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National Capital Area CFC Number 71315 |
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The
response to the TODAY SHOW segment that aired Wed morning 1/13/01
has been incredibly heart warming.... If you
missed the segment - you can see the entire story here If you are new to
our organization and what we do, |
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Our
regal friend from Russia needs your help.... |
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blizzard of 2009 last weekend, in the Maryland/ DC area, we
woke up to find Tuzik with a fever, lethargic, and not eating... definitely
sick and needing to be rushed to an emergency hospital.
The blizzard in MD was intense, but we knew we needed to do whatever was possible to help Tuzik. Tuzik came to us with some horrible wounds on one of his back legs. We have been treating them for months here at the rescue knowing how important it is to keep infection out of his system. But, unknown to us - the infection had already entered the bone in his leg.... Tuzik's leg had to be amputated to save his life. Because of Tuziks condition, the vets were hesitant to perform the surgery. What quality of life would this dog have?? I knew in my heart, Tuzik was not ready to leave this earth. |
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Tuzik has a way of communicating and he CLEARLY let me know he was not ready to leave! Tuzik still has lots of work to do here, with humans. The doctors successfully performed the surgery. Tuzik is recuperating... eating, drinking, and giving the vet staff his regal howls!!! He has done a wonderful job showing the hesitant staff at the hospital all about the spirit of a disabled dog!! We are ready for Tuzik to come home and start his new life and continue his journey as a 3 legged wheelchair dog!! Tuzik is one amazing dog with an incredible soul to survive and be loved. His story has touched so many and will continue to do so. Tuzik's vet bills will exceed $3000 for his surgery, week long stay at the hospital, and some on-going care at the rescue while his sutures heal. Although, we didn't hesitate to do everything possible to save his life, we now need your help to cover these extraordinary expenses. In
this season of miracles - we are praying for your help and
generosity.... | |
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Our International Visitor has arrived from Russia (click here) |
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Open House - thanks and Memories (click here) |
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New Merchandise -golf shirts and sweatshirts for holiday gifts (click here) |
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Become an Angel for a PWD dog (click here) |
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Meet
the disabled dogs living with the
Founders.... |
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Great
HOLIDAY GIFT -
order the book
Extraordinary Dogs: Inspirational Stories of Dogs with Disabilities by
Joyce Darrell |
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Pets with Disabilities has established the Misty Fund. The sole purpose of the Misty Fund is to rescue small wheelchair dogs and "small dogs with back leg problems" and to seek out extraordinary people to help dogs like Misty find their way to a better life. This is surely a great way to honor Misty's life Click here to see the dogs benefiting from the Misty Fund and how to contribute |
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MISTY
(1995-2008) This past year Pets with Disabilities lost Misty, one of the founding dogs of our mission. Misty, an awesome pup with a inspirational spirit, sat in a shelter outside New York City for over five years. Nobody wanted to adopt Misty because her little body was broken. Mike and I learned about Misty, and immediately went to NY and adopted her. Misty became an icon. She allowed pets and kisses from thousands of folks who met her at different events we attended year after year. She was surely loved by us and will be missed by many. |
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Pets with Disabilities is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the adoption of dogs and cats with
disabilities. The organization serves as a rescue and an adoption placement aid for animals that have been injured
through trauma or disabled by illness. Pets with Disabilities provides invaluable support and resources for the families
of disabled pets and for shelters attempting to place special-needs animals into loving homes.
For the animals it helps, Pets With Disabilities is a bridge to a better life and forever home. |
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Pets with Disabilities is an all volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping and promoting the adoption of physically disabled animals into great homes. All donations are tax deductible to the extent permissible by law. Contact your tax adviser. Pets with Disabilities is an officially recognized Maryland Non-Profit Organization.
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