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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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.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
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.
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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"
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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!
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!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
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Monday, October 27, 2008
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.
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.
Friday, October 24, 2008
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!
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!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
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.
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.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
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!
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!
Monday, October 20, 2008
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 .
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