Promoting Humane Treatment of All Animals

2009 Feral Cat Workshop flyer (Bulverde)
The TNR Workshop on 13 June 09 in Bulverde will be the last one scheduled at the Bulverde Library. Our volunteers are willing to come and speak to interested groups any time. Please send an email to rescue@gvtc.com with your request or call 210-378-9036

FOUND KITTENS??
You can do them harm if you don't know what you are doing.

Here are links to Kitten Care information with essential advice to help you care for the kittens, including an emergency kitten formula recipe.
http://www.kittenrescue.org/pages.php?pageid=15
http://www.localvets.com/articles/kitten-handbook.htm

HARLEY-PUPPER'S STORY
Harley-Puppers is a 9-week old pup who was callously thrown from a moving car traveling at about 40 mph in San Antonio. Someone saw it happen and of course went to the pup's aid. The poor pup was seriously injured and was rushed to Traveling Tails Vet Clinic where Tracy Tommack administered emergency care to alleviate the pup's pain. Even, though he was in such pain, this pup's eyes showed extreme trust of the people helping him and he would weakly wag his tail as we approached him. After X-rays, the pup was found to have 5 fractures of the front right leg, including a broken collar-bone and 2 fractures of the front left leg. This was a case for the expert orthopedic surgeons at South Texas Veterinary Specialists at Sonterra Blvd so Harley was transported there for their evaluation. Dr Justin Payne at South Texas Veterinary Specialists examined him and agreed to treat him for the known injuries and he also identified damage to the ligaments around the pup's pelvis area. Dr Payne did a superb job of putting Harley back together and showed such a wonderful concern for his welfare. Dr Tracy Tommack at Traveling Tails Veterinary Clinic has volunteered to take care of the pup while he heals. What a precious little soul this pup is. Harley has come through his first surgery and now has splints on both front legs, so he is unable to walk at the moment but he doesn't let that dampen his spirits. His tail is constantly wagging at the prospect of any attention. Since his recovery, this precious pup has found a wonderful new home.

 

RYAN'S STORY
Ryan was found hobbling around an apartment complex. His leg was obviously broken but we didn't know at the time that he had been struggling with that broken leg for years already! Poor boy! He had a luxated tibia and his leg had healed BADLY. We ended up taking him for complex surgery to Dr Williams at the orthopedic specialists on Sonterra Blvd. It has been a long road but this boy is worth every effort - he is such a great dog.

SWEETPEA'S STORY
Born without her 2 front legs, "Sweet Pea" will steal your heart!
We found 2 - 3 month old Sweet Pea shut inside an abandoned apartment along with 2 kittens. They were all infested with fleas and very hungry and thirsty but they have bounced back with some good meals and plenty of TLC. Sweet Pea had some challenges ahead. She was born with no front legs but she didn't seem to know that she is handicapped. She was a typical puppy with the sweetest temperament and we felt that she had the aptitude and determination (with some human help, of course) to lead a happy, active life. She was so active that there was concern that she would rub herself raw as she scooted around so we worked on developing a protective breast-plate with a very soft lining. The first prototype was comfortable but didn't stay in place. Plan B, involved securing the protective garment with a collar. But, the idea that worked best was a large man's sock which slips over her head and fits snugly. Her foster-dad built her a temporary cart to support her front end and she was also being encouraged to stand on her hind legs to give her better mobility as she cannot always be using a cart. Ultimately, the donations from kind well-wishers enabled us to purchase a custom-built cart and Sweet-Pea has never looked back. She has a fabulous home where she is loved and spoiled - exactly what this little girl needed afte such a rough start in life.