tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-157284002024-03-12T23:09:49.342-07:00GOLDEN HEARTS ANIMAL SANCTUARYA Special Place For Special AnimalsGolden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.comBlogger271125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-58658562295604894762010-02-21T19:00:00.000-08:002010-02-21T19:07:32.826-08:00Visitors Today!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIO6o3kdWBr3QAeJld8mwD4PovG7jzalKeNLfoCwo99ch55iP8POSscvL3qF9Bar8sdqomTbcy2fDkcMkfC50jABg76I6_tUNus0PGkO76af906GulM58hbV6eaYQ4AadI1SI/s1600-h/tess1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 152px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440898177227931074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIO6o3kdWBr3QAeJld8mwD4PovG7jzalKeNLfoCwo99ch55iP8POSscvL3qF9Bar8sdqomTbcy2fDkcMkfC50jABg76I6_tUNus0PGkO76af906GulM58hbV6eaYQ4AadI1SI/s200/tess1.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> What a great day for the animals! Troop 4112 paid us a visit today. All of the animals were adored and loved on - Miss Piggie enjoyed being hand-fed strawberries and Osa enjoyed a grain treat too. The girls planted our new drought-tolerant plants in the outdoor cat yards, walked all of the dogs, and cleaned Piggie's pen as well as the goat pasture too - they managed to finish 2 weekends of work in a few hours! And they still had time to throw tennis balls for Tess until she was exhausted.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">With the help of our regular cat-loving volunteer and her friend, every kitty room was clean and their beds were clean and dry, just in time for this afternoon's downpour!</span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Thank you everyone for all of your help today :)</span><br /><br /></div>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-1908634336503701362010-01-17T14:57:00.000-08:002010-01-17T15:04:05.892-08:00What Do Ya Mean, Rain?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8kK1oqbAb09pb_W6nm1glOZYc1HOiz327qD75gnjRg0XaVPz3U3w0-6wlYNYnG5GQQK7rHLQDY-X3CXkzwstStO4X3TKmsSej8dyOHsTSZpJ159_qBLgy_poIQvZj16oqXf5/s1600-h/IMG_0657.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427847143651511794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8kK1oqbAb09pb_W6nm1glOZYc1HOiz327qD75gnjRg0XaVPz3U3w0-6wlYNYnG5GQQK7rHLQDY-X3CXkzwstStO4X3TKmsSej8dyOHsTSZpJ159_qBLgy_poIQvZj16oqXf5/s200/IMG_0657.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Pilot heard the weather forecast this morning, and we put the poor lad to work! He helped clean out all of the livestock pens, remake their beds, put up a tarp on Piggie's house, and move the goats around. Bob, unfortunately, hates to get his feet wet, so he makes the girls stand outside while he's inside during <em>any</em> type of rain - now he's in a pen next to our horse, and the girls can stay dry.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Although he worked hard, Pilot was rewarded well - a jar of baby food is a tasty treat!<br /></span><div></div>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-30209316579409568342010-01-03T16:02:00.000-08:002010-01-03T16:21:02.078-08:00Shiloh Rings In The New Year!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRFew2-I0nrh5V4RI3IBAQfuXFXRAgXrvwm9woA_brJpiC_I9XVZHksyC5OPCcmv1x-vPM8mlzgP9gtDkIJZxDlmi7QlVFCSy4z6pgdaPS2TuaCQg7mn5OaNTLF-21W5nzzF6/s1600-h/IMG_0695.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422668557743417026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRFew2-I0nrh5V4RI3IBAQfuXFXRAgXrvwm9woA_brJpiC_I9XVZHksyC5OPCcmv1x-vPM8mlzgP9gtDkIJZxDlmi7QlVFCSy4z6pgdaPS2TuaCQg7mn5OaNTLF-21W5nzzF6/s200/IMG_0695.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The newest member of the Golden Hearts family finally came home today! This is Shiloh, an Aussie, who came to us from the Pet Rescue Center. She was pulled from a shelter in San Bernardino, and the rescue thought she was a 4 year old. Well, once they picked her up, it became apparent that she hadn't seen 4 years of age in a really long time!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">She suffers from severe arthritis, she was treated for pneumonia, and had to have a huge grooming makeover. She was matted to the bone everywhere, and her toenails were grown around in to her footpads, making her painful walk even worse. The rescue took care of her major issues, but where do you find a home for a 14 year old (yes, she's all of 14) arthritic and malnourished dog? Here, of course!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">She's quite the lovebug. She loves to eat. She enjoys the other dogs. She finds cats fascinating. She is arthritic, but the Metacam she's on really seems to help. She does have difficulty seeing. She seems to have some eye problems and will need to see our opthamologist. She has some sores that are healing too. She's hard of hearing, but not totally deaf. And her spirit is healing the longer she's here ~ her personality is really starting to come out! She'll get the once over from all our docs over the next couple of weeks to make sure she's on the right track.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Welcome home, Shiloh!<br /></span>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-7531542709418664762010-01-03T15:36:00.000-08:002010-01-03T16:02:00.364-08:00Introducing Roxanne!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5yWTibhYOti1heJ7qUKPJz4IBB0qr3labtc0nwC9NmLhwgBvyVpEdQHE9K_WbVakYLAEozgbOPkUuqdD4nhP1jXpEJI8JUwuSj2FmDh5lsp_Cbf6N52aACuk88EWn0UcqNC6q/s1600-h/IMG_0673.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422663378540952834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5yWTibhYOti1heJ7qUKPJz4IBB0qr3labtc0nwC9NmLhwgBvyVpEdQHE9K_WbVakYLAEozgbOPkUuqdD4nhP1jXpEJI8JUwuSj2FmDh5lsp_Cbf6N52aACuk88EWn0UcqNC6q/s200/IMG_0673.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Roxy joined us between Thanksgiving and Christmas. She was turned in to the San Diego county Carlsbad shelter by her owners who stated they were moving and wanted to turn her in to be "killed" (direct quote from the intake staff). Yikes!! The staff offered to do the intake and try to put her up for adoption and the owners agreed.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Roxy didn't do well at the shelter. She didn't eat well, and caught the inevitable respiratory infection. We were contacted about taking her, but we had just agreed to help another senior they had that was in need. Things have a way of working out, because the kitty we were to take found a home thanks to the shelter volunteers.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Those same volunteer angels contacted us about Roxy, and this time we could say "yes!" The catch was we had less than 1/2 a day to pick her up before she would be euthanized, so with some rearranging of the work schedule, I picked her up that afternoon. I was also able to meet the dedicated staff and volunteers who are trying very hard for the animals!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Once here, Roxy was very withdrawn. She wouldn't eat, and was hand-fed and given subcutaneous fluids and antibiotics. She didn't like dogs, didn't like cats, and pretty much just tolerated me :) . The respiratory bug was gone for the most part, she just had runny eyes.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Then, something miraculously happened on Day 12. Roxy started eating on her own! And she came out for attention, purring like crazy! I think she finally figured out this was for good. She's very affectionate now, worked through her dog and cat issues, and is now living in the Kitty Cabana. She's starting the New Year off right!<br /></span>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-72397040908200260232010-01-01T14:12:00.000-08:002010-01-01T14:17:15.733-08:00Happy New Year!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiijVHzzzkZCmoLKtmB7X4MQfn6FPHXCr4hin9CGPY7M1P4BEnl9kqSApHwTwopBs8p2am8ly59nyXzTQClCm_5Vwyr9M_DKyBRah8JXOUeRSsDwuLZTkDH_Sw0cCqiwKxp0SLq/s1600-h/IMG_0654.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421898755930491634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiijVHzzzkZCmoLKtmB7X4MQfn6FPHXCr4hin9CGPY7M1P4BEnl9kqSApHwTwopBs8p2am8ly59nyXzTQClCm_5Vwyr9M_DKyBRah8JXOUeRSsDwuLZTkDH_Sw0cCqiwKxp0SLq/s200/IMG_0654.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">From Holly & all of the gang, Happy New Year to one and all!<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLW-u6hDoTOC4FJW46Mmbsv7Fefk00TW33r3CQP3EbLyJXekbECmsTcFN-9p7aQ8VLvrZH6_WC48yuiD1AdXVKbuNw9IaXSJM8LVpDkZcab7TNPsFoMPGQU-gURvVpl_S4lWNQ/s1600-h/IMG_0668.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /></div>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-68432874000882024972009-12-22T18:54:00.000-08:002009-12-22T19:02:49.156-08:00Sweet Skyler Left Us Today...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHWFQSaOYSAF9Q7XhEHqnV6eTuTDbtj3WQMYZwS1AIDTKfsev8pilwzPPssw5ZSj5vAefhJZu0QAwrpq1UXTmfpapNPWBY_wZcWoEfzHVqt_LTSoPbbIPimZ6q5wMGq5cpCcCn/s1600-h/IMG_0597.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418260191731975970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHWFQSaOYSAF9Q7XhEHqnV6eTuTDbtj3WQMYZwS1AIDTKfsev8pilwzPPssw5ZSj5vAefhJZu0QAwrpq1UXTmfpapNPWBY_wZcWoEfzHVqt_LTSoPbbIPimZ6q5wMGq5cpCcCn/s200/IMG_0597.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">And the kitty room is much quieter this evening. Skyler's inoperable tumor on his tail continued to grow and we have been grateful for every day we've had with him. He's been active and eating well, even this morning. But, the tumor broke open and began draining, and became very painful for him.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">He had a canned food feast for breakfast, and then I smooched and loved on him and said goodbye as Dr. Booman euthanized him. He was a wonderful old man and we will really miss him...<br /></span><div></div>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-82540379296899923862009-12-15T18:51:00.000-08:002009-12-15T18:56:10.852-08:00Where's Hot Rod?<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK8vrM92yjsTUiidbSF6R0tmyaayo80WU2sPErqZn-tYqAm6CzwtbYwTmY8mSSIh0ZaiMHZ3-rZNi8E2e3bdTAYGPl2bkhXjz6dF0lOk_sZYBWfFYlpqHQ85XHkF5In60F9BsK/s1600-h/IMG_0665.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415661397716104898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK8vrM92yjsTUiidbSF6R0tmyaayo80WU2sPErqZn-tYqAm6CzwtbYwTmY8mSSIh0ZaiMHZ3-rZNi8E2e3bdTAYGPl2bkhXjz6dF0lOk_sZYBWfFYlpqHQ85XHkF5In60F9BsK/s200/IMG_0665.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Well Piggie's not the only one who goes into hiding when the weather turns chilly. It took a whole lot more searching to find Hot Rod, who was in one of the "cat-gloo" beds in the Cabana yard. Calling "kitty, kitty" didn't work...</span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415662011262549970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia884gqoAWmp79r73NMD5wBcf4pSh84VaTRq_UQHaBkKdo7sJNn1R_wZDw3gx4T1CkMUovKq3ZiUtEBwBhw66ZQ_bwlzaYSSlvXjgoS7BuDhY0T26VrKtu8llTdx_KmEGlmuBM/s200/IMG_0667.JPG" /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">but bringing out the food bowl did!<br /></span><div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-8078811829830806222009-12-15T18:46:00.000-08:002009-12-15T18:50:58.882-08:00Our Newest Kitty Room...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDaYa__06n6eYtMcjl6MA2YxpymkIyaGrCHyf852ay8mMPsR2T5spUWZ7EkaUltcIKmJkFgT52aAGbcLH9ccuGGVQoFoZGz_cu8RgtLX01TZPnGOINd3BF2EtPMZqaDhheM7t/s1600-h/IMG_0633.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415660341299694066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDaYa__06n6eYtMcjl6MA2YxpymkIyaGrCHyf852ay8mMPsR2T5spUWZ7EkaUltcIKmJkFgT52aAGbcLH9ccuGGVQoFoZGz_cu8RgtLX01TZPnGOINd3BF2EtPMZqaDhheM7t/s200/IMG_0633.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Is coming along! This is a 6'x8' room with a small yard that is just outside our back door. It will house 3-4 kitties very comfortably and will have a ceiling fan to keep cool in the summer, and plenty of outlets for heated cat beds in the winter. The boulders in the picture will be included in the yard, so there will be plenty of sunning opportunities too!<br /></span><div></div>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-10253579187419881692009-12-15T18:41:00.000-08:002009-12-15T18:46:52.082-08:00Where's Piggie?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdGx8fNMvDhalLgowLDpgKXZiOP6B8cuf_Y57_Ljvt9m9m389zFS3gdobzWhZ6upOWQWZ9EeGIVMxHjl1opTqZkmdSpBqmYuCCk7BXwR50XeaBck0hryPpg4CPV0mS-jPp5DhU/s1600-h/IMG_0662.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415659174361952290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdGx8fNMvDhalLgowLDpgKXZiOP6B8cuf_Y57_Ljvt9m9m389zFS3gdobzWhZ6upOWQWZ9EeGIVMxHjl1opTqZkmdSpBqmYuCCk7BXwR50XeaBck0hryPpg4CPV0mS-jPp5DhU/s200/IMG_0662.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">As we prepared for the cold and wet weather, we trucked in lots of grass hay to use as bedding for the goats and for Miss Piggie. She snuggled in almost immediately! She buries herself so deeply that a couple of times I had to look twice to find her. And yes, she was served breakfast in bed on a couple of frosty mornings. She looked soooo comfy, why not??<br /></span><div></div>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-48574822194171105672009-12-15T18:32:00.000-08:002009-12-15T18:41:42.533-08:00He's Getting Bigger!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJShqWgfg_dQoOISvzsRCyMoUvN9OKjTWjSwn6NXqRoS3d9GAKfDTU1wNTcCQXflNZYeawnFJBVQ9gYVkjiO9J0h5KX_Wxzi43gjdfsD3yUjmKqp3OTdT3nHZAKaThVgMtk1x9/s1600-h/IMG_0636.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415656532550879778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJShqWgfg_dQoOISvzsRCyMoUvN9OKjTWjSwn6NXqRoS3d9GAKfDTU1wNTcCQXflNZYeawnFJBVQ9gYVkjiO9J0h5KX_Wxzi43gjdfsD3yUjmKqp3OTdT3nHZAKaThVgMtk1x9/s200/IMG_0636.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Petey's growing every day and here he is after his weight training workout! Not really, he and Timmy, his new roommate, are currently living in our weight room. There aren't too many "safe" places 2lb. kitties can spend the day. I'm hoping they grow soon, because they are small enough to squeeze through all of our chain link fences!</span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415657452607971346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-F9ozUC2gPb9JY9LaDsKRNn4YZqLlo4uz7sutz-zxI3Jm_sLTgzxfQ7JfHbsyPQx32Dney8croeKR6bHNEAEA7LUokf5a7y6VXt-FHqOpZ07UhUo_SJ7jhXB77cEs_emR3dLe/s200/IMG_0642.JPG" /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This is Timmy, our newest little guy. He's absolutely gorgeous, but he's a Manx with all of the associated troubles. We spent about the first week he was here just trying to get his bowels functioning and getting him to eat again. He's been improving ever since, and loves hanging out with Petey!<br /></span><div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-57022223397843359252009-10-15T19:13:00.000-07:002009-10-15T19:22:44.814-07:00Miss Phoenix...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimBSAb9fTJeOfUT9HavcjrDXvYVyD582JIRW1eRoQfkLklC8K_MeXSVX0Co7Em52hMFHlaEn2kKsXN7Bow8hjVV7MkH3J__N7gAxfqEyI-BjjB6_c1NzuQMNDWrsvb5kMOX_8X/s1600-h/IMG_0043.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393016010307125362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimBSAb9fTJeOfUT9HavcjrDXvYVyD582JIRW1eRoQfkLklC8K_MeXSVX0Co7Em52hMFHlaEn2kKsXN7Bow8hjVV7MkH3J__N7gAxfqEyI-BjjB6_c1NzuQMNDWrsvb5kMOX_8X/s200/IMG_0043.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> had a swollen eye. She went to see our regular veterinarian Dr. Booman on Tuesday for an exam (and bloodwork too). She didn't have a corneal abrasion, but instead is suffering from a flare of her chronic herpes. We think that the weather change caused just enough stress to bring it on.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">She's on an antibiotic eye ointment, atropine eye drops, and antiviral eye ointment ~ quite a bit of stuff to put in her eyes several times a day! She's living in the house right now, for easier access to medicate her, which has made her quite happy ~ more treats!<br /></span><div></div>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-68403300169469461442009-10-02T20:49:00.000-07:002009-10-02T20:58:20.366-07:00Rest In Peace, Sweet Boy...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWpzSq1ItJly-4DJHO1zm14hvb2eN5sJ0_r4wLZdB9ICg8eW34zqUC4xA8RJncCSW4d_S37_CNRXHsbeU-dJBrzDXIS8RZZOYhrE3NC44jvQ7XLBdTk9chrNrBWA0YHCY60l62/s1600-h/img_0022+(2).jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 184px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388216461458999378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWpzSq1ItJly-4DJHO1zm14hvb2eN5sJ0_r4wLZdB9ICg8eW34zqUC4xA8RJncCSW4d_S37_CNRXHsbeU-dJBrzDXIS8RZZOYhrE3NC44jvQ7XLBdTk9chrNrBWA0YHCY60l62/s200/img_0022+(2).jpg" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> We will miss you...</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">We euthanized Syd last night because of acute abdominal pain that didn't respond to medication; most likely he had a tumor growing on the inside, especially since he had so many on the outside. It's much quieter in the pasture today, and Osa, his pasture mate, sure misses him too....</span></div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-42144590113741919402009-09-19T12:56:00.000-07:002009-09-19T13:10:51.366-07:00How Cute Is This??<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0NawiZfJ4EQAmQD4LiZq5y1YFqcwZdLC6anITj_Rr6t3W532LjT9vtY9dox2voW22bFr9B5fty_O2RAmQFr-JWALmi-X-qg-AiEWpK3TkWwdQywXasICpAdG6lGGtI70EL0gu/s1600-h/IMG_0612.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383270241555443922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0NawiZfJ4EQAmQD4LiZq5y1YFqcwZdLC6anITj_Rr6t3W532LjT9vtY9dox2voW22bFr9B5fty_O2RAmQFr-JWALmi-X-qg-AiEWpK3TkWwdQywXasICpAdG6lGGtI70EL0gu/s200/IMG_0612.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Meet our newest addition! He goes by the name "Lucky Peter" but I'm pretty sure we'll be shortening that before long. Dedicated local rescuers found him and another kitty near a dumpster in Chula Vista. The other kitty is healthy and in search of a forever home. Both were covered in fleas and filth; they were lucky to be so young and survive outside in our extreme summer temperatures.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This little guy ~ he's here because he's far from normal. He has trouble with his hind legs, with abnormal nerve supply on one side. His physical with our veterinarian Dr. Booman yielded some surprising "extras". He also has intestinal motility issues (he backs up in the poop department) and he also has an abdominal hernia. He has coccidia, a treatable intestinal parasite too. He's pretty darn young, about 5 weeks old, and weighs less than 1 pound right now ~ even tinier than Scooter was when he came to live with us!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Right now, he's on medication to improve his gi function (get the poop out!), plus medication to treat his parasites. He's also been started on a low residue diet, like Scooter, to help keep the stool volume smaller. He's a real love sponge who wants nothing more than to be carried around in a pocket or hidden in your shirt so he can nap. He's a cutie who will give Scooter a run for his money as he gets older!<br /></span>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-73668745809122821922009-09-13T20:11:00.000-07:002009-09-13T20:15:32.525-07:00Nothing Like A Good Nap...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGa2Mo0cSHXvKfLylQje2kPD_n4SqJMnZNCfWg8nycrIu3TUDKw5qZgX-Je-r-Fwp6-EF84tuR9xECgPaMfR0_xyWUM6I6FtPLfZN7x0tK75f_11onEDVVZ0UEENToGCVfGsTI/s1600-h/IMG_0605.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381155953560984466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGa2Mo0cSHXvKfLylQje2kPD_n4SqJMnZNCfWg8nycrIu3TUDKw5qZgX-Je-r-Fwp6-EF84tuR9xECgPaMfR0_xyWUM6I6FtPLfZN7x0tK75f_11onEDVVZ0UEENToGCVfGsTI/s200/IMG_0605.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> to refresh you! Ms. Maggie curled up on the new quilt in her room today and napped the entire afternoon away. Her keen sense of time, however, had her wide awake in time for dinner!</span>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-4832566869514193332009-09-02T20:38:00.000-07:002009-09-02T20:47:39.884-07:00Um, What Do You Mean Manicure?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtcF5z1JGmoYbQjd7MnmWfFohFxO4vJsuQHuf8e2dTZBuho0_KqD3thwnarFrobHVXzj8uZJz5h0WLI3rQY_-WAT1KZBaoF37_wYiMZEeichCCEjxZntDW9wIG9NngybIznrjt/s1600-h/IMG_0602.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377080660417874194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtcF5z1JGmoYbQjd7MnmWfFohFxO4vJsuQHuf8e2dTZBuho0_KqD3thwnarFrobHVXzj8uZJz5h0WLI3rQY_-WAT1KZBaoF37_wYiMZEeichCCEjxZntDW9wIG9NngybIznrjt/s200/IMG_0602.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Pax, our beautiful Ring-neck Dove, had an appointment with a pair of nail clippers this afternoon. He is permanently handicapped after having a broken leg heal in the wrong direction. It points out to the side as you can see in the picture. He's never learned to perch, and lives on a carpeted surface so he doesn't get pressure sores. The down side is he also doesn't wear down his nails like a normal scavenging, perching bird.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Bird nail trims are even more delicate than those of a dog or cat. They can bleed profusely if trimmed too close (no pressure!), or even die from the stress of handling. I'm happy to report that with Steve holding him, he was the perfect gentleman, the nail trim went well, and Pax didn't get too stressed out. He's happily eating this evening!<br /></span><div></div>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-30254057594218881662009-09-02T20:30:00.000-07:002009-09-02T20:38:00.822-07:00Dog Bed?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0pckLG6VewUFJUw4znv7vdL8oONYhsEe9sg0CNLGDgpaVOiSRQ0NwCzwTDcYY1Z52r-Jg8l94GwKYMmvgHbavzA4j5axQMeMH_5CUiqbUaLOdyss-Eaym8BxzveBLk19wMNv/s1600-h/IMG_0601.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377079186927824114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0pckLG6VewUFJUw4znv7vdL8oONYhsEe9sg0CNLGDgpaVOiSRQ0NwCzwTDcYY1Z52r-Jg8l94GwKYMmvgHbavzA4j5axQMeMH_5CUiqbUaLOdyss-Eaym8BxzveBLk19wMNv/s200/IMG_0601.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Cameron has decided that everything "dog" is also "cat" or at least "cat friendly". From dog beds to water bowls to dog food bowls, this little girl has no trouble in putting her little 6lb body right in the middle of whatever the dogs want to use. The more dogs that want to use it, the better!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Our critters have been faring fairly well in our 100 degree plus temperatures. All kitties are eating canned food in order to keep them eating, Piggie is getting hosed down twice a day plus a huge mud hole to lay in, and well the dogs have to be coerced to go outside to pee! And, thankfully, we have no fires burning in our part of the world. Here's hoping for a fire-free fall!<br /></span><div></div>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-64615937570900464232009-08-01T15:57:00.000-07:002009-08-01T16:12:10.689-07:00Well, If You Must...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3fsFWGpVcrr4-SeJezoAmr1iFivq2oj5qTcJpPsHPvmxH1PZWLsbQePVoa1hj8rzxD0fV8W6SLw8TI4KEect51U1K6UNasPquq2xZy6y3FXjj3yKHqfpjkjiGz7RBO4l4tuc/s1600-h/IMG_0596.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365133465376792306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3fsFWGpVcrr4-SeJezoAmr1iFivq2oj5qTcJpPsHPvmxH1PZWLsbQePVoa1hj8rzxD0fV8W6SLw8TI4KEect51U1K6UNasPquq2xZy6y3FXjj3yKHqfpjkjiGz7RBO4l4tuc/s200/IMG_0596.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">You can take my picture! I realized that Skyler never had "after" pictures taken once his ears had healed. He's quite the handsome guy! Today, we moved him in with the other house kitties, much to his disappointment. He's enjoyed being an "only cat" but really needs more exercise. He's already discovered the outdoor patio, so we hope he'll find the accomodations acceptable!<br /></span><div></div>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-25819507840475095242009-08-01T15:51:00.000-07:002009-08-01T15:57:03.647-07:00Here's His New Cast!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrA9QXOdLv_m21jJjAgMmcovFd6rcbubWg9C7FA7wngFi0AWf0EXOzfYhPux7MXK1RMNnhfaDThffXxHZVMy1CnBQo84I8dVihBF2NC91iLDtQ4LYIO8cZjpFyjpoTN-Ffb5oN/s1600-h/IMG_0595.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365132068820206450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrA9QXOdLv_m21jJjAgMmcovFd6rcbubWg9C7FA7wngFi0AWf0EXOzfYhPux7MXK1RMNnhfaDThffXxHZVMy1CnBQo84I8dVihBF2NC91iLDtQ4LYIO8cZjpFyjpoTN-Ffb5oN/s200/IMG_0595.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Pilot is sporting his new, shorter walking cast. He now gets the use of his foot! He's walking very well now, and has worked up to 25 minute walks twice a day. More exercise for the both of us! He also has a sleeker waistline to show off ~ weighing in at 73lbs. We're very happy with him at this weight, so he now gets a little more food at mealtime ~ something he's very happy about!<br /></span><div></div>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-5036543487868221752009-07-21T21:08:00.000-07:002009-07-21T21:13:57.133-07:00Pilot's Home!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfkWQraSWHwjsMQftXdHl8GrIon2cSnagbJ0wODGTZz1gHyyyXY8pNABnoniz3jjg1hwlqGma-LSPZYdFqEDmD4JgshLM5bV4k5p2RirlCK1KsJ3ubJqXdnmK6PW7BLFrlQf6I/s1600-h/IMG_0580.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361132058315475602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfkWQraSWHwjsMQftXdHl8GrIon2cSnagbJ0wODGTZz1gHyyyXY8pNABnoniz3jjg1hwlqGma-LSPZYdFqEDmD4JgshLM5bV4k5p2RirlCK1KsJ3ubJqXdnmK6PW7BLFrlQf6I/s200/IMG_0580.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A happy and exhausted Pilot is home tonight! He progressed well in his rehab, and is now walking 20 minutes a day. It's up to us to continue his walks morning and evening, increasing the time every few days. When he's walking a comfortable 30 minutes twice a day, his cast size will decrease. It'll keep getting smaller as he gains more strength in his knee. Tonight, he's sleeping in every bed in the house when he's not glued to my side.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Welcome home Pilot!<br /></span><div></div>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-18640073332529574742009-07-12T16:46:00.000-07:002009-07-31T16:06:13.968-07:00Animal Updates<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVPzBMPuKDJtOTUS5pave_Zt1_bSsuETk-_N3bKLtT_hgYqTcKBAwPXvuoyJ8sEkelXKDgWRlWTOrHSGQDMjAg5nJ8fbmy6fuqEVNlEA-SwZNwxyQyYCOVdUXrwnM6rMoLaNBx/s1600-h/asmJA99_repro2_color.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 115px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 132px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357724409907081362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVPzBMPuKDJtOTUS5pave_Zt1_bSsuETk-_N3bKLtT_hgYqTcKBAwPXvuoyJ8sEkelXKDgWRlWTOrHSGQDMjAg5nJ8fbmy6fuqEVNlEA-SwZNwxyQyYCOVdUXrwnM6rMoLaNBx/s200/asmJA99_repro2_color.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> It's been a while since I've posted, because the critters have been keeping us busy. Here's what we've been up to:</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">~ Pilot had knee surgery on July 3rd. He had a torn cruciate ligament in the knee of his previously fractured leg. Although he's been healing, his progress has been slow. He has severe degenerative joint disease in that knee which has slowed things even further. He left this morning for a week of "boot camp" with his rehab therapist <a href="http://www.fidossurgeon.com/">Rainy</a>. Please cross your fingers that he heals and walks quickly so he's home soon!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">~ The "lil old lady" trio has moved into the main cat room in the house. This was in an effort to help them stay cooler since it has a fan in it. Construction has been slow on "Poo Corner", the new cat enclosure for Scooter, Tara, & Uno.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">~ Roger Rabbit passed away suddenly a week ago today. By all appearances, he was acting normally that morning, but lay down for a nap and didn't wake up. We all miss his carrot-begging antics!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">~Marci passed away Thursday. She was also completely normal, carrying on all of her normal cat activities. We're happy she had 4 years with us, given the birth defect she was living with. Phoenix especially misses her!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">~ Liberty has finished her laser therapy treatments for her jaw and is now able to eat dry food and biscuits again. She is so comfortable that she can even chew on a Nylabone!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">~ The animals are surviving the July heat with few complaints, just lots of water and extra canned food in the evening!<br /></span>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-64107926404774960632009-07-04T21:17:00.000-07:002009-07-04T21:23:40.237-07:00The Website is done!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXDULn2Qwhmicn9_UUEJGelGocfQkzPQS2MGTnhhEN4h8PoWqOkwFbsll1ev_Hoy1ZJGaaShQ7UYmjqR6ICW1ddPzgBb4cZ6J15RNTNDD3gAKM4NqRnWivR35LxldS-1LEztPe/s1600-h/asmSO99_repro3_color.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354826740761466642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXDULn2Qwhmicn9_UUEJGelGocfQkzPQS2MGTnhhEN4h8PoWqOkwFbsll1ev_Hoy1ZJGaaShQ7UYmjqR6ICW1ddPzgBb4cZ6J15RNTNDD3gAKM4NqRnWivR35LxldS-1LEztPe/s200/asmSO99_repro3_color.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The newly designed website is up and running! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Please be patient while all of the animal stories get entered, but once again we can be reached by e-mail. Let us know what you think!</span></div></div>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-58914119944703105872009-06-17T21:17:00.000-07:002009-06-17T21:21:18.420-07:00Invisible Kitty<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_FXtHkKP9hD_-OISGjMBSPjYPii6Grak4GZFCIqTsChdnIEtOP5nIBO2JWlEYIZBnhptLeopVgSYatioHsDLelPY9RRt7W_JB29c2a5M7qCQ93bQl24uubkRyh8JbHykXKF1a/s1600-h/IMG_0588.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348517226618118290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_FXtHkKP9hD_-OISGjMBSPjYPii6Grak4GZFCIqTsChdnIEtOP5nIBO2JWlEYIZBnhptLeopVgSYatioHsDLelPY9RRt7W_JB29c2a5M7qCQ93bQl24uubkRyh8JbHykXKF1a/s200/IMG_0588.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> MeiLi found the new stroller that was generously donated to us over the weekend. We set it up, I left to feed dinner, and came back to find MeiLi blending in quite nicely with the color. She spent several hours napping there, very happy to have a new super-secret nap spot!<br /></span><div></div>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-14167034001169136942009-06-13T21:01:00.000-07:002009-06-17T21:05:09.070-07:00No Pictures, Please...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgniLJM9kOG6FQNvVbmcsQU4xgNJqQnHYd8bdbUjhYqlhvjC-E8MI86HH0XDfDSJHsziKqYLuFybbWSn1Y-anbNrgjBHlc1AFibgz5xuUPkMhix9-tOLePWZUg-pUJQLurDgllu/s1600-h/IMG_0579.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348513150368018562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgniLJM9kOG6FQNvVbmcsQU4xgNJqQnHYd8bdbUjhYqlhvjC-E8MI86HH0XDfDSJHsziKqYLuFybbWSn1Y-anbNrgjBHlc1AFibgz5xuUPkMhix9-tOLePWZUg-pUJQLurDgllu/s200/IMG_0579.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I'm just out of the bath! Cameron got a bath today because it was time for her to "freshen up" a little. She loved it, and spent the entire time purring away!<br /></span><div></div>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-47713809965138361512009-06-11T21:09:00.000-07:002009-06-17T21:16:51.165-07:00Skyler Had His Surgery...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdmHfiGVJng48MzMzlqhPspC97wyYZn7BniTSIW5YycGtILGLpacunZiT6PaYQNN8Js3RNF2qfpZfErahJYnBDXd744dN9LA36a2qlyv0aV7YiG5Cw-86dNKvgUpL2hLVpMkB/s1600-h/IMG_0589.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348515311507415234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdmHfiGVJng48MzMzlqhPspC97wyYZn7BniTSIW5YycGtILGLpacunZiT6PaYQNN8Js3RNF2qfpZfErahJYnBDXd744dN9LA36a2qlyv0aV7YiG5Cw-86dNKvgUpL2hLVpMkB/s200/IMG_0589.JPG" /></a>And he's feeling much better, thank you! The Animal Dermatology Clinic was kind enough to both consult and do surgery very quickly, so he didn't have to sit with ouchy ears for long! There's a great chance that, if he stays out of the sun, his cancer won't continue to spread in spite of some narrow margins on his ears. He had 2 bowls of food that afternoon after surgery, and another 2 bowls when he got home. He has to wait 2 weeks to get the e-collar off, since that's when his sutures come out. He's doing great, very happy and extra purry and hungry too!<br /><div></div>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15728400.post-88585153670249374432009-06-06T19:56:00.000-07:002009-06-07T20:06:08.503-07:00Meet Skyler!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFNeojcvMAFFI9cRR81UF5SBS9-PIwEkxIm6uQOWZ1kKZLPg5Dj5LXRCPRe79WOhXXdFLDd2nVD8uP7ICOqlNH3TIvByxqZi4XFrDL1RGXMsckMg-Rd0ZgW_juCUeCZmEbHiA1/s1600-h/IMG_0576.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344785530507371170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFNeojcvMAFFI9cRR81UF5SBS9-PIwEkxIm6uQOWZ1kKZLPg5Dj5LXRCPRe79WOhXXdFLDd2nVD8uP7ICOqlNH3TIvByxqZi4XFrDL1RGXMsckMg-Rd0ZgW_juCUeCZmEbHiA1/s200/IMG_0576.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Skyler is a gorgeous long-hair kitty with enchanting blue eyes! He came from the Central Shelter, where he was scheduled to be euthanized because of his ears. Skyler has cancer, squamous cell carcinoma to be exact, on both of his ears. Most kitties can have laser surgery and the affected ears are essentially removed. His right ear is too advanced for surgery. We're consulting with our holistic veterinarian Dr. Laflin for input on using homeopathy to slow the progression of his cancer.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">In the meantime, Skyler eats, and purrs, and eats more! He's not painful, but does prefer you don't touch his ears ~ feel free to scratch around them though. He was also covered in fleas, which the shelter treated with frontline, however he still got a bath this afternoon which he loved - he purred the entire time!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Please keep this little guy in your prayers. He won't be with us a long time, but we intend to make it a great time while he's here!<br /></span>Golden Hearts Animal Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475676692096243147noreply@blogger.com0