FOUND IN THE TRASH

Stephen and his wife found a chihuahua mix on a garbage bag by the side of the road. They took him in to a veterinarian because he has a growth on his lip that turned out to be cancer. The vet said 160 euro to put him down or 200-300 euro for surgery. But the vet didn't do an examination, it was just cold fact.

Through a co-worker/friend, Keegan, they contacted AWL and asked if there were anything we could do? Pogge (sp?) is a warm-hearted, happy dog. He eats wet can food, and snuggles and plays. He has been someone's pet before. They believe he was dumped, and some vets have told me that can be the truth in many cases, since it is expensive to put a dog to sleep or surgery. Owners will cast off a sick or injured dog, rather than paying either price to do the right thing.

The second vet said they could not do a surgery as it was too difficult because the cancer was on the lip. He was rude, even people in the room reacted over how they got treated (the dog and couple).

The couple was upset. Even if they haven't had this dog since puppihood, they have become very attached to him. When you are attached to something you don't want people to be "cold". So off to the third and last veterinarian, and this afternoon I expect to have a call, "What to do with Pogge!"

AWL thanks Stephen and his wife for stopping, bringing him in and doing what's best for Pogge.

Keegan for being the middleman, guiding them to us. Jackie, for the towels that help Pogge relax in and dry off the blood from his mouth.

You guys are wonderful, you've got your heart were its supposed to be. AMORE

PUPPY DAY YESTERDAY

This puppy got a home today, she will stay with Ben and his wife in a safe home.

This is a wonderful mother that was dumped alone and pregnant, she is taking good care of her 3 day old pupps. She stays at the shelter now, but would like to have a permanent home.

She is a very good mother!

This fuzzball would like to chew on your fingers and play with your feet. Needs a home ASAP

In you I trust!

Thank you everyone for your donations so we can still work with the shelter with our spay and neuter project. Shelter and Killing will not reduce the problem, AWL pays for the spay and neuter surgery.

BENJAMIN CHAPTER 2

AWL couldn't, and wouldn't dump him free on the gas station. It felt cruel and heartless. Eric tried finding foster home on his phone like a madman. Aat the gas station, the owner told us there was an abandoned cage kennel, we could use it. It wasn't bad, and Eric said something really true today that I felt when I was sitting with Ben
"WE are suffering more than Ben."

That is so true. Is it therefore we put animals to sleep to quick?

The pictures cannot describe his skin condition. AND the pictures cannot describe his happiness. All three, me. Jacky, Eric just love this little guy so much. He has a big spirit in his 9 month-old body...

He doesn't get aggressive when you feed him, he waits. This little guy is worth a big Amore life.

MISSION CLEANING

CLEANING MISSION TOMORROW AT SHELTER ROSSELLA AT 09.30
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DOBERMAN IN NEED OF A HOME

This is Bella II, a former abandoned Doberman that was more or less like a skeleton when found/rescued. This beautiful family brought her in even if they have another older Doberman that they have had since he was a puppy. Bella II is a wonderful spirit but has probably "just" been used to get a litter ---m a puppy mill slave. She had some kind of skin problem and we think the "breeder" dumped her when she could not provide more healthy puppies.

She is around one-year-old but in her mind she is one month old. A lot of energy and sending and receiving the wrong messages. Maura, the guardian angel is feeding, and has been putting down a lot of money at the veterinarian. She will foster Bella II until a perfect family is found. AWL will step in and have her sterilized, and we will work together with Maura on Bella II's behavior. Together, we'll teach her to read the world's language, other people, children and animals. We are also hiring Nicole who is excellent in training dogs, to provide some structured obedience training and help Bella II "mature".

I got so moved by Maura's words when she told me that when they find a family for Bella II, she will walk her over a little time by time to get her used to her new family and not feel abandoned again. This Maura has her heart and head in the right place!

ANIMAL WITHOUT LIMITS.HOSPICE

On my way home I saw this beautiful dog, trying to find food for the day. She is very old and is having a problem standing on her legs. Tired and the hectic traffic is passing very close. Every day is a struggle.

She is not in pain, she is tired and alone.

I stopped to give her food and she was a little timid. My husband stopped today and she was more allowing him to be close to her, but still very tired.

I remember Lupa, the very old German Shepard that we rescued from a horrible shelter, and gave her a warm bed and food. She slept for nearly two weeks. She had a short time with us (and we with her), but it was incredible to see the life in her eyes, after resting. She got a peaceful end when she wanted to go.

Everyone should have a peaceful end.

Here are so many old strays that are struggling, and the law says you are not allowed to put a healthy dog to sleep. Even some people are leaving their old pets on the highway.

AWL is working on a project with a hospice/rehab clinic, together with veterinarian's to rescue old strays and to let them have a good amore ending.

Please join us in our project!

Pictures Copyright (c) 2009, Todd A. Mercer. All Rights Reserved.

AN END TO STARVATION

Remember this story on my blog (click before further reading)

Two weeks ago I got a very nice e mail from a warm family that had a sweet dog hanging outside their Parco gate. Could I help? I drove over to the other side of the "town" and to my wonderful surprise, it was the starving scared German Shepard that me and Olivia had tried to feed.

This wonderful family is giving her plenty of food, I de-wormed her, and the family gave me Frontline to put on Bella.

They don't know if they will be able to keep her but the are willing to do everything for her, to get her back in shape with AWL support.

Bella, is around 8 months old, shy but friendly and would be lovely playmate and friend for older kids, and of course a stable home.

Next week AWL is bringing her for sterilization and shots.

Last Wednesday I went and put a collar on her, thank you Charity for the donation. Bella is now in a fenced in area in their yard. What a lovely Amore Family!