Morning #7
Thank you everyone for your support and prayers for the speedy recovery of Balto. I believe they are working!
Balto has completed his anti- inflammatories, has just 1 antibiotic left and is now going outside regularly for short very easy walks. He has a doctors appointment December 5th for follow-up.
Animals are so resilient. They truly are.
It's hard to believe it's just been a week and this little guy is just full of life, energy, curiosity and drive.
Arguably after having one of the worst days imaginable for anyone, getting struck by a car, undergoing emergency surgery, loss of a limb, getting castrated then surrendered by family and waking up in a strange place with strange faces.. Goodness.
Indeed you are not in Kansas anymore little doggy.. No... That tornado of chaos landed you someplace far better!!!
Isn't that just how it seems at times? Chaos, suffering, trials and tribulations. It seems so daunting while in the proverbial storm, but once through it, your glad for the experience and the direction the storm blew ya. Well, that's how I feel anyway and believe me, life hasn't always been rainbows and butterflies.
For now, thank you and keep the good vibes coming 🙏
Meet Maple. Today is her 1 year anniversary coming to Team Charity Case.
1 year ago, we received a call from a man who explained and described a horrible situation involving a homeless man living in a garage bay and he had a cat. The cat smelled like stale cigarettes, her fur matted and greesy and she had lost the use of her hind legs.
The good samaritain who called, got the homeless man (homeless as a result of a divorce situation), to surrender the cat.
Once we got the cat we brought her straight to Urgent Pet Prescott where they diagnosed her with diabetes. Her blood sugar was over 600. Extremely high blood surgar can be life threatening and lead to serious health issues like the neuropathy of her hind legs.
Had the cat not been treated we were told she would have been found dead.
Team Charity Case renamed the cat Maple because she's so damn sweet. Maybe why the high blood sugar 🤔
Eitherway, the doctors shaved her and we got her insulin.
For the last year Maple has received 2 injections a day and has made a full recovery including regaining the use of her hind legs.
The diagnoses of diabetes in a pet is NOT the end of the world. Like humans, it's very treatable.
In addition to her twice a day insulin injections, Maple is not allowed to free feed and she has been on a low carb dry food diet.
We are so blessed to have been chosen to care for Maple. We have NEVER had to care for a diabetic cat or dog and had zero experience. It was so easy to learn. She is so easy to care for. She is so happy and loves having the use of her legs back. (Took 3 months to regain use).
Like humans who get on insulin, make dietary changes and has regular exercise, the prognosis is very good for diabetes.
Happy Anniversary Maple!!!
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day yesterday. We continue to work very closely with Balto and are sharing the video of his first time going outside since the accident which resulted among other things the loss of his rear leg.
General update is he is doing amazing and it's time to get him moving. Even if just a little. He is still shakey and wobbly so be purchased a sling to help support his body as we take him on very short exercise walks.
Balto has finished his anti-inflamatory medications and is still on antibiotics and pain meds. (Very light).
Time, Love and Commitment goes a long way. We are doing nothing that anyone else couldn't be doing.
If you have a pet, (family member) don't give up on them. They need us more than ever during sickness and injury. Their love in unconditional and ours should be as well. 🙏
Faith is adjusting to her new surroundings which includes all sorts of strange sounds.
Looks like she hears that big Buff kitty thats been watching her closely named Nugent and his 5 AM howling wake up call..
How about a cup of Joy, well I mean Faith this morning??
Update on little Faith who made it through the long transport from Shiprock NM to Prescott AZ.
At just 1.5 days Faith is letting us know when she needs to potty and is LOVING her feline family. Well, she seems to love all her toys and treats to.. 🙏😊
Thank you everyone for following Team Charity Case and for your unwavering support. Next stop?? Hike For Hounds at the United Animal Friends Rescue Ranch 💥🙏👊
Caution, dogs barking 🤷♀️
Mammoth Lakes Animal Services.
Thanks Brittney for the tour!
Mono County "Mammoth Lakes" Animal Services. We support you guys and all the work you are doing to help so many animals!! 🙏‼️
Team Charity Case, while in Mammoth Lakes, stops in to Mono County Mammoth Lakes Animal Services..
A few words from the Team Charity Case # 101 Navigator..
Great day today at Dogtoberfest! Andy placed 1st in the 5K. Great Job Andy. There was so much going on I just don't have the energy to get into it.. Still lots to do to be ready to leave tomorrow AM.. That's right, it's here, we leave for the Rebelle Rally tomorrow. Super Excited to get this is party started 🥳💥💥
