Medical Fund
Tax deductible
Dear Friends of the Pyrenees Rescue of Western NC,
Update: May 13, 2020
We were asked to rescue 2 male Great Pyrenees from a farm situation in Monroe, NC on April 28. We went down and picked them up the next day. Very handsome boys, Abraham and Moses. They came from a terrible situation. 3 years old and they had never been taken to a vet. I took them to my vet the next day for vaccinations, microchips and heartworm tests. Unfortunately, they both tested positive for heartworm disease......sigh....... The vet gave me treatment plans and we got started on the pre-treatment. The estimate was around $1600 for each dog.
So, I took them to the vet on May12 to receive the melarsomine injection. They will stay and receive a second injection May 13 and then we will begin the after treatment. They will be given some time to heal and then tested again in 30 and 60 days. After that, we will schedule them for neutering. All total, we are looking at about $1600 per dog. Please donate to this fund to help offset these costs.
2020 will be our 16th year of rescuing, healing, loving and finding forever homes for these beautiful, regal dogs, and for any other animal that may need our assistance. Over those 16 years, we have grown substantially, and expanded and improved our kennel space and play area for the dogs. In 2019, we adopted out 75 animals. None of this could have been achieved without the on-going support of friends like you.
This year we have been presented an opportunity that will go a long way to further improve our rescue. If we raise $5,000, we will get a matching $5,000 from one of our biggest supporters. With this money, we would like to set up a medical fund for the animals that we rescue. We’re reaching out with the hope that you can help us with this cause.
All of the animals at the rescue are thoroughly vetted and treated before they are placed for adoption. Many need to be spayed/neutered or treated for heartworms. Last year alone, we had 80 animals spayed or neutered and 8 treated for heartworm. Sadly, many of our rescues come to us with serious injuries or illness. These animals are never turned away. Recently, Daisy Mae came to us with a badly broken leg that required surgery. We’re happy to say that Daisy Mae is doing well with her recovery. Elwyn came to us with severe ear infections and a torn ACL, which will require surgery. Simba had to be treated for a bone infection, heartworms and dental problems. In addition to these expenses, there are ongoing medications needed for our senior animals.
As you can imagine, the medical costs at the rescue are substantial. We typically fund the more serious cases by requesting donations individually. Creating a fund that can be drawn on as needed will help to ensure that money is available and that individual donation requests can be reduced.
Please consider helping us establish this fund. Donations may be made at pyreneesrescuenc.org.
And thank you for your past support.
Sincerely,
Advisory Committee
Pyrenees Rescue of Western NC
More information about Pyrenees Rescue of Western NC: We rescue Great Pyrenees dogs across NC, SC, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia. We spay/neuter and provide Vet care. We have successfully rescued and adopted out over 600 Great Pyrenees in the past 16 years, 400 of them in the past 30 months!
Update: May 13, 2020
We were asked to rescue 2 male Great Pyrenees from a farm situation in Monroe, NC on April 28. We went down and picked them up the next day. Very handsome boys, Abraham and Moses. They came from a terrible situation. 3 years old and they had never been taken to a vet. I took them to my vet the next day for vaccinations, microchips and heartworm tests. Unfortunately, they both tested positive for heartworm disease......sigh....... The vet gave me treatment plans and we got started on the pre-treatment. The estimate was around $1600 for each dog.
So, I took them to the vet on May12 to receive the melarsomine injection. They will stay and receive a second injection May 13 and then we will begin the after treatment. They will be given some time to heal and then tested again in 30 and 60 days. After that, we will schedule them for neutering. All total, we are looking at about $1600 per dog. Please donate to this fund to help offset these costs.
2020 will be our 16th year of rescuing, healing, loving and finding forever homes for these beautiful, regal dogs, and for any other animal that may need our assistance. Over those 16 years, we have grown substantially, and expanded and improved our kennel space and play area for the dogs. In 2019, we adopted out 75 animals. None of this could have been achieved without the on-going support of friends like you.
This year we have been presented an opportunity that will go a long way to further improve our rescue. If we raise $5,000, we will get a matching $5,000 from one of our biggest supporters. With this money, we would like to set up a medical fund for the animals that we rescue. We’re reaching out with the hope that you can help us with this cause.
All of the animals at the rescue are thoroughly vetted and treated before they are placed for adoption. Many need to be spayed/neutered or treated for heartworms. Last year alone, we had 80 animals spayed or neutered and 8 treated for heartworm. Sadly, many of our rescues come to us with serious injuries or illness. These animals are never turned away. Recently, Daisy Mae came to us with a badly broken leg that required surgery. We’re happy to say that Daisy Mae is doing well with her recovery. Elwyn came to us with severe ear infections and a torn ACL, which will require surgery. Simba had to be treated for a bone infection, heartworms and dental problems. In addition to these expenses, there are ongoing medications needed for our senior animals.
As you can imagine, the medical costs at the rescue are substantial. We typically fund the more serious cases by requesting donations individually. Creating a fund that can be drawn on as needed will help to ensure that money is available and that individual donation requests can be reduced.
Please consider helping us establish this fund. Donations may be made at pyreneesrescuenc.org.
And thank you for your past support.
Sincerely,
Advisory Committee
Pyrenees Rescue of Western NC
More information about Pyrenees Rescue of Western NC: We rescue Great Pyrenees dogs across NC, SC, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia. We spay/neuter and provide Vet care. We have successfully rescued and adopted out over 600 Great Pyrenees in the past 16 years, 400 of them in the past 30 months!
Fundraising team: Pyrenees Rescue WNC (2)
Charlie Fisher
Organizer
Claremont, NC
Pyrenees Rescue of Western NC
Beneficiary
Leslie Ennis
Team member