RooBee's Cruelty and Denver's Medical Fund

This fund allows us to be able to provide medical attention while the case is being investigated. RooBee is a Basset Hound that was found in a trash can with a broken leg and various other injuries. The Yuma community came through to help pay for her treatment until she could find her forever home. Your donations can also assist us in putting together rewards when we need the public's help in finding suspects of animal cruelty.

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A personal appeal for Hunter from Director of Operations Annette Lagunas

 

A stray we named Hunter came to our shelter with a crippled hind leg that needed veterinary attention. Thanks to the kindness of Dr. Cheryl Huago of Desert Vet, the necessary care was provided at a discount. Yet funds are still needed to settle the remainder of the bill and to ensure that we can continue to provide care for dogs, like Hunter, who come to us in need of medical attention. Below is Director of Operations Annette Lagunas' personal appeal for contributions to our Roo Bee's Cruelty & Denver Medical Fund to help provide the treatment that Hunter and animals like Hunter need to go on to live the happy and fulfilling lives they deserve.

"Hunter came into us limping. After much thought and deliberation, it was said that Hunter needed to beeuthanized because of his limping and the amount of resources that would be necessary to fix him. Imade the decision but wanted to meet him and spend some time with him before the final decision was made. As I sat with him in the dog play area he ran around like a wild child. I sat up against the fence and he came at me full speed and practically jumped right into my lap. He would grab my hand with his mouth almost to say get up and play with me. I called my friend Dr. Cheryl Haugo and spoke to her about Hunter. She agreed to assist with doing the surgery and help with his medical bills. Of course she cannot cover his bill completely but she could help out. Dr. Haugo has staff and overhead that she also needs to pay. Dr. Haugo took a look at Hunter and x-rayed his knee. It was found that he had problems with his left knee and itneeded a surgical procedure to fix.

All this would not have happened had [Director of Business Services] Cookie Wagter not pushed for it. She had become attached to Hunter and really was the force behind me realizing he was a great dog. Thousands of animals come through our shelter that need our help. In many cases we just cant afford to fix him. Every once in a great while we have a staff member that puts their heart and sole behind helping an injured animal, this was Cookie's.