Mini Behavior Consults at Wag THIS SUNDAY

Every dog is a good dog. 

Hi all you Brianna fans! Time for an update.

Brianna was seen at Timberlane Pet Hospital in Plant City this past on Tuesday, October 23^rd for an initial exam, X-rays of her heart, additional parasite screening, some bloodwork and medication. Though she qualifies for the special heartworm treatment program at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, none of the services listed above were included in her treatment plan, so it was exceedingly important that we get this done. Her bill from Timberlane is $154.98. Timberlane has been kind enough to allow us to pay her bill next week but it must be paid in full before Halloween. I cannot stress enough how desperately we need your help with this; if we can get only 16 people to donate $10 each these services will be completely covered!

Brianna, stressed out in her dog run at Hillsborough County Animal Services. 

Brianna’s X-rays showed some irregularities of her lungs but nothing atypical of a heartworm positive dog. We will not know until her treatments are completed what this will mean long-term. Also, she has now developed kennel cough so her treatment at the Humane Society has been delayed. Her first exam at the Humane Society won’t be until November 13^th. In the meantime, she is on restricted exercise (in her cozy crate with an orthopedic dog bed and lots of dog cookies).

How can you help? Come to our fundraiser!

When: This Sunday, October 28^th

Time: from 11:00am-3:00pm

Where: Wag Pet Boutique on Davis Island

Address: 304 East Davis Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606

What: Wag will host Attaboy Dog Obedience and Behavior as we offer Private Mini Dog Behavior Consultations

Cost: A paltry suggested donation of $20!

Please come to my fundraiser on Sunday!

Wait... I have HEARTWORMS? What are those?

Every single penny of the proceeds will go towards the Brianna Fund to pay for Brianna’s medical treatments.

Wag on Davis Island will host Brianna's fundraiser this Sunday,

October 28th from 11am-3pm. Come on by and say hello!

If you cannot attend the fundraiser but would like to make a donation by credit card towards Brianna’s medical needs please contact Timberlane at (813) 754-7387 or mail a check to Timberlane Pet Hospital and Resort, 1704 Walden Village Court, Plant City, FL 33566.

Please make checks payable to Timberlane Pet Hospital. Be sure to note payment is to be applied to the Brianna Fund C/O Leah Booker. Unfortunately, this donation is not tax deductible, but it will make a world of difference for Brianna.

Brianna, enjoying a relaxing Saturday with her foster family.

Please keep in mind that Brianna’s heartworm treatments scheduled to begin at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay will cost an additional $325.00, but those costs are not due now. There will be fundraising for those treatments at a later date.

We hope to see you this Sunday at the fundraiser, and we’ll keep you posted about Brianna’s condition as we get more information.

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Brianna Still Needs Your Help!

Brianna on her way to Animal Services last week.

Many of you have been following the story of Brianna; a loveable, unassuming mutt who was found on a farm in rural Tampa a little over a week ago. Well, here is her story to date:

We are guessing she is about two years old and is obviously some kind of mixed breed dog (I like to call her AKC for “All Kinds of Canine”). When they found her she had open wounds on the pads of her feet from traveling (probably for miles and miles) but was otherwise in good spirits. In fact, she was so sweet that she charmed her way into the hearts of all the farm workers. When no one could take her home she ended up at Hillsborough County Animal Services. But no owner ever came forward to claim her and no one adopted her so our family brought her home as a foster.

Brianna kept getting more...

... and more stressed out at Animal Services.

How could we have possibly left her there?  

Unfortunately, Brianna tested positive for heartworms before she left the shelter. This means that she will require months of expensive treatments and crate rest until the worms are completely out of her system. Luckily, she qualifies for a discounted treatment program through the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. However, the treatments will still cost $325. In addition, the Humane Society treatments do not cover additional vetting that Brianna requires.

Timberlane Pet Hospital in Plant City has offered to take care of Brianna’s additional veterinary needs for about $150 (sorry I can’t be more specific but it’s hard to get an accurate estimate before she has her initial exam). This will cover things like additional parasite screening, vaccinations and X-rays of her heart to see what kind of permanent damage, if any, has been done by the heartworms.    

Brianna is a WONDERFUL dog, worthy of a wonderful home someday. But before we can begin to look for her forever home we need to make sure she is healthy. PLEASE DONATE to one of her funds to insure she gets the veterinary care she so desperately needs.

IMMEDIATE NEEDS:

Brianna will be going to Timberlane Pet Hospital on Tuesday, October 23^rd for her initial exam and radiographs. Timberlane has been kind enough to allow us to pay her (estimated) $150.00 bill next week but it must be paid in full before Halloween. I cannot stress enough how desperately we need your help with this; if we can get only 15 people to donate $10 each these services will be completely covered!

Timberlane Pet Hospital in Plant City totally ROCKS!

They consistently go the extra mile (or ten)

for homeless animals in Hillsborough County.

We cannot thank them enough for all they do!  

To make a donation by credit card towards this fund please contact Timberlane at (813) 754-7387 or mail a check to Timberlane Pet Hospital and Resort, 1704 Walden Village Court, Plant City, FL 33566.

Please make checks payable to Timberlane Pet Hospital. Be sure to note payment is to be applied to the Brianna Fund C/O Leah Booker. Unfortunately, this donation is not tax deductible, but it will make a world of difference for Brianna.

HEARTWORM TREATMENT:

Brianna’s treatment for the heartworms should start next week. The Humane Society of Tampa Bay has been kind enough to set up a donation fund for her. The goal is to raise the full $325 needed for her treatments.

Your donations to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay help homeless

animals like Brianna get the treatments they need so

they can find forever families. Thank you! 

To make a donation by credit card towards this fund please contact Alicia Chesney, Medical Operations Assistant at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay at (813) 252-2027 or mail a check to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay Attn: Alicia Chesney, 3809 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa, FL 33607.

Please make checks payable to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Be sure to note payment is to be applied to the Brianna Fund C/O Leah Booker. Because donations for this fund are made directly to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay they are 100% tax deductible (although Alicia asks that you please be patient with her as she mails your receipts!).

FUNDRAISERS:

I have recommended Wag Pet Boutique before for their high quality

pet supplies and food but Wag owner Jennifer Fadal also has her

heart firmly in the pet rescue community and will go out on a limb

to help a pet in need. Please continue to support Wag and all of Tampa's

wonderful small businesses!

This Sunday, October 28^th from 11:00am-3:00pm Wag Pet Boutique will host Attaboy Dog Obedience and Behavior as we offer Private Mini Dog Behavior Consultations for a paltry suggested donation of $20! 100% of the proceeds will go towards the Brianna Fund to pay for Brianna’s medical treatments. Wag is located on Davis Island at 304 East Davis Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606. If you have ever wondered what was going on inside your dog’s head now’s the time to find out! We look forward to seeing you there! 

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged

by the way its animals are treated”. - M. Gandhi

 

 

We will make updates to Brianna’s progress, both in terms of her health and eventual adoption (when the time comes), as well as the fundraising efforts on her behalf. Stay tuned!



  

This Wonderful Dog is at HCAS- PLEASE HELP!

What a pretty girl!

Hello fellow Tampanians. We have a dog situation! My husband found this dog running around his farm in Thonotosassa yesterday; which is, sadly, far from a unique situation. This is the second dog he’s found out there in less than a week.

She was just itchin' for some lovin".

As you can see, she is a pretty brindle mixed breed dog (she is listed as a hound mix but really she could be anything), about 45 pounds and probably 2 years old(ish). She is also obviously unspayed. Although she had a collar she had no tags and is not microchipped so there is no way to locate an owner.  

She was very relaxed in the truck, too. 

Because of our current “situation” (read the previous post if you don’t know what I’m referring to),we are unable to house her and leaving her at the farm was a bad idea. We were also unsuccessful in finding a temporary place for her to go so she is currently at Hillsborough County Animal Services on Falkenburg Road. Her ID# is 1485907.

She is this big.

She is a very calm, gentle dog who would do well in just about any home, so I am asking those of you in the rescue community or those of you with a big heart to consider bringing her home. SHE MUST BE REDEEMED BY THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18^th. We are happy to help with transportation, vetting, etc. We just want her to find a nice home.  

Thank you! 

Our sweet little stray at the shelter. Volunteer Kathy has been kind enough to take her under her wing. Thank you for all you do, Kathy!

They have named her Brianna. She is a little stressed out but hanging in there. Keep your fingers crossed for Brianna!

Update: Wednesday, October 17th- Brianna has had NO interest and her final day at the shelter is TOMORROW. This is her Pet Harbor picture. She looks a little more relaxed but the chain link is so depressing. I just keep hoping someone will come forward to give this sweet girl a home.