to get the surgery done. I stopped after getting the estimates, as I could not pay.","no","n/a","$3500-$4000 per leg","$400.00 for x-rays etc.","$500.00","$3000.00","Nor critical, but dog is in pain","no","n/a","he will be able to go on walks and play and be out of pain. he is to the point now that he rarely walks at all any more","yes","Obesity","no","n/a","2","we would greatly apreciate any help that we could get. I would be devistated to have to put my baby boy down,we love him so much.","Submit","Monday, May 15, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Gina Bowling","120 Leroy st.","","Rochester","New York","14612","","585-663-8964","deanalb2321@aol.com","","Disabled","My dog walked out in the yard with me yesterday morning to empty trash, one minute he was right by my side like usual and I looked away doing something with the trash and the woman brought her dog out. I didn't even notice, but my dog went running to see her dog, ran across the street or started to and was hit by a school bus. The driver didn't even know he hit him and kept going and my poor luke was rolling under the bus getting hurt even worse. But anyway I had to take him to the emergerncy vets and found out he has a pretty bad busted up leg. His femur is split and the little ball at the top of the leg in the hip area will need replaced by a false one. The bill he said would be at least $3000 dollors maybe more and I don't have a penny. I am on disabilaty myself and my money goes to mortgage. please help me help Luke thankyou. Gina","Luke","19 to 36 Months","male","yes","Pit Bull (APBT","From a friend or relative","my dog is a bullmasiff and german shephard mix and the phone to where he is 585-424-1277 the fax 585-424-1335 He is at the emergency vet on White Spruce Blvd and E henrietta rd","Two and one half years","yes","Broken femur it is split and split round hip leg thing at the top of his leg","Animal Emergency Service White Spruce Boulevard","phone$# 585-424 1277 Fax585-424-1335","yes","I don't know","He said 3 to 4 thousand","I used one of there care cards and they have used $600.00","I have no money and I don't know what PBRC is","at least $3000","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","5/16/06","4 to 6 weeks recovery time","no","","yes","American Vet Medicle Foundation and the Humane society","None","Please Please help me to help Luke","Submit","Tuesday, May 16, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Brandi and Micheil Roth","1085 34th ave n ","","St. Petersburg","Florida","33704","727-415-2538","727-520-0022","brandi2641@netscape.net","","Brandi-Realtor and Mike- Shipping supervisor","Hi My name is Dixie Roth. I have had a very hard life especially for only being 1 1/2 yrs old. My previous owners did not care for me the way they should have they allowed me to have puppies. They also neglected me meaning I had two bacterial ear infections and I was infested with fleas so bad I had no fur on my back and rump. I also had a skin infection from the fleas. I also have heartworms I had for about 8months says the vet. I found myself away from my puppies and running the streets. I found a buddy to run with. I had no tags or collar. (See I told you my people did not care) I also have no microchip. My new friend did not have any of these either. On April 20th 2006. I found a nice lady named Brandi Roth. I was running in front of her house with my new friend. She saw us run in front of cars and invited us into her fenced in backyard. She feed us and gave us clean water. She put up flyers and a ad in the paper. No one called to claim us. Oh did I mention, She gave us flea baths after we had been there only one day. The next day she put some stuff on us to make the fleas stay away. I think it was Advantage. ;) Oh, we got to play with her german Shepard named Dutchess and a really nice 10 yr old little boy. After one week and still no calls about us. Brandi and her Husband Mike took us to the vet on 4-27-06. My buddy they started calling him Rebel they found a nice vet tech at the office to adopt him and give him a wonderful home. I saw the vet and he looked at my ears and skin he made me mad when he checked me for mange (see I said my skin and ears were bad;( ). It was negative. YEAH But, he also checked me for heartworms and found out I have them. He sent me home with meds and ear drops. After 1 week with my new mom and dad and little boy and new furry friends. I felt alot better. I started to return all the love these new people has shown me. I get to sleep in their bed at night, lay on their couch during the day, and give a whole lot of kisses. They have taken me to the beach, to the pet store and let me pick out my new toys. I have had alot of fun with them in just the three weeks I have been with them. My hair is growing back very nicely I have no more draft back there (haha). My ears are much better too. But I need to ask for your help now. My new owners need a little help in getting me treated for the heartworms. I am going to let them tell you about it because it just makes me to sad to think about it. Hi my name is Brandi Roth. I found this beautiful little Staffordshire bull terrier running the streets in Saint Petersburg. She told you she had a friend and her story up until now. The only thing she does not know is that I called around to all the local shelters when I found her and no one would take her. Because they said she was a pit bull. I found one local shelter that would and they would just put her to sleep. I could NOT let that happen. everything else you know. We have fallen in love with this beautiful baby girl. I think she was sent to us by our lab mix and/or shepard mix we lost last year. One was to arthritis and old age and the other to bone cancer. Which is why we are in a financial bind. We spent over 4000.00 dollars on treatment and amputation for our Gypsi. But I would not trade it for the world. We plan on taken very good care of our newest addition we are even going to put her on the same insurance as our other pets. Petcare ins. we need your help to make sure she gets this treatment and has a very long and happy life. Please help her! Thank You in advance for any help you can get us. ","Dixie Roth","9 to 18 Months","female","no","Pit Bull (APBT","Stray","I found her running in the busy street in front of my house. I took her and her friend in to find their homes. (this is what I always do when I find a loose dog) they had no collars and were not microchipped my vet checked. I found a home for the male chow mix. We decided to keep her she needed alot of love and attention. We found out she has heartworms and although we can afford to keep her we need help with getting this treatment.","since 4-20-06 when I found her","no","She has had her rabies shot and tag I got those this week. But the vet does not want to do her vac untill after the treatment. Her actual diagnosis is heartworms she also had a skin infection and double bacterial ear infections we got her meds from the vet and her fur is growing back on her back and but and her ears are looking so much better. ","Haines Road Animal hospital. 4342 haines road saint petersburg florida 33714","Kathy- office manager 727-525-2118 phn and fax is 727-526-8598 fax I also have all of the estimates including spaying her.","yes","-website-www.hainesroadanimalhospital.com -email- info@hainesroadanimalhospital.com","for all of the treatment and including the spaying it comes to 955.50 ","we have been approved for 500.00 for care credit we have also already paid out 200.00 for her other medical needs","500.00 the care credit","n/a","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","5-18-06","the prognosis for her is great she goes for a recheck on her infections on 5-18-06 we have not schelduled her treatment yet. But in a ltter from the doctor he states he advises to get the treatment done ASAP. He says she has had them for about 8 months now and this is why she is not very active. She is 18 motnhs old and he says she should be more active than this. Although we did very good improvement after her infections have been treated.","no","","yes","I have applied to care credit we were approved for 500.00. I have applied to imom I am to hear back from them today. They also suggested I apply to you and also to UAN I have also contacted all of my local org and to no luck.","2 dogs also rescues they also have petcare ins. So will dixie when all of this done if they will accept her. I found the importance of pet ins. afteer losing my lab mix to osteosarcoma caner last feb. thatg was a very heartbreaken ordeal and expensive she did not have ins. "," Not to pat myself on the back because I do it cuz its the right thing to do. I have always been the person that will help any other animals if and when they need it lost or abused or neglected or just as simple as left in a car with no one with them. Do you realize how many people I have chased down in stores while my husband stayed with the car. Also how many times I have called the poplice because of it. My family jokes with me saying we have an sign in my front yard that only animals can see saying if you are lost come here Brandi will help you. I have even had them lay in my driveway and wait for me to come home. is that wierd or what? I will never forget the cat I found with a 10' chain attached to his collar that he got caught around a tree in my driveway I had to get him unstuck and he ended up going to friends of animals he had hiv. The stories could just go on and on but back to my point. My vets office knows when I find a animal with no collar or tags because I always call to say I am coming in so they will scan them for a chip. Even last night when walking my now 3 dogs. I had a boston terrier come up and tryed to fight with my chihuahau. He had no collar so I picked up my chi. took the leash off of his harness and handed him snarling and growling to my husband which had Dixie. Told him and my son which had Dutchess the shepard to go home and my husband to get the car. I then chased down the hyper terrier to leash him. then about five mins. later here comes his owner looking for him. Happy Ending. Yes, I also have a German Shepard we got from SPCA for my 10 year old son he was devastated when we lost our 6 yr old lab/rott. mix Gypsi that we also got from animal services when she was 8 wks old.. Within 3 weeks of losing her we had to make the decision to put done our oldest Sonya due to old age and spinal arthritis. all but three of her vertebraes had fused together and the predisone and amaryl was not helping anymore. We also rescued her when she was about 1 1/2 yrs old from a local car lot that had her tied to a tree with a leash and was scared of her so they would open a can of food and push it up to her with a stick. I ask if I could have her they said if I could get near her I could. It is amazing what a pork chop with do! haha. From then on she was ours. We found out she also had hearworms 1 year later it took that long for them to show up. But she was so bad with them she was critical. The same vets office did her treatment then its was back in 1993 when they still used the iv in the vain method. We put her back on heartguard and she still had a wonderful full life with us after that for about 13 years she was my husbands baby girl. She was a great nanny dog for our son. but anyway back to Dixie and I need to wipe my tears away because I still miss my babies. She needs to have this treatment asap per the vet so any help I can get would be appriciated. I just get so frustrated with this because I have done so much for other org like my local spca I donated 2 cool-a-roo beds after I lost Gypsi and Sonya and donated an med size dog crate to them as well. When I need to ask for one favor in return and try to get help with a stray I find suddenly no one can help. But it will not keep me from continuing to help the pets in need. I am sorry I just had a temporary aggrevation moment. I really hope you can help and I look forward to hearing from you soon. ","Submit","Tuesday, May 16, 2006" "OwnerApplication","shanna judkins","18 oakleaf ave.","","oak park","California","91377","8054965500","8185979288","bubbabrat@aol.com","","dmv contracts","i have a pitbull she was diagnosed with lymphoma i have been able to treat her for the past 1yr abd a half and her treatment needs to continue, but i can't afford it anymore. i am struggling to pay the $7000.00 i am already in debt. i was going once a month at $400. a month now we are going to try every six weeks and hope she doesn't fall out of remission. i was told that if i stop treating her she will fall out of remission. my dog means the world to me. i applied to care credit last year and was accepted but my doctor doesn't accept it. if you are unable to help please help me find help.","brindle","Over 5 Years","female","yes","Pit Bull (APBT","Pet Store","i have looked up the pet store in the yellow pages and cannot find it. it may not be there anymore. it was in simi valley,ca","8 and half years","yes","lymphoma","dr.alice villalobos wednesday clinic 20051 ventura bld. #d woodland hills, ca ","alice villalobos 818-712-0060","yes","dralicev@aol.com","about $400.00 every six weeks","i have paid/borrowed from family $7000.00","whatever i can","probably $2000.00 for the year","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","06/28/06","lymphoma can never go away, but hopefully keep her in remmission with continued treatment","no","","yes","this is my first try"," none","please help. i can't lose her. if you have any suggestions please let me know. my car has just broken down i work 2 jobs. i love my dog. please help.","Submit","Wednesday, May 17, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Holly Hayward-Thomas","10408 W Hazelwood Avenue","","Phoenix","Arizona","85037","623-975-2970 Ext, 102","623-266-3627","hhaywardthomas@yahoo.com","http://www.firstgiving.co","Accounting Assistant (Day Job) Data Entry TE (2nd Job)","My husband and I found ""Butterscotch"" as a stray on 04/14/06. We posted flyers, and took him to a vet to see if he was microchipped, but he was not. We turned him into the Shelter here to see if an owner would claim him. We asked Lisa @ Lucky Dog Rescue (formerly Dalmatian Station) to watch his Kennel # in case he was put on the Ethuansia list. I had spoken to Adopt a Bull in Tucson about him being moved down there in the event that he was put on the list to try and find him a forever home. Lisa notified us on 04/25 that ""Butterscotch"" was put on the PTS list due to Kennel Cough. David and I agreed to pull him, and Lisa agreed to put him in Isolation for up to (2) weeks until he recovered and we would move him to Tuscon to Adopt a Bull. This never happened because the the morning I dropped ""Butterscotch"" off he vomited white foam and within hours the Vet's office tested him for Parvo, which came back Positive. He has been at the Vet's office since 04/26 and was sucessfully treated for Parvo however, he was still running a temp and had green mucus coming out of his noise, after several test, they finally decided on testing him for Distemper which came back positive.","Butterscotch/ Chopper","9 to 18 Months","male","no","Pit Bull (APBT","Stray","Dust storm on April 14, 2006 in our neighborhod, Phoenix, Arizona. ","?? We have taken responsibility of him since his illness","no","He is currently being treated for Distemper. He is current on his shots, except for Heartworm. Until he is better from Distemper we are unable to treat him for Heartworm nor have him neutured. **His neuturing will be done through the Arizona Humane Society which pays us $20 to have him neutered.","Arizona Pet Resort 1211 E. Curry Road Tempe, AZ 85221 Phone (480) 966-1580 Fax (480) 931-3653 Attn.: Diane (Vet Tech)","Phone (480) 966-1580 Attn.: Diane (Vet Tech)","yes","http://azpetresort.com/","$1,130.00. for the treatment May 15th based on on continued treatment of distemper. Prior bill is at $1,700.00.","We have raised $1,185","We will go on a payment plan for any funds not raised ","1645.00","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","04/26/06","He should recover with little to no side effects.","no","","yes","Dear Holly, We were able to send a grant of $300 for Chopper's hospitalization and daily care. The check will be sent directly to the clinic, and they have been notified. Please note that having Chopper neutered is a condition of this grant. Please let us know once he has been neutered. Now that this grant has been approved, we need you to do one important thing that was included in the program guidelines. Please send us a cute photograph or two of Chopper (with or without human friends!) so we can show our donors who their funds have helped. These photos are essential to keeping the LifeLine program funded and able to assist other animals. The cutest photos are chosen to appear in the quarterly UAN magazine publication. Regular print photographs from a 35mm film camera are preferred. We cannot use photos that are color copied or printed from a home computer printer. Photos can be mailed to: United Animal Nations - LifeLine PO Box 188890 Sacramento, CA 95818 If you or a friend uses a digital camera, we can only use digital photographs for publication when they are high-resolution (and large file size). Feel free to email your best digital photo and we will let you know if it is usable. We would appreciate receiving the photos within one month. Before and after photos are especially welcome. Thank you! Cristina Stoyle Program Assistant United Animal Nations P.O. Box 188890 Sacramento, CA 95818 (916) 429-2457 - tel (916) 429-2456 - fax www.uan.org - web cstoyle@uan.org - email ","5 including ""Butterscotch"" renamed to Chopper.","We are two hard working people just trying to make our bills, and we were trying to do the right thing with ""Butterscotch"" (now named chopper) We will take on him home once he has recovered from treatment for the Distemper to be a part of our family. We have applied for Care Credit, however, I am currently working two jobs to help us pay down Credit Card debt, and will probable have to give up my 2nd job to be able to spend more time with the dogs. Thank you for any and all consideration with this request, if it is just to be able to post the donation page on www.pbrc.net. Regards; Holly Hayward-Thomas and David Thomas Butterscotch AKA Chopper Harley, Diesel, Buck, and Piglet, too! Juno (12/14/94-12/24/05) ","Submit","Friday, May 19, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Damita J Gray","PO Box 36 "," ","Philadelphia","New York","13673","315-642-0413","315-681-0383","djgdwg@yahoo.com","","School Bus Driver"," My exboyfriend wanted a dog so my friend had Pits so he got one well when he left he didnt want him anymore and I couldnt let the dog go to anyone .Well now im needing to get him fixed and his shots and dont have the money to do this .Harley is his name and he is such a good dog but he has been acting very strange and growling at people and at us his family and im thinking he is needing to be fixed .He has never mated and im not wanting to mate him.Im also hoping that it will calm him down .Thank you ","Harley","19 to 36 Months","male","no","Pit Bull (APBT","From a friend or relative","My friend has a female Pit so we got him from them .Michele Fogle in Watertown NY.Watertown Animal Hospital 1445 Washington St.Watertown Ny 13601 315-788-1711","since puppy","no","Shots and fixed","Watertown Animal Hospital ","","yes","watertownpetcare.com","115.00,50.00","0","","","Very urgent: condition is critical","no","","","no","","no","","3","","Submit","Sunday, May 21, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Bianca Garcia","322 Thrush Street","","San Diego","California","92114","619.787.6428","619.795.4702","biancapyrinc@aol.com","","Administrative Assistant","My baby, Destiny, is 6 years old and moans and cries all day because of her ears. For the past 3 months she has scratched her ears obssesively, had soars on her ears, shakes her head, and walks crooked. I took her to the vet and she wouldn't let anyone get near her ears. We tried everything. The vet said the only option is to put her to sleep to thoroughly look in her ear and clean whatever the problem is. The fee = $1000. I am the only employed adult in our house, with 2 children also living in the house. I have a substantial amount of debts, such as school loans, rent, credit card debt and my income doesn't even come close to affording this. Please help. Last night my dog was the worst I've ever seen her and I feel helpless. All I've been able to do is pray. ","Destiny","Over 5 Years","female","yes","American Staffordshire Terrier","Shelter","My old roomate got Destiny from a pound her is San Diego. When his girlfriend got pregnant they had to move into a small apartment where dogs weren't allowed. That's when I got the pleasure of becoming destiny's owner.","4 years","yes","Possible ear infection, mites, not exactly sure. Just know she's in alot of pain and won't let anyone look near her ear. She has to be put to sleep which is the expensive part.","Care and Comfort Veterinary 522 East Chase Avenue El Cajon, CA 92020","619.590.6160 - phone","no","","$1000 just to put her to sleep and clean her ears","I haven't paid anything yet. I can probably afford only about $500 maximum, and that's pushing it.","$500","$500","Nor critical, but dog is in pain","no","05/22/06","I'm taking off work so I can take Destiny in during the walk-in hours tomorrow, 5/22/06","no","","no","I have really bad credit and am not eligible for Care Credit","1 other pitbull named Chino.","I would be EXTREMELY GRATEFUL for any assistance possible. Even if it could only be $100. That would be $100 closer to my goal. I am a dog lover and treat them like children. Seeing my dog in pain breaks my heart. It makes me cry to know that I can't help her. I'm going to get pet insurance within the next month or so, but no company has immediate activation. I can honestly say that Destiny means the world to me and I wouldn't be asking for assistance unless I had no other option. Me and my boyfriend often fight because he says I give her more attention than him. All four of us sleep in the same bed (Me, my boyfriend, Chino and Destiny). They are part of the family and I won't give up until I find a way to help her.","Submit","Monday, May 22, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Novelette Brown & Judy Schaffer","833 E. 76th Street","","Los Angeles","California","90001","323-5411100","323-588-2752","grumpy_57@hotmail.com","","Medical Records Clerk","We have had our female pit since she was 2 mths old. she is now 8 yrs. and have never been sick a day in her life, until she developed an eye tumor. we took her to a vet. to have it removed. It cost $780.00 then a follow-up visit that cost us $190.00. after the tumor was removed ab;ut 3 to 4 weeks later we noticed she was lethargy, so we took her back to this same vet. without even examining her he told us she had pyometra and it would cost us $1290.00 for surgery. we did not have that kind of money so we took her home. 2 weeks later she was getting worse so i got on the phone and called diff. animal hospt. and vets to see if some one could help me out, to no avail. finally, i called the animal hospt. in Torrance, CA to inquire about putting her to sleep since i could not afford to pay for her medical. the Dr. at the animal hospt. in Torrance told me that if i could come up with $680.00 he would do the surgery for pyometra. well when he did the surgery he said that he was not impressed that it was pyometra because her insides was too clean, not like pyometra. The Dr. removed her uterus and ovaries anyway since ""Jade"" had never been spayed. I was told to pick her up by 8am the following morn. which i did. a week afer the surgery i noticed these lumps in her stomach; one as big as my hand and Jade was having some difficulty moving. I was told to bring her in because it sound like she was allergic to the sutures. I took jade in another Dr. looked at her and said she thought the lumps were mamary glands and maybe cancerous. I could not beleive that because before the surgery she never had these, anyway the charged me $90.00 which i was not expecting to be charged since it was a follow up and was involving her surgery anyway i had to pay the $90.00 (bill money). then i started taking her to another vet. who would always give me all kinds of meds. for jade and then would change the meds. with each visit (more money i didnt have, plus i was stuck with all these meds. the dog was no longer taking. (wasted money). The lumps on her stomach eventually starting going away. She developed worms i went to petco and bought deworming meds. she was doing fine. On saturday we took her to the vet. regarding the worms thinking her would do a specimen to see what type of worms she had (lil white worms) but all he did was give us more meds. I explained to him that i had bought deworming meds. from petco but he said that was ok to just take he meds. he was going to precribe eventhough, i had already given her the other medication. We asked him about her limping and being not steady on her legs all of a sudden and he said that i was due to all that she had been through in such a short time and they billed us ($70.00) and sent us on our way. Saturday nite she went to potty and had difficulty getting up the stairs. On Sunday my dog could not use her back legs; as if she was paralyzed. We did not know what was wrong with her and did not have any more money. we have spent like $3000.00 and we just did not have anymore money, so we made a much thought about and heartwrenching dicision to put her down. we we arrived at animal control I met a nice lady by the name of Rita Lasman, who told me to take my dog home and she would do everything in her power to help me to get the medical care my dog needed in order to live. Jade it turns out had a herniated disc in her back. the surgery is 5,100.00. I did not have a dime of the money. we applied for Carecredit and was approved for $3600.00 so we are trying to get the balance of her bill. Jade had surgery on 5/22/06 evening and will be in the hospt. for 3 days. The Hospt. allowed us to use the $3600.00 as a down payment and we have to have the balance when we pick her up. Ms. Lasman gave me your info. to plead with you guys to please help my dog.","Jade","Over 5 Years","female","yes","American Staffordshire Terrier","From a friend or relative","A friend had a pit bull that had a lot of puppies and she could not keep all of them. Jade; named for her green eyes, took an instant liking to us when she was two mths old. my landlord had already told me no pets but this dog was determined to go home with us that night which she did. my landlord allowed me to keep her, and so she has been a part of our family every since. ","8 yrs.","yes"," herniated disc. in her back. her prognosis is 85 to 90 % recovery","Animal Medical Center 2340 S. Sepulveda Los Angeles, CA 90064 ","Erica (310) 575-5656 Office (310) 575-5658","no","I don't know","5,100.00"," $3600.00 already paid","$3600.00","$1000.00","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","now","85 to 90% recovery","yes","still recovring from her spay surgery. she has some small lumps still. they look like they are going away. i have been advised to have one biopsy done but have not so far because they seem to be going away. the cost at the same hospital where she is have already been quoted me is for $160.00 for biopsy.","yes","Rita Lasman - a pet and rescue person,","none","I despartedly need the balance. The vets. i have been dealing with have taken all the money i have to help my pet. I have spent $3000.00 and still have a sick pet, everything that i was told was wrong with her was not wrong with her and i just don't have any more money or the means to repay it back: Credit Care, but i will deal with that when the time comes. I never knew that there was org. like yours out there to help people who have and love their pets. I am very glad that you guys are there weather i get the money or not. i have talked to that nice lady that i met at the shelter and have promised to volunteer and help her in anyway that i can for what she has and is trying to do for me, my family, and jade. we are forever gratful for people like you guys. I wish that more people were aware of programs for animals like this and others. keep up the good work. I am so glad that Ms. Rita Lasman was there at that shelter and stopped me from putting my dog to sleep just because i could not afford the money it would take to keep her alive. Without this surgery my dog would die. I am so glad that stranger was there and said she would help me to help my dog the day i went to have her put to sleep.","Submit","Tuesday, May 23, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Daniel Glueck","1802 S Main St","","LA","California","90015","","213 749 8836","dsgkrh@sbcglobal.net","","self employed","I live withmy girfriend andher dog for 6 ys. We are on a very low income know as she is not working abnd our busniess is slow.","Bella","Over 5 Years","female","yes","American Staffordshire Terrier","From a friend or relative","","since 6 weeks old","yes","She has a growth from her gum line that need s tobe removed","Gateway Animal Hospital (818) 244-2934 (323) 256-5840 431 W Los Feliz Rd Glendale, CA 91204","Gateway Animal Hospital (818) 244-2934 (323) 256-5840","yes","http://gatewayanimalhospital.com/","$380"," New problem","We can come up with $100 and we have allready come up with $75 in donations","with our 100 and thw 75 allready donated we need arounf 175- 200","Very urgent: condition is critical","no","","Full recovery","no","","yes","","2 the babies of our female there not babies we call them babies but they are 5 years old","","Submit","Thursday, May 25, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Amber Anderson","9363 7th ave s","","seattle","Washington","98108","206-931-3254","206-852-7333","delight024@yahoo.com","","Dog Behaviorist at a Dog Daycare","We went camping over Memorial Day with our dogs. Monday on the way home, Tiki acted very tired. We figured it was because of the long weekend. Tuesday and Wednesday she wouldn't eat. Wednesday Afternoon I contacted my vet who said to do my best to keep her hydrated and bring her in Thursday am. Upon examining Tiki, he quickly advised to take her to intensive 24 hour care. That she was dying. I took her to the 24 hour care and had to give up my last amount of money that was actually my rent money ($500) for them to start treatment. Tiki is a special pit bull, she does therapy work and has undergone disability training and has started S&R training. She is a model APBT that does a lot for this breed's reputation. I recently had my first child and have been finacially strapped since then. I work 10 hours a week at a local dog daycare, recieve food stamps and somehow manage to scrape by. I am trying everything in my power to come up with this money but am not able to come up with it fast enough to provide emergency treatment. I don't get my next paycheck until June 9th and now I've just spent my rent money to begin treatment. Please feel free to call me about anything @ 206-931-3254. Thank you - Amber Anderson","Tiki","3 to 5 years","female","no","Pit Bull (APBT","Breeder","","3 yrs","yes","Anti freeze or some sort of poison. I don't know where she got itno it, but can imagine it was while camping.","After Hours Animal Emergency Clinic Inc. 2975 156th ave se bellevue, WA 98007","Chelsea 425-641-8414 fax 425-643-3609","no","","More to come at 5pm. I will resubmit this application upon knowing that.","$500","$500","more at 5pm","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","now","","no","","yes","IMOM ","2 - a neutered husky and min pin.","Anything I can do to get help - i will do.","Submit","Thursday, June 01, 2006" "OwnerApplication","shandar","10 boultbee avenue","apt.316","toronto","Ontario","M4J-1A6","N/A","647-438-5262","caramel_6_9@hotmail.com","","N\A","i have a red nose pitbull and shes 7... she was inpregnated by a chuawahwah she has given birth to one dead pup on june 6th 2006 we believe that she may have pups styll in her an if so she requires a c-section as soon as possibe an my mothers on assistents an we can not afford 2 pay the costs up forward an even asked for a payment plan 2 be made but none of the vet clinics we called would allow it and wanted money then an there but we can not affored it at this time please if theres anything yew can do to help contact me asap ..im very worried about my dog an i dont want her to die..thank you shandar chalmers ","magic","Over 5 Years","female","no","Pit Bull (APBT","From a friend or relative","i got her from my cousin he brought her to my home an we had her since","5 years","no","shes pregonant an has had one pup an we believe the others are still in her and the one she did have was stillborn an came out with no sack an she tried 2 eat it ","riverdale animal hospital 901 danforth avenue phone number 416-465-4655","darlene chalmers /shandar chalmers phone number(647)438-5262","no","N/A","40 dollars to see the dog 105$ for the xrays an whut ever else need to be done if thers still pups inside of her","N/A","50 $ every week","N/A","Very urgent: condition is critical","no","N/A","N/A","no","N/A","no","N/A","two dogs","my mother and I are on ontaio worksan recieve just over 600.00 dollars a month we pay 234.00 for rent 59.00 for our phonebilland 80.00 for cable,and internet and the rest is for food for us and our dogs.Any helpwould be appreciated to our circumstances and help in the care of our dog Magic who is very friendly an loving.I am willing to pay everything back if you could help an make some arrangements to help us thank you shandar chalmers and darlene chalmers","Submit","Tuesday, June 06, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Sharon Waggoner","41 hallock Landing Rd","","Rocky point","New York","11778","","631-849-2312","sharonLVT@optonline.net","","Disabled","I am currently living in my mothers house with my 16 year old son. I am disabled and on disability and medicare. My diability is severe Bi-polar disorder. We are just getting by with what little we have and dog was injured.","Karma","9 to 18 Months","female","yes","Pit Bull (APBT","Rescue Organization","Humane Society in St Petersburg Florida as a puppy","1 and half years","yes","Torn cruciate in right rear leg","DR. Lesser 2233 Broadhollow Rd Farmingdale NY 631-694-3400","Dr Lesser","no","","3500.00","all","3100.00","none","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","05/23/06","Good","no","","yes","","One","I have applied for care credit and was approved. Paying off a credit card is a battle. I have no money.Any kind of assistance will be greatly appreciated. She also has physical Therapy to do and I cant afford it. Sincerely, Sharon ","Submit","Wednesday, June 07, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Denise Muccioli","216 Bartemus Trail","","Nashua","New Hampshire","03063","603-438-2830 Cell","603-595-6769","naughtyrotty42@msn.com","","Unemployed, Full Time College Student","I filled out an application in much detail previously and then there was a technical issue with the website, so I don't know if the info was transmitted to you or not. I don't know if you rec'd my application or not. My fingers are sore from typing between scholarship apps and financial add apps for my dog, so I will summarize quickly here. I can provide more detail if you did not receive the app I previously filled out. Hooch is a 5 yr. old AmStaff/APBT. Nuetered. UTD on vacs/titers good Distember and Parvo and HW preventive. I cofounded North East Rottweiler Rescue and Referral, but now work on my own or with For the Love of Dog or Animal Rescue Referral Network of NE. I was called about 4 yrs ago to eval 2 pits at the Pelham NH dog pound, which had been confiscated from neglectful/abusive owners. We vetted the dogs, nuetered/spayed,etc. Through cooperative efforts with the Salem Animal Rescue League (SALEM, NH), the female was adopted out. No one suitable could be found for Hooch. Hooch spent nearly 10 months in shelters. I took him because I could not bear seeing him in a tiny, dark cage for months on end. He had an ear infection when I officially ""adopted"" him. He has since had chronic allergies, Lyme Disease diagnosed, chronic ear problems, skin infections, knee/cl problems. He is my $10000 free dog. The current issue is painful ears that after having seen at least five different vets, used baytril, tresaderm and cholorhexidine, as well as allergy shots have not responded to treatment. The ear clinic for pets, Dr. Dutton (603-529-4999), had to anesthesize Hooch and do a deep ear cleaning. The reason for the anesthesia is that Hooch was in excruciating pain upon examination with a swab. He is a good natured dog. The right ear drum was totally deteriorated and has resulted in major hearing loss. The left ear drum was intact but also showed signs of middle ear infection. Both ears had to be flushed with use of a video otoscope ($20K of machinery that most vets don't have), cleaned and scraped and antibiotics put in there. The cost of the 2nd opinion exam was $52. THe cost of yesterday's cleaning was $237. The vet says he needs 3 more of these procedures at 2 week intervals over the next 6 weeks. The total cost will be $900-$1050 assuming nothing goes wrong. He is in considerable pain. In addition to Hydroxyzine, he is now on Prednisone. I was planning to use him as my working therapy dog. He is an AKC CGC, ATTS TT, and registered with TDI. Because he has been in such excruciating pain, I have not been able to start therapy work for fear he will associate pain with his work. I was laid off from my job after returning from short term disablility due to sleep apnea/surgery. I collect unemployment at $408 before taxes. My rent is $700. I have spent close to $2000 on Hooch this year, and nearly $3000 last year on VETS alone. I have tried acupuncture, holistic, herbs, even chiro (thinking his head tilt was nuerological/muscular in nature, but is due to ears). I am enrolled as a full time college student to try to get a better paying job. I have applied to 200 companies since Feb. No luck. I can pay one more month rent and then have to vacate premises. I am divorced, no kids. I have an ailing mother. I live with my exboyfriend and we are only roommates (separate rooms). He is taking up 1/2 my share of the rent, no utilities included. He can't help with anymore than that. I get no public assistance because I don't have kids and get a small income and live w/someone even though I support myself. If I can't treat Hooch, I will be forced to surrender him. As you know a dog with his medical issues and breed stigma has little chance of being adopted. We couldn't even adopt him when he was ""healthy and young"". His best chance is with me. He is an outstanding rep of the breed and after being through so much, he deserves a chance to live a pain free or close to it life. I am willing to provide extensive documentation and references on what I have contributed to rescue of pit bulls and rottweilers, not to mention cats, turtles, raccoons and skunks!","SPS Hooch, CGC, TT, TDI","Over 5 Years","male","yes","American Staffordshire Terrier","Rescued from an abusive situation","Pelham Dog Found, Hudson Animal Control Jana MacMillan, Hudson NH","3 years","yes","Middle ear infections, ruptured ear drum, extensive yeast and wax plugs","Dr. Dutton Weare Animal Hospital Ear Clinic for Pets 91 N. Stark Hwy. Weare, NH 603-529-4999 603-529-4980 fax","Denise Muccioli 216 Bartemus Trail Nashua, NH 03063 603-595-6769 603-438-2830 cell naughtyrotty@msn.com","yes","","$900-1050 (3 treatments given 2 weeks apart under anesthesia)","$237 procedure, plus $52 initial exam","I can't go any further with his medical bills","$900-1050","Nor critical, but dog is in pain","yes","062206","Good for painful middle ear infections, but dog will have lifelong allergies and chronic yeast infections which hopefully will become less problematic if we can control allergies through injections, environmental control.","yes","Lyme Disease, Knee/CL occassionally are problematic..xrays were negative,allergies, chronic pyoderma and repeat skin infections","yes","Vet does not take care credit. I am working on apps for IMOM, Help A Pet and Good Samaritan.","All I can afford his Hooch. My cat, also a rescue, died last year unexpectedly. I can't afford to take another pet, though I miss having a cat. Hooch does too","All I can say is that I, as a rescue person, have gone above the call of duty to make this dog comfortable. I have seen at least 10 vets, acupuncturist, herbalists, chiropractors and have done everything they told me to do. My quality of life stinks, as well as Hooch's at this point. I have to constantly try to distract him or scold him for digging at his hears or licking his feet. He is a good rep of the breed and has done much to show people what true pit bull temperament is. I have endured personal sacrifice to pay for his vet bills and can't do it anymore. I support myself. I suffer from depression/bipolar disease as well as fibromylgia. Losing Hooch or worse euthanizing him due to these painful ears, will be devastating needless to say. I am at the end of my rope. THank you. I hope you get the orignal application or at least get this one. Here's hoping. I want him to get better so he can fulfill his job of working as a therapy dog. My mom who is disabled also relies on him for therapy. ","Submit","Friday, June 09, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Jason Whitehead","8124 rainier rd","","fort worth","Texas","76137","817-914-0317","817-485-9325","toniintx@charter.net","","unemployed","I lost my job when i imedietly after i adopted the dog. I adopted the dog from a humane society. He was only 2 to 3 weeks old. Took him to the vet now has severe pnumonia.","cholo","0 to 3 Months","male","yes","Pit Bull (APBT","Rescue Organization","Humane society of fort worth","6 weeks","no","The dog was diagnosed with pnumonia. Do not have funds for further test.","Banfield, The Pet Hospital #1122 7616 Denton Highway #352 Watauga, TX 76148","817-428-9549 Dr. Altman","no","","Aprox. $500.00 not sure total needs more test.","100.00","80.00","420.00","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","06/14/06","He is receiving breathing treatments with a makeshift machine and on two antibiotics.","no","","no","","0","I adopted the dog very young. He is now only about 8 weeks old and fighting very hard against the sickness. we have had him on 24 hour watch, feeding him every 2 hours. Giving him Clindamycin and clavamox. The breathing treatment is Albuterol. I now do not have the funds to get any more medications and the test's needed to be done. he slowly seems to be getting better but now am afraid might get worse.","Submit","Tuesday, June 13, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Andrea Waya","27 EMS D22C Lane","","Syracuse","Indiana","46567","NONE","574-658-9699","andiwaya@hotmail.com","NA","currently unemployed","I actually live in Nebraska, but am currently living in Indiana with my parents. My Mother has Ovarian Cancer and is currently going through treatment. I quit my job in Nebraska to come home to take care of my mother while she is on Chemo, because of this I have been unemployed since last October. I am asking for help because I have no personal funds to contribute and my parents are dealing with Hospital and Doctor bills associated with cancer. ","Sheba","3 to 5 years","female","yes","Pit Bull Mix","Rescued from an abusive situation","While living in North Carolina in 2003 a family living down the street had an 'oops' their Pit Bull and their Dalmatian mix got together and surprise!! They were rather annoyed at having to care for these puppies. At less than 3 weeks old they had the puppies eating DRY ADULT dog food, because buying any puppy food was ""just a waste of money"" (even though these puppies should have still been on mothers milk at this point anyway) They told me that they were getting ready to go on vacation and any puppies that weren't taken would either just be left to fend for themselves or taken to the pound. I said I'll take that one! (and I helped them take the rest to the pound)","since May 2003","yes","Luxating Patella - a knee cap that moves out of its normal location. When Sheba holds her leg up, the knee is in place, but when she goes to straighten it out (i.e. walk on it) the knee pops out of place. Sheba is in a lot of pain and refuses to use her lame leg at all - instead walking on 2 front legs and 1 back. It hurts for her to sit down, and it takes time for her to situate her lame leg so she can lie down. The Vet suspects the problem comes from the different breeds in her not coming together to form a stable frame.","Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital. 5818 Maplecrest Road Fort Wayne, IN. 46835","Bradley R. Coolman, D.V.M. (260) 426-1062","no","NA","between $1,852.00 and $1881.70","Already paid: None. ","not much more than $300","$1,581.70","Nor critical, but dog is in pain","no","NA","Should have no further trouble or complications; lead a full 'normal' life.","no","NA","yes","*Allen County SPCA (local spca): 260-744-0454; left messages, no response back. *Help-A-Pet: 630-986-9504; left messages, no response back. *Angels4Animals: 916-941-9119; left message, no response back. *Shakespeare Animal Fund: Fax# 775-674-6477, faxed application, no response back. *Care Credit: I actually didn't even bother applying, I have such bad credit I only qualify for a $200 a day limit with my Banks Check/ATM card! Besides I don't know when I'll be getting a job to be able to pay it back without getting behind. ","1 Cat - Miko, currently living with my room-mate in Nebraska","Sheba is the most wonderful, smart and loving dog I have ever met. She gets so excited with you talk to her or pet her that not just her tail wags - but her entire body wiggles. Once she gets calmed down she loves to just lie on your lap and sleep (all 51 pounds of her!) She is also SO gentle! She won’t take a treat from you until you say 'take' then she sticks out her tongue for you to place the treat on, then she slowly brings it in her mouth. The children in the town I live in in Nebraska LOVE her and she loves kids! She'll let them put silly hats on her, or paint her nails - just lying there with a smile on her face. For the last several weeks - since she has stopped using that leg - she has become growly and nippy. She even went after a friend of my moms growling, barking and nipping at her. The vet says this is because she is in pain and scared and should stop when her leg is fixed. I don't want my sweet loving dog to go mean, I couldn't handle that! Last October my families’ world fell apart when my mom was diagnosed with advanced Cancer. She spent several weeks in a coma and several months in the hospital. I quit my job and came out to take care of her. Now my dog is not well and I can't afford to help her! ","Submit","Wednesday, June 14, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Scott Taylor","6160 Gambleton","","Wellston","Missouri","63133","","314 725 5265","scottaylor@hotmail.com","","unemployed","Hi my name is Scott Taylor. I am 31 years old and have a beautiful American Chesire Pit bull named Jessica. Jessica has been sick since April. She has been to 2 vets. She was treated for pnemonia, but the medications she was given (antibiotics) did not help her. The vet today said that it may in fact be a bacterial infection instead. I have spent nearly $1,000 in vet bills and my inability to pay to take her back to the vet is truly breaking my heart. I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis a few weeks ago, and just lost my job last week.","Jessica","3 to 5 years","male","no","Pit Bull Mix","Rescued from an abusive situation","From Steve Porter in Maplewood, Missouri (near St. Louis).","since she was a baby (about 5 years)","no","Originally it was viral pnemonia, but now it is a possible bacterial infection. Jessica is having trouble breathing and standing and walking on her own.","Kingsbury Animal Hospital 420 North Skinker Blvd. Saint Louis, MO 63130 (314)721-6251 doc@kah.com Stephen A. Brammeier, D.V.M ","myself: Scott Taylor 314-725-5265 or the vet: Kingsbury Animal Hospital 420 North Skinker Blvd. Saint Louis, MO 63130 (314)721-6251 doc@kah.com Stephen A. Brammeier, D.V.M ","yes","http://www.kah.com/site/view/48484_Home.pml","I have an outstanding bill of $500, plus new medication (from 200 to $1,000) for antifunal medication.","400","Everything I have","500-700","Very urgent: condition is critical","no","","Jessica may recover with the correct medication.","no","","yes","1) am also applying for care credit","2","Please help us if you can. Keep Jessica in your prayers. She is a beautiful dog with a wonderful heart.","Submit","Sunday, June 18, 2006" "OwnerApplication","VIRGINIA CAVAZOS","P.O. BOX 550502","","HOUSTON","Texas","77255","","713-467-2184","gcavazos@earthlink.net","earthlink.net","unemployed","I JUST RECIEVED 2 PITBULL PUPPIES, THEY ARE BROTHER AND SISTER, THESE PEOPLE DID NOT WANT THEM THEY WERE GOING TO GIVE THEM TO WHO EVER WANTED THEM. I AM A ANIMAL LOVER SO TOOK THEM BOTH, THEY ARE VERY, VERY SICK WITH WORMS. I HAVE BEEN GIVING THEM DEWORMER I BOUGHT AT WALMART,IT SEEMS TO HAVE KILLED THE WORMS THEY PASS. THESE POOR BABIES ,ALL YOU SEE IS EVERY BONE . I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING THAT I CAN AFFORD, I KNOW THEY NEED A VET. BUT I CAN NOT AFFORD ONE. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME KEEP THEM ALIVE,I LOVE THEM WITH ALL MY HEART. THANK YOU VERY MUCH VIRGINIA CAVAZOS.","CO CO","0 to 3 Months","male","yes","Pit Bull (APBT","Rescue Organization","","","yes","","","","yes","","","","","","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","","","yes","","yes","","","","Submit","Sunday, June 18, 2006" "OwnerApplication","VIRGINIA CAVAZOS","P.O. BOX 550502","","HOUSTON","Texas","77255","","713-467-2184","gcavazos@earthlink.net","earthlink.net","unemployed","I JUST RECIEVED 2 PITBULL PUPPIES, THEY ARE BROTHER AND SISTER, THESE PEOPLE DID NOT WANT THEM THEY WERE GOING TO GIVE THEM TO WHO EVER WANTED THEM. I AM A ANIMAL LOVER SO TOOK THEM BOTH, THEY ARE VERY, VERY SICK WITH WORMS. I HAVE BEEN GIVING THEM DEWORMER I BOUGHT AT WALMART,IT SEEMS TO HAVE KILLED THE WORMS THEY PASS. THESE POOR BABIES ,ALL YOU SEE IS EVERY BONE . I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING THAT I CAN AFFORD, I KNOW THEY NEED A VET. BUT I CAN NOT AFFORD ONE. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME KEEP THEM ALIVE,I LOVE THEM WITH ALL MY HEART. THANK YOU VERY MUCH VIRGINIA CAVAZOS.","COCOA , & ROCKY","0 to 3 Months","male","no","Pit Bull (APBT","From a friend or relative","SOME GUY GAVE THEM TO MY DAUGHTERS BOYFRIEND AT HIS JOB."," 4 DAYS","no","THEY BOTH HAVE WORMS AND ARE VERY, VERY UNDER WEIGHT, THEY ARE ALERT BUT ARE VERY WEAK.","I CALLED THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR HELP BUT THEY SAID THAT I NEEDED TO TAKE THEM TO A FULL SERVICE VET., I CAN NOT AFFORD ONE SO I WAS TRYING THE BEST WAY I CAN."," VIRGINIA CAVAZOS - 713-467-2184 ","no","N/A","N/A","I HAVE NOTHING AT THIS TIME."," I WILL TRY TO HELP .","N/A","Very urgent: condition is critical","no","N/A","WHEN I RECIEVED THEM THEY WERE ALREADY SICK, ONCE THEY ARE BETTER I WILL HAVE NO PROBLEM TAKING CARE OF THEM.","yes","THEY ARE VERY UNDERWEIGHT AND ALSO HAVE FLEAS, I DO NOT KNOW WHAT OTHER PROBLEMS THEY MIGHT HAVE.","no","HOUSTON HUMANE SOCIETY."," 6 1 OTHER DOG 5 CATS","I LOVE ALL ANIMALS, I HAVE NEVER HAD PROBLEMS WITH ANY OF MY OTHER PETS, ITS THAT THESE PUPPIES WERE ALREADY SICK WHEN I TOOK THEM IN I WAS AFRAID IF I DID NOT TAKE THEM AND SOMEBODY ELSE DID IF THEY WOULD TRY TO CARE FOR THEM OR JUST LET THEM DIE, SO I TOOK THEM IN AND SAID THAT I WILL DO EVERYTHING IN MY POWER TO KEEP THEM ALIVE.","Submit","Sunday, June 18, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Carolyn M Tillotson","3445 Livingston Ave","","Wayzata","Minnesota","55391","612-965-8474 cell","612-965-8474 cell","ticatt2@aol.com","","Real Estate Agent/Property Manager","I am not the owner, rather, I discovered this dog tied to a tree in an abusive situation and went out on a limb to have the dog removed. I never thought I would own a dog but couldn't leave any animal in this condition. Originally I thought I would find a good home for the dog, but he has an aggressiveness towards smaller built dark colored men and I mean he goes right for the groin area with no bark or growl and all paws off of the ground. My family is now terrified of the dog and is urging me to have him put down or give him back to where I got him from. Until I know for sure if he is uncureable I don't want to do that and I will not give him back to where he came from, I will have him put down before I do that, no animal should have to live like that. My financial situation is I live paycheck to paycheck. Single mother, one son. Real Estate has been hard hit and I have taken a part time job managing property. I have one charge card that is maxed out and bills that need to be paid. The vet will let me make payments when I need to, however, the U of M wants full payment. I have one loan that is past due and another that I have managed to keep current. I really do not need the added expense of a dog, but, bills will wait, this dog cannot. I am willing to pay anything I can, but $400 - $500 is out of the question nad logically it should be applied to keeping the house running. My family wants and deserves an answer as to whether or not this dog is safe to be around and I want the dog to be able to have a good life if that is possible. I just want to know if the dog is OK and can be kept by anyone or if he is uncontrollable and needs to be put down.","Spear","9 to 18 Months","male","no","Pit Bull (APBT","Rescued from an abusive situation","While working one day I located a dog that was being mistreated and abused. Never thinking I would own a dog, I just couldn't let the poor thing be treated like that so I told them if they ever wanted to get rid of it to call me and they called before I left the driveway. ","10 days","no","He was purchased for fighting I believe and they said he has never been fought, however, there are scars on his face. He was tied to a tree with flies all over him in 90 degree weather and trying to slurp water out of a crushed beer can. The lady kicked him as we walked by and swore at him. There were several other dogs, tied and roaming and she said this one had a bad attitude.11 month old male pit bull, I don't know what to do with him, I thought I would give him to a good home. Unfortunately, he lunged at someone quite inappropriately and now there are concerns of unnecessary aggressiveness that I need to have diagnosed. ","University of Minnesota","University of Minnesota, 612-624-0797 Dana Emerson BS, VT ashli001@umn.edu Missy Greer CVT","yes","ashli001@umn.edu","$400-$500","$200-$250","$200-$250","$200-$250","Not critical, I have time to do fund raising","no","","If the evaluation for the dog is positive (aggressive beyond help) than I will have to have the dog put down. If the evlauation is negative (aggressive that can be controlled) than I will keep the dog or give him to a good home. He is sweet as pumpkin pie to me and I would love to keep him provided that I can train him appropriately.","no","","no","I left a message for my vet, Lake Minnetonka Animal Hospital, Dr. Janet Roshar for this form (Care Credit) and will pursue that after I speak with her.","2 cats, 1 rescued and the other I own","I have never owned a dog before, did not know this was a pit bull and know understand that a pit bull has a bad public image and frightens alot of people. He is the sweetest thing though. While working one day I located a dog that was being mistreated and abused. Never thinking I would own a dog, I just couldn't let the poor thing be treated like that so I told them if they ever wanted to get rid of it to call me and they called before I left the driveway. He was purchased for fighting I believe and they said he has never been fought, however, there are scars on his face. He was tied to a tree with flies all over him in 90 degree weather and trying to slurp water out of a crushed beer can. The lady kicked him as we walked by and swore at him. There were several other dogs, tied and roaming and she said this one had a bad attitude. 11 month old male pit bull, I don't know what to do with him, I thought I would give him to a good home. Unfortunately, he lunged at someone quite inappropriately and now there are concerns of unnecessary aggressiveness that I need to have diagnosed. I contacted the University of Minnesota who originally told me the cost would be about $200-$250 and I could handle that. Now, however, the real cost is going to be $400-$450 and I cannot swallow that. It would be almost cheaper to have him put down but I don't believe that one incident (after moving from one enviroment to another) is enough to make me do that. I have since found out that no one will look or feel at ease with him unless he is ""evaluated"". It is also the safest thing to do, I would never forgive myself if he were to hurt someone. He has been the kindest, sweetest dog and has a dog buddy that he cannot wait to play with, surprisingly enough his buddy is a male. So I know his aggressiveness is not towards other dogs, I think. The U of Minnesota referred me to you and I cannot locate a Minnesota based rescue on your site. Thank you for your consideration. Carolyn M. Tillotson 612-965-8474 Cell ","Submit","Friday, June 23, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Brooke Wright","4608 Stonewood Ct","","Flower Mound ","Texas","75028","469-775-8541","214-418-5117","brookie684@hotmail.com","","Duty Manager","I first saw Clifford when visiting the pound. He had the sweetest face and was not scary, even though he weighed over 100 lbs. I wasn't looking for a Dog that big, but after talking to someone who worked at the animal control, I found out that they haven't had much luck finding an owner for him because of his size. I took one last look at his sweet brown eyes before running home to tell my husband I had found our new baby. We went up to the pound the next day 05/30/06 and paid the money to rescue him. Because we were so excited to get him we didn't notice Cliffords Severe limp until after we had gotten him home and bathed. The next day we took him to the vet and found out that he has two torn acls on his back knees, and needs surgery. Right before we adopted Clifford, my husband injured his knee at work, and the company has no workman's comp, so he has been unable to work more than 10 hours a week as his job keeps him on his feet working as an after-school director. We have a high house payment and were only expecting to pay for basic care for our new dog, not pay $2400 for two surgeries. After finding his diagnosis I got in contact with the humane society of lewisville who has been helping us with keeping the Vet and prescription costs down. So far we have paid $250 in office visits and Rimadyl, and have received donations of rimadyl and glucosamine (to ease his pain) I have multiple pictures of clifford and I know if you see his sweet face you will want to help. Thank you so much in advance. ","Clifford Wright","3 to 5 years","male","yes","Pit Bull Mix","Shelter","Lewisville Animal Control. 851 Treatment PLant Rd. Lewisville, TX 75057","less than two months","yes","Clifford has two torn ACLS on both of his back knees. Dr Clawson said he needed surgery to repair the torn ACLS. ","All Care Animal Hospital 353 N Denton Tap Rd Copell, TX 75019 Phone: (972) 393-7750,","Dr Clawson. 972-393-7750 ","yes","www.allcarevet.vetsuite.com/","$2400 1200 per leg Plus pain meds","we have already paid 250 in vet visits and pain meds we got a second opinion as well. ","500","1900 after our contribution of 500","Nor critical, but dog is in pain","no","","the Vet believes that clifford will have a happy and pain free life, after both surgeries. ","no","","no","Humane Society of Lewisville, Marni carter 972-745-7959 HSL donated some Rimadyl. LifeLine Grant Team United Animal Nations (916) 429-2457 - tel (916) 429-2456 - fax They are unable to help because it is not a life threatening situation. ","1 - Cliffords sister Peanut","Clifford has one of the sweetest demeanors I have ever seen on a dig, he is the biggest teddy bear, and I love to hug him, but I hate that he is in so much pain. I wish we were able to give all the money for the surgery now, but it is completely unfeasible for us at this point. I would really appreciate anything that you can do. ","Submit","Tuesday, June 27, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Teshma Thompson","3150 Gustine Ave.","N/A","St. Louis ","Missouri","63116","N/A","3147726189","Teshma@sbcglobal.net","N/A","student","I am the proud owner of 2 well behaved loving pitbulls which I believe found me. The first which my son named Dirty is believed to be about 1 year old the man who found him said the owners didn't want him because he was not ""mean enough"", which with all sincerity he is not and I an grateful for that. Dirty was very thin and malnourished when we brought him home. He has gained some weight and he is not as timid anymore, but I do believe he was abused at some point. When he came to us he was afraid of loud noise and too much commotion. The second one we named Cocoa because of her beautiful color, we found her running around our neighborhood. I posted signs in the neighborhood, and also talked to neighboring agencies to call me if someone reported a lost/stolen dog. Without a return call we have had Cocoa now for about six months. She is also a very good and loving dog and the two of them hit it off immediately. The problem we face is I just can't find a vet that offers discounted rates and will take payments on a plan. I have no idea if the dogs have had their shots or the other preventive check-ups as they should. I want to provide the best possible health for my new familt members it just seems next to impossible.","Dirty","9 to 18 Months","male","no","Pit Bull (APBT","Rescued from an abusive situation","Listed above","6-8 months","no","listed above","Chippewa Animal Clinic","314-772-0292","no","","300.00-400.00","would like payment plan if possible","not sure","not sure","Not critical, I have time to do fund raising","no","","a healthy life","no","","yes","Applied for Care Credit and was denied at this time they will send me a letter explaining why.","3 cats","I just really want to do what is best for my dogs, because they are a part of the family now. And I know shots and a check-up are the preventive care. I just don't think I could part with them now, they have adjusted very well to us as well as us to them. My son is the only child and he says they are his brother and sister, it is so adorable to watch them play and bond. I want to have these dogs for a very long time, finances just don't allow me to do the things right now considering they were not expected but very much accepted.","Submit","Thursday, June 29, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Teshma Thompson","3150 Gustine Ave.","N/A","St. Louis ","Missouri","63116","N/A","3147726189","Teshma@sbcglobal.net","N/A","student","I am the proud owner of 2 well behaved loving pitbulls which I believe found me. The first which my son named Dirty is believed to be about 1 year old the man who found him said the owners didn't want him because he was not ""mean enough"", which with all sincerity he is not and I an grateful for that. Dirty was very thin and malnourished when we brought him home. He has gained some weight and he is not as timid anymore, but I do believe he was abused at some point. When he came to us he was afraid of loud noise and too much commotion. The second one we named Cocoa because of her beautiful color, we found her running around our neighborhood. I posted signs in the neighborhood, and also talked to neighboring agencies to call me if someone reported a lost/stolen dog. Without a return call we have had Cocoa now for about six months. She is also a very good and loving dog and the two of them hit it off immediately. The problem we face is I just can't find a vet that offers discounted rates and will take payments on a plan. I have no idea if the dogs have had their shots or the other preventive check-ups as they should. I want to provide the best possible health for my new familt members it just seems next to impossible.","Dirty","9 to 18 Months","male","no","Pit Bull (APBT","Rescued from an abusive situation","Listed above","6-8 months","no","listed above","Chippewa Animal Clinic","314-772-0292","no","","300.00-400.00","would like payment plan if possible","not sure","not sure","Not critical, I have time to do fund raising","no","","a healthy life","no","","yes","Applied for Care Credit and was denied at this time they will send me a letter explaining why.","3 cats","I just really want to do what is best for my dogs, because they are a part of the family now. And I know shots and a check-up are the preventive care. I just don't think I could part with them now, they have adjusted very well to us as well as us to them. My son is the only child and he says they are his brother and sister, it is so adorable to watch them play and bond. I want to have these dogs for a very long time, finances just don't allow me to do the things right now considering they were not expected but very much accepted.","Submit","Thursday, June 29, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Teshma Thompson","3150 Gustine Ave.","N/A","St. Louis ","Missouri","63116","N/A","3147726189","Teshma@sbcglobal.net","N/A","student","I am the proud owner of 2 well behaved loving pitbulls which I believe found me. The first which my son named Dirty is believed to be about 1 year old the man who found him said the owners didn't want him because he was not ""mean enough"", which with all sincerity he is not and I an grateful for that. Dirty was very thin and malnourished when we brought him home. He has gained some weight and he is not as timid anymore, but I do believe he was abused at some point. When he came to us he was afraid of loud noise and too much commotion. The second one we named Cocoa because of her beautiful color, we found her running around our neighborhood. I posted signs in the neighborhood, and also talked to neighboring agencies to call me if someone reported a lost/stolen dog. Without a return call we have had Cocoa now for about six months. She is also a very good and loving dog and the two of them hit it off immediately. The problem we face is I just can't find a vet that offers discounted rates and will take payments on a plan. I have no idea if the dogs have had their shots or the other preventive check-ups as they should. I want to provide the best possible health for my new familt members it just seems next to impossible.","Dirty","9 to 18 Months","male","no","Pit Bull (APBT","Rescued from an abusive situation","Listed above","6-8 months","no","listed above","Chippewa Animal Clinic","314-772-0292","no","","300.00-400.00","would like payment plan if possible","not sure","not sure","Not critical, I have time to do fund raising","no","","a healthy life","no","","yes","Applied for Care Credit and was denied at this time they will send me a letter explaining why.","3 cats","I just really want to do what is best for my dogs, because they are a part of the family now. And I know shots and a check-up are the preventive care. I just don't think I could part with them now, they have adjusted very well to us as well as us to them. My son is the only child and he says they are his brother and sister, it is so adorable to watch them play and bond. I want to have these dogs for a very long time, finances just don't allow me to do the things right now considering they were not expected but very much accepted.","Submit","Thursday, June 29, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Teshma Thompson","3150 Gustine Ave.","N/A","St. Louis ","Missouri","63116","N/A","3147726189","Teshma@sbcglobal.net","N/A","student","I am the proud owner of 2 well behaved loving pitbulls which I believe found me. The first which my son named Dirty is believed to be about 1 year old the man who found him said the owners didn't want him because he was not ""mean enough"", which with all sincerity he is not and I an grateful for that. Dirty was very thin and malnourished when we brought him home. He has gained some weight and he is not as timid anymore, but I do believe he was abused at some point. When he came to us he was afraid of loud noise and too much commotion. The second one we named Cocoa because of her beautiful color, we found her running around our neighborhood. I posted signs in the neighborhood, and also talked to neighboring agencies to call me if someone reported a lost/stolen dog. Without a return call we have had Cocoa now for about six months. She is also a very good and loving dog and the two of them hit it off immediately. The problem we face is I just can't find a vet that offers discounted rates and will take payments on a plan. I have no idea if the dogs have had their shots or the other preventive check-ups as they should. I want to provide the best possible health for my new familt members it just seems next to impossible.","Dirty","9 to 18 Months","male","no","Pit Bull (APBT","Rescued from an abusive situation","Listed above","6-8 months","no","listed above","Chippewa Animal Clinic","314-772-0292","no","","300.00-400.00","would like payment plan if possible","not sure","not sure","Not critical, I have time to do fund raising","no","","a healthy life","no","","yes","Applied for Care Credit and was denied at this time they will send me a letter explaining why.","3 cats","I just really want to do what is best for my dogs, because they are a part of the family now. And I know shots and a check-up are the preventive care. I just don't think I could part with them now, they have adjusted very well to us as well as us to them. My son is the only child and he says they are his brother and sister, it is so adorable to watch them play and bond. I want to have these dogs for a very long time, finances just don't allow me to do the things right now considering they were not expected but very much accepted.","Submit","Thursday, June 29, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Teshma Thompson","3150 Gustine Ave.","N/A","St. Louis ","Missouri","63116","N/A","3147726189","Teshma@sbcglobal.net","N/A","student","I am the proud owner of 2 well behaved loving pitbulls which I believe found me. The first which my son named Dirty is believed to be about 1 year old the man who found him said the owners didn't want him because he was not ""mean enough"", which with all sincerity he is not and I an grateful for that. Dirty was very thin and malnourished when we brought him home. He has gained some weight and he is not as timid anymore, but I do believe he was abused at some point. When he came to us he was afraid of loud noise and too much commotion. The second one we named Cocoa because of her beautiful color, we found her running around our neighborhood. I posted signs in the neighborhood, and also talked to neighboring agencies to call me if someone reported a lost/stolen dog. Without a return call we have had Cocoa now for about six months. She is also a very good and loving dog and the two of them hit it off immediately. The problem we face is I just can't find a vet that offers discounted rates and will take payments on a plan. I have no idea if the dogs have had their shots or the other preventive check-ups as they should. I want to provide the best possible health for my new familt members it just seems next to impossible.","Dirty","9 to 18 Months","male","no","Pit Bull (APBT","Rescued from an abusive situation","Listed above","6-8 months","no","listed above","Chippewa Animal Clinic","314-772-0292","no","","300.00-400.00","would like payment plan if possible","not sure","not sure","Not critical, I have time to do fund raising","no","","a healthy life","no","","yes","Applied for Care Credit and was denied at this time they will send me a letter explaining why.","3 cats","I just really want to do what is best for my dogs, because they are a part of the family now. And I know shots and a check-up are the preventive care. I just don't think I could part with them now, they have adjusted very well to us as well as us to them. My son is the only child and he says they are his brother and sister, it is so adorable to watch them play and bond. I want to have these dogs for a very long time, finances just don't allow me to do the things right now considering they were not expected but very much accepted.","Submit","Thursday, June 29, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Teshma Thompson","3150 Gustine Ave.","N/A","St. Louis ","Missouri","63116","N/A","3147726189","Teshma@sbcglobal.net","N/A","student","I am the proud owner of 2 well behaved loving pitbulls which I believe found me. The first which my son named Dirty is believed to be about 1 year old the man who found him said the owners didn't want him because he was not ""mean enough"", which with all sincerity he is not and I an grateful for that. Dirty was very thin and malnourished when we brought him home. He has gained some weight and he is not as timid anymore, but I do believe he was abused at some point. When he came to us he was afraid of loud noise and too much commotion. The second one we named Cocoa because of her beautiful color, we found her running around our neighborhood. I posted signs in the neighborhood, and also talked to neighboring agencies to call me if someone reported a lost/stolen dog. Without a return call we have had Cocoa now for about six months. She is also a very good and loving dog and the two of them hit it off immediately. The problem we face is I just can't find a vet that offers discounted rates and will take payments on a plan. I have no idea if the dogs have had their shots or the other preventive check-ups as they should. I want to provide the best possible health for my new familt members it just seems next to impossible.","Dirty","9 to 18 Months","male","no","Pit Bull (APBT","Rescued from an abusive situation","Listed above","6-8 months","no","listed above","Chippewa Animal Clinic","314-772-0292","no","","300.00-400.00","would like payment plan if possible","not sure","not sure","Not critical, I have time to do fund raising","no","","a healthy life","no","","yes","Applied for Care Credit and was denied at this time they will send me a letter explaining why.","3 cats","I just really want to do what is best for my dogs, because they are a part of the family now. And I know shots and a check-up are the preventive care. I just don't think I could part with them now, they have adjusted very well to us as well as us to them. My son is the only child and he says they are his brother and sister, it is so adorable to watch them play and bond. I want to have these dogs for a very long time, finances just don't allow me to do the things right now considering they were not expected but very much accepted.","Submit","Thursday, June 29, 2006" "OwnerApplication","jennifer dugger","23596 candle shoe court","","moreno valley","California","92557","","951-247-6398","safaipour@msn.com","","nursing assistent","my baby boy is almost 2-yo, pit bull.the most loveable,sweet,gental,wonderfull dog i have ever had. i have two children and i am a single mom working two jobs just to barley make it. this baby is my childrens best friend, there is not a day that gos by that he is not with them. Over the last month he has lost weight, and vomets his food frequently.his stool looks fine, and his activity level has not changed. but becouse of the drastic weight lost and vometing, he needs medical care right away,i am below low income and cant even afford to take him to the vet. my heart crys for this sweet baby boy,and i dont have the heart to put him down,when he may only need a vet and some medicine? please please help,. ","hunny","19 to 36 Months","male","yes","Pit Bull (APBT","Breeder","private person( breeder) ontario california","20 months","yes",",not able to take to vet due to financial distress","not yet taken","my self jennifer dugger 951-247-6398","yes","safaipour@msn.com","not shere yet, should i take him and e-mail you with the finnal cost?","0","not shere","not shere see above","Very urgent: condition is critical","no","","","no","","no","","","","Submit","Saturday, July 01, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Vickie Parrino","477 delle drive","","crestline","California","92325","909 337 1212","909 338 1608","wtw3@netzero.com","","Waitress","We have spent all of our avaliable money on vet bills including or rent money which is over 1,000. i Am a single mom with one teenage daughter. It is urgent that my dog be seen by a vet and treated of the chances of her survival are slim","Hollywood","4 to 8 Months","female","no","American Staffordshire Terrier","Breeder","","3 months","yes","She is suspected to have some sort of infection on her face. Or she may be infected with a desiese. but this cannot be determained without further treatment","advanced Critical care & Internal med. 3021 Edinger av, tustin ca. 92780","949-654-8950","no","","1700","","300","","Very urgent: condition is critical","no","","","no","","yes","","0","","Submit","Wednesday, July 05, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Brandy Duncan (for Patty Letawsky)","P.O. Box 177","","Wilton","California","95693","916-204-3407","559-285-3424","brandy.duncan@gmail.com","","","12 days ago, Patty put Peaches in a crate at 10:30 p.m. and when she let her out just 1 1/2 hours later, her front right leg was completely lame and she was obviously in great pain. Patty took her to Hatton Vet (Dr. Ku - 916-689-1688)the next morning and got several x-ray views of her leg (total $331.00). There was a questionagle are on her front right leg (humerus bone), however, the view that was taken did not present a clear picture. After new x-rays were taken (total $141.00)it is suspected to be bone cancer. Peaches has been put on pain meds(refilled yesterday total $43.40) I am requesting funds in order to obtain a definitive diagnosis and determine the best course of treatment for Peaches from the experts at UC Davis. The estimate from UC Davis is $800.00. This includes a biopsy, chest x-rays and an ultrasound which I was told is the only way to obtain a difinitive diagnosis. Peaches is not just your average run of the mill nice pit bull. She is truly exeptional. After being pit fought for several years, and then being turned into a breeding machine, Peaches was confiscated as evidence when her owner was arrested for his dog fighting activities. Peaches (formerly known as Sandy)was then held at the Sacramento County Shelter as evidence for about nine months, where I met her when I was volunteering. During this time she was held in a 6x9 kennel with little human interaction, but her positive nature never faltered. She became a favorite of the staff and volunteers alike and was always happy to see anyone who ventured by. Standard policy for pit fought dogs after their evidence hold was complete (at the time) was automatic eauthanasia. The judge decided to tranfer Peaches to the SSPCA for evaluation after being bombarded with letters and calls pleading for Peaches to be spared. Peaches not only represents the best of this breed coming throught the worst circumstances and triumphing in ways trhat no one ever expected, She also inspires people to unite to save these dogs that are so often maligned. Everywhere peaches goes she is the center of attention and there have benn countless strangers who have met her who have stated that she has changed their view of the breed and that is BEFORE hearing her story. Peaches has a long list of character references, and I often jokes that if Patty ever got hit by the proverbial bus it would be the only case in history where the lawsuit was over not who gets the money, but who gets the dog. Patty, peaches official owner, has also been a champion of this breed. She Co founded the Sacramento SPCA ""We Pay to Spay Program"" for Pit Bulls and Pit Bull Mixes. As of last count, this program had spayed/neutered close to 3300 pit bulls and pit bull mixes. Patty is also the direct reason that SB 861 was altered to include the language which states that no breed or breed mix may be declared dangerous or vicious. She worked with Senator Speier's cheif of staff Richard Steffen and was able to get the Senators office to change the language of the bill. This was also Partly because of Peaches inspiring story. While Patty is very proud of all of the rescue work that she has done (she has placed somwhere around 200 foster dogs, most of them Pit Bulls) She is feeling a tremendous sense of guilt now that one of her own., and ICON no less, needs her help and she is not financially able to do all she wishes she could. I don't know if this situation meets all of the requirements, but I'm hoping for a little latitude when you consider both who Peaches is and what Patty has done for the breed. ","Peaches","Over 5 Years","female","yes","Pit Bull (APBT","Shelter","Officially, I rescued Peaches from the Sacramento SPCA. She was a pit fought dog and was confiscated and held as evidence at the Sacramento County Shelter for about nine months. After the court case, the judge released Peaches from the County Shelter to the SPCA for evaluation, and I rescued her from there. I had intended to place her at the time, but she was one that I just had to keep. Despite what she had been through, she has an A+ temperament (even does very well with other dogs and cats)","8 years","yes","Suspected cancerous tumor","UC Davis Davis CA 530-752-1393 X431 ","530-752-1393 X431 Dr. Rodriguez will see Peaches. Spoke with Virginia about the case.","no","","$800 to completely diagnose","So far $500 approx.","unknown at this time","$800 for UC Davis","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","7-11-06","Not sure","no","","no","Not yet. ","I have three other dogs of my own and one foster dog and two rescued potbelly pigs.","Please see long explanation above. ","Submit","Friday, July 07, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Brandy Duncan","P.O. Box 177","","Wilton","California","95693","559-285-3424","916-682-0730","brandy.duncan@gmail.com","","","Regarding the application I put in earlier today for Peaches/Patty Letawsky, Patty just told me she got $100 donated toward Peaches' vet bills.","Peaches","Over 5 Years","female","yes","Pit Bull (APBT","Shelter","","","yes","","","","no","","","","","","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","","","yes","","yes","","","","Submit","Friday, July 07, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Tia Daems","3400 15th St W","","Rosamond","California","93560","661-277-8618","661-256-3625","tia_daems@sbcglobal.net","","Active Duty United States Air Force","I am wanting to adopt a pit bull that has a dislocated hip. The pit bull was hit by a car and got banged up pretty bad. He may also have a fractured pelvic bone. I have until Monday to make the decision whether to adopt or not. If he is not adopted, he will be put to sleep. I do know the previous owner and I do know the dog. I used to pet sit him A LOT. The owner cannot reclaim him because the vet bills are too high and he doesn't have a place for the dog in his new home. I LOVE this dog but the vet bill due to the surgery is looking close to $2000. It will be hard for me to come up with this money on my own. I am currently in escrow buying a house located in Las Vegas, Nevada. I was told that the dog will need hip surgery. I have a copy of the dog's medical records and x-rays so I can have a vet evaluate the injury. ","Andre 3000","19 to 36 Months","male","yes","American Staffordshire Terrier","Rescue Organization","http://www.ventura.org/animreg/dog-frame.html ID# A388160 ","not yet. See above","yes","Dislocated hip and numerous other injuries","Southern Kern Veterinary 4455 W Rosamond Blvd Rosamond, CA 93560-6440 ","(661) 256-8121 *will see Monday, July 09","no","no","*see above*","as much as I can","this difference","$1000","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","07/09/06","limit physical activities and take pain medication.","yes","several other injuries. He has ground tendons and ligaments on his legs.","no","not yet...I am in escrow buying a house and it is very important money stays in my bank accout so I can secure the home loan","0","Please help as I do not want to see this animal put to sleep. It is like a child to me.","Submit","Sunday, July 09, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Jenefer Miller","17635 Trolley Crossing Way","","Cornelius","North Carolina","28031","704-483-1357","704-728-1907","jenmiller2@yahoo.com","","office administration","","","0 to 3 Months","male","yes","Pit Bull (APBT","Rescue Organization","","","yes","","","","yes","","","","","","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","","","yes","","yes","","","","Submit","Sunday, July 09, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Jenefer Miller","17635 Trolley Crossing Way","","Cornelius","North Carolina","28031","704-483-1357","704-728-1907","jenmiller2@yahoo.com","","office administration","I am a single mother and work all the hours i can get to try and make ends meet. Samantha getting hurt today is a complete unexpected event which i have not budgeted for and dont know how i am going to pay for her bill. I really need someone to help us save our dog.","Samantha","9 to 18 Months","female","yes","Pit Bull (APBT","Rescue Organization","Lincoln County Animinal Rescue ","1 year","yes","front left leg is broken. Samantha needs surgery to fix and I dont have the money to pay for the needed medical attention","Carolina veterinary specialists 12117 statesville road huntersville, nc 28078 704-949-1100","dr andrews 704-949-1100","no","","$443.37 to stabilize, xray and splint medicate and observe samantha. She still needs to go to her regular doctor tomorrow for surgery to set the break","$100","$200","$700","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","07/10/06","full and complete recovery","no","","yes","care credit. via internet was declined","none","This is my sons dog which we adopted after a very nasty divorce from his father and moving to a new state to start our lives over. He is very close with her. When i left for work this morning Samantha was fine but our 4 year old neighbor came over and left the door open. Samantha got out and got hit by a car which resulted in this injury. I want her to have the care she needs but i dont have the money or the means to come up with the money to pay for her care.","Submit","Sunday, July 09, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Jimmie Davis","2223 Powhatan Ave","","Virginia Beach","Virginia","23455","757-203-7358","757-292-0057","namforellik@gmail.com","","E-4 in the US Air Force","Matt is in need of surgery to repair his back legs. After consultations and medications and radiographs, my fiance and I are no where even close to having the $2950 needed for his surgery. We tried carecredit but were denied. With my poor credit, due to a reposession and some other things, and my fiance's debt to income ratio, we cannot get the credit to fund this surgery.","Matt","4 to 8 Months","male","no","Pit Bull (APBT","Breeder","Saw an ad in the paper. Breeder is registered in the CKC. His information witht he CKC is as follows. I do not have the address in Virginia Beach, VA that I got Matt from. Matthew Gragg Breeder# 746719 3907 Raider Rd. #B Jonesboro, AR 72404 (870)897-7366","5 months","no","Shattered back left femur, just above the growth plate. Fractured back right tibia, at the growth plate.","Tony Puglisi, MS, DVM, MS 1100 Eden Way North suite 101-a Chesapeake, VA 23320","Tony Puglisi 821-1040 366-9070 Fax:366-9029","no","","2950.80","417. Unsure of post-op costs","unfortunately we only have $200 left.","2751.80","Very urgent: condition is critical","yes","07/11/06","Dr Puglisi informed me he would make a full recovery.","no","","yes","care credit family friends loans through financial institutions credit cards","0","I know you probably see many comments like this, but Matt is my best friend, and my fiance's ""little man."" The past few days seeing him in the condition he is in is like watching our son lie there miserable, unable to walk. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Jimmie Davis","Submit","Monday, July 10, 2006" "OwnerApplication","diana rodriguez","329 lakeview way","","redwood city","California","94062","4085450540","6507167091","diana@rasterprinters.com","","admin. asst.","I am barely making it by paying for rent, gas, school. My dog suddenly could not stand up last night. She was shaking and real warm. She is in obvious pain and I don't even have $3 in my pocket, and no one to turn to.","Nina","3 to 5 years","female","yes","Pit Bull Mix","other","I got Nina from a couple I found on Craigslist. I never received her papers or their contact information.","2 1/2 years","no","She cannot stand up. She's been shaking and was real warm. She was all red underneath, on her belly & legs.","MidPeninsula Animal Hospital 1125 MERRILL STREET, MENLO PARK, CA 94025 ","Have not yet gotten an estimate.","yes","http://www.midpen.com/","no estimate","i can pay up to $200/mo.","i can pay up to $200/mo.","not sure","Very urgent: condition is critical","no","","not sure.","no","","yes","Care Credit-denied","none","Please help my dog.","Submit","Tuesday, July 11, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Lee McCain","8 Rockingham St","","Exeter","New Hampshire","03833","603-770-7180","603-772-5166","gtownteacher@mac.com","","HIgh School Math Teacher","Our dog Buddy has been diagnosed with total cranial cruciate ligament ruptures in both hind legs. Because of his size and activity level, TPLO has been recommended at a cost of $6000. The absolute most that we can contribute is $3000, ideally $1500 per surgery. We could do this via Care Credit and then using a tax refund to pay the balance. ","Buddy","3 to 5 years","male","yes","Pit Bull Mix","Shelter","NHSPCA, Stratham, NH www.nhspca.org","2 years, 9 months","yes","Complete cranial cruciate ligament tears in both rear legs.","Stratham-Newfields Vet Hospital 8 Main St Newfields, NH ","Dr. Dennis, 603-778-7687","no","","$3000 per legX 2 legs=$6000","$1500 per leg or $3000","$3000","$3000","Nor critical, but dog is in pain","no","","With TPLO, return to nearly 100%","no","","yes","We will be applying to Care Credit but can not add more than $125 per month in payments","3 cats","I would have never expected to be in a situation to be unable to afford pet care as we are a moderate income family usually with a small cushion available. However this is an extraordinary large amount of money for us to raise in a short time. This dog is like a child to us so although it is difficult for us to ask for assistance and have never done so for anything before, returning Buddy to his previous quality of life is the only option even if the financial aspect is overwhelming. Thank you for time.","Submit","Saturday, July 15, 2006" "OwnerApplication","April Fox","928 e 2nd","","Centralia","Illinois","62801","","6185320660","hellsvixen1982@yahoo.com","","homemaker","I have a 2yr. old(will be 2 aug. 21) male neutered male pitbull. He has a really bad case of mange or some other skin problem. He may even be anemic. I cannot take him to the vet to get help because I cannot afford to. I tried getting a payment plan and getting help from the humane society without help. He is really suffering. His fur is almost all gone. He is bleeding everywhere from chewing. We love him so much and really don't want to see him suffer like this. I am hoping that you can help me get the care that my dog desperately needs. He is a part of our family and my boys could not be happy without him. He is very lazy now also. He does not play with the boys at all like he used to. I just want him better. When we got him we were in a better financial situation and immediately paid to get him neutered, but now we have fallen on hard times and cannot seem to get any help for him.","Rico","19 to 36 Months","male","yes","Pit Bull (APBT","From a friend or relative","Frank Hughes Walnut Hill, IL","1 yr. 3 mo.","no","I have not been able to get a proper diagnosis, but I believe it is mange. He is current on his heartworm meds and I believe his rabies vac too.","Have not recieved one","April Fox 6185320660","yes","hellsvixen1982@yahoo.com","unknown","0","30","unknown","Very urgent: condition is critical","no","","unsure","no","","no","Centralia Humane Society Animal Protection Association Vets for a payment plan","1 guinea pig 1 cat ","","Submit","Tuesday, July 18, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Chris Fuentes","86 Newman Ave","","Hawthorne","New York","10532","914-557-6137","914-831-5259","FUENTES1016@GMAIL.COM","","self-employed","1 year ago ""Chico"" came into our lives, we were lucky enough that the SPCA in Briarcliff, NY matched us with the perfect dog. A straffordshire Terrier, Kind, Gentle and soon to become my best friend. We took Chico to the vet for a check up and found out that he has a heart murmor. This condition has only become worse and our vet suggested that we see a cardiologist. Unfortunately, my girlfriend and I are only 24 and just starting out on our own, trying to pay bills is hard enough in our situation, so having any other added bills are just too much to handle at this time. I am a student and work waiting tables to pay the bills, and my girlfriend is a loan processor. Together our monthly income is Approx. $2,500, our rent alone is 1,250 not to mention gas and electric, phone, car etc... we really need any help we could possibly get, Chico means soooo much to us, that we couldn't imagine our lives without him. ","Chico","19 to 36 Months","male","yes","American Staffordshire Terrier","Rescue Organization","SPCA in Briarcliff 590 North State rd. Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 914-941-2894 http://www.spca914.com/about.htm","1 year","yes","a heart murmor that is in need of a cardiologist. on a scale of 0-6 doctor said it was a 3","","Chris Fuentes 914-831-5259","no","","about $1,500","I'm willing to do whatever it takes, but could use some help","?","?","Very urgent: condition is critical","no","","he is most likely just in need of medication","no","","no","","no other pets","I know to a dog owner there dog is the greatest dog, and I know that you hear plenty of cases, but please help us, we don't know what the next step should be and could really use any help you could give. Thank You For Your Consideration","Submit","Wednesday, July 19, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Lynette Tusing","6060 Acadian Woods Dr.","","Charlotte","North Carolina","28227","","704-778-3916","thetusings@gmail.com","","student","Hi. We are a family of 8. 5 humans and 3 canines. Our newest addition is a purebred pit from a friend of our youngest daughter who was moving and needed a home for him. His name is Taz and he is almost 4 months old. Taz isn't sick, but he does need any help you can give... We are both full time students and live off of loans and grants and summer is always hard, but this summer has been unbearable. It seems like everything is going wrong. We are on the verge of loosing all our utilities and have already lost our car insurance for the only vehicle we have to get to school to get the money we live off of. The gas prices are nickel and diming us to death and to be perfectly honest, the bank has taken alot of any money we had coming from selling some of our stuff on ebay. The dogs have been eating people food for over a week now as we have no money at all and can't seem to borrow any...no one seems to care that the dogs aren't getting what they need. Our food stamps only go so far and we are almost out of those and don't get more until the 11th of August. Taz, Max and Brandy are great and loyal dogs and it pains me to see them hungry. Hot dogs, oatmeal, cold cereal, mashed potatoes, and milk have been rationed out to them. If you can help, we would be blessed. We have used Nutro Max forever and I just sent for a coupon on their website for a free 5lb bag, but it said it would be 2-3 weeks. Thanks for your consideration. Fred, Lynette, Reshelle, Josh, Ashley, Taz, Max, and Brandy.","Taz","0 to 3 Months","male","no","Pit Bull (APBT","From a friend or relative","As mentioned in my note above, our daughters friend was moving and had two puppies that needed homes. We got the boy and my mom took the girl. ","2.5 months","yes","there is no medical problem at this time...we need help with food.","n/a","n/a","no","","n/a","n/a","none","????","Nor critical, but dog is in pain","no","","happy and healthy with a full tummy!","no","","no","","2 other dogs, 1 crab, 2 bettas, and 38 gerbils.","","Submit","Thursday, July 20, 2006" "OwnerApplication","Paul Lindland","1238 Woodsum","","Jackson","Michigan","49203","NA","517-796-1307","NA","NA","Parts Driver","I am submitting this request on behalf of Paul Lindland. My name is Beth Contreras and I am with Second Chances Animal Rescue in Charlotte, Michigan. Paul is low-income and does not have a computer or access to email. I can be the intermediary for Paul and act as the email contact. Paul adopted his pit bull, Anna, from us 4 years ago. Paul has stayed in touch over the years and constantly calls with updates on Anna. He has proven to be a wonderful bully owner. However, Paul is very low income. He was injured in an accident and is on disability. He does work part-time but his income is very limited. He always makes sure Anna is well cared for. She receives her routine veterinary care and she eats well!! Paul adores Anna and is desperate to provide her with the surgery she needs. His vet is offering a discounted rate but it is still out of his financial reach. Second Chances Pit Bull Rescue is NOT a 501(3)(c). Debbie Jaworski operates this rescue using her own funds. We are able to donate $100 toward Anna's surgery but unfortunately, that's all we can do. Since we are not a non-profit, we can not fund raise for Paul. Any help you can provide would be SO MUCH appreciated. Anna is in extreme discomfort and we hope you can provide some form of support. By the way, you are all wonderful!! ","Anna","Over 5 Years","female","yes","Pit Bull (APBT","Rescue Organization","Anna was adopted 4 years ago from Second Chances Pit Bull Rescue, Charlotte, MI. www.petfinder.org/shelters/MI249.html","4 years","yes","Torn Cruciate Ligament. Anna can not bear weight and is currently walking on 3 legs. She is in discomfort. The problem started when a new dog moved in next door and she has been fence running. It was further aggravated by twist turning after squirrels. Paul has a friend who will modify the fence so Anna will not be tempted to fence run anymore. ","Blackman Animal Clinic 2300 Wildwood Ave Jackson, MI 49202 517-784-8457","Info in in their computer so you can speak to anyone. 517-784-8457.","no","","$650 - $750","Can pay $200 plus $100 from Second Chances","$200 plus $100 from Second Chances. ","$350-$450","Nor critical, but dog is in pain","no","","Excellent prognosis for full recovery. Will require limited activity until fully healed.","no","","no","Paul contacted us, Second Chances, and he has tried to get