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Special Needs Animal - Kendra
Kendra was seen roaming loose off of Highway 421 going towards Boone in mid April. After several attempts by a concerned citizen failed to capture her Animal Control was called. They did manage to get her but had to use a trap. Because of her timid nature they were not comfortable with putting her on the adoption floor. They did however give the lady time to contact rescue which is when the HSoW became involved. Kendra was obviously afraid of people. Who knows how long she was out there on her own? She was not aggressive however and despite backing out of the collar she was wearing, did let us put a harness on her to walk her out of the shelter.
In the first few weeks of foster care she was coming along quickly with the help of lots of treats and patience. She was even starting to play with the other dogs and actually coming up to me and my husband for attention. Kendra is a wonderful calm girl who is great with both dogs and cats. She used the doggy doors almost immediately and never had an accident in the house. Then things took a turn for the worse. On May 4 at 1:30 and 4:30 in the morning she had two full blown seizures. I of course took her to the vet as soon as they opened that morning. While there she had another seizure. That was about 9AM. Bloodwork was taken. Medicine given both to control the seizures and hopefully stop the intensity. She was moved to a foster home where the foster person could give her an injection if it was needed again through the night. That next night Kendra had a seizure every two hours. By that next morning we were really afraid we would not be able to help her. That the Grand Mal Seizures had taken a toll on her brain that even medicine could not fix.
She was once again taken to the vet the next morning so drunk on the medicine, she could barely stand on her own but it was the only way to control the seizures. After talking to the vet, we decided there was nothing left to do but up the dose and wait to see if her already challenged immune system could take it. The seizures had finally stopped by they had left her weak, clumsy, and confused. Every loud noise made her go into a panic. She was not out of the woods yet. As the days went by she finally started to get her strength back but not yet her confidence. Hoping that her first foster home would comfort her, she was brought back.
As of May 21'st it's been almost two weeks since her last seizures. We are now hopeful that as long as she takes her Phenobarbital twice a day consistently she will be able to live a happy normal life. The medicine is only about $12 a month. However, dogs who are on Phenobarbital need yearly blood work done. She will need a quiet home with people who will be willing to give her time to earn their trust.
Kendra's ears are torn and ragged. She has a hole in one ear that is going to stay forever. Small though it is, it tells a story that Kendra has not had a carefree and happy life like most beloved pets. She is quiet and well behaved. While she does not love walking on a leash, she is getting better at it. She just needs time and practice. A fenced yard is going to be a must.
If you are willing and able to give this beautiful girl the loving home she deserves, please contact Mary by email: maryhsow@gmail.com
If you can afford to please donate some money to her care. You can use a debit or credit card. Here is the link. https://www.paypal.com/donate/…
Kendra was seen roaming loose off of Highway 421 going towards Boone in mid April. After several attempts by a concerned citizen failed to capture her Animal Control was called. They did manage to get her but had to use a trap. Because of her timid nature they were not comfortable with putting her on the adoption floor. They did however give the lady time to contact rescue which is when the HSoW became involved. Kendra was obviously afraid of people. Who knows how long she was out there on her own? She was not aggressive however and despite backing out of the collar she was wearing, did let us put a harness on her to walk her out of the shelter.
In the first few weeks of foster care she was coming along quickly with the help of lots of treats and patience. She was even starting to play with the other dogs and actually coming up to me and my husband for attention. Kendra is a wonderful calm girl who is great with both dogs and cats. She used the doggy doors almost immediately and never had an accident in the house. Then things took a turn for the worse. On May 4 at 1:30 and 4:30 in the morning she had two full blown seizures. I of course took her to the vet as soon as they opened that morning. While there she had another seizure. That was about 9AM. Bloodwork was taken. Medicine given both to control the seizures and hopefully stop the intensity. She was moved to a foster home where the foster person could give her an injection if it was needed again through the night. That next night Kendra had a seizure every two hours. By that next morning we were really afraid we would not be able to help her. That the Grand Mal Seizures had taken a toll on her brain that even medicine could not fix.
She was once again taken to the vet the next morning so drunk on the medicine, she could barely stand on her own but it was the only way to control the seizures. After talking to the vet, we decided there was nothing left to do but up the dose and wait to see if her already challenged immune system could take it. The seizures had finally stopped by they had left her weak, clumsy, and confused. Every loud noise made her go into a panic. She was not out of the woods yet. As the days went by she finally started to get her strength back but not yet her confidence. Hoping that her first foster home would comfort her, she was brought back.
As of May 21'st it's been almost two weeks since her last seizures. We are now hopeful that as long as she takes her Phenobarbital twice a day consistently she will be able to live a happy normal life. The medicine is only about $12 a month. However, dogs who are on Phenobarbital need yearly blood work done. She will need a quiet home with people who will be willing to give her time to earn their trust.
Kendra's ears are torn and ragged. She has a hole in one ear that is going to stay forever. Small though it is, it tells a story that Kendra has not had a carefree and happy life like most beloved pets. She is quiet and well behaved. While she does not love walking on a leash, she is getting better at it. She just needs time and practice. A fenced yard is going to be a must.
If you are willing and able to give this beautiful girl the loving home she deserves, please contact Mary by email: maryhsow@gmail.com
If you can afford to please donate some money to her care. You can use a debit or credit card. Here is the link. https://www.paypal.com/donate/…
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