Abandoned Angels Cocker Spaniel Rescue, Inc.
Andy at 4 months old.
THANK YOU TO KORNELIA AND FAMILY OF EWING, NJ FOR OFFERING ANDY A SAFE AND LOVING FOSTER HOME, WHICH HE WILL BE SHARING WITH HIS NEW DOGGY BROTHER. IT TAKES A TRULY KIND PERSON TO OPEN THEIR HOME TO A PUPPY WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. ANDY IS VERY LUCKY TO HAVE FOUND THEM. WE ARE EXTREMELY THANKFUL!
AUGUST 16th 2010 UPDATE: We would like to thank Eddie's Wheels for donating a wheel chair for Andy. His new wheels will allow him to move around more independently, and enjoy running in his new foster home's yard. Andy will also be able to use his back legs while in his wheel chair, continuing to strengthen them. ANDY IS STILL LOOKING FOR AN ADOPTIVE HOME!
BIO:
Hello, my name is Andy. I am a 5 month old male Cocker Spaniel puppy. I am the face of Canine Distemper. When I began my life, all I needed was a series of puppy shots, which no one cared enough to provide. Now I need physical therapy and, if things should not improve, may require a doggie wheel chair for the long-term. Those simple vaccinations would have taken only seconds. Now I am facing months of arduous recovery and may never get well. The shots I needed would not have cost my breeder much. Instead, the physical cost to me has almost been my life. Today, I should be learning to sit, stay, give paw and roll over. Instead, I am learning to be patient in the face of my disability and attempting to regain the use of my limbs. All I wanted was to be a part of a loving family and to play in someone's yard or visit the local dog run. Now I’m waiting for a family who will love and accept me despite my disability.
After weeks of intense treatment with antibiotics, steroids and physical therapy, the virus that attacked my body has at last been shed from my tiny system. However, in its wake, I have been left with damage to the nerves that control my hind legs. Because I am a determined little puppy with a strong will to live, I have made incredible improvements. My muscles have grown stronger and I can stand for short periods of time without assistance. Although it is a struggle, when I want to get around, I will drag my body forwards on my front legs.
While I may always be a special needs dog, I will always have a lot of love to give. I am a tiny Cocker Spaniel, so my weight when full grown is unlikely to exceed 20 pounds. If my hopes of recovery should be dashed, I can be carried with very little effort, but will need someone who carries a very special love for dogs to care for me. If you would like to foster me through the tough times ahead, please email rescue@nyabandonedangels.com and request an application. Please open your heart and lend me a helping hand. Experience with handicapped dogs would be beneficial but is not essential.
Love, Andy
If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation towards Andy's ongoing medical care, please click the Paypal link below.
Donations can also be sent via check made payable to Abandoned Angels and sent to us at PO Box 545426, Flushing, NY 11354. As we are a 501(c) corporation, your donation is tax-deductible!
Andy thanks you for your love and care. As always, we at Abandoned Angels are deeply grateful for your continued support.
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