Emma 08-219

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Sponsored by:

Sharon B; Dale & Sue G; Randy & Rose-Marie J; Lance and Dorothy T;
Mary G; Dennis & Joanne; In honor of Kristin & Brett B; Anonymous;
Barney 03-194 & The Prestons; Anonymous; Eva H; Brian & Mary T;
Gail R; Christi & Frank T In memory of our first Golden;
Pamela Brown, and our first rescue Lab Mix Chessie;
Jonathan G In honor of and with gratitude for my RAGOM RAGGAMUFFIN Buddy FKA Jake 06-549 

 

 

Janelle first discovered a beautiful Mama Dog in sub-zero temperatures trying to survive and nurse her babies. There was no water or any food to nourish her.  You see, this is an area in SD where dogs are not always considered pets.  They simply exist as best they can.  Janelle, who has rescued many dogs from these austere, severe conditions, told the owners they needed to provide food and water.  She also asked if she could take one of the puppies that was barely surviving. That is when Janelle and Pet Pals For Life formed a coalition to help with reservation dogs. Mato, one of the puppies, became Janelle’s foster.  He was vetted and adopted with the assistance of Pet Pals For Life.  After that, Janelle took two more of the puppies, had them vetted and found then good homes. Then Janelle took Mama Dog, had her vetted and spayed, and returned her back to the owners with food and supplies.  What happened next is a common story for dogs from here. Two months after Janelle had vetted and restored Mama Dog to health, Janelle found her abandoned and wandering in the street.  She had been shot in her ear which entered her cheek and in her posterior.  She had also been hit by a car. Mama Dog was extremely thin and emaciated. Janelle also found the two remaining abandoned puppies dead, one shot, the other from starvation. Janelle contacted Pet Pals For Life to tell them what had happened.  Janelle knew Mama Dog needed help right away if she was to survive.  She was able to get Mama Dog to eat a tiny bit of food and drink water.  Knowing that this would be an expensive venture if Mama Dog was going to survive, Rona, a volunteer for both RAGOM and Pet Pals For Life, contacted RAGOM to see if they would take her. RAGOM said yes.  The next step was x-rays which Pet Pals For Life sponsored.  The x-ray report was not good.  A bullet was lodged in by her lip and damage had also been done by another bullet to the pelvis and hind quarters.  Still, mama dog responded to the only kindness and care she had ever been given and seemed to have the spirit and desire to live.  And that is where we are at today.  Janelle has surrendered Mama Dog to Pet Pals For Life who has in turn surrendered her to RAGOM.  She was transported on April 19, 2008 to her new foster home.  Her foster mom Kristin, will be transporting her to a major city for another assessment and surgery recommendations. 

This lovely dog now needs a proper name as she begins her new life’s journey.  Sharon from Pet Pals For Life has named her EMMA, a name befitting a gentle, deserving Mama Dog who has survived near death because of humans who care.

At a Glance #08-219

Mixed Breed Born: April 2006
Female Weight not specified

Status: Adopted

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Sponsored by:

Sharon B; Dale & Sue G; Randy & Rose-Marie J; Lance and Dorothy T;
Mary G; Dennis & Joanne; In honor of Kristin & Brett B; Anonymous;
Barney 03-194 & The Prestons; Anonymous; Eva H; Brian & Mary T;
Gail R; Christi & Frank T In memory of our first Golden;
Pamela Brown, and our first rescue Lab Mix Chessie;
Jonathan G In honor of and with gratitude for my RAGOM RAGGAMUFFIN Buddy FKA Jake 06-549 

 

 

Janelle first discovered a beautiful Mama Dog in sub-zero temperatures trying to survive and nurse her babies. There was no water or any food to nourish her.  You see, this is an area in SD where dogs are not always considered pets.  They simply exist as best they can.  Janelle, who has rescued many dogs from these austere, severe conditions, told the owners they needed to provide food and water.  She also asked if she could take one of the puppies that was barely surviving. That is when Janelle and Pet Pals For Life formed a coalition to help with reservation dogs. Mato, one of the puppies, became Janelle’s foster.  He was vetted and adopted with the assistance of Pet Pals For Life.  After that, Janelle took two more of the puppies, had them vetted and found then good homes. Then Janelle took Mama Dog, had her vetted and spayed, and returned her back to the owners with food and supplies.  What happened next is a common story for dogs from here. Two months after Janelle had vetted and restored Mama Dog to health, Janelle found her abandoned and wandering in the street.  She had been shot in her ear which entered her cheek and in her posterior.  She had also been hit by a car. Mama Dog was extremely thin and emaciated. Janelle also found the two remaining abandoned puppies dead, one shot, the other from starvation. Janelle contacted Pet Pals For Life to tell them what had happened.  Janelle knew Mama Dog needed help right away if she was to survive.  She was able to get Mama Dog to eat a tiny bit of food and drink water.  Knowing that this would be an expensive venture if Mama Dog was going to survive, Rona, a volunteer for both RAGOM and Pet Pals For Life, contacted RAGOM to see if they would take her. RAGOM said yes.  The next step was x-rays which Pet Pals For Life sponsored.  The x-ray report was not good.  A bullet was lodged in by her lip and damage had also been done by another bullet to the pelvis and hind quarters.  Still, mama dog responded to the only kindness and care she had ever been given and seemed to have the spirit and desire to live.  And that is where we are at today.  Janelle has surrendered Mama Dog to Pet Pals For Life who has in turn surrendered her to RAGOM.  She was transported on April 19, 2008 to her new foster home.  Her foster mom Kristin, will be transporting her to a major city for another assessment and surgery recommendations. 

This lovely dog now needs a proper name as she begins her new life’s journey.  Sharon from Pet Pals For Life has named her EMMA, a name befitting a gentle, deserving Mama Dog who has survived near death because of humans who care.

Updates

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Luxuriating in the lush green grass and basking in the sun are two of Emma’s favorite activities. She continues to be respectful of my 4 foot fence and doesn’t seem to have wandering off on her agenda. I guess in the eyes of stray, why would you want to leave a place where you get lots of pets, two good meals a day (+ pancakes, eggs and broccoli from time to time), and several nice dog beds to choose from. See Emma enjoying a bed in a photo below.

Emma has mastered the word “sit,” now we are working on “wait” with good progress. Her desire to please continues to amaze me. The only unwanted behavior we are working on is jumping up on doors when it is breakfast or dinner time. Otherwise, Emma has the run of the house and the yard and I have yet to find an accident, something chewed, or an excavation in the yard. At some point in her life she definitely acquired some very nice dog manners or is a quick study.

I continue to be very pleased with her pelvis and jaw healing progress. At this point she is probably about 4-5 weeks post injuries. Since it takes, on average, 6 weeks for bones to heal in younger creatures, we will recheck her fractures with radiographs in the next 1-2 weeks. If she has stable bone healing in progress Emma should be ready to find that forever home.

Emma and I both want to extend a huge thanks to her amazing list of sponsors:

Sharon B; Dale & Sue G; Randy & Rose-Marie J; Lance and Dorothy T;
Mary G; Dennis & Joanne; In honor of Kristin & Brett B; Anonymous;
Barney 03-194 & The Prestons; Anonymous; Eva H; Brian & Mary T;
Gail R; Christi & Frank T In memory of our first Golden;
Pamela Brown, and our first rescue Lab Mix Chessie;
Jonathan G In honor of and with gratitude for my RAGOM RAGGAMUFFIN Buddy FKA Jake 06-549

I only wish all of you could meet Emma – she is so worth your support. She is definitely a precious creature who deserved a second chance!

Thank you so much!

Monday, May 5, 2008

Oh my, Emma is such a great dog.  Within hours of being at my house I found her curled up on the dog bed, best friends with my canine savvy, usually cautious feline.  He typically judges potential canine friends for at least 24 hours before allow for direct contact to occur – it took Emma about 15 minutes to win his heart.

Emma has yet to meet a dog she doesn’t like and everyone seems to really like her, and she has even met a few characters who don’t share anything well (but they will with Emma…hmmmm).   New men and new circumstances scare her a bit – she will cower but with gentle coaxing from her new human friends she easily works through the situation and those situations are becoming fewer and fewer.  I am truly amazed she can work through her fears so easily based on the horrible life stories I am sure she could tell.  She is so trusting and loving.  Despite a sore jaw Emma visibly smiles and she does it most frequently when she is enjoying the pleasures of her new life, luxuriating on a dog bed, snuggling with human friends, having meals served (vs. scrouging for it), eating an egg on Saturday mornings, a pancake on Sunday mornings and riding in a car.    

The truly great news is that last week, after a second set of better radiographs and consultation with an specialty surgeon, we think Emma’s jaw fracture and pelvic fractures may heal with a very soft diet, very low impact activities (i.e. leash walks to the bathroom only) and close monitoring.  In particular, we are carefully watching a couple of tooth roots that may be involved in the jaw fracture and her marginal ability to open her jaw.  The even better news is that very quiet, sullen, skinny, limping, occasionally crying Emma now has a sparkle in her eye, a significantly diminished limp, is less skinny and is requiring some careful management to keep her from vaulting up on the deck (especially when she smells brownies cooling!!), jumping into/out of the car and even instigating play with her fellow canine and feline housemates.    It is definitely safe to say Emma is on the mend both mentally and physically and she is an absolutely delightful, amazingly adaptable dog.  

  

Emma basking in the sun

Emma and her new friends

 

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Here are pics after our bath....laying on her BIG pillow............and one with her foster.......(notice the resident BIG BOY looking on from the patio!!) 

What a wonderful girl!!!!!!!!!!

 

  

 

Look at that tail wag :)