Mikie's Fund ~ For Special Dogs

August, 2006 ~ Most of you won't remember Mikie. Mikie was six months old when he was unceremoniously dumped in the shelter. Mikie's former owners had no provided him adequate medical care, and consequently Mikie contracted pneumonia. $4200 later, Mikie's guardian angel picked him up from the emergency vet. Mikie became the icon of wonderfully-tempered dogs needing homes who would be euthanized at the shelter if it wasn't for rescue. Mikie was adopted on June 1, 2006 but there are many more dogs like Mikie who need our help. Please contribute to Mikie's Fund. Your donation is tax deductable, and Mikie himeself has been seen signing thank you notes lately.

Meet the recipients of Mikie's fund:

Cady - Cady's foot was constructed in such a way that the dew claw removal required two surgeries to reconstruct a bone that stuck out from her foot. While this has no lasting impact on Cady's life or mobility, it was a significant expense that we had not planned on. Because of this, Cady is now a recipient of Mikie's Fund funds. Cady will be released from the hospital on approx 8/9. Her veterinary bill as of 8/2 was $961 (after rescue discount). Please help us defray the costs of Cady's surgery.

Daria - This 18 month old lady was pulled off of the euthanasia list in New York. Healthy upon arrival, she developed pneumonia within five days. Daria is expected to recover and hopes to be released from the Animal ICU on August 9. As of 8/7, her veterinary bill was $2037, after discount. Please help us with Daria's surgery. This girl is with every penny! 8/13 total bill after discount was over $3000.