Dogs needing TLC seek transfer to rescues

We are organizing another Neuter/Spay clinic in Redby serving the Red Lake Reservation cats and dogs on August 7 - 8, 2009. This clinic is sponsored by Akin Hills Pet Hospital in Farmington, MN and Animal Ark Neuter Comuter in Hastings, MN. Funding is provided by Lawson Family Fund and we have applied for a renewal of DJ and T Foundation which hopefully be approved for this clinic.

We are hoping we do not have lots of surrendered and homeless animals, however, are thinking there will be a number of cats and dogs needing a place to go when the dust settles and the clinic is over.

We did clear many kennels last Sunday, however, we have had animals coming in each day. We are hoping that our friends in rescue can commit to take animals during and after clinic as we will have transport opportunities on Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9. So far we have a commitment from Pet Haven to take 2-3 puppies. We will be sending out a list of current animals needing a placement. Right now we have:

CLETUS1) Cletus, shep mix came in April clinic with quills, malnutrition, lymes, anaplasmosis and heartworm. He has been neutered, has DHPP and Rabies shots, was treated with doxy for 21 days and has had heartworm treatment June 22 and 23 at Clearwater Vet. He will need retesting in 4 months to make sure he is heartworm free. He is a nice dog- alpha male and well socialized.

MORGAN2) Morgan, Male black lab shep cross, came in 2 days ago starving and saracoptic mange. He was neutered today 7/28/09, got his DHPP and Rabies shot. He is heartworm NEG, and lymes pos. He is taking doxy. Very nice dog with a very sad beginning. Found homeless in the housing project.

RAJA3) Raja , shep mix came in yesterday and we took to the vet as he was infected in the nose. X-rays showed that Raja has been shot in the nose and has bullet fragments all over in the nasal area. Vet thinks he was shot about a month ago. He is infected. He was nuetered today, got DHPP and rabies shots, Heatworm NEGATIVE, lymes positive, and the vet put him on Doxycycline hoping that it will work on his lymes plus on the nasal infection. We are looking for a rescue to take on Raja and give him the care he needs. Wonderful dog!!

Thank you for your help placing these unwanted animals.

Karen Good RLRR

ADDITIONAL NOTE FROM KAREN:
I got a disturbing request today from a lady on the reservation in Ponemah that she wants to dump 8 kittens, 3 female cat adults, 2 male adult, l adult fe dog, and l pup so we are taking them all in tomorrow. This in from ONE household.

She had a total of 15 animals and ALL UNALTERED.

I am going to do my best to get them altered at the clinic and we will be trying to find placements--I realize cats are abundant everywhere, but I wanted you to know.

Karen