Good Hearted Veterinarians

Today, Animals Without Limits would like to thank some generous veterinarians.

Dr. Koch from Tierklinikoerzen in Germany for his generosity with helping AWL to get medicines.

And, Dr.Inga for buying and bringing plenty of medicine with her out on the field.

Plenty of healing Amore Thank You Dr.Koch, for helping us to help the strays too!
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN

from Olivia and Max

Mission Italy

Yesterday, I received an email from Genni, President of NFOA asking if AWL could look into another email from Ana and David. Their email asked for help to check on a dog that's been howling in an area difficult to reach. Of course Inga the Veterinarian and I would go and have a look, it happened to be not too far from where we live, as it turns out.


The howling had been heard by people for a couple of days, and there were plenty of other dogs running around in this deserted area.


Veterinarian Inga and I left in the morning to check it out. A bumpy road took us to five skeleton houses, and the last several dozen meters we had to walk by foot. The area was covered by thickets of thorn bushes, with sticky balls that are hard to get off once it gets stuck to the cloths (or fur).

Suddenly we heard the howling! It was like a spooky, lonely wail. So close to Halloween made it even more spooky.



On the back side of the last "skeleton house," on the second floor, sat a beautiful white dog. We said some kind words--the tone was gentle--and he wagged his tail while sitting still. What was his problem, and mental status? Would he hurt us?

His eyes looked worried, maybe his thought was; "will these people hurt me?"

We had to find a way into the house,. Finally, through dirt and waist-high weeds and thorn bushes, we were able to locate an opening. We walked up the small, debris-filled stairs, over rocks and loose concrete pieces. Holding our breaths all the way: what could jump out from the deserted rooms?

Well no worries! The sweetest young male dog greeted us, happy to get the help he had been howling for. He was trapped in the skeleton and couldn't come out! The combination of going down stairs and the loose debris underfoot kept him trapped on the top floor of the house. Doctor Inga helped him out and what a happy dog! He peed and sniffed joyfully --- and then showed us a better way to get out from the "jungle"

Doctor Inga checked him, cut off some nasty knots on his fur, and what a good boy, he stood still next to her --- trusting his savior. We gave him food that he gulped down, and he drank some water from pool of water (it had been raining heavenly early in the morning)

We got so attached to this dog that we decided to continue feeding him, and make sure he doesn't get trapped again. What a howling, darling Amore!

Thank you Ana & David for caring and sending an email, and NFOA for helping us to find the "howling Truffle", a great Amore team of caring hearts!

A New Animal Lover

A new animal lover has joined Animals Without Limits.

This is Amore Francesca.

Dog Cruelty

A Dillon woman came home from church Wednesday night to find her dog dead in the oven, according to Dillon Police Sgt. James Hayes.Hayes says when Bonnie Bowens got home that night, she noticed her front door kicked in. She did not go inside the home; instead, she called police. Hayes says police got that call around 10 p.m.
Wednesday.When investigators arrived, they say they found her house broken into and vandalized.While looking around her home, investigators say they noticed a chair propped against her oven door. Police were shocked at what they found inside. They say someone put Bowens’ dog in the oven, turned the oven on, and the dog was dead when they opened the door.Bowens told News13 she had her female pug, “Penny”, for about two-and-a-half months before she died Wednesday night.
“This is the first dog I have ever had,” Bowens said, “And it hurt me to my heart somebody did that to me, and burnt my dog up in the stove…I still cries and thinks about it.”Police say this happened at 1205 Owen Street in Dillon. “This is the first case I ever heard of like this that happened in Dillon,” Hayes said.
Investigators say the intruder or intruders ransacked Bowens’ home. A number of items from her drawers were scattered around the home, according to police. They do no have any suspects at this time.“That’s what we’re trying to figure out,” Hayes says, “What it is, gang-related or maybe somebody just got a vengeance against her and we don’t know right at this moment.

”Police say the person or persons responsible for this crime will face first-degree burglary and cruelty to animal charges. If you have any information on this case, please contact Dillon Police at (843) 774-0051 or, Crime Stoppers of the Pee Dee at (843) 667-TIPS (8477) or (866) 369-TIPS (8477). Callers do not need to reveal their identities.

It breaks my heart to read this article. My heart and Amore goes to Bonny Bowen.

Oscar The Dalmatian

(continuing from October 7th)

Yesterday we found out that Oscar the Dalmatian doesn't have an owner... well we are 99% sure. I was able to locate the microchip, the manufacturer, the sales company all the way down to the pharmacy that sold the microchip. A veterinarian injected the chip and then it is the owner's responsibility to inform ASL with the name and address. Well, it seems like Oscar's owner didn't follow through!

It breaks my heart! Oscar is up for adoption. He is a wonderful goof, gentle with children, great in the house, and just loves to be a family (inside-outside) dog. The Foster Family would love to keep him but they are leaving for Japan, or they would loved to adopt him themselves.

Please give Oscar some last loving years. We think he is between 6-7 years old.

He is an Amore Gentleman!

Thank You Again!

Veterinarian Inga, who donates medicine to Animals Without Limits, so we can help the dogs to feel better with a healthier chance to survive, while they live on our streets. She is helping them with their colds, itching, ear infections, coughs, arthritis, and so much more.

To Bella Appelblom, who lost her dog recently in a tragic accident , Bella donated money to the foundation in Bambi's name. I know Bambi had a fantastic time together with you, you adopted and gave her so much of your time and love. We are all thinking and sending Amore to you.

Animals Without Limits also want to thank Leila, for donating money to our strays' health.

Thank you for all your Amore, it gives us strength and courage to continue our missions.

Flu Time

It is not just we human beings that get the flu!

We don't talk about it when our dogs get a virus or bacteria, that breaks out to a flu. Many find that their homes are being dirty, or afraid that people will think their dog is disgustingly sick. I have to admit, I don't like when people cough--I don't like when I cough myself. The same with dogs, when they cough and sneeze some people look at them with a wrinkle on their forehead: "Ugh! Whats wrong with your dog, can I get it?" they ask while backing away.

My house is currently under quarantine --don't we tell people when we are sick not to come and visit? Three of our dogs got a cold or the flu, and are on heavy medication together with herb vitamins boosters. When our first dog got the diagnosis, I was horrified "How could she get the flu? Its 25C plus outside and she is also an inside dog?"

Virus or bacteria travels, and we do not know who brought it to us. I always make sure to disinfect the SUV and kennels after a mission --they (dogs) are not allowed in my SUV until after it has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected--I spray my cloths and boots with disinfecting spray. And I was told today that bacteria dies quickly, it is the sneezing and coughing that travels.

Suddenly, I realized that, my whole family has also been having bad colds, before the dogs. And poor Max, he is already on his third in just a couple of weeks!

Here is a lot of Amore bacteria in our house!

Adoption Sites

Don't forget to visit the adoption site My Tail Wags For You

The shelter St Francesco has an adoption site also, it was sent to my knowledge yesterday (yes I was stunned by how similar our blogs looks like, guess it is Amore mind to mind)

So many Amore!

Gianni a True Amore Dog

Gianni (the dog in the picture) is around 1 year old. He was roaming around on the busy street here in Italy. Antionetta, who owns the nearby dog store gave him food and water, and of course plenty of Amore. He was taken to the veterinarian by Animals Without Limits (AWL); got castrated, de-wormed and frontline. Brought back by AWL to the dog store where he could sleep over during the night(s). During the day he laid outside the store and when I walked by to escort Olivia to her school, he would follow us. Together with me we walked back to the dog store, where he laid waiting for the next person to escort. Such a sweetheart!

Vittoria (pictured) and her boyfriend went to the dog store to give him a foster home, and during that time Gianni could play with their other dog, Camille.

Gianni is ready for a permanent home! He is young, energetic, loving, child friendly, good with other dogs and full of curiosity to explore the world together with YOU.

For more Amore information about Gianni, contact me director@animalswithoutlimits.com .

Adoption Drama Queens

Reasons have been many why I haven't gotten a chance recently to write on my blog every day as I normally do.

Finally some things have been solved, and some have to be followed up. It's been busy on my phone from some drama queens about their adopted dog(s) --even if we do not have adoption as our priority number one mission. We are working with animals' health, that is our number one priority.

Some disappointed "drama" phone calls with high-drama in their voice --- they cannot handle the dog they brought into their home a couple of weeks or months ago!

I cannot help smiling a little in the middle of frustration, they are calling me --- who has 6 dogs and 2 small children and a giant house --- oh I forgot to mention my husband, too. The expectation they have is for me to drop everything and go and get the dog that is taking up their time and house.

I understand that it takes time, sure I do, mopping the floor twice a day....but what I don't get is how their thought process is working when they bring in the dog for the first time to their home? Where did the joy go walking the dog, having a friend, someone that is always happy when you return home?

I have never in my life heard so many people complain and seem to be expecting the stray(s) to be thankful to them for bringing them in a home!

Instead of helping to solve their problem with them, they expect Animals Without Limits to solve their problem (not the dog who is having a problem adjusting to these people that first claimed to love them and now see them only as a burden). Its amazing those that have adopted with the support or assistance of AWL, think that AWL owes them something special when it isn't "happily ever after". And everyone wants to discard the dog, not modify the environment to adapt to the new reality. Does anyone ever blame the priest or reverend, or seek some sort of special treatment from the church when their marriage ends in divorce???

In other news, we haven't found the owner to the Dalmatian "Oscar" yet, but he is doing fantastic at his foster home.

Stop whining and help out solving the problem and we can have more Amore time for so many other things. No one likes drama queens!

A day with mixed results

The frustration continues with trying to find the owner of "Oscar", the Dalmatian we found emaciated this past week. After calling Germany, Canada, the USA, The Netherlands and of course Italy, I was able to track the micro-chip back to the manufacturer (Bayer) in Milan, who sold it to a veterinarian in Naples (ah ha!). Unfortunately, that Vet. had no record of who purchased the micro-chip (uh, isn't that the whole purpose of micro-chipping in the first place?) But wanted me to bring the dog to them and they would continue to check!

Not!

So, no answer yet on who the owner is/was, and without that, we can't have him neutered, vaccinated, or anything. Its frustrating to say the least.

On the other hand, our efforts ended well with placing "Oscar" into a loving foster home. This family was a dog family, but lost their beloved companion to aggressive Cancer last Christmas. So, now until we find a "forever home" for "Oscar", these great people will nurse him back to health for whoever eventually winds up with this great soul.

Its almost like "Oscar" knows he is in good hands now, too. While he didn't seem too enthusiastic when I picked him up at the Vet's, when we got to the foster family, he brightened right up. He started to act almost like a puppy, albeit one that is still severely malnourished and living in an adult dog's body

Here is a picture of Stephanie and Oscar at their first meeting. Doesn't it look like they've been together forever?

Special thanks to Stephanie and her family for opening their home and hearts to this special Dalmatian in need of extra Amore.

Where Are You, Owner?

Day and night we have tried to locate "Oscar" in the system (read about him further down.) His micro-chip number seems to be a big question mark. Since he has the micro-chip, no vet facilities can perform the necessary procedures without approval from his owner. If we can't find the owner, we can't get him back to health quickly.

"Oscar" is skin and bones and very weak, which is somewhat strange, considering all the garbage laying around, and many people feeding the strays. He may have a more serious problem, but we can't even have the diagnosis done without his owner's approval.

Oscar is a mystery, help me find the owner, so we can start treating him more at the veterinarian.

Give Oscar hope Amore!

Let's Hope

After many days of working with rescuing strays I promised my dogs that today would be their day. Trooper, our beige Labrador and I need to bond so I thought why not go with me for a walk on the beach? Trooper is a one year-old loving goof with a lot of energy; and with blue sky and sunshine, a babysitter to Max we went down to the beach.

We had just walked 30 meters when Trooper stops and indicates there is something along a nearby fence. Of course, I walk over!

It was a terrible view, my hands started to shake. There, half buried in the sand with his head stuck under the fence, was the skinniest Dalmatian I have ever seen. It was just skin and bones! The pictures don't even begin to show how horrible he looked, wedged under the fence and too exhausted to get free. He was shaking so much and looking at me with his beautiful eyes, begging for kindness.

I could count his ribs, his back hip bones were standing up, he couldn't walk --- that's how weak he was. I thought that maybe he had his back bones broken?

I called Angie, a Scottish volunteer for Animals Without Limits, and she agreed to meet me to help. I passed Antionetta, the dog-store lady, while I was on my way to drop poor Trooper off at home--so much for our bonding. Antionetta had a bottom of a cage that we brought with us, and we returned to the beach.

Thanks to my wonderful helpers we were able to lift him up on the steel plate with blankets and carry him back to the SUV. Even if the Dalmatian was a skin and bone 20kg, it was heavy walking in the sand. Five men glared at us but no one approached to help.

Off to LegaProAnimale and in the warm SUV and one hour of rest he was able to walk barely, but what a sight!

Oscar --working name--so sweet and wanted to cuddle up to me the whole time, his closed mouth was sniffing in my hair.

He is the most fantastic, gentle, loving, thankful dog I have met in a long time.

He had an American microchip.....maybe tomorrow we will know more about "Oscar."

Lets hope for Amore solution, and Amore recovery!

A New Service Area

We have long said, Animals Without Limits is NOT an adoption agency. Rather, we prefer to assist and support those agencies that are already doing this difficult work.

Well, the problem is so acute in the Naples, Italy area that we are jumping in to help publicize some great dogs that are in desperate need of a family. We hope we work ourselves out of this particular mission, and quickly. In most cases, they are spayed or neutered, de-wormed and shots up to date (if not they will asap).

They are available NOW to make your family complete. So, however, you found your way to this blog, please take a few moments to look around at who might just be the companion you've been missing to make your life complete.

My tail wags for you is full of Amore waiting for you!

Morning Missions AWL

Yesterday morning, there was a beautiful, medium-size dog killed by a car up on our main road. What a terrible sight, his guts were hanging outside his body, I couldn't even bring my camera.

My husband told me about it on his way to work. I ran down to our garage and brought out a dog bed that was a little torn on the side and a big blanket from Naples Friends of Animals.

Antionetta, the animal store owner saw me and came running to help me lift him from the street and to the side. The dog was "new" in the neighborhood, and not old, maybe one - two years-old.

I move the dead dogs because I find it very disturbing to see these beautiful animals laying in the street, and people pass them like they are trash, and many times with children watching as well.

Also I want children to learn by example that we respect animals even when the animals are dead.

And one last reason is...if it was my dog laying there, I would hope someone would stop and put him to the side, and say some last Amore words to my friend.

Childrens Best Friend

Sara, the dog in the picture was just one week ago roaming around in the busy streets here in Italy. What you would call "a stray"

We think she is about 9 months old, a German Shepard mix.

She was hanging around outside the dog food store, being feed and loved. Animals Without Limits took her to LegaProAnimale where she was sterilized and de-wormed. Poor thing, she was so full of worms that she had to stay there for a whole week.

Today I picked her up from the veterinarian. She is the sweetest loving dog, and so wonderful to my two small children, and five other dogs. She plays and obeys. I wish I could keep her.

Having a bath wasn't something she wanted, after chasing her around in the yard, Sara and I went into the house, up into the bathroom and in the tiny shower cabinet. There, she was standing still but not happy. Amazingly she didn't do anything harmful, not growling, not biting. I wish I could keep her.

Sensitive, warm and full of Amore. Do you want Sara?