Rocco is home! Furrrrever! Sometimes we wish we could clone our rescued dogs, so every lovely family who apply for them, can go home with one. Happy to introduce you all to Rocco’s new parents! Welcome to the One Planet Rescue family, JC & James!
For more pictures, visit Rocco’s page!
We’re so glad we took a chance on Hana. We were told she was dealing with cancer. Her medical records showed she was terminal and may be only has a few months before cancer defeats her. Thanks to Filomena Farms, who kindly offered to provide a hospice care for Hana, we arranged to fly her to the US to live the rest of her sweet life in peace filled with love and TLC. We took her in to be seen by the amazing Dr. Gonzalez of Kirkwood Animal Hospital in Campbell, California, and the rest is history! Although the previous vet said the mammary gland was inoperable, Dr G removed the tumor and our baby girl has a long life ahead of her. Of course her new mama will make sure and keep an eye out for any new lumps. Hana moved in to her new home in beautiful Pacifica, California. Stay tuned for more as we receive new updates!
Cheeta was found alone and injured on the street in Tehran. The couple who found her noticed her crawling and unable to walk. They took her to the vet clinic where she was diagnosed with hernia requiring surgery and it was also decided the injured front leg be amputated due to a nerve disconnect which may eventually result in deformation of her spinal cord, frequent wounds and other ramifications. They took amazing care of her post-surgery and reached out to OPR to help bring her to the US for a better future.
Buddy, the beautiful Persian cat was neglected his entire short life while living in a dirty balcony with humans who could care less about him. Thanks to an animal lover, residing in the same complex and witnessing his living situation, they insisted that the family give up the cat and eventually they did. He was taken to the vet. He was suffering from a gum infection which was addressed and later he was moved to a boarding place while we looked for a traveler willing to bring both Cheeta and Buddy to the US.
Due to Buddy’s flat nose, the only way we could put him on an airplane was to find someone willing to carry him onboard. Lucky for us, one of our OPR family members, who has adopted a dog from us, kindly offered to accompany the two cats. Buddy got to travel in style inside the cabin with her.
Our beautiful travelers were welcomed to Washington DC last week. Cheeta had a foster to adopt home lined up for her in New Jersey. He was transported there the next morning, while Buddy is staying with a foster to adopt family in Germantown.
Thank you to everyone who took part in their rescue, including their sponsors, and to everyone who helped transport the cats to their foster homes.
ADOPT OR FOSTER-TO-ADOPT
Dear friends and supporters in or near Chicago:
There’s a lovely lady that’s at the Anti-Cruelty Shelter that we want to rescue, but we can’t until we have a foster family (or foster-to-adopt) that can take her in. Please let us know if you can help us help her.
“Hi, I’m Harlow! Named after the famous actress because I’m so beautiful. Don’t you just adore my ears? I’m a calm and gentle 5 year old terrier/pit mix. I’m house trained, and I love to play with toys. I previously lived with children, adults, and dogs. I’m friendly with them all and also well socialized with strangers. I once had a knee injury and have some residual arthritis, but you wouldn’t know it by how I run and play. I also have some seasonal allergies that make my skin itchy, but it’s well-controlled with medication. I’m looking for a family that can give me all the love – and toys – that I deserve!”
If you’re interested in adopting Harlow, please help us learn more about you/your household by filling out our online application: http://www.tinyurl.com/AdoptMeNow
Lucky is currently being fostered in Santa Clarita, California
Meet Lucky, a smart, healthy 2-year-old pointer/lab mix who is full of love and energy! Barely out of the puppy stage, sweet Lucky gets along well with dogs of all sizes and adores humans. His favorite things are playing with other energetic pups and hanging out with his family members. Lucky is attending basic obedience classes to help him reign in his excitability when he greets people at home and also to cope with his anxiety when he’s left alone. If he has to be left alone for long periods of time, a midday walk from a dog walker or half a day of doggie day care would be essential for him. Also, because of his hunting breed and young age, Lucky pulls on leash when he sees birds and squirrels he wants to chase. Training is the answer to all of these issues, but luckily he’s super smart, eager to please, and learns quickly. He just needs a chance to know that someone loves him enough to get him the training he never had. Lucky is a happy guy looking for his forever family (foster-to-adopt is also an option) and is sure to be a great, faithful companion. He loves people, and dogs of all sizes. He would make an amazing playmate for your dog. Best in a home with children over 12 years old (due to his energy level). Might you be the family Lucky is waiting to love? If you’re interested to meet Lucky, please help us learn more about you/your household by filling out our online application: http://www.tinyurl.com/AdoptMeNow
Domino is currently being fostered in Palo Alto, California
Interview with 8+ years old Domino who was rescued from a shelter down in Southern California:
If I were a food I’d be: a twinkie
Favorite place I visited: a comfy bed!
Favorite thing to do: shadow my people
Car ride or walk: Love being Chauffeured around, but a nice walk will top it off!
Beach or mountains? Either…if it’s on TV
Favorite day of the year: any day I am with you
Motto: what happens on the couch, stays on the couch
What’s your number? 408.431.6954 . Call me!
If you’re interested to meet Domino, please help us learn more about you/your household by filling out our online application: http://www.tinyurl.com/AdoptMeNow
Meet our latest rescue, 4 years old Airedale terrier mix “Ludwig”. His dad suffered from a stroke recently and is no longer in a position to take care of his 87 pounds baby. It must not have been an easy decision for him, but folks he knew who had helped take care of him in the last month were keeping him outside and bottom line didn’t have room for another dog, so he reached out through social media. We offered to help as their next option was to put him up on craigslist! I personally met Ludwig and his dad yesterday. Ludwig is such a sweet dog! His fur was matted and he needed a bath. He let me brush him for hours, then a nice bath and nails filed. He later settled in with his new foster mom and her 2 senior dogs. Stay tuned for more as Ludwig will be up for adoption soon!
This precious Teddy Bear desperately needed our help. The shelter had named him Trucker and he’s listed as 7 years old. He was picked up as a stray in Apple Valley (in Southern California) with his buddy Lui Lui, and they both ended up at one of the highest-kill shelters in California. Trucker and Lui Lui were in danger of being put to sleep and unfortunately by the time we got there Lui Lui was euthanized. Thanks to Reeva, one of our volunteers who lives in the area, she went to meet Trucker and later that day we asked to pull him. Trucker’s luck turned and Goli, who is also fospicing another one of our rescues named Rocky, stepped up to foster him!
Volunteers Elaine, Cheryl & Michele each took on part of the transport and Trucker was transported to Aptos where he settled in at Holly’s place last night. This morning he will be driven up to Sonoma County to live with Goli and rest of her beautiful pack.
Thanks to everyone who pledged to save this sweet bear’s life! Without your support, this baby would have been euthanized.
Stay tuned for more after our teddy bear settles in!
https://www.gofundme.com/f/HermioneAmp
Hermione is one of many special needs cats One Planet Rescue managed to bring to the USA. She was born with radial hypoplasia and cerebral hypoplasia. Other than being a little wobbly and having twisty legs, these conditions never effected her and haven’t stopped her from acting like a normal playful kitten. Recently she has been having seizure-like episodes. These episodes seem to be from an issue not related to her radial and cerebral hypoplasia. They’ve caused her to chew at her paw three times in the past year. The last time it was to the point where she had chewed down to the bone. At this point the vet and her mama Shealah decided that the best thing to do would be to amputate the limb. They advised against a partial amputation because it would take longer to heal and there was the chance she would chew at it again. It’s been over a week since the surgery and she has healed beautifully and is already hopping around like before. She’s doing great now and we’re working on figuring out what these seizure-like episodes are so we can prevent them ❤
The surgery was expensive and we are hoping we can help Shealah with it. Please consider helping: https://www.gofundme.com/f/HermioneAmp
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