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Local pooch needs help and home
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| Abigail Valentine needs surgery. The HSMC is asking for your help to fund her surgery. She also needs to find her forever home. |
Abby was found on Jan. 21, abandoned in a house with no clue as to the number of days she was there. There was no food and water and it looked like she had been there a while.
On Feb. 3, Abby was taken to a vet clinic to get spayed so she could be put up for adoption. During the surgery, it was discovered Abby had been impregnated by a much larger dog. Abby, only 7 pounds, would have died trying to naturally give birth to the large pups. Abby was rescued yet again.
While at the vet clinic it was also discovered Abby had even bigger problems. She was diagnosed with two luxating patellas that are considered a grade three on a scale of one to five. A luxating patella is where the knee cap pops in and out causing lameness in dogs. The higher the grade, the worse the case is. And Abby, who had already been through so much, had unknowingly been given bad news.
Abby arrived back at the shelter on Feb. 5 and the staff was given this bit of information. They were upset that a surgery spot for a spay was wasted on her since now they would have to put her down.
Humane Society of Madison County Shelter Director Betty Peyton happened to be at the other shelter and was shocked to hear this.
"Why can't you help her," asked Peyton? "Surgery can be expensive, but you need to help her."
The other shelter's staff answered, "No money and no time to raise it."
Peyton decided to take her in.
"This dog, who might not have had the best life, yet have it ripped away when folks abandoned her, deserves a chance for a happy life, a happy ending."
Arriving at the HSMC Animal Shelter with her new name as Abigail Valentine, a clean bed and plenty of food and water, the small dog curled up on the office chair and went to sleep.
In the meantime, there was no napping for Peyton. Even though Peyton knew surgery could cost over a thousand dollars and that the Sheba/Noelle Fund, which is for medical emergencies and needed medical procedures like Abigail's was empty, she just could not give up on her. In Abigail's short life she has demonstrated she is a survivor.
This is in keeping with the HSMC's philosophy of promoting life and promoting adoption and giving survivors a second chance.
The first call was to Dr. Joe Bando, of VCA Sawmill in Columbus. Bando said he would do all he could to work with the HSMC in helping Abigail. Thanks to his generosity, the surgery can be done for a discounted price.
The shelter is asking you to help make a life saving difference for this dog who has already stolen the hearts of the staff at the shelter.
There are several ways folks can donate to help with Abigail's surgery. First, funds can be mailed to HSMC at P.O. Box 777, London, Ohio 43140. Second, funds can be donated using the paypal button at www.hsmcohio.com. Third, credit card donations can be made directly at VCA Sawmill by calling 614-766-2222 and letting them know it is for the Humane Society of Madison County and for Abigail Valentine's surgery. Lastly, you could bring your donations directly out to the animal shelter. The shelter is located at 1357 State Route 38 SE, London next to Fairhaven School. Shelter is open 12-5 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
The HSMC is looking for a forever family for Abigail. A family who will give her all she will need for a happy, healthy life. Or a foster family, who will be willing to help Abigail with her recovery from surgery and the physical rehabilitation that will follow.
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