Could this be the mother of your new pug puppy?
This is sad but very "TRUE"
"Victory"
I have named her “Victory” because it was major victory to know the owner was put in jail for this bad case of neglect!
I received a call from the Forsyth Animal Shelter in Winston Salem, NC on June 16, 2006. The wonderful, caring shelter manager, Matt, said he had just got this pug in where animal control had seized her, and the owner was in jail! He told me she needed medical attention right away because she had a bad eye. This did not prepare me for what I was about to encounter when I got to the shelter. They did a heartworm test and it came back (neg), and gave her a Rabies vaccine.
click here to Visit: Forsyth County Animal Control
I was speechless to see her eye was infected so bad and had pus running down her face........ She was so skinny you could count every one of her ribs, not to mention I could tell right away she was dying from malnutrition and dehydration!!
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I left the shelter and went straight to see our vet. The whole ride I prayed she would not die on me before we got there. I tried to talk to her in hopes she would bark or make some sort of sound...........the whole way I heard . . . nothing. . . I suppose she just did not have the strength any more to even cry.....
Dr Carroll was on duty and was shock about her condition. Victory weighs in at a mere 9.8 pounds.........We are guessing at this point she is about 7 or 8 years old. We could see she had been bred many times by her tits and the scar on her stomach, from where she had c-section surgeries done to remove puppies............... First she said we need to try and get her system strong enough to undergo surgery to remove the eye because it has already ruptured. She started a series of blood test and put her on IV Fluids, and said we need to keep her, and will let me know how her condition develops to next few days....................
UPDATE: June 17, 2006
I called the vet today and there wasn't much to find out other than she is still alive, on IV's !!!!!!!!!!! and is resting comfortably
UPDATE: June 18, 2006
I called to check in on Victory this morning and received some wonderful news! They took her off the IV's today! She is eating and drinking on her own and is moving around some and repositioning herself inside the crate.
They will consult with Dr. Harling about possibly removing the bad eye tomorrow morning. So I will call back and find out more then.
UPDATE: June 19, 2006
I spoke to Dr. Carroll this morning and she sounds very please at Victory's progress! I truly think all of our prayers are being answered. . .
Victory was very anemic from being full of hookworms, and whip worms, and she is regaining her strength and doing better each day now since they treated her for that! Her blood platelet count is 18 now and they don't want to do surgery to remove the bad eye until it is at least 25. She is still eating and drinking on her own and moving around more today.
Dr. Carroll wants to keep her in the hospital and hopes Victory will be strong enough by Thursday to remove the eye.
UPDATE: June 20, 2006
Dr Carroll will continue to monitor Victory for the next couple day on her blood platelet counts. She is doing well and we are praying she will be strong enough to undergo eye surgery by Thursday.
UPDATE: June 21, 2006
I received a big surprise today when I called to check on Victory today! Dr Carroll said the blood count was up and she was happy and bouncy so she did the surgery to remove the bad eye today! So far she is doing well, and she wants to watch her close until the swelling goes down in the socket and hopefully she will be able to come home on Friday!
The vet did say Victory has dry eye in her right eye and will need medication for the rest of her life for that. She also said she needs a teeth cleaning but we will have to wait a month or so before considering that due to her weak and unstable condition.
UPDATE: June 23, 2006
8:23 AM . . . VICTORY IS COMING HOME TODAY, MORE INFO . . .
click the link at the bottom of this page
I heard about Victory on Dogster last nite and it broke my heart. I have set up Ebay auctions so far to help pay for her medical care. I am even paying for shipping on these items. If you cannot bid at this time, can you please go to www.greatfulness.org and light a candle and say a prayer for this little puggy? No creature should ever endure what she has had to endure. Her former owner is in jail, but as far as I am concerned, jail is too good for him. If these auctions go well, I will add more as the week goes on. Please, please help me get the info on these auctions out - I really want to do something to help. Also, if anyone has anything that they wish to auction off, let me know, I will pay the eBay fees and list under my account.
"THANK YOU ALL"
Victory needs your help to survive, could you be one of her rescue angels and please make a donation in her honor to help us save her life?
Much needed prayers and funds and needed to help her regain her strength to survive
Now that the eBay auctions have ended we would like to extend a warm and sincere thank you to all the wonderful eBay businesses that donated to this fundraiser to help with Victory's medical bills. Be sure to take your businesses to someone who cares!
Jenna at: www.personalizedforpets.com
Mindy at: www.barksandpurrz.com
Matt, Forsyth Animal Shelter Manger, and team
My foster Mom, Chris
God bless Victory!
Beth Collier
Stephen Scarbrough
Cliff and Jocelyn Tichenor
Cameron DeJong
Nancy Becker
Linda Cody
Kim Childress. (for "Victory!")
Please use
this money to help Victory heal. Please give her a hug from Mindy and a puggy
kiss from Elvis and a schnauzer kiss from Boris. We are praying that she will
be able to live a happy and pain free life.
Mindy
www.barksandpurrz.com
Dr. Florence Taylor
Chad Williamson
Please continue to update us on poor little Victory.
-Melissa and Xena
Please use this toward the little sick pug Victoria who I heard about thru PugChat and Mindy of Barkz and Purrz. Ruth Mayer
Please give this little one a huge hug and
kiss from me. I'd love to hear later how she is doing.
Thank you. Dottie Lowe
For precious VICTORY. Our prayers are with her.
Trudy Bock
For the love of Victory. Wish I could send more but we have Prairie Pugs and our own pug herd to deal with. I pray we nor any other rescue ever has another Victory in their life. I also pray that Victory has a life of kisses and cuddles and soft cozy beds with plenty to eat and drink and a home of her very own.
Vicki Dressler
Pray for Victory! We are very moved by Victory's story and want to help.
Kim & Keith May
For "Victory" ~Pug Hugs and Kisses from MN.
Rachel Hardy
I have two pugs (Pugsley and Spike). Spike was very lucky to have been rescued by someone who loves him as much as I do. I wish Victory a full recovery and hope she finds as good a home as Spike did. Thank you for all you do.
Daisy Diaz
For Victory! Yvette Banks
Please apply this toward the fund for Victory...and Thank You!!!
Ken Edwards
This is for Victory's care. Mindy from Barks and Purrz told me about her.
Glenda Hertzman
Please donate to help Victory, in memory of Sofie Burns
Carolyn Holcroft
Here is a little something from Fred & Pebbles to help Victory. Please keep us updated on her progress.
Michelle Hansen
Ellen Binder, Designer of: E-Luna Prisms
I will be keeping Victory in my prayers.
Romanita Gaddy
Please use this for VIctory or any puggie in
need. Thank God there are animal lovers out there!! Fellow animal & puggie
lover,
Jessica Squires
Our prayers are with Victory! We know that the Master's loving arms are around her and that he is leading the Vets who are caring for her.
Mark and Caroline Steed
Good luck with this little angel!!!
Amy Faxon
For Victory, Trudy Sparks
Hope this helps this poor lil girl, Rachel Stern
I'd like to contribute to pay for "Victory"'s surgery. God bless!
Pauline Tran-Blohm
Keeping Victory in my prayers.....LINDA ALDRIDGE
For sweet Victory...God speed you to a life full of love & health.
Leslie & Joey
Gail Russo
Jennifer Aubel
I saw Victory's story on Ebay and wanted to make
a contribution.
Anita Brenberger
For Victory.......your story made it over to
French Bulldog Rescue and we are praying for your recovery and for a family to
spoil you rotten once you are better.
Virginia Elliston / Easton, PA / Volunteer for FBRN
For little Victory! I wish it could be more. Get healthy and strong soon, little one!
Shawn McIsaac
Thank You for the care you are seeking and
providing for Victory. Please keep up the good work!
Our thoughts and prayers are with You All.
Love from Our Pug Family...
Jim,Tricia, Max, Toby, Monty, and Token
We are praying for Victory
Cathleen & Steve Codling
I eyes are full of tears so bad I can't hardly talk. My donation to help her is on it's way!
It's amazing what you do, keep up the good work!
Michelle and H. Michael Anderson
As a pug owner, I was appalled to see such neglect in Victory. Hope my donation helps somewhat.
Lorraine Kennedy
Michelle Hansen
Mr. Todd Jones, Attorney at law
Robin Honeycutt of, Honeypaws Doggie Bouquet
Joanne Van Vranken
Jed Davis of www.brickwallphoto.com
Tami Halbauer
Lynn Boehm
My Buddie came from PRONC years ago when we lived in Winston. He and Blossom and now our surrender Bibette continue to live happily ever after. This small gift is to help Victory.
Terry Foster
A small donation towards Victory's recovery! Thanks for taking care of her!
Lisa Welsh
We are praying for Victory. This story made its way to California and really touched my heart. I cannot believe her owner did this to her. It makes me SO mad and is very disturbing. Please use this money for her medical expenses. Lola (my puggy) & I are praying for her quick recovery. We love you Victory!
Julie Margherita
Please apply this donation for Victory.
Faye, Kenleigh, Lakin, and our little Pug, Roxxi
Iva Stevens
I am crying my eyes out over the pain this poor
baby is and has gone through..my pugs Mabel and Winnie are sending thier love
with me. Please use this token to help with her bills. God bless you and
please give her our love too.
Beth Hill and girls, Kenosha, WI
I couldn't believe my eyes seeing how skinny and under weight little Victory was. We are sending little her something real special to help her gain weight back faster.
David and Joline with Eagle Crest Holistic
FOR VICTORY.....FIGHT HARD, PRECIOUS GIRL. WE LOVE YOU.
Carolyn Mountcastle
My Black Pug, Bella Boop, and I read your story
on Victory this morning. She insisted we had to help. Bless you for all the
wonderful work you do. Here's to continued progress for Victory!!!
Sincerely,
Kelley Anders and Boops
You are doing such a wonderful job caring for the pugs. Hope this helps a little
Andrea Barrett
William Kennedy
for Victory, may she
continue to gain weight and heal, and find the perfect forever home.
With love
Mary and Riley
Thank you, use this as needed
Carolyn Koch
Susie Carter
Thanks Mindy for letting us know
For Victory; Pugalug Club
This donation is for Victory's recovery and the further prosecution of ________ who do these things to animals. You should be congratulated for your stamina, patience and heartfelt love, Victory too is very lucky.
Allison Chapman
I have a baby pug named Flora 2.5 years old and I cannot stomach how people mistreat animals. It's a small donation but I do hope it helps her. Tell her Flora loves her. Best wishes.
Victory comes home . . continued
If you can not afford to make a donation, please send prayers and light a candle for her, she needs those too. . .
I lit a candle for Victory. Please encourage others to do the same. I hope
precious little Victory will live and be a happy puggy. We love you, Victory,
and we are praying for you.
Mindy, Elvis, Buster, Boris and Scratchy
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/view.cfm?l=eng&c=1462215
every
penny counts
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