Success Stories

"Joe"
January 2013 


The picture above is the face of a survivor.
At only 6 months old and a whopping 25lbs "Joe" the beagle mix, is fighting for his life.

This beautiful little dog is the after math of a "Bait Animal."
For those of you unaware of what a "Bait Animal" is, let me explain it...

"Bait" animals are animals used to test a dog's fighting instinct; they are often mauled or killed in the process. Trainers obtain bait animals from several sources: wild or feral animals, animals obtained from a shelter, or in some cases, stolen pets. Sometimes the animals are also obtained through "free to a good home" ads.

"Joe" was brought to Aloma Jancy Animal Hospital by a good Samaritan just in time.
Save A Life Pet Rescue was contacted immediately and we jumped right into action.
Regardless of cost, we quickly approved all charges to help "Joe". We hadn't even seen how bad "Joe" actually was until we arrived...

    
"Joe's" outer legs
 
"Joe's" Inner legs
 
Aloma Jancy Animal Hospital was able to stabilize "Joe" and give him the medical attention he so desperately needed. "Joe" was placed on IV Fluids with heavy CRI pain medications and antibiotics to help get the infections under control. His wounds were clipped, cleaned and bandaged. "Joe" spent 2 weeks at Aloma Jancy before he was stable enough to transfer for his first surgery.

Once "Joe" was stable, he was then transferred to Altamonte Pet Hospital where he spent a week undergoing the cleaning of his wounds to help minimize infection. Dr. Larkin and his staff then preformed his first surgery to close "Joe's" wounds and fix a lot of damage done to muscles and tissue.

Joe was then finally transferred to the Banfield of Oviedo where Dr. Clifton and his staff have preformed "Joe's" last 2 surgeries. "Joe" has been in the care of Banfield for the past month and is doing well during his recovery.

"Joe" sadly developed Demodex Mange during his recovery. Demodex Mange is not something that can be prevented as it is hereditary. "Joe" has done great with his recovery and is fighting off the demodex mange with proper medication.

Save A Life Pet Rescue would like to send a special *THANK YOU* to the following clinics/rescues

Aloma Jancy Animal Hospital
*Thank you for being there for "Joe" and jumping right into action to stabilize him.
Your staff are truly "Miracle Workers" and never cease to amazing us!*

Altamonte Vet Hospital
*Thank you for continuing to contribute to our animal in need!*

Banfield of Oviedo
*Thank you for taking the time to help "Joe" and give him the medical attention he so deserves. Also for helping raise so desperately needed funds for the care of "Joe."

Greatful Paws Cat and Dog Rescue
Thank you for opening your hearts to such a wonderful pet in need and spreading the word to help "Joe."

*UPDATE* 
2-2-13

Does this look like a spoiled little guy to you?



"Joe" has now found his forever loving home! He is doing wonderfully and couldn't be happier!

Finally, we have spectacular news that "Joe" is enjoying life as he should of from the beginning.
 
"Joe's" new family is nothing short of AMAZING!
It takes truly special people to adopt a dog that has been through as much as "Joe" has. 
Medically, we do not know what the future holds for "Joe," but family wise, we know we've made the right choice for "Joe."
He will never be in danger of ending up in a shelter or another "Bait Dog" EVER again!
 
Below are a few pictures of "Joe" with his new family!

  
    

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"Hope"
March 2013

  "Hope" 3 months old.

Below, you can see "Hope's" X-Ray and what her leg looks like upon intake
 

"Hope" never stood a chance at getting adopted from the GA pound due to her injury. "Hope" was going to be euthanized.

 

It's a wonderful thing to be known by these out of state pounds as "The Rescue That Takes Everything," because we got a call and a 24 hour deadline to rescue "Hope." All we needed was that phone call and we jumped into action.

 

"Hope" is now NOT going to be put down and we are working diligently with our vets to find the best treatment possible for her. We already know she needs surgery and it is going to be costly,  but we also need a treatment plan in place as she needs to receive all of her puppy vaccines and worming as well. With no built up immune system the window for illness like parvo, distemper, kennel cough, etc is opened up more.

 

This girl is our definition of

"Hope"

 

"To cherish a desire with anticipation"

 

"Hope" is scheduled for her surgery on friday Feb 1st at the Aloma Jancy Animal Hospital.

*UPDATE* 

Hope is recovering well after her surgery! She's just as happy as can be!

 

 

We are very happy to announce that "Hope" will be going to a foster/adopt home for her recovery! 

We would like to thank everyone for their continued support with "Hope!"

Hope is spoiled. Theres not other way to put it!
The Roberson Family has decided to adopt "Hope" and welcome her into their ever growing family.
We couldn't have asked for a better forever home!
Below, please see how hope has recovered and settled in with her new family.

These pictures are truely what rescue is all about.

 


Without loving families or adopters, none of this would be possible!!!