Critical Care Corner
Critical Care Corner: Gemini
Gemini Rescued After Hit by a Car
UPDATE: This “tri-pawed” had a long recovery time with a wonderful foster family. They spent many sleepless nights by her side as she healed from her injuries, surgeries, and abandonment. We are happy to share that she is a foster “failure” and has officially been adopted by her foster family! Visit our Happy Tails page to see photos of her in her new home.
Gemini was rescued by an ABC volunteer after being hit by a car. We attempted to save her leg through reconstructive surgery, but unfortunately it wasn’t a success and her leg had to be amputated. This sweet Husky girl is still young and we want to give her the best chance at a long and happy life.
We need to raise $4,000 to help cover the costs of Gemini’s surgery and medical care. Any size contribution will make a difference! Make an online, tax-deductible donation today or mail a check to Animals Benefit Club, 3111 E St John Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032. Please include “Gemini” in your donation description. All funds beyond our estimate will go towards future Critical Care animals.
Check out our beautiful girl Gemini becoming a star on Fox10 today!
ABC rescues animals regardless of their medical condition. Many times an animal needs surgery or extended medical care before he or she is ready for adoption. Our Critical Care Corner will keep you updated on these special needs animals.
COMETS Coin Drive Raised $1,400!
Desert Springs Preparatory sixth grade COMETS leadership class once again organized a successful coin drive fundraiser to support ABC. COMETS stands for Community Outreach Means Everyone Teams for Success. Through their team work and dedication they helped raise over $1,400 for our cause, we’d call that a success!
After the check presentation, the class learned about the importance of pet safety, microchipping, and spay/neuter. They got to meet and spend time with some of our adoptable cats & dogs, including wonder dog Hunter, who lost his right eye and leg after being hit by a car. They also learned how a microchip scanner works and got to try it first hand.
Thank you to teachers Mrs. Berg and Mrs. Pela, the COMETS, and their parents, for supporting ABC for a 5th consecutive year!
Read about last year’s coin drive.
Importance of pet safety & microchipping 
Touring the shelter 
Mrs. Berg met Hunter the three-legged, one-eyed dog
The kitties soaked up the love! 
The Doxies loved meeting the kids! 
Stanley loved all the attention! 
Scruffy loved every minute!
Critical Care Corner: Noel
Noel Abandoned on a Cold Night
UPDATE: Noel now weighs 5 pounds and looks more like a schnauzer every day. She may be small, but she makes up for it in personality!
Early in the morning of December 21st, Noel was being left in a tiny crate outside a Walmart entrance in 42 degree temperatures. An ABC volunteer intervened and asked what was going on. The owner stated they were leaving her there because they no longer wanted her.
She was lethargic and passing bloody stool. She was rushed to the hospital where she received fluids, antibiotics, and proper food. Barely six weeks old, her blood work showed she hadn’t been receiving proper nutrition for days and was seriously anemic. She weighs approximately 1 pound. She started to eat and drink on her own and is expected to make a full recovery.
It truly is a Christmas miracle that she survived, but she does have some challenges ahead. We need your help to raise $1200 to offset the cost of her hospitalization and treatment. Any size contribution will make a difference for Little Noel!
To make a donation online, simply click the blue DONATE button to the right (scroll down if you’re on a mobile device) or mail a check to Animals Benefit Club, 3111 E St John Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032. Include “Noel” in your donation description. As always, your donation is tax-deductible. Funds donated beyond our estimate will go towards future Critical Care animals.
Watch Noel’s interview with Fox10 News on our YouTube Channel.
ABC rescues animals regardless of their medical condition. Many times an animal needs surgery or extended medical care before he or she is ready for adoption. Our Critical Care Corner will keep you updated on these special needs animals.
Boys Team Charity Service Day!
Boys Team Charity Service Day at ABC
This past weekend, a group of 14 senior high school boys, along with their parents, came to the shelter for a service day.
They are all members of Boys Team Charity (btc), a volunteer service organization dedicated to son/parent participation in charitable activities. ABC was selected as their Senior Project charity, after an recent adopter saw there was a lot of things they could do to help the facility. So far, they have spent two six-hour service days at the shelter.
We appreciate and thank each of the members of btc North Valley for their help trimming trees, fixing gates and fences, planting trees, cleaning fans, and much more! They will wrap up their project in January with repairs to the parking lot and clean up throughout the facility.
Learn how btc is making a difference at boysteamcharity.org or btcnorthvalley.chapterweb.net.
BEFORE 
Fence Upgrade In Progress 
AFTER
Rocky Supervises – view his bio 
btc North Valley TeamMates
Newly Planted Tree!
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Critical Care Corner: Hunter
Hunter Hit by a Car
UPDATE: Unfortunately the impact from Hunter’s accident caused irreparable damage to his eye and it was unable to be saved. He’s adjusting very well despite being a one-eyed, three-legged dog. He loves to go for walks and play in the yard! He is not available to adopt at this time.
Hunter was found staggering along side the road after being hit by a car. He was taken to Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) where a plea to help him went out to the local animal rescue network. ABC answered that plea and he was immediately taken for evaluation on his injuries. Despite our best efforts, his leg could not be saved and required amputation. He also has glaucoma in his right eye. Once again we are working with Dr. Reed and her team at Eyeshine Veterinary and we’re hopeful they can save his eye.
Hunter is a 3 year old German Shepherd mix. Despite everything this poor boy has been through, he’s the sweetest, most loving dog you’ll ever meet! We expect he’ll be ready to adopt before the end of November. Once he’s been cleared he’ll be listed on our website.
We need your help to raise $6,000 to offset the cost of Hunter’s surgery and medical care. Any size contribution can make a difference! To make a donation online, simply click the blue “DONATE” button to the right (scroll down if you’re on a mobile device) or mail a check to Animals Benefit Club, 3111 E St John Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032 and include “Hunter” in your donation description. As always, your donation is tax-deductible. Funds donated beyond our estimate will go towards future Critical Care animals.
Check out Hunter hamming it up in the FOX 10 Phoenix interview!
Hunter after his leg amputation
The team at Eyeshine visit with Hunter 
Hunter soaks up all the love from an Eyeshine tech
ABC rescues animals regardless of their medical condition. Many times an animal needs surgery or extended medical care before he or she is ready for adoption. Our Critical Care Corner will keep you updated on these special needs animals.
Critical Care Corner: Delilah
Delilah Abandoned at a Phoenix Animal Clinic
A beautiful Boxer named Delilah was abandoned at a Phoenix animal clinic by her family this past Saturday (January 13). ABC was contacted to see if we could help this sweet angel. We quickly agreed and hospitalized her for testing and treatment. We’re currently awaiting test results to determine her medical condition.
Despite her situation, she is fighting to get better and continues to be the sweetest girl! Everyone at ABC, along with the doctors, vet techs and emergency staff are rallying behind this amazing girl.
Tune in for live media coverage on Tuesday, January 23 with 3TV at 8:30 a.m. and Fox 10 at 9:45 a.m.; 12 News will air the piece during the evening news. Click to watch the videos: 3TV – CBS 5 / Fox 10 / 12 News
You can help Delilah with a tax-deductible donation. Please click the blue donate button to the right (scroll down if you’re on a mobile device) and complete the transaction via PayPal or mail a check payable to Animals Benefit Club to 3111 E St John Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032. Please include “Delilah Critical Care” in your PayPal or check description.
Delilah’s Progress Updates
Update 1/19: Delilah’s test results show she has a severe case of Valley Fever, a fungal infection commonly seen in the desert Southwest. ABC has treated many Valley Fever cases in dogs, but Delilah is the worst case yet. Given the severity of her symptoms, Delilah’s medical team estimates she went undiagnosed for over a year. Treating her will require a minimum of six months of ongoing medical supervision and consistent treatment; we estimate her expenses to be around $5,000.
Update 1/24: Delilah met with a specialist for her ultrasound. The ultrasound showed 1-2 areas that need monitoring, but otherwise our sweet girl was given a good prognosis. The specialist recommended a more aggressive treatment, so over the course of the coming weeks Delilah will receive a series of six intravenous infusions of medication. The good news is, even though she’s still weak, she perks up when her four-legged patient friends pass by.
Update 1/25: Diamondback Drugs, our long-time pharmacy for compounded pet medications, has offered to donate all of Delilah’s medications! We’re very grateful for all of their products that have helped to improve the lives of our rescues over the years. Thank you Diamondback Drugs for helping make a difference for Delilah and many others like her! Click to read their Facebook post
Update 1/27: Sweet Delilah has started intravenous infusion treatments of a very aggressive drug to attack her Valley Fever. She is currently in a 24-hour facility under the careful watch of doctors and vet techs to monitor her blood pressure and lab results. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers as this is a very aggressive treatment protocol, but considering her condition it’s the best option we have at this time. It is, however, very difficult on the patient. We will keep you updated as she has five more treatments over the next two weeks.
Update 2/3: It is with much sadness that we need to let everyone know that sweet Delilah has crossed the rainbow bridge. In spite of hiring the very best veterinary professionals and hospitals she was not strong enough to withstand the aggressive treatments required to save her life. Our hearts are broken. She was loved by so many people who never met her but cared so much. We were with her to her very last breath and take consolation in the fact she knew she was deeply loved. We appreciate all your support, prayers and love throughout this difficult time. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we continue to process this heart breaking loss. We will share another update in the near future.
Thank you!
ABC rescues animals regardless of their medical condition. Many times an animal needs surgery or extended medical care before they are ready for adoption. Our Critical Care Corner will keep you updated on these special needs animals.
Holiday Pet Safety
11 foods and beverages that should always be kept away from pets
- Turkey Bones: Turkey (and chicken) bones and splintered fragments can get stuck in the roof of the mouth, throat, and intestines.
- Tomatoes: all kinds are toxic to cats, including parts of the tomato plant. Ingesting even a single cherry tomato can cause severe gastrointestinal upset.
- Alcohol: alcohol poisoning can lead to coma and death
- Gum, candy, chocolate: many candies and gum contain XYLITOL which can cause toxic or fatal liver damage to pets. All products containing xylitol should be kept well out of pets’ reach. Chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine which is toxic to cats and dogs.
- Mushrooms: Certain species of mushrooms, including those growing in damp areas of your yard, are toxic to pets and can cause shock and death.
- Raw potatoes (especially with green spots)
- Turkey skin
- Nutmeg
- Peach, apricot, other fruit pits: contain cyanide
- Caffeine: anything containing caffeine, including chocolate, coffee, and cocoa is dangerous
- Grapes and raisins: can cause renal failure
AND be sure to secure your trash! Moldy foods contain bacteria that can cause serious illness. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you suspect that your pet has ingested any of the above items.
What about the tree and decorations?
Make sure it’s secured so that pets won’t be able to tip it over, which can cause all sorts of issues including broken ornaments (dangerous sharp fragments that could be ingested or stepped on), tangled wires (fire hazard), or injury (tree landing on pets). If you have a real tree, remember to keep pets away from the tree water. Even without tree food additives, the stagnant water is a breeding ground for bacteria and can cause stomach upset or diarrhea if consumed. Tinsel and pets is another bad combination. Skip the tinsel to avoid curious pets ingesting it. Once eaten, tinsel can get entangled in the digestive tract and cause issues leading to expensive surgery. Unattended lit candles are another big no-no around pets. When in doubt, blow those candles out.
Enjoy a safe and happy holiday season with your pets!
Critical Care Corner: Cody
Cody Rescued From the Trash
UPDATE: Because of YOUR contribution, Cody is expected to lead a very normal life! Thank you for your support and the wonderful talents of Dr. Zoe Reed and her team at Eyeshine Veterinary! Here are some photos that document Cody’s story, from the time he was rescued to his post-op visit.
An ABC volunteer found Cody left for dead in the trash. He suffers from a birth defect called “cherry eye” in both eyes. His medical issue went unattended so it caused additional complications which will require extensive surgery to repair them.
Cody is a purebred Maltese, only 4 months old and barely weighing 5 pounds, who is the sweetest ball of fluff you’ll meet! We are currently working with Dr. Reed and her team at Eyeshine Veterinary to determine the best course of action for Cody. We need to raise $2,400 to cover his surgery and medical care. Cody is with a foster family and won’t be available to adopt until he’s made a full recovery.
To help with Cody’s medical expenses donate online or mail a check (scroll down for the address). Please include “Cody Critical Care” in your donation description. As always, your donation is tax-deductible. Funds donated beyond our estimate will go towards future Critical Care animals.
A very special THANK YOU to Albertsons, Safeway and Vons – Southwest Division for their generous grant that will help with future Critical Care expenses!
ABC rescues animals regardless of their medical condition. Many times an animal needs surgery or extended medical care before he or she is ready for adoption. Our Critical Care Corner will keep you updated on these special needs animals.
Critical Care Corner: Lilly & Austin
Lilly and Austin Require Surgery to Repair Broken Legs
Lilly and Austin were saved from Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC), where they were going to be euthanized due to their severe injuries. They were both badly injured, each with a broken leg, immediately a plea went out to save them from euthanasia. ABC stepped up to help these loving, precious dogs – just look at these beautiful, sweet faces!
Please help us raise the $6,000 to cover their surgery expenses. You will have the satisfaction of knowing that you gave these beautiful dogs a brand new life! A generous donor is matching up to $1,500 through May 12th EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, MAY 19TH! Any size donation helps make a difference for these sweet pups.
To donate simply click the “Donate” button to the right or send a check donation to Animals Benefit Club, 3111 E St John Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032. Please include “Lilly” or “Austin” in your PayPal or check memo.
ABC rescues animals regardless of their medical condition. Many times an animal needs surgery or extended medical care before he or she is ready for adoption. Our Critical Care Corner will keep you updated on these special needs animals.
Critical Care Corner: Thor
Thor Rescued After a Hit-and-Run
Thor was hit by a car and left to die. He is only 4 months old and is a beautiful, sweet boy. Please help us by donating to his surgery so he can live a happy normal life! Our goal is to raise $3600. Any size contribution helps make a difference!
Send a check donation to Animals Benefit Club, 3111 E St John Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032 or simply click the donate button to the right. Include “Thor” in your description.
View the 12 News video of Thor and Petunia
Read the article on DeluxeDoggy.com
ABC rescues animals regardless of their medical condition. Many times an animal needs surgery or extended medical care before he or she is ready for adoption. Our Critical Care Corner will keep you updated on these special needs animals.
