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HELP A SPECIAL NEEDS COMPANION |
| The following companions are considered special needs and in need of your support to live a full and happy life. RVAS believes that every animal deserves a chance at life, therefore we do not let medical issues prevent us from saving lives. But many animals arrive with medical needs that go beyond our budget. That's why we created the sponsor program.
By sponsoring one of the animals below, you are providing hope and the medical needs that these animals need to live a full, happy & healthy life.
To sponsor a companion simply click on the donation button below each animal or mail your donation directly to: |
RVAS
PO Box 312
Des Moines, IA 50302
515.577.1745 |
Be sure and include on your check in the memo portion, which animal you are sponsoring and how you would like your name to read on our Save a Tail Sponsor webpage. For more information on their special needs email special needs info.
If you are interested in providing one of these special needs companions with a lifetime home click here.
We thank you in advance for your support! |
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Beau is a sweet, gentle and loveable little guy who will need to be on a special diet due to reoccuring kidney stones. This little guy doesn't mind though, as the special food relieves him from pain and additional surgeries.
You can offer your support via paypal or purchase his food direct. To make arrangements to purchase his food directly, please click here. |
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Beau was rushed to a veterinarian immediate procedure to remove several kidney stones. This little guy pulled through surgery well, and is now living comfortably. With a new special diet Beau can live a healthy and pain free life. |
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This beautiful canine was struck by a car, refused medical treatment and rejected by a shelter. RVAS said YES!
On September 28, 2007 Lucky was struck by a car, whose driver stopped and offered immediate assistance. Although she was turned away by a vet and left with no place to take this beautiful dog, she didn't give up. With persistence, she found RVAS who helped her get the medical care, shelter and therapy this little girl would need to survive.
An avulsion fracture to her front paw, and a few broken ribs, Lucky is expected to make a full recovery. Lucky was on the loose, most likely because she was unspayed, when she was struck by the car, but remained friendly even though she was injured. |
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To view Lucky's sponsors click here |
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Lucky girl is recovering well. She no longer shows signs of her ribs hurting, and is beginning to place weight on her left front leg. The good news is that the vet does NOT think it will have to be amputated at this time. She is still waiting to be spayed, and in need of support for her medical needs. Lucky Girl is ready to be adopted to a loving and caring home. |
Update
10/07 |
Lucky entered foster care for her brief stay to continue with rehabilitation and therapy for her front leg and broken ribs. Lucky's disposition is so good already that we have begun the process of looking for a permanent home for this wonderful shepherd mix. |
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RVAS said "YES" to Lucky's needs and began the process of getting this little lady back on her feet. |
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Goldie was found in Walnut Woods Parks after spending at least a week out there fending for herself. Despite her 8+ years of devotion to some pet owner, this little neglected canine has softball size fatty cysts, grapefruit size growths and several warts covering over 75% of her body.
After medical preparation (bloodwork, etc.) Goldie will undergo several surgeries to have the growths removed and pending any maligency, we are hoping her life will be spared!
Sweet and lovable, this gentle soul is presently being nurtured and cared for by one of our in-home caregivers, hoping to have a full recovery and find a forever home that values her life. |
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To view Goldie's sponsors click here |
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Goldie spent the weekend at a new foster, who fell madly in love with her. A senior couple, Goldie made herself right at home. Her adoption is pending due to her medical expenses. She will need annual care being a senior dog, that includes extensive dental work, wart removal and possibly 2-3 more fatty cysts removed. Your help is needed to help this couple and RVAS provide Goldie with the quality care she deserves. |
Update
10/07 |
Goldie received her second surgery and has recovered well. This little lady is now ready to be in a permanent home where she can be walked daily and allowed to rest. Sweet, gentle and loving, this little lady needs a quiet and relaxed home to live out the rest of her life as she deserves. |
Update
7/07 |
Heartland Animal Hospital's expert veterinarian team spent several hours removing three grapefruit size tumors on Goldie's belly with great success. Everyone feared the worst from the looks of her massive growths, but fortunately one were malignant, and Goldie is making a full recovery. It is projected that with 1-3 more surgeries to remove additional growths, this little abandoned sweetheart will be given the opportunity to be in a loving and forever home! But we need your help! Please consider sponsoring her today! |
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After 10 years of loyal companionship with his family, Lucky's luck ran out and he found himself surrendered to a local kill shelter, lying on a cold cement floor. RVAS quickly intervined to save Lucky from death, because he was deemed "unadoptable" by the shelter.
A heartfelt family agreed to foster Lucky a home and a soft, warm bed to sleep in.
We need sponsors to help RVAS determine the severity of Lucky's arthritis, and the best way in which he can live the remaining of his life, pain free before we can adopt him to a forever home. Please help us...help Lucky. |
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To view Lucky's sponsors click here |
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This sweet old man took a little stumble, causing him to lose the use of his leg temporarily. A little therapy and a lot of love, Lucky has recovered, but his arthritis is definitely causing him some discomfort. Lucky has been placed on anti-inflammatories and frequent, but limited walks. Your support will help continue the costs of Lucky's medication until he is adopted. |
Update
9/07 |
Lucky's energy has increased with his regular walks and exercise. This old man was abandoned by his owner after 10 years of loyal service because of his age. Lucky is very healthy and looking for a home that loves to take short and frequent walks, and cuddle at night. |
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Lucky's foster can not say enough good about this old boy. With regular exercise, this old man is finding his youth again. A wonderful addition to any family looking for an older, quieter and calmer dog. |
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Keena is young lab who showed early signs of hip problems, along with her sister Aiko. Abandoned on a 2-lane highway in southern Iowa in October 2007, Keena has been diagnosed with degenerative hip problems, which, in time, may worsen.
In the interim, Keena will need to undergo several x-rays and tests to determine when and "if" surgery can provide her with the quality of life she desrves. Since Keena is still a young dog, her surgery will be delayed until she has completed her growth which is around 15 months.
Your financial support will enable us to provide Keena with a wonderful future and pain free life. |
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To view Keena's sponsors click here |
Update
10/20/07 |
Keena is one little girl that steals your heart. Playful and energetic, this little girl easily tires during place. Keena is currently receiving anti-inflammatories to ease the pain, until she can be re-examined at 15 months to determine if surgery is necessary. Your support will enable RVAS to prepare for a costly surgery, if necessary. |
Update
10/1/07 |
Keena turned one years old on September 30 and is improving everyday. Still doing the "bunny hop" with her front legs, Keena is set for extensive x-rays in January 2008 to determine if she will need surgery for her hips and shoulders. |
Update
6/1/07 |
Keena's x-rays did show some bone density resulting in stiffness and possible discomfort. Keena will need to be reassessed at 15 months to determine if surgery is inevitable. Keena's vet care is yet to be completed and sponsorship is necessary to allow her to receive a proper diagnosis which could affect the rest of her life on how she walks and runs. |
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Miu is a sweet, gentle little lady, approximately 9 years old, abandoned by her owner and left outside to fend for herself. When she arrived into our care, she was quite beaten up, very cold, scared and hungry.
After a general assessment of her health, we noticed that Miu had several broken teeth, as well as, many that needs to be removed. These bad teeth make it painful for her to eat. Miu is otherwise, a very healthy little girl.
Miu was placed on the special needs list because she needs immediate care for her teeth so that she may be pain free and live a normal and healthy life. |
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Click on name to view Miu's sponsors. |
| Diagnosis
Class I: Lowest Risk. Young healthy dogs with minimal disease evident on radiographs, normal blood work, and no symptoms of illness. They may cough only occasionally if ever, they only fatigue with exercise, and their chest radiographs are normal.
The microfilaria which are the newborn children of the adult worms living in the heart and pulmonary arteries. The microfilaria are swimming freely in the bloodstream possibly in large numbers and it is the microfilaria which can (through a mosquito) spread to other dogs. The microfilaria are killed so as to keep the dog from spreading his or her disease.
Heartland Animal Hospital will be providing and monitoring Jewell's heartworm treatment. For more information on the disease, it's affects and treatment, we encourage you to visit the following sites:
Heart Hazard
The Pet Center
Mar Vista Vet
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