Help Them Heal

Puppy "Brooks"

It was early Monday morning on January 18th, when Channel 10 Connects reporter Kathryn Bursch contacted Suncoast Animal League Executive Director, Rick Chaboudy. A concerned Brooksville viewer sent Kathryn some very disturbing pictures of a neighborhood puppy chained to a fence. The dog's ribs were showing, he was missing most of his hair, and his body was covered with patches of open, bleeding sores.

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Nibbler

It was 8:00am on Friday and as the first person arrived for work at the Suncoast Animal League, it was apparent that another animal had been dropped off at the doorstep sometime during the night. That has been a common occurrence lately and it appeared by the size of the crate that it was once again another kitty. This, however , was no cat. Instead, it was a 35 lb dog stuffed into a cat size crate. How long had he been there?

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Van Gogh

There was a lot of hoopla and media attention given to the 32 dogs rescued from Georgia on December 16, 2008, however, there was very little attention given two weeks later when a single dog arrived from the same town and the same group in Georgia. He wasn't one of the cute little pups, full of love and wonderment. He was an ordinary looking two-year-old hound/lab mix, a little shy and a little apprehensive. And he had a reason for being apprehensive; after all, he had his ear partially shot off, hence the name, Van Gogh.

But it wasn't his close encounter with a bullet that almost led to his demise - it was a pesky mosquito. Van Gogh has heartworms and is currently undergoing treatment for the sometimes-deadly disease. His prognosis is good and after three or four months he should be as good as new…probably better.

You can help Van Gogh with his $300 medical bills and allow Suncoast Animal League to help the next heartworm positive dog that needs our assistance. And unfortunately, it will happen soon!

Freddy

"Freddy" is an older dachshund who was rescued after Tropical Strom Fay flooded the east coast back in September. Upon his arrival, we found Freddy and his sister Lucy to be wonderful pups. His medical exam reveled that Freddy is heartworm positive, and a bit underweight. He has begun his heartworm treatment, and once that is complete he will be neutered. Freddy has been a real trooper through his adventure. Getting him ready for his forever home will cost approximately $250.

Genne

Genne was rescued from a Georgia shelter with her seven puppies in September. Upon her arrival, we noticed she was severely under weight, and over tired. Genne tested positive for heartworms, and now that she is at a healthy weight, we've begun her treatment.

Further medical examination showed that this wonderful girl had been previously shot, she has a small pellet lodged in her shoulder. She hasn't let her medical restrictions or past affect her, she's a very happy and loving girl. Once she completes her treatment, she will be spayed and placed for adoption.

Getting Genne ready to go her forever home will cost approximately $300. Any help you can provide towards covering her treatment would be great appreciated.