1/30/11 update---The 7 new photos that Dan sent in today's update are viewable in Chaya's Picassa album. Here are two of them (click for larger views or go to the album). Please click HERE to go her rescuers' The Pet Rescue home site, view many great photos, read all about Chaya, and donate.
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From: The STAND Foundation, Inc. Date: Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Subject: PHOTOS: Skeletal Chaya gains 9 lbs in one week! (But we still need help!)
To:
Skeleton Dog Chaya Update
Just last week, I bailed Chaya from the Carson animal shelter. She was barely able to walk, and you could easily see her shocking, exposed spine and ribs from across a large room. At only 37 lbs, instead of the 70+lbs she should normally be, it would have surprised nobody had skeletal Chaya died at any given moment. But after just seven days of eating home-cooked meals, de-stressing, and soaking in affection, Chaya's weight has increased by 25%!
Blythe says "Chaya is doing well. She is still being treated for her ear and skin infections. She is loving life, she snuggles with the staff, she gives kisses, and her weight has risen from 37 lbs to 46.5 in just one week. She has a ways to go, but we are thankful for all and any support to help us pay for our veterinary bills. She has passed every test with flying colors which is wonderful news. She continues to defy what in most cases is inevitable diabetes, kidney failure, liver problems, etc. Despite all her past hardship and all that we feel might appear diagnostically, she is so far, healthy. Except that she was starved. So with food in hand, and many treats, she is learning to trust in her caretakers again. "
Chaya's Firstgiving page is http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/thepet-rescuecenter/save-chaya-emaciated-stray-from-carson-shelter
Enjoy Chaya's freshest photos below, and thanks for helping Chaya and all of the OTHER animals in need!
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Daniel Guss
www.STANDFoundation.org
I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders.
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GOOD NEWS UPDATE RE CHAYA, already gaining weight. Please click HERE to go to The Pet Rescue site, view many great photos, read all about Chaya, and donate. There are two videos of her recovery; Part II is above and also the link to it is:And here is her Facebook wall.
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From: The STAND Foundation, Inc. Date: Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 3:52 PM
Subject: CHAYA, the skeleton dog. HAPPY update & photos
To:
It's amazing what a few days of peace, affection, and home cooking will do for a defeated dog's soul. Enjoy this great update and happy photos of Chaya, the skeleton dog.
"Chaya is very kissy. She has gained 3.5 lbs since Saturday, her results show no diabetes and no kidney failure! Woo Hoo!"
Many thanks and congratulations for Dr. Matt Wheaton of Alicia Pet Care Center, who provides care for the animals of PRC. If you live in or near Mission Viejo, what a great vet to have for your pets!
Chaya has a long way to go, and at least another month or two of hospital care. She is also being treated for ear infections, cuts & bruises, dehydration and other maladies beyond her severe weight loss. If you can help PRC with a tax deductible donation, please click here: Donate
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Date: Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Subject: SKELETAL mutt at Carson - will die hungry
To:
All,
Please circulate this far & wide. This dog is LITERALLY skeletal from a life of starvation and neglect. Despite that, she still wags her tail.
As a contact told me, she will likely be killed on her review day.
If any dog deserves a break, it's this one. There is no contact for this dog. She's at the Carson shelter, ready to die, but hoping to be saved.
I will transport locally and cover the bail. Anyone?
Dan
Here is the info on the underweight you saw leaving the Vet. Hospital yesterday.
ID# A4232912
Intake date: 1/19/11
Review date: 1/25/11
She is a female, the shelter put her age at 9 yo but she is actually around 5yo.
I talk to one of the workers there who said she will more then likely be put to sleep on her review date
because she is considered unadoptable.
Let me know how I can help.
Kim
-- ID# A4232912
Intake date: 1/19/11
Review date: 1/25/11
She is a female, the shelter put her age at 9 yo but she is actually around 5yo.
I talk to one of the workers there who said she will more then likely be put to sleep on her review date
because she is considered unadoptable.
Let me know how I can help.
Kim
Daniel Guss
I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders.
