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Last Updated:
07/30/2010 06:41 PM © 2010 ATDR
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 | Wilbur
Baby Wilbur was an owner surrender to a local community shelter at 8 wks old. He was paralyzed in the rear and dragging his back legs. Once in our care this little angel was examined and it was determined that he was either stepped on or run over in some way. His little spine was completely severed and his ribcage crushed on one side. He had no feeling from the shoulders back to his hind legs and fortunately did not feel pain! Wilbur was a star at the local shelter and was adored by everyone he met!
Rest with the angels sweet boy! 3/21/10
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|  | Little Red
This little guy was surrendered with so many health issues that we were not able to save him and he went to the bridge February 8, 2010. Well meaning people had kept him for over a month without getting him to a vet – he was only with us for a short time but he took a piece of his foster mom’s heart! Rest Little Red.
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|  | Jax
Sweet baby Jax and several of his siblings succumbed to distemper in February, 2010 after spending three weeks at the SPCA following a cruelty seizure of the puppy mill in which they were born. These little ones didn’t get much of a chance in the big world. We tried so hard to save them at great expense – but shelter germs are often too hard to fight off! Rest in peace little one.
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|  | Miranda
Our sweet Miranda wasn’t in rescue very long before was stricken with an illness from which she didn’t recover and we lost her in January, 2010. She was loved by all she touched, even the grumpy foster brother that allowed her to use him as a pillow on a regular basis. Be well Miss Miranda - you are missed. |
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Duncan went to the Rainbow Bridge on September 8, 2009. He had been in rescue for only three weeks when he suddenly became weak and had difficulty breathing. This precious little one had developed vena caval syndrome, a nearly always fatal complication of severe heartworm disease. His foster mom cherishes their brief time together and seeing him become more confident and affectionate with each passing day. For less than the cost of a burger and fries, his owner could have bought one heartworm prevention pill each month from Duncan’s veterinarian. The loss of Duncan was tragic and preventable.
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|  | Byron Byron succumbed to distemper after struggling for several months to beat it. This handsome boy fought long & hard, and all but beat the odds with a strong case of distemper. Byron was one of the sweetest and bravest boys around, he held on as long as he could thru three hospitalizations and many trips to the vet. He was always loving and had a special look for his foster mom when she was trying to feed him or give him fluids, sort of “I hate this, but I love you anyway!” Bryron died in his foster mom’s arms and left us on August 14, 2009 taking a huge piece of our hearts!
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|  | Buddy I met Buddy back in April 2008. He was surrendered by a man who was moving to an assisted living home. The shelter was going to euthanize him due to his age of 12 yrs. Buddy was a healthy heart-tugger. He was adopted at the last minute and then re-homed to a relative who took no responsibility of his well being. On July 23, 2009, this very loving precious boy fled during a thunderstorm. He came upon a convenience store and met a despicable person who ruthlessly kicked him. I am sure he didn't know or care that Buddy was deaf. Buddy painfully left the store roaming further away. I am sure he had a hard time breathing, along with the pain of his injured spine, rear legs and bottom end hurting. An angel opened her front door. She found Buddy hurt, skinny and flea ridden, ears were clogged with gunk. This was the day after his assault. She tenderly scooped him up, let him spend the night then brought him to rescue. Buddy died at 13 1/2 years old. Buddy, you will always be in my heart. I will never forget you or forgive myself for letting you go thru what you did.
God saw you getting tired, when a cure was not to be. So He wrapped His arms around you, and whispered, "Come to me".
You didn't deserve what you went through, so He gave you rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He only picks the best.
And when I saw you sleeping, so peaceful and free from pain, I could not wish you back to suffer that again.
Forever love in our Hearts.
Foster parents
Deb, Mike and Dale Gaspard
August 23, 2009
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|  | Colleen
Colleen lost her fight with Distemper on July 28th, 2009 when the evil virus finally took over her nervous system and she started to react with twitching and very weak legs that prevented her from standing. She was pulled from a local shelter one week to the day from her death and because of no early puppy shots she had no immunity to this horrible disease, she is gone. Sweet Collie was a joy to her foster mom, she was so full of life and this was not the way it was intended to end! She will forever be loved and missed!
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|  | Bonny
Bonny was surrendered by her owners to the City of
Houston's BARC - Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care. Unfortunately
at her young age - she was never properly vaccinated and had no
immunity or protection against Distemper or Parvo. Within two weeks
of rescue little Bonny started to present with congestion, vomiting and
other terrible symptoms. She held on through two rounds of
antibiotics, 2 hospitalizations and many ATDR resources. Bonny
crossed the bridge July 22nd, 2009 and will be a reminder of all that is
wrong with animal care and control in Houston! |
|  | Anais This precious angel was surrendered by her owners to a kill shelter because she was too lively and barked too much in the apartment! Unfortunately she had never been properly vaccinated and had no immunity to the horrible contagious strains of virus and bacteria that live in shelters. Within a week of rescue Anais started to present with congestion and labored breathing, she held on through two rounds of antibiotics, hospitalization and all the love and concern of many caring vets, vets techs and ATDR volunteers. Anais crossed the bridge July 2nd, 2009 and will forever be a reminder of all that is wrong with BARC and the City of Houston's Animal care! |
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We said good bye to Teenie on March 30, 2009 after she had gone into renal failure. She had battled kidney and bladder stones and even after surgery, there was nothing more we could do. Olive, aka, Teenie was the sweetest little foster I have had. I never had a dog love me like she did. She had to be with me every second, either on my lap or following me wherever I went. She had such a cute personality and would prance and bark for attention and her treats. What I remember most that makes me smile is when she would climb up on the doggy steps, during the night, and cry for me to put her in bed with me. Her little face peeking over the edge of the bed was so cute. I only had her for a few days shy of eight months, but I feel like we gave each other a lifetime of love. I wish we could have made her well so she could have lived a long, happy life with me. She will always hold a special place in my heart. I miss you so much, Teenie. Foster Mom, Theresa B.
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 | Gator
Gator was one hard luck guy! This little one was a scrapper and came to rescue with some serious injuries from his time as a stray on the big city streets. Gator always seemed to instigate some kind of disturbance at the shelter and eventually in his foster home! He was a tough little guy and would lick his wounds and get right back up and start something with the next guy to challenge him! He had one of the most severe cases of heartworms and went thru treatment over several months in his foster home. Just when we thought we were out of the woods, Gator didn't wake up one morning when he was called to breakfast! Gator died quietly in his crate in the early morning of December 29, 2008 and the vet suspects that he threw a clot from a blockage due to heartworms. Over the year that Gator was in rescue he became as close to his foster mom as one of her own and her heart was broken when he died. Gator will always be remembered and loved for his spunk and fiesty personality!
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Einstein
We are saddened to let you all know that on December 5th, 2008 at 10 AM, our little Einstein crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge. Read more about Einstein here.
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Cheetoh Morgan
Cheetoh Morgan was one of the saddest cases we have ever had in rescue. He came to us from a cruelty seizure in Longview, TX and was named after one of our volunteers that helped save him and 18 other dogs from a horrible hoarder situation. He got his first name because his color was so red they said he looked like a "hot cheetoh". His hip and pelvis had been fractured from an earlier injury and healed in an awkward way such that his leg wouldn't bend and he walked with a pronounced limp. He was skin and bones when he came to rescue and was just starting to feel better and eat well enough to put on some weight when he took a turn for the worse. Unfortunately somewhere along the way Cheetoh was exposed to distemper in his weakened state and he started to decline and eventually developed some neurological issues as well. Cheetoh came to us a sick boy, but he finally felt better for a short time before losing him to distemper on July 28th, 2008. He was only with us for a few weeks, but he knew he was loved more than he had been in his whole life! He touched so many of us and he will never be forgotten! |
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Kelly
Goodbye sweet little Kelly. We are going to miss your little kisses and nips. We loved you although you had such a short life. We know that we will always have a little doxie Angel on our shoulder named Kelly looking out for us. We hope that we made your short life happy and full of love because you were loved a lot and a sweet little girl.
Love, Foster mom and dad (Kim and Donnie) July 28, 2008 |
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 | Dylan
Could we ever forget Dylan's sparkling eyes
or the way he brightened each day,
his love is etched in our memory,
so he's never far away?
Could we ever forget those priceless moments?
The answer, of course, is never.
For he was part of our lives for a brief time,
but he'll be part of our hearts forever.
We love you Dylan
Distemper Victim 072408
Foster Mom and Dad
The Gaspard's |
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Oliver
Our sweet baby Oliver lost his fight with Distemper on Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 in the arms of his foster mom. Oliver touched so many lives in such a short time - he was so young and full of life. His spirit and energy was stolen by a sudden onset of a terrible virus. He went from being so full of life to hanging on with all he had. Oliver will be loved and remembered for his high jinx and love for everyone he met! |
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Kelly
Kelly was found wandering the streets of White Settlement outside of Fort Worth. The animal control officer contacted ATDR hoping we had room, because she knew no one would want to adopt this senior lady. One of our fosters who has a soft spot for older doxies gladly took her in and gave her a soft bed, regular meals and lots of love. Kelly passed away in her sleep December 28, 2007.
Here's a note from her Forever Foster Mom:
"I'll never forget the drive home from the shelter. I had to keep the windows down to keep from gagging, but I couldn't stand to leave her in the pound. She smelled like a sewer, but I took her home and a good bath took care of that. I was sure the vet would say she had every disease known to mankind; she was so emaciated and weak. However, after cleaning the six teeth she had left, the vet said she was as good as new... or as good as could be expected since he said she was "OLD" and it wouldn't have surprised him if she was 20 yrs old. Kelly wandered her way into my family's hearts and we will never forget her."
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Pearl
Pearl was found wandering the streets of Bastrop, TX. We quickly discovered she had several medical issues: blindness, hearing loss, a poor sense of smell, heartworms and senile dementia. We also believe she had a brain tumor, which caused focal seizures. Before animal control found her, she had to be cared for by someone, or she would not have survived long on the streets. But no one came forward, and so she became a special needs dog with ATDR. Pearl handled her many conditions with grace and dignity. You can tell by her picture she was a sweet and gentle lady. She lived over 6 months in foster care, where she loved meals, chew bones, back and ear rubs, being held, and walking around the yard and house. On October 27, 2007 she developed acute kidney problems and it was time to put her to sleep. Ms. Pearl, my Pearl of a girl, may you rest in peace. I hope you are now free and whole again.
Love,
Your foster mom, Karen |
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Geordi (Formerly known as Snoop Dog)
Loving little Geordi lost his battle against Congestive Heart Failure at 10:30 am on August 25, 2007, and gently passed away in his mommy's arms. Although his new mommy only had him for three months, she loved him dearly, and he gave her equal love back. From having canine influenza, to multiple infections, to heart failure, Geordi always had a wagging tail and a loving hug to give. May his memory and love live on forever. |
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Kaiser
Kaiser was a 14-16 yr old gentleman that was found on a rural highway and was the star of the local shelter for a few days until ATDR picked him up. He spent the last five months of his life with a foster mom who adored him, a full tummy and a soft place to lay his head. The vet diagnosed cancer in his last days and on August 9th, 2007 he crossed the bridge in the arms of his foster mom who loved him more than she ever imagined. Kaiser touched many hearts and he will be missed. |
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Riley
Sweet Riley gave up his fight with severe heartworms and crossed the bridge quietly in the early morning hours of July 12th, 2007. He had received his first injection about one month ago and was scheduled to have the rest of his treatment spread out over four months due to the severity of the worms. He lasted a month - in and out of the vet's office twice on IV fluids and and even had blood aspirated out of his stomach. The morning he passed away, his breathing became labored and Vicki - his foster mom said he woke her up & licked her and wanted down; she put him down and went to get more meds and he was gone laying beside her bed. We are all heartbroken - he was the sweetest and bravest boy ever! He never fussed no matter what was done to him - and he let her know how much he loved her before he crossed the bridge.
Riley was an owner surrender from the county pound, his previous owners kept him outside without heartworm prevention.
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Wally
Our precious Wally lost his fight and quietly crossed the bridge on January 17th, 2007.
Wally lost his way on a busy street on New Year's Eve 2006, and was turned over to All Texas Dachshund Rescue by two caring strangers. His struggle began when he was vetted and it was discovered that his care had long been neglected and he was in serious medical distress. Wally had a severe case of heartworms that was beginning to cause many other complications including a severe bilateral heart murmur. Because Wally was never altered - he also suffered an enlarged prostate and other urinary, bladder and kidney malfunctions. Wally's conditions were all a result of serious neglect - his family ignored some very fundamental components of his care. Spaying and neutering, flea control and monthly heartworm prevention are the basics of a pet owner's responsibility, along with a food and shelter. In Wally's short time with ATDR he showed incredible loyalty and love to those that came to his aid. He asked very little and gave so much. Wally crossed the bridge knowing he was loved and being cared for and for all of us, he will be missed!
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