"I read the article about you in the Stars and Stripes recently. I too am horrified at the conditions for homeless or abandoned pets in Italy.
In the last three years we (husband and I) have adopted two dogs from a rescue group near Rome. Both were older dogs around 6 years old. One was a german Shepard and had a family for six years. She then was left at the canile because they could no longer care for her. We were informed that she cried every day for some time.
The other one is a german shepard and labrador mix, and he was left outside to guard the chickens. His owner stopped feeding him, and after some time turned him loose to roam. Local hunters shot him and now one ear is broken and will no longer stand up. A local woman finally captured him after two weeks of trying. We adopted him a month later. He is very sick as he tested positive for 4 types of tick diseases as well as leishmaniasis. A couple of thousand dollars later he is still being treated for things but he is very happy.
These two represent only two of the 10 dogs we have rescued and kept or rehomed in our marriage. I feel it is my duty as a human being to help those who cannot help themselves. We are happy to donate whatever we can to the local shelters ie. food, beds, etc. I regret that I cannot go to the shelters myself. If I did that, we would have 100 dogs. I am too tenderhearted.
Sincerely Elisabeth"
What a wonderful big Amore heart!
Mia Mattsson-Mercer Born in 1964, Sweden. Author to three books. Writing a web-column for the Magazine NARA. “That’s Amore” is my catch phrase. Finishing the manuscripts for two different books. Also HomeSchooling Mother. Worked: United States, Germany, Switzerland, Bosnien, Bulgaria, France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Bahrain Founder/CEO Animals Without Limits. I am a proud Lyme disease, Child Abuse and Animal Warrior.
Showing posts with label Leishmaniasis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Leishmaniasis. Show all posts
Sunday, July 6, 2008
We All Have a Story to Tell
I want to share with you a wonderful e mail I received from a woman, and her story about their "kids";
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Yesterday a Bitter Sweet Day
I received an e mail from Cary at the Navy hospital asking if I could help them, by escorting a food donation to Centro Laila, the orphan home. Of course I wouldn't mind!
At the Navy Support Site, I met up with Cary, his wife, mother in law, and TV team and we headed out to the Center. Cary was the gentleman who had organized this food/child care item drive, collecting many boxes of food and things the orphans desperately need. I must say, the Americans and NATO personnel here are very compassionate, and gave a lot of goods for the children.
Cary rode with me in my car and on our way out to the Center, we spoke about various causes in the area, areas where children and animal are in need of help. We were nearly to Centro Laila, when suddenly I spotted a Yorkshire Terrier wobbling around in the middle of the street. Cars were just passing, not even thinking twice that they could hit this little dog, much less to stop and help him! I instinctively understood that the dog was sick since he was in the middle of the street. No healthy dog(s) would do that!
Hot weather, I thought, maybe... hopefully he was "just" dehydrated.
I hit my brakes, warning blinkers on, jumped out walking in the middle of the street ... waving my arms and gesturing to other drivers to stop! I had a jacket in the car, and I carefully laid it on the little dog, and gently lifted him into the car. No resistance or hesitation on his part, he trusted me, but also was very tired and sick. His eyes were full of yellow puss, glued together and his sight was limited at best.
He laid in the back of the SUV, drank a little water, and otherwise was gentle and good.
At Centro Leila it was wonderful to see everyone again. The children helped unload the van, and were genuinely thankful for the donations the nurses and doctors from the Navy Hospital were bringing to them.
A truly wonderful sight!
I left the orphanage, and called Dr.Friz at the Lega Pro Animale Spay & Neuter/ Veterinarian clinic. Luckily, she answered even if the office was closed, and it was her day off. I told her the story and asked if I could come in with the sickly Yorky.
The dog, still very gentle and quiet, trusted me in every move I made with him, moving him into the veterinarian clinic. I told the veterinarian team to try everything reasonable!
As it turns out, the little "Yorky" had Leishmaniasis and had to be put down to sleep. At least he did not have to suffer anymore; he avoided a painful death out there all alone, with our help.
At the Navy Support Site, I met up with Cary, his wife, mother in law, and TV team and we headed out to the Center. Cary was the gentleman who had organized this food/child care item drive, collecting many boxes of food and things the orphans desperately need. I must say, the Americans and NATO personnel here are very compassionate, and gave a lot of goods for the children.
Cary rode with me in my car and on our way out to the Center, we spoke about various causes in the area, areas where children and animal are in need of help. We were nearly to Centro Laila, when suddenly I spotted a Yorkshire Terrier wobbling around in the middle of the street. Cars were just passing, not even thinking twice that they could hit this little dog, much less to stop and help him! I instinctively understood that the dog was sick since he was in the middle of the street. No healthy dog(s) would do that!
Hot weather, I thought, maybe... hopefully he was "just" dehydrated.
I hit my brakes, warning blinkers on, jumped out walking in the middle of the street ... waving my arms and gesturing to other drivers to stop! I had a jacket in the car, and I carefully laid it on the little dog, and gently lifted him into the car. No resistance or hesitation on his part, he trusted me, but also was very tired and sick. His eyes were full of yellow puss, glued together and his sight was limited at best.
He laid in the back of the SUV, drank a little water, and otherwise was gentle and good.
At Centro Leila it was wonderful to see everyone again. The children helped unload the van, and were genuinely thankful for the donations the nurses and doctors from the Navy Hospital were bringing to them.
A truly wonderful sight!
I left the orphanage, and called Dr.Friz at the Lega Pro Animale Spay & Neuter/ Veterinarian clinic. Luckily, she answered even if the office was closed, and it was her day off. I told her the story and asked if I could come in with the sickly Yorky.
The dog, still very gentle and quiet, trusted me in every move I made with him, moving him into the veterinarian clinic. I told the veterinarian team to try everything reasonable!
As it turns out, the little "Yorky" had Leishmaniasis and had to be put down to sleep. At least he did not have to suffer anymore; he avoided a painful death out there all alone, with our help.
A day of helping children in need at a loving orphanage, but with a old little Yorkshire Terrier that was likely cast out by his family to die alone because of a deadly disease endemic to this area.
A day with bitter sweet Amore!
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