Mom & 2 litters need help to thrive
Tax deductible
The Retriever Rescue of Colorado has two litters of puppies and a new mama that are in desperate need of help.
The first, our “Instrument" Litter were seen being dumped at the side of a busy street. When people stopped to try to help them, these terrified puppies fled to a nearby field. Four puppies were gathered until they could be transported to us in Denver. Sadly, one of the puppies passed away on the road. What devastating news. We were understandably worried about the three surviving siblings.
Shortly after they arrived in Denver, the puppies went directly to one of our wonderful vets. They were dehydrated, exhausted, and scared. They received fluids and went to their foster home. They seemed to deteriorate as the night went on. The two girls, especially, seemed sick. Giving the puppies electrolytes and special food likely saved their lives. But one just couldn't rally so she headed back to the vet. A thorough exam revealed that she has parvo. The vet asked that we bring the other two back in immediately. The other girl was discovered to also have parvo, but to a less severe degree. The little boy's test did not show parvo but we know that this could change with no notice, as parvo is like that. During the entire incubation period, the dogs can seem fine and just crash while the very sick dogs can suddenly turn around. Obviously we'll be hoping for all three to soon be healthy little puppies.
The pups are named Zither, Dulcimer and Dobro and are 12-14 weeks old.
Zither’s condition was critical. She is getting excellent care, so we can only hope that she recovers quickly. Please send some good thoughts for little Zither.
Dulcimer is improving. Our little boy, Dobro, is smart and silly and healthy so far. Fingers crossed that he continues to thrive.
The little girl who didn't make was named Fiddle. So sad that she didn't make it here to have a chance at a great life.
Our second group is a Golden/Pyrenese Mama and her 11 newborn puppies, we named the "Asiatic Lily" Litter. Our brand new mama, Asiatic, is very ill. She has severe anemia and can't keep anything down at the moment. She is also heartworm positive and will need to be treated once she is healthy. She really cannot nurse eleven puppies, so her foster mom is bottle-feeding the babies. Puppy formula is very expensive, but we are committed to caring for these tiny babies and ensuring that they receive proper nourishment. Asiatic is getting excellent care, so please send positive thoughts her way, and hopefully she will soon be back to full health.
Our bills are mounting, but our commitment is unwavering to make sure our Instrument litter and Asiatic pulls through and that her puppies thrive.
We hope that you will be there for Zither, Dulcimer, Dobro and Asiatic and her litter.
Even the smallest donation will help with the hospital and medical expenses we incur. Please give what you can and share this on Facebook.
Any funds we raise in excess of the Instrument Litter and Asiatic’s medical needs will be used to care for other homeless retrievers. We are a nonprofit charity and donations are tax deductible to the extent dictated by state and federal law.
The first, our “Instrument" Litter were seen being dumped at the side of a busy street. When people stopped to try to help them, these terrified puppies fled to a nearby field. Four puppies were gathered until they could be transported to us in Denver. Sadly, one of the puppies passed away on the road. What devastating news. We were understandably worried about the three surviving siblings.
Shortly after they arrived in Denver, the puppies went directly to one of our wonderful vets. They were dehydrated, exhausted, and scared. They received fluids and went to their foster home. They seemed to deteriorate as the night went on. The two girls, especially, seemed sick. Giving the puppies electrolytes and special food likely saved their lives. But one just couldn't rally so she headed back to the vet. A thorough exam revealed that she has parvo. The vet asked that we bring the other two back in immediately. The other girl was discovered to also have parvo, but to a less severe degree. The little boy's test did not show parvo but we know that this could change with no notice, as parvo is like that. During the entire incubation period, the dogs can seem fine and just crash while the very sick dogs can suddenly turn around. Obviously we'll be hoping for all three to soon be healthy little puppies.
The pups are named Zither, Dulcimer and Dobro and are 12-14 weeks old.
Zither’s condition was critical. She is getting excellent care, so we can only hope that she recovers quickly. Please send some good thoughts for little Zither.
Dulcimer is improving. Our little boy, Dobro, is smart and silly and healthy so far. Fingers crossed that he continues to thrive.
The little girl who didn't make was named Fiddle. So sad that she didn't make it here to have a chance at a great life.
Our second group is a Golden/Pyrenese Mama and her 11 newborn puppies, we named the "Asiatic Lily" Litter. Our brand new mama, Asiatic, is very ill. She has severe anemia and can't keep anything down at the moment. She is also heartworm positive and will need to be treated once she is healthy. She really cannot nurse eleven puppies, so her foster mom is bottle-feeding the babies. Puppy formula is very expensive, but we are committed to caring for these tiny babies and ensuring that they receive proper nourishment. Asiatic is getting excellent care, so please send positive thoughts her way, and hopefully she will soon be back to full health.
Our bills are mounting, but our commitment is unwavering to make sure our Instrument litter and Asiatic pulls through and that her puppies thrive.
We hope that you will be there for Zither, Dulcimer, Dobro and Asiatic and her litter.
Even the smallest donation will help with the hospital and medical expenses we incur. Please give what you can and share this on Facebook.
Any funds we raise in excess of the Instrument Litter and Asiatic’s medical needs will be used to care for other homeless retrievers. We are a nonprofit charity and donations are tax deductible to the extent dictated by state and federal law.
Organizer
Laura Daly
Organizer
Evergreen, CO
Retriever Rescue of Colorado
Registered nonprofit
Donations are typically 100% tax deductible in the US.
