Poor Porky's problems

Porky was picked up in the Barton's Camp Projects and was not in good shape. He had a stiff front leg, mange, and starvation when we picked him up.

We got him to the vet in a couple of days, and he was neutered, had his blood checked and the leg was x-rayed. We found out he was heartworm, lymes and anaplasmosis positive! The vet claimed he had an old injury- a dislocated elbow joint and would require surgery. In other words, Porky was a real mess!

PORKY

Porky was so likable and never complained despite his condition.

On March 1st, Lindsay Cline and her friend Andy were at the shelter and brought food, did some heartworm testing, and took animals to Akin Hills Pet Hospital.

When Lindsay saw Porky, she said "We will take him and get him help for his leg". Mike and I were amazed and so happy as we were sure no one would take Porky.

We found out the next day after they scanned Porky's leg- he actually had a bullet in his shoulder!! We are very thankful that he got the help he needed and no longer has to be in pain. Thank you Lindsay, Andy and Dr. Bartsch, Aiken Hills Pet Hospital, and Last Hope Rescue!!

Sincerely, Karen

Thanks to Akin Pet Hospital

Dr. Veronica Bartsch and vet techs Lindsay and Karmen of Aiken Pet Hospital, Farmington, MN visited RLRR shelter again on November 19 - 21, 2008. During their stay they neutered over 30 cats and dogs both from the shelter and the community. They examined and immunized 86 dogs and cats.
It was a great blessing to have them here. When they left they took out 15 larger puppies, 3 small puppies, and 8 cats to foster care in the Last Hope Rescue in Farmington. Many have since been adopted.
This was Karmen's first visit and she fell in love with Charlie, the little yellow lab mix. Charlie had arrived 2 days before the group and was in an isolation kennel as the report was he had survived parvo.
Well, Charlie rode out with Karmen in a beautiful new coat! He had been a stray and Kathy from Red Lake had taken him in and kept him alive during his sickness. We are so happy for Charlie and all the other puppies and cats that left with them.

The team says they "love" coming here and plan to be back. Aren't we lucky?

Karen Good, RLRR