Case Reports
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Thor |
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Male/neutered German Shepherd 12 years old Thor's elderly owner could no longer care for him Favorite toy: tennis balls | |
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Problems: Homeless Degenerative myelopathy (similar to MS) and lameness Kidney disease Arthritis Deafness Dental disease Matted coat | |
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AGH Actions: Foster care Dental cleaning Grooming Medical therapy for arthritis and degenerative myelopathy | |
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Current Status: Lives in Mar Vista with a tennis pro AGH pays for a portion of medication costs Lameness stable after one year Has unlimited supply of tennis balls | |
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Nub |
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Female/spayed Domestic Short Hair Cat 10+ years old Found abandoned in West Los Angeles in 2004 Weight: 3 lbs. 4 oz. | |
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Problems: Homeless. Untreated hyperthyroidism Starvation Chronic liver disease Dental disease | |
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AGH Actions: Hyperthyroidism treated with radioactive iodine Antibiotic therapy Nutritional support | |
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Current Status: Thyroid disease cured Current weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. Liver disease improved and stable on medication Has loving home with an AGH volunteer | |
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Dasher |
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Male Miniature Pinscher Mix 4 months old Rescued from homeless boys in LA, Christmas 2004 Named after Santa's reindeer | |
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Problems: Homeless Flea infested No veterinary care Not housebroken | |
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AGH Actions: Foster care Vaccinations and neutering | |
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Current Status: Loving home in Simi Valley with Sheriff Deputy Growing and developing normally | |
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Chicken |
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Female Umbrella Cockatoo 2 years old Ransomed from retail store in West LA in 2004 | |
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Problems: Behavior problem - she screamed when alone This bird had two previous homes before ending up spending weekends alone in the store because neighbors in the apartment building where she had lived complained. | |
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AGH Actions: Long-term foster care while seeking permanent home Improved nutrition and enrichment | |
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Current Status: Great home with adoring family in Redondo Beach Continues to be in good health | |
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Noël |
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Female Pit Bull 1 year old Dumped by owners who bred her to produce fighting dogs 11th hour rescue from LA Animal Shelter | |
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Problems: Malnutrition Timid due to past abuse | |
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AGH Actions: Foster care Grooming Spay | |
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Current Status: Lives on four acres in Malibu with another pit bull | |
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