Pepper wandered up to a rural home in the summer. She was most likely dumped and looking for someone to take care of her. The family called Angels to see if we could help find her a home, so we did. Shortly after getting into foster we noticed she would whine everytime she tried to poop and it continually got worse. In fact it got to the point she would scream in pain every time and there was blood in the stool. We saw the vet a number of times and ran extensive blood work and even had to sedate her to perform better diagnostics. We determined it was Perianal Fistulias. We started her on the very expensive drugs used to treat it and seemed to be doing better. We have her on a boatload of pain medications and that is not taking away her pain so we must do exploratory surgery immediately. This is a specialist and very expensive but we can’t let her continue this path of extreme pain. We have to get it fixed and do it now. The surgery alone will be $1,200 and that does not include aftercare or medications. We are looking for $2,000 to cover her surgery and aftercare. She is young and so very sweet. The foster says she looks at you as if to ask you to help her.. Please help us do that.
Archive for December, 2011
Cooper
Sunday, December 25th, 2011
Cooper crossed the rainbow bridge on December 23, 2011 and is now at peace. He will be forever in our hearts.
Kathleen and Matthew Kaminski
Lueno
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
Lueno was a 3 month old little kitten when I heard the first time of him. He was about to be abandoned if he wouldn’t find a home the same day. I was thinking to myself, how can someone be capable of doing something coldhearted like that?! It was my friend’s boyfriend and his mom didn’t allow him to keep Lueno because he brought him home from a farmstead that had a lot of young cats the farmer wanted to drown. So the boy took him home without asking his parents. (I mean that was ok so far!!)
That’s why he needed to find a solution to get rid of that cute little boy.
It wasn’t the right one.
It was the last day of school before summer vacation last year in 2010 and we went on a day trip with the class and so I heard my friend talking to that other friend. She was desperate and didn’t know what to do about her boyfriend’s plan. I was the first to say ‘yes’ to that kitten even though my family had no idea what they were about to see when they came home in the evening. I didn’t know myself what i got myself into. I didn’t care because I just wanted to hold him in my arms, knowing that he was save.
She brought me Lueno after I came back home and I melted away when I saw that blackandwhite furry tiny thing sleeping in the front seat of the car. I haven’t seen a picture of him before we finally had the pleasure to meet. I didn’t have any expections either. I was just happy to see him so calm and peaceful.
Since that day he gave me that everyday smile and unconditional love that I didn’t know a cat was able to give away. He was very affectionate and grew to a beautiful male cat.
It was the early morning of April 8 this year when I got ready for work, it was the day of my finals, I took my car, left my neighborhood, and suddenly saw a furry something lying by the roadside. I knew this couldn’t be good, got out of the car and approached it very slowely. I was very nervous and prayed it would be this stupid cat from my neighbors that i never liked but not mine. Sadly it was Lueno, stark and stiff, bleeding out of his mouth and nose. To this day I tell myself, I never should have let him out for the night so he would still be here with me. Did he die in pain? How could this happen? Why didn’t stop the driver to check on him? Maybe it was ok, otherwise I would have never known what happened to him because I didn’t put a collar with my address on him. Maybe it had to be this way that i was the first to find him. But all these questions.
It’s a shame he had to die so young, he was only 11 months and could have lived a wonderful life.
Why does life take you something so precious away? I don’t understand. And I guess some of you think the same thing. Today I have 2 other wonderful cats that are completely different but a living being would not be unique if there were more of him. So he is and stays my uniqueness forever. And I learned that not only dogs but cats can give you the same, too.
See you hopefully in heaven little boy! 
I miss you!
Monica
Phia
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
Poor Phia has had a rough life. She and her sister, Danielle, were inside dogs thrown outside to live in the heat, cold, rain, etc. Then they were given away to a new family. While in the “care” of her new family, Phia was hit by a car and it has left her in pain with her leg dangling for over a year. Finally AAU was contacted by a concerned neighbor. The family clearly couldn’t care less about their dogs. Phia and her sister are the sweetest, friendliest dogs you could ever meet. Danielle was just adopted by a wonderful family. Phia has lost her sister and now will lose her leg. She deserves to finally have her chance at happiness. Please help her by donating and sharing her story!
December
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
Merrick
Friday, December 9th, 2011
Beautiful Merrick lived happily with a family all her life, but then their personal circumstances changed and she found herself without a home. Angels took her into our adoption program and we are now looking for a second home and a second chance for this nice kitty.
Merrick appears to be a Persian mix with a long luxurious coat. (It will need regular brushing!) She has a definite personality and will run up to you whenever you enter the room. She likes to hang around with her “people” and will be a great TV or reading buddy. She is a talker, and lets you know what she’s thinking!
Merrick lives with other cats and would do ok as a second cat after a period of socialization. However, she very much considers herself “the queen” and would also do well as an only cat. She is used to dogs and tolerates well-behaved ones. Merrick is a big girl and could, quite frankly, benefit from a little time at Kitty Weight Watchers. (Can anyone else relate to this??) But she is so pretty!!
Merrick finds change stressful and her adopter will need to give her a little while to settle in before you see her true personality. It will be worth the wait! She’s a lovely cat who truly deserves a forever home this time.
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All of our cats have been spayed/neutered, tested for feline leukemia and feline AIDS, vaccinated, treated for internal and external parasites, and microchipped. (We pay for the microchip registration as part of your adoption fee.) Merrick’s adoption fee is $75.
Domino
Friday, December 9th, 2011
The story of Domino is one of true mothers love. Domino was found with 9 puppies in a home where the elderly woman had passed away. She had been dead for 2 weeks!!! Domino had no food but she kept her babies fed and healthy. This picture tells the story! She was so weak when animal control found her that she could not even walk. She and babies were taken to a high kill shelter where she had to endure the fear that she and her puppies would die. She could taste and smell the fear. Angels stepped in and saved all! They went to one of our very best foster homes where Domino licked her kids and family with such gratitude!! We sadly found out that she was heartworm positive and she has to endure that painful treatment. Then the bad news kept coming! She needed knee surgery right away. The pain was in her eyes. She had the surgery but remained in terrible pain!! We just found out she will need another operation that will cost $2900!! We just don’t have it but want to see this brave sweet girl have her smile back and the pain out of her eyes! Please, please this holiday season reach deep and share her story. Domino is a hero, let’s treat her that way. By the way, all of her puppies have found wonderful homes and she is so grateful for that!!! Thank you!
Georgia O’Keefe
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
Sweet Georgia was a ray of sunshine for everyone who met her, except the trick-or-treaters.
She lived to be 15 1/2 and was a beautiful supermodel her whole life!
Her parents, Tammy and Bjorn loved her so much and will always keep her warm and safe in their hearts.
Georgia will be missed and though of every day with a smile.
She will be drinking rivers of water in doggie heaven.
Christina Muir Breienfeldt
Margaux
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
Margaux is a sweet 1yr old chocolate lab. She walked in to a CVS pharmacy in Gainesville GA. Apparently she even knew she needed help and medicine! She was then turned into a Shelter. Angels has rescued her and it was thought that she had Kennel Cough but unfortunately after a visit to the Vet we have found out that she has pneumonia. She is now fighting for her life in isolation at the Emergency Vet. She deserves to have a long life and she needs your help to do this. Her medical bills are extremely expensive to continue her treatment. Please help sweet Margaux and Donate for her Life, thank you!
Niobe
Saturday, December 3rd, 2011
Niobe experienced incredible neglect and cruelty during the first half of her life – living on a chain, being used for breeding, starved and neglected – yet somehow she her sweet spirit endured. 2 angels on earth liberated Niobe, her 2 small pups and 1 year old daughter and made it their mission to ensure they would be safe, loved and cared for the rest of their days. When I learned about Niobe, she melted my heart at first sight – I couldn’t stop thinking about this “100+ lb pooch”. She had been thru a lot and needed a very special furever home – I wondered if I was worthy. I was blessed with sharing my heart, home and life with Niobe for 2 amazing years. She was my protector, confidante, shadow and friend – she comforted me when I was down, provided lots of entertainment, was BFFs with one cat and tolerated the other’s bullying, and inspired me to advocate for other neglected, abused and homeless pets. Her life was ended too soon by a brain tumor, but she passed knowing love and safety – wiping away the memory of her early years. Rest in peace my sweet Niobe – you will be missed by everyone who’s path you crossed. I’ll see you again some day – until then.
Beth Headley