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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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