Tobby's Fund
Make a Difference and Help Animals with Medical
Needs by Donating to Tobby's Fund

Foreclosures, down sizing, veterinary and food costs - many pet
owners have come to the Lowell Humane Society with great
sadness, forced to surrender their dogs and cats when faced with
financial hardship. Animal Care Supervisor, Lisa Forbes, is
alarmed by the trend. In recent months there has been an influx of
surrendered pets requiring immediate minor and occasionally
major medical attention. Prior to being placed up for adoption, pets
are evaluated, vaccinated and treated medically. Unfortunately the
economy has also affected the amount and size of donations to the
shelter. The volume of medical cases and emergency visits for
animals in distress has taxed the shelter heavily.

Minor medical expenses include: ear infections, worms, urinary
tract infections, dental work and more frequently Lyme disease.
Major medical expenses include: foreign body obstructions, broken
limbs, heart worm and in one case recently, an emergency
c-section for a pregnant dog. "Tobby's Fund" seeks to establish an
on-going fund to help meet the immediate needs of surrendered
pets brought to the shelter.

Animals in Need

Freemont came to the shelter as a healthy looking stray, but soon
the staff noticed that there was a problem. Freemont was limping.
He also appeared to have little muscle tone in the back leg that
seemed to be bothering him. After a quick look by a local
veterinarian, it was recommended that Freemont be put on cage
rest - a task that is not too difficult in this environment. Although
Freemont did not appear to be in pain, the staff was concerned for
him and continued to observe him. After several weeks of cage
rest, he did not appear to be getting any better. After a second visit
to the vet office and several x-rays, it was determined that Freemont
needs surgery to correct his hip. Freemont is currently resting in a
foster home while the shelter tries to raise the money to fix his leg.
The estimated cost of his x-rays and surgery is almost $600.
Freemont is 2 years old.

Little Caesar came to the shelter as a very sick puppy and was in
desperate need to veterinary care, which his previous owners could
not afford. Due to an immune problem that had been left untreated,
Caesar entire body was covered with abscesses. Caesar needed
his abscesses lanced, his ear infections treated and needed 5
drains in order to help his body heal from the infection. Just a few
weeks later and several veterinary visits later, Caesar is expected
to make a full recovery. He is still on medication but should be
ready to find a new home shortly. His vet visits and treatments cost
the shelter about $300. Ceasar was just 7 weeks old at the time
that he came to the shelter.


Animals who benefit from your generosity

Tobby's fund was established because a generous donor simply
asked how could she could help. The shelter staff thought of he
Bichon Frisee mix named Tobby. Tobby is a 3 year old neutered
male Bichon Frisee mix. Tobby's previous owner took him to his
veterinarian for an unexplained bleeding sore on his head.
Although it scabbed frequently, it bled profusely when he scratched
at it. After Tobby left the office undiagnosed and requiring further
tests, Tobby's owner made the decision she felt was in the best
interest of the dog. Tobby was surrendered to the Lowell Humane
Society 3 days later. Her owner could not afford the treatment Tobby
needed. Tobby was not alone. On that same day, five other dogs,
none cats and three ferrets were surrendered by their owners.

Ipod Nano was found and brought to the shelter needing
immediate medical care. According to the veterinarian that cared for
her, Ipod was kicked with enough force that her right eye popped
out of the socket. After receiving the critical care that was needed,
Ipod sits comfortably in her new home claiming the big upholstered
chair as her own.

Merle is a 10 year old boy who came to the shelter in desperate
need of a dental. His mouth was so infected that he was beginning
to develop other health complications. He had been abandoned
and left behind in an apartment by his former only. This "oldie but
goodie" deserved better. With your help, Merle was able to receive
his much needed dental (resulting in the removal of 11 teeth) and
is living happily ever after with his new owner. He is her companion
and best friend and, thanks to you, he got the second chance that
he deserved.



To make  a donation to "Tobby's Fund", please mail to:
Lowell Humane Society
Attn: Tobby's Fund
951 Broadway Street
:Lowell, MA 01854

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