Winnie's puppies are here! For more pictures and information on Winnie and her puppies, please use the following link to read the entire story:
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Chihuahua puppy needs surgery for fractured front leg!
Kringle is an absolutely adorable 6-month old Chihuahua puppy who was rescued from the city shelter with a fractured front leg. He’s just a puppy and only weighs about 5-6 pounds, but he’s already homeless and broken!
Kringle is having surgery on Thursday, December 2 to correct his fractured, front left leg. He’ll have to have a plate put into his leg to help it heal. We’ll post updates after he has his surgery and once we know everything went well!
As an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer relies heavily on your donations to continue saving lives. Kringle's surgery and medical bills are estimated to cost approximately $1200. If you would like to make a donation towards Kringle's surgery, contributions can be made online through our website www.petrescueofmercer.org or mailed directly to us at Pet Rescue of Mercer, P.O. Box 2574, Hamilton, NJ 08690.
Kringle is having surgery on Thursday, December 2 to correct his fractured, front left leg. He’ll have to have a plate put into his leg to help it heal. We’ll post updates after he has his surgery and once we know everything went well!
This sweet little pup will be at our veterinary hospital for at least another week or so, but we are accepting applications for him so he can go straight to his new forever home. He is up to date on shots and will be neutered with adoption.
As an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer relies heavily on your donations to continue saving lives. Kringle's surgery and medical bills are estimated to cost approximately $1200. If you would like to make a donation towards Kringle's surgery, contributions can be made online through our website www.petrescueofmercer.org or mailed directly to us at Pet Rescue of Mercer, P.O. Box 2574, Hamilton, NJ 08690.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Dudley needs help!
Dudley is an absolutely adorable 1-year old staffie mix, brindle and white with a pink and brown nose. He has a face you cant help but squish and kiss paired with a wiggle-y body! He really is just too cute for words, especially when you meet him in person; he ALWAYS puts a smile on your face. Dudley weighs about 50 pounds, is up to date on shots and will be neutered prior to adoption.
Unfortunately, Dudley's start has been a bit rocky, but we are determined to get him a brighter future. He was found as a stray, laying down in someones front yard. A passenger saw him and worried he had been hit by a car and animal control swiftly came and picked him up. Dudley has NO muscle mass in his rear legs and has developed a gimpy walk to accommodate for it. The shelter vet believes he has an old injury to his hip and that he wasnt recently hit by a car.
Unfortunately, Dudley's start has been a bit rocky, but we are determined to get him a brighter future. He was found as a stray, laying down in someones front yard. A passenger saw him and worried he had been hit by a car and animal control swiftly came and picked him up. Dudley has NO muscle mass in his rear legs and has developed a gimpy walk to accommodate for it. The shelter vet believes he has an old injury to his hip and that he wasnt recently hit by a car.
No one came back to claim Duds as their dog, so we rescued him from the shelter as soon as his stray time was up! He is currently staying at our veterinary office, having x-rays taken and receiving the medical care he so desperately deserves. Stay tuned for updates once we and our vet figure out what is going on!
It wont be long before Dudley is ready to be adopted so feel free to inquire and set up a time to meet him, he wont disappoint! Duds is dog friendly; he rode in the car with another dog to the vets office and they both were kissing each other through the crate.
As an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer relies heavily on your donations to continue saving lives. If you would like to make a donation towards Dudleys leg care, contributions can be made online through our website www.petrescueofmercer.org or mailed directly to us at Pet Rescue of Mercer, P.O. Box 2574, Hamilton, NJ 08690.
Monday, November 15, 2010
TUNA THE KITTEN NEEDS EYE SURGERY!
Little Tuna is a one-eyed kitten waiting for her big break in life. She was found as a stray along with her brother at only 4 weeks of age, with no mother in site. Her rescuer wanted to keep them, but could not afford the extensive medical treatment they needed, and was forced to surrender them to a local animal shelter.
Tuna and her brother were both suffering from severe eye infections, to the point where the eye was already eaten away by the infection. Sadly, Tuna's brother made it through surgery at the shelter, but lost his battle while recovering afterwards. Tuna has now been transferred to our care and his currently staying at our veterinary hospital. She is approximately 12 weeks old and sure seems to be a fighter. She is very skinny and our vet is working hard to get some weight on her before she goes in for eye surgery. The rest of her eye is nonfunctional and needs to be removed.
Tuna is mostly black with a little bit of white on her chest and a medium-to-long hair coat with bright blue eyes. She is EXTREMELY friendly and purrs like a motor when you hold her. She's also very playful and was swatting at the camera and the pens in the vet tech's pocket as we tried to take her picture!
Please keep our little Tuna in your thoughts and prayers as we wait for her to build up enough strength to go in for surgery. As an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer relies heavily on your donations to continue saving lives. We desperately need your support for funding Tuna's eye surgery. Contributions can be made online through our website www.petrescueofmercer.org or mailed directly to us at Pet Rescue of Mercer, P.O. Box 2574, Hamilton, NJ 08690.
Tuna and her brother were both suffering from severe eye infections, to the point where the eye was already eaten away by the infection. Sadly, Tuna's brother made it through surgery at the shelter, but lost his battle while recovering afterwards. Tuna has now been transferred to our care and his currently staying at our veterinary hospital. She is approximately 12 weeks old and sure seems to be a fighter. She is very skinny and our vet is working hard to get some weight on her before she goes in for eye surgery. The rest of her eye is nonfunctional and needs to be removed.
Tuna is mostly black with a little bit of white on her chest and a medium-to-long hair coat with bright blue eyes. She is EXTREMELY friendly and purrs like a motor when you hold her. She's also very playful and was swatting at the camera and the pens in the vet tech's pocket as we tried to take her picture!
Please keep our little Tuna in your thoughts and prayers as we wait for her to build up enough strength to go in for surgery. As an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer relies heavily on your donations to continue saving lives. We desperately need your support for funding Tuna's eye surgery. Contributions can be made online through our website www.petrescueofmercer.org or mailed directly to us at Pet Rescue of Mercer, P.O. Box 2574, Hamilton, NJ 08690.
Sassy, the now 3-legged JRT!
UPDATE 11/15/2010: Remember Sassy?? This little sweetie has recovered completely from her leg surgery and is now well adjusted to life on only three legs. The stitches from her surgery were just removed and she was spayed - in just a few more days, she'll have no exercise restrictions and will be able to run and play!
She's still working on going up and down staircases, but that will come with time. She really LOVES the company of other dogs and would fit in easily in a multi-dog household - enjoy the update pics!
Sassy is a 7-8 month old JRT/chihuahua mix waiting for her big break in life. She was born with a deformed right front paw which she is unable to use, and her owners were going to have her euthanized merely because of her leg. A kind woman bought Sassy for $25 to save her from this slated death and reached out to us for help.
Sassy is currently staying at our veterinary hospital where her leg will have to be amputated. It currently drags on the ground and she is unable to use it at all. Without it, she won't be weighed down and will be able to run and freely like other puppies.
Sassy weighs only 9 pounds and is extremely sweet. She loves to be held and give tiny puppy kisses. She is a little shy, but you can tell she warms up quickly from the little wags of her tail. She gets along great with both other dogs and cats.
Sassy's vet bills are projected to be over $1200 and we are asking for your help in funding this necessary surgery for sweet Sassy. As an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer relies heavily on your donations to continue saving lives. We desperately need your support for Sassy. Contributions can be made online through our website www.petrescueofmercer.org or mailed directly to us at Pet Rescue of Mercer, P.O. Box 2574, Hamilton, NJ 08690
She's still working on going up and down staircases, but that will come with time. She really LOVES the company of other dogs and would fit in easily in a multi-dog household - enjoy the update pics!
Sassy is a 7-8 month old JRT/chihuahua mix waiting for her big break in life. She was born with a deformed right front paw which she is unable to use, and her owners were going to have her euthanized merely because of her leg. A kind woman bought Sassy for $25 to save her from this slated death and reached out to us for help.
Sassy is currently staying at our veterinary hospital where her leg will have to be amputated. It currently drags on the ground and she is unable to use it at all. Without it, she won't be weighed down and will be able to run and freely like other puppies.
Sassy weighs only 9 pounds and is extremely sweet. She loves to be held and give tiny puppy kisses. She is a little shy, but you can tell she warms up quickly from the little wags of her tail. She gets along great with both other dogs and cats.
Sassy's vet bills are projected to be over $1200 and we are asking for your help in funding this necessary surgery for sweet Sassy. As an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer relies heavily on your donations to continue saving lives. We desperately need your support for Sassy. Contributions can be made online through our website www.petrescueofmercer.org or mailed directly to us at Pet Rescue of Mercer, P.O. Box 2574, Hamilton, NJ 08690
Chili needs eye surgery!
Chili is an adorable blue mixed breed who came to us in desperate need of eye surgery. Chili was found as a stray with bilateral cherry eyes, a prolapse in the gland of the dog's third eyelid. Chili's eyesight is currently limited because he can't see out of either of his full eyes. Chili weighs only 23 pounds and has an extremely handsome blue, fluffy coat. We believe he is approximately 2-3 years old. We're taking your guesses on what on earth he may be mixed with - for now we think maybe Basset Hound, as he is long and low to the ground. But as for the coat and that color - we have no idea!
Chili is still unsure of what's going on - he's been passed around from shelter to vet and is patiently waiting for someone to bring him home and snuggle up on the couch with him. He is shy at first, but warms up quickly, especially with the help of cookies! He gets along fine with other dogs and cats.
We have surgically treated this sweet boy's cherry eye in both of his eyes, however we are desperately in need of donations for his eye surgeries. As an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer relies heavily on your donations to continue saving lives. If you would like to make a donation towards Chili's care, contributions can be made online through our website www.petrescueofmercer.org or mailed directly to us at Pet Rescue of Mercer, P.O. Box 2574, Hamilton, NJ 08690.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Injured. Pregnant. Scared. Meet WINNIE....
UPDATE DECEMBER 2010: Winnie's puppies are here! Born on November 10, she is the proud mama to 6 boys and 3 girls. Two of the puppies were not thriving and had to be separated and bottlefed, but they have now turned the corner and are doing well. The litter had some conjunctivitis and a viral infection so are a little smaller than they should be, but they just started eating mush and are growing and getting stronger every day!
The two bottlefeeder puppies were diagnosed with juvenile pyoderma, a completely treatable case of what looks like "puppy pimples" or dermatitis. They are both now on antibiotics and responding well. We are NOT accepting applications yet and the puppies will not be available until January 2011.
We are still desperately in need of donations for Winnie's second surgery for the cherry eye, her spay and pin removal, as well as for the veterinary care for all of her puppies. As an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer relies heavily on your donations to continue saving lives. We're also in great need of Blue Buffalo Puppy food for them. If you would like to make a donation towards Winnie and her family's care, contributions can be made online through our website www.petrescueofmercer.org or mailed directly to us at Pet Rescue of Mercer, P.O. Box 2574, Hamilton, NJ 08690
The two bottlefeeder puppies were diagnosed with juvenile pyoderma, a completely treatable case of what looks like "puppy pimples" or dermatitis. They are both now on antibiotics and responding well. We are NOT accepting applications yet and the puppies will not be available until January 2011.
We are still desperately in need of donations for Winnie's second surgery for the cherry eye, her spay and pin removal, as well as for the veterinary care for all of her puppies. As an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer relies heavily on your donations to continue saving lives. We're also in great need of Blue Buffalo Puppy food for them. If you would like to make a donation towards Winnie and her family's care, contributions can be made online through our website www.petrescueofmercer.org or mailed directly to us at Pet Rescue of Mercer, P.O. Box 2574, Hamilton, NJ 08690
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Injured. Pregnant. Scared. Winnie was abandoned in a local park by her cowardly owners, found with a homemade splint on her rear left leg. A good samaritan brought her to the shelter and we rescued her once the stray time was up. She also has a severe case of cherry eye, a prolapse in the gland of the dog's third eyelid.
Injured. Pregnant. Scared. Winnie was abandoned in a local park by her cowardly owners, found with a homemade splint on her rear left leg. A good samaritan brought her to the shelter and we rescued her once the stray time was up. She also has a severe case of cherry eye, a prolapse in the gland of the dog's third eyelid.
Winnie was transferred to our care and brought immediately to our veterinary hospital to provide her the orthopedic surgery necessary to save her leg. Up until now, everyone was so focused on saving her leg, that the few suspicions that she may be pregnant seemed to have been hushed. Our vet performed an ultrasound first, revealing Winnie was pregnant with one, two, three, four, five, at least SIX puppies. We followed up with an x-ray a week later that confirmed she is pregnant with at least nine puppies.
The good news is that our veterinarian was able to safely perform the necessary surgery now to insert a pin and correct Winnie's broken leg. It was too risky to correct the cherry eye at the same time, but she'll be able to be spayed, have the pin removed and the cherry eye corrected a few months after the puppies are born.
Because Winnie was a stray, we'll never know where she came from, what she's experienced (or even who her baby daddy is!) However, despite it all, she is the most amazing, kind, gentle and loving dog we have yet to rescue. She is incredibly sweet and friendly to all of the veterinarians, vet techs and other animals in the hospital. She generously gives out kisses to all those who greet her and is happy to curl up in your lap and snuggle.
Winnie is due the week of November 8th. We know there are at least 9 puppies, but it is very probable that there will be more. We are desperately in need of donations for Winnie's surgeries and medical care, as well as the care for her somewhat-unexpected puppies to be. As an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer relies heavily on your donations to continue saving lives. If you would like to make a donation towards Winnie's care, contributions can be made online through our website www.petrescueofmercer.org or mailed directly to us at Pet Rescue of Mercer, P.O. Box 2574, Hamilton, NJ 08690.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
FAWN IS FIGHTING FOR HER LIFE!
Our sweet Fawn is a 9-week old Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix puppy currently fighting for her life. Please keep this sweet baby in your thoughts and prayers.
At approximately 3pm this afternoon, Fawn was brought into a local shelter by good Samaritans who found her dropped off on their front porch. She was extremely lethargic and not eating. The shelter vet immediately looked her over and she tested positive for canine parvovirus, a serious and often fatal disease of puppies that attacks the gastrointestinal system.
The shelter immediately contacted us for help, and within hours this adorable puppy was transferred into our care. She is currently staying in isolation at our veterinary hospital, receiving emergency care and IV fluids. Despite how sick she is, she is still able to pick her head up and you can see that ‘look’ in her eyes. A look of gratefulness, of appreciation, a thank you for saving me.
Please keep our sweet puppy in your thoughts and prayers. She is fighting hard for her life and everyone is hoping she will pull through. As an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer relies heavily on your donations to continue saving lives. If you would like to make a donation towards saving Fawn, contributions can be made online through our website www.petrescueofmercer.org or mailed directly to us at Pet Rescue of Mercer, P.O. Box 2574, Hamilton, NJ 08690.
Sassy needs leg surgery!
Sassy is a 7-8 month old JRT/chihuahua mix waiting for her big break in life. She was born with a deformed right front paw which she is unable to use, and her owners were going to have her euthanized merely because of her leg. A kind woman bought Sassy for $25 to save her from this slated death and reached out to us for help. 
Sassy is currently staying at our veterinary hospital where her leg will have to be amputated. It currently drags on the ground and she is unable to use it at all. Without it, she won't be weighed down and will be able to run and freely like other puppies.
Sassy weighs only 9 pounds and is extremely sweet. She loves to be held and give tiny puppy kisses. She is a little shy, but you can tell she warms up quickly from the little wags of her tail. She gets along great with both other dogs and cats. 
Sassy's vet bills are projected to be over $1200 and we are asking for your help in funding this necessary surgery for sweet Sassy. As an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer relies heavily on your donations to continue saving lives. We desperately need your support for Sassy. Contributions can be made online through our website www.petrescueofmercer.org or mailed directly to us at Pet Rescue of Mercer, P.O. Box 2574, Hamilton, NJ 08690.
Sassy is currently staying at our veterinary hospital where her leg will have to be amputated. It currently drags on the ground and she is unable to use it at all. Without it, she won't be weighed down and will be able to run and freely like other puppies.
Sassy weighs only 9 pounds and is extremely sweet. She loves to be held and give tiny puppy kisses. She is a little shy, but you can tell she warms up quickly from the little wags of her tail. She gets along great with both other dogs and cats.
Sassy's vet bills are projected to be over $1200 and we are asking for your help in funding this necessary surgery for sweet Sassy. As an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer relies heavily on your donations to continue saving lives. We desperately need your support for Sassy. Contributions can be made online through our website www.petrescueofmercer.org or mailed directly to us at Pet Rescue of Mercer, P.O. Box 2574, Hamilton, NJ 08690.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Pet Rescue of Mercer Animals in Need of Extensive Medical Care!
PRM is dedicated to helping animals receive the veterinary care that they so desperately need to help them correct and treat extreme medical issues, congenital defects and other injuries. These medical problems are very often the only thing standing between the animals and a loving, adoptive home. Now, we are asking for your help. The veterinary care for just these special animals has been over $4,000 and climbing, as an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer relies on your donations to continue saving lives. Contributions can be made online through our website www.petrescueofmercer.org or mailed directly to us at Pet Rescue of Mercer, P.O. Box 2574, Hamilton, NJ 08690.
Celestina is a 4-5 year old yorkie/chihuahua mix who was dumped on the side of a major highway by her owners. Thankfully, a good Samaritan pulled over and rescued her, and drove her to a local animal hospital who contacted us for help. Celestina is extremely underweight and suffering from a skin condition that caused her to lose most of her hair. Her ears are bleeding and oozing, signs of an extreme infection that has gone untreated for far too long. She is in extreme discomfort from her ears and will likely need surgery to help them heal. She is currently thriving on the love, care and medical attention she is recieving, but still has a long road to recovery.
Wishbone is a 8-week old kitten who was found near a local cemetary, alone, filthy and malnourished. When we came to her rescue, we found she had been limping around on a broken back leg. She was rushed to the vet and x-rays showed a severe fracture just above her knee. The surgery to save her leg was completely successful and a metal pin was inserted to stabilize her leg. She's currently in foster care learing how to walk with her repaired leg, but still faces another operation in 4 weeks to remove the pin. Although she has endured so much in her short life, she is extremely affectionate and loving, and just loves to nuzzle her head against your warm hand.
Norman is an incredible 5-year old German Shepherd who was found abandoned along with his brother. Norman was in horrible condition when he came into our care: severely emaciated, dehydrated and suffering from a severe, advanced upper respiratory infection. He has been hospitalized for weeks and was recently moved to foster care to continue healing. Despite his rough past, Norman is the sweetest, most loving guy we know. He loves to lean up against you or squeeze his way under your hand to make sure he gets pet and scratched. He is wonderful in the house and gets along famously with other dogs. He is ready to find his forever home, and deserves the best! Read more about Norman here >>> http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16624373
Celestina is a 4-5 year old yorkie/chihuahua mix who was dumped on the side of a major highway by her owners. Thankfully, a good Samaritan pulled over and rescued her, and drove her to a local animal hospital who contacted us for help. Celestina is extremely underweight and suffering from a skin condition that caused her to lose most of her hair. Her ears are bleeding and oozing, signs of an extreme infection that has gone untreated for far too long. She is in extreme discomfort from her ears and will likely need surgery to help them heal. She is currently thriving on the love, care and medical attention she is recieving, but still has a long road to recovery. Read more about Celestina here >>> http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/17059795
Wishbone is a 8-week old kitten who was found near a local cemetary, alone, filthy and malnourished. When we came to her rescue, we found she had been limping around on a broken back leg. She was rushed to the vet and x-rays showed a severe fracture just above her knee. The surgery to save her leg was completely successful and a metal pin was inserted to stabilize her leg. She's currently in foster care learing how to walk with her repaired leg, but still faces another operation in 4 weeks to remove the pin. Although she has endured so much in her short life, she is extremely affectionate and loving, and just loves to nuzzle her head against your warm hand. Read more about Wishbone here >>> http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/17057772
Norman is an incredible 5-year old German Shepherd who was found abandoned along with his brother. Norman was in horrible condition when he came into our care: severely emaciated, dehydrated and suffering from a severe, advanced upper respiratory infection. He has been hospitalized for weeks and was recently moved to foster care to continue healing. Despite his rough past, Norman is the sweetest, most loving guy we know. He loves to lean up against you or squeeze his way under your hand to make sure he gets pet and scratched. He is wonderful in the house and gets along famously with other dogs. He is ready to find his forever home, and deserves the best! Read more about Norman here >>> http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16624373Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Help Norman!
We are asking for your help Norman's care. Norman had a severe upper respiratory and was hospitalized for weeks. His vet bills have been over $1,100 so far, and as an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer relies heavily on your donations to continue saving lives. Contributions can be made online through our website www.petrescueofmercer.org or mailed directly to us at Pet Rescue of Mercer, P.O. Box 2574, Hamilton, NJ 08690.
Norman is the most loving and sweet German Shepherd who looking for his forever home. We know there are German Shepherd lovers out there that will just scoop this boy up. He is a fantastic dog and everyone has good things to say about him. Read on to learn more about this incredible dog who has overcome so many obstacles, all he needs now is his loving family to find and adopt him.
Norman was brought to the shelter as a stray along with his older brother, Otis. They were found trying to cross a major highway in central NJ when animal control was called and picked them up. Both boys were extremely underweight, and Norman especially was emaciated. He is a tall boy at 76 pounds and is slowly gaining weight, but still has approximately 15 pounds to gain.
Their owners never came back for them, and neither Norman nor Otis were doing well in the shelter. Not eating and very depressed - the shelter staff even offered these boys Burger King, and while just Norman ate two burgers one day, neither was interested the next day. To make matters worse, both had developed a severe upper respiratory infection.
Their time was running low and with a holiday weekend coming up, the shelter management was concerned with them staying there all weekend in such poor condition. They needed immediate medical intervention and IV nutritional support, or they would not make it.
When we got the email about these boys one Friday morning, we knew their fate was in our hands. Despite the fact that we were full as usual, I found myself on the way to the shelter to pick them up. When I met Norman, he was laying sprawled out on the indoor part of the kennel run. He was so skinny, but managed to find the strength to lift up his head and greet me.
Otis was laying in the corner of the outside part of the run. His eyes followed me, but he did not even have the strength to lift up his head. His coat was a grooming disaster, he reeked of urine and his nose was caked over with snot. But his eyes said so much. Despite his pitiful state and past neglect, it was clear he was a beautiful dog. I choked back tears as I tried to get out the words let's load them up.
Although he was the skinnier of the two, Norman was able to walk to the car. Otis had to be carried. On the car ride from the shelter to the vet's, Norman actually climbed over the backseat, came and nuzzled his head under my arm, and then returned to the back to be with his brother. Dogs are just incredible.
I rushed to the hospital and as I unloaded Norman, Otis picked his head up and the expression of gratitude in his eyes is something that will forever be engrained in my memory. I gave him a kiss and brought Norman inside. Two vet technicians carried Otis straight into the back to get him on fluids, and Norman was brought back shortly after.
Our vet was confident that Norman would make it, and he was right. He did not have any underlying health issues and just needed to build up strength to battle the upper respiratory infection. Norman had been staying in isolation at our veterinary hospital for the past 4 weeks. His appetite has increased, although his favorite meal remains the pot roast dinner that he shared with our veterinarian. Norman has charmed over everyone at the vet's office, they are all in love with him there. He gets along excellent with other dogs, cats and kids.
Norman's upper respiratory infection is no longer contagious and he is currently in a foster home. There is a lingering sneeze here and there, but Norman is feeling much better. All he needs now is to gain some more weight and he'll be all set. He is about 5 years old, neutered and up to date on shots, and will weight approximately 90 pounds when at a healthy weight.
Norman is calm, loving, sweet and friendly. He will be fine in a home with other animals or kids. He is not extremely energetic, bouncy or over the top hyper. He wants to just hang out with his family, lounge on the couch and maybe take a short walk once or twice a day. He is happiest when you are rubbing his ears and if you stop, he'll just nudge in closer to get some more love.
Please contact us if you are interested in meeting, adopting or learning more about this fantastic dog.
Norman is the most loving and sweet German Shepherd who looking for his forever home. We know there are German Shepherd lovers out there that will just scoop this boy up. He is a fantastic dog and everyone has good things to say about him. Read on to learn more about this incredible dog who has overcome so many obstacles, all he needs now is his loving family to find and adopt him.
Norman was brought to the shelter as a stray along with his older brother, Otis. They were found trying to cross a major highway in central NJ when animal control was called and picked them up. Both boys were extremely underweight, and Norman especially was emaciated. He is a tall boy at 76 pounds and is slowly gaining weight, but still has approximately 15 pounds to gain.
Their owners never came back for them, and neither Norman nor Otis were doing well in the shelter. Not eating and very depressed - the shelter staff even offered these boys Burger King, and while just Norman ate two burgers one day, neither was interested the next day. To make matters worse, both had developed a severe upper respiratory infection.
Their time was running low and with a holiday weekend coming up, the shelter management was concerned with them staying there all weekend in such poor condition. They needed immediate medical intervention and IV nutritional support, or they would not make it.
When we got the email about these boys one Friday morning, we knew their fate was in our hands. Despite the fact that we were full as usual, I found myself on the way to the shelter to pick them up. When I met Norman, he was laying sprawled out on the indoor part of the kennel run. He was so skinny, but managed to find the strength to lift up his head and greet me.
Otis was laying in the corner of the outside part of the run. His eyes followed me, but he did not even have the strength to lift up his head. His coat was a grooming disaster, he reeked of urine and his nose was caked over with snot. But his eyes said so much. Despite his pitiful state and past neglect, it was clear he was a beautiful dog. I choked back tears as I tried to get out the words let's load them up.
Although he was the skinnier of the two, Norman was able to walk to the car. Otis had to be carried. On the car ride from the shelter to the vet's, Norman actually climbed over the backseat, came and nuzzled his head under my arm, and then returned to the back to be with his brother. Dogs are just incredible.
I rushed to the hospital and as I unloaded Norman, Otis picked his head up and the expression of gratitude in his eyes is something that will forever be engrained in my memory. I gave him a kiss and brought Norman inside. Two vet technicians carried Otis straight into the back to get him on fluids, and Norman was brought back shortly after.
Otis
Otis sadly passed over the rainbow bridge that evening. In addition to his weak state and upper respiratory, he had a large, cancerous tumor in his mouth. It is extremely devastating, but we are content that he experienced kindness and love from humans on his last day.
Our vet was confident that Norman would make it, and he was right. He did not have any underlying health issues and just needed to build up strength to battle the upper respiratory infection. Norman had been staying in isolation at our veterinary hospital for the past 4 weeks. His appetite has increased, although his favorite meal remains the pot roast dinner that he shared with our veterinarian. Norman has charmed over everyone at the vet's office, they are all in love with him there. He gets along excellent with other dogs, cats and kids.
Norman's upper respiratory infection is no longer contagious and he is currently in a foster home. There is a lingering sneeze here and there, but Norman is feeling much better. All he needs now is to gain some more weight and he'll be all set. He is about 5 years old, neutered and up to date on shots, and will weight approximately 90 pounds when at a healthy weight.
Norman is calm, loving, sweet and friendly. He will be fine in a home with other animals or kids. He is not extremely energetic, bouncy or over the top hyper. He wants to just hang out with his family, lounge on the couch and maybe take a short walk once or twice a day. He is happiest when you are rubbing his ears and if you stop, he'll just nudge in closer to get some more love.
Please contact us if you are interested in meeting, adopting or learning more about this fantastic dog.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Hero update!
Hero's stitches came out earlier this week! His wound is almost completely healed and he just has a little scab there. He has some scar tissue that our vet considered surgically removing, but we have decided to hold off for now. Since he is so young, he doesn't want to put him under anesthesia again. If he still has scar tissue when he is old enough to be neutered, our vet will remove it then and do some cosmetic surgery.
Hero is currently in a foster home and is ready to find his forever home. He is finally learning what its like to be a real puppy. He is working on crate training, housebreaking and other basic puppy manners. He loves to run around, chew on his chew toys and cuurl up and cuddle with you once he's all played up.
Hero is currently in a foster home and is ready to find his forever home. He is finally learning what its like to be a real puppy. He is working on crate training, housebreaking and other basic puppy manners. He loves to run around, chew on his chew toys and cuurl up and cuddle with you once he's all played up.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Help puppy HERO!
Meet our sweet little HERO. Hero is just a baby at 5-weeks old and arrived at the shelter with a huge laceration crossing over his back from one rear leg to the other. The shelter cleaned and flushed the wound, and then contacted rescue immediately, knowing he needed more medical attention and to get out of the shelter environment as soon as possible.
Hero is currently staying at our vet’s office where the wound was closed and is draining. It had become infected and this little pup is working on fighting that off too. This poor little puppy was allegedly attacked by another dog, but the wound is not from another dog. Although no one wants to out right say it, a very sharp object did this to this poor baby. It’s so horrible.
Hero is stable, but wants nothing more than to sleep and cuddle. It’s hard for him to get comfortable with the wound, but we know he’ll be a normal, bouncy puppy in just a few more weeks. Hero will soon be looking for a loving family to make up for his horrendous, sad start.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
An update on SAMSON
New pictures of Samson!!
The vet’s office had the local pre-school stop in last week for a 15 minute tour. One of the vet techs said she heard squeals and at first thought Gibson was being mouthy - ended up he was just so happy to see the kids. He couldn't decide which child he wanted to go to first and was running up and down the line. He loved the kids and was wonderful with them.
Samson LOVES other dogs and is acting more and more like a puppy everyday. His personality is just wonderful. PRM and Samson would like to THANK YOU ALL for the wonderful outpour of support for this sweet, special dog. As an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer is still in need of donations for Samson’s vet care.
Here is a long overdue update on our wonderful Samson. He is now ready to find his forever home! His wounds are healing extremely well and he has gained a lot of weight. His bones will build up more strength and his toes look like webbed feet (from malnutrition), but he is walking around now. He can’t run or move fast yet but hopefully soon!
Our vet’s office is working on socializing him and he hangs out in their offices most of the time. He wanders around the clinic a lot when it’s not busy, but he stays right by everyone’s side. He is madly in love with one of the female vets and he sleeps at her feet when she’s in her office.
The vet’s office had the local pre-school stop in last week for a 15 minute tour. One of the vet techs said she heard squeals and at first thought Gibson was being mouthy - ended up he was just so happy to see the kids. He couldn't decide which child he wanted to go to first and was running up and down the line. He loved the kids and was wonderful with them.
Samson LOVES other dogs and is acting more and more like a puppy everyday. His personality is just wonderful. PRM and Samson would like to THANK YOU ALL for the wonderful outpour of support for this sweet, special dog. As an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer is still in need of donations for Samson’s vet care.
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