2/2/08: Faith and her brother Joe Schmoe were left behind in the backyard by their family when they moved due to foreclosure.

The neighbors were watching to see if anyone was going to come back for them. One day Faith would not get up anymore and was moaning so the neighbors called animal control. Why they waited so long is beyond me.

These two poor Boxers had been left with no food or water. Both are starved and their bodies reflect this terribly. Exposed without shelter to rain and the freezing cold. Both Faith and Joe have swollen bleeding skin from mange and parasitic infections.

When animal control arrived they were laying in five inches of water not moving.

Crying the animal control officer carried Faith into the San Bernardino hospital. Faith was considered dead when she arrived. No temperature, her eyes were rolled back in her head, but with love and medical care she survived and is fighting to survive.

Faith weighs 36 pounds but should weigh at least 80 pounds. Joe weighs 65 but should weigh over 100 pounds.

Who could do this to these sweet animals? The proper steps are being taken to find the owner and press charges.

Please help Boxer Rescue and Tazzy Fund continue to offer the best medical care available to these dogs they need to stay in the hospital as long as they need to.

Update 2/8/08:Faith has gained 10 pounds in one week. The bad news is sheis developing an upper respiratory infection and the concern is pneumonia. Keepin mind Faith was found laying in five inches of water after the horrible rainstorms close to death. Today it is a miracle she is alive and she is fighting.She had another bath today and seems to enjoy the rubbing and touching againsther poor itchy skin. She was let out today in a side yard with Joe Schmoe and they lit up when they saw each other. Joe is doing well. He is gaining weight and even found his voice today and barked at another dog. He wants to be with his sister but she is too sick so they get to see each other for short time periods in the yard. The hospital said it will cost a minimum of $5000 to treat these dogs and get them healthy. They will stay in the hospital for at least two to three more weeks. Please spread the word to help raise donations.

Update 2/25/08: Here is a long overdue update on Faith and Joe the two Boxers left behind when their owners moved. It has been four weeks and they are still in the hospital and will be there for another couple weeks.

Both Faith and Joe are gaining weight and their skin has stopped bleeding. The Boxer wiggle has returned which is a very good sign.

Due to the amount of weight loss from extreme starvation they still have to be fed small meals because when they see food they panic and gulp it down really fast. This of course causes vomiting. After such horrible neglect it will take them awhile to realize they are not looking at their last meal. Soon they will understand that  no one will ever starve them again. Faith is still so very skinny so she proudly wears a red hoodie to keep warm. She really loves it! These two have come so far and deserve a second chance at a great life. Please consider a donation to support their expensive but very needed medical bills to stay in the hospital and receive the best care possible. Thank you to all of the people who have already donated!

JOE NOW!!!!

FAITH NOW!!!

Update 3/7/08: Just look at what your generosity has accomplished - Joe and Faith are ready for a foster home. Still healing to do, but look how far these two have come. Thank you!

Floppsy

They never even slowed down!"
Floppsy's story is common and tragic: a dog too young to know what cars really are, was out in the road and had no clue that the roaring machines would hurt her. A Good Samaritan saw her get hit and brought her to our emergency hospital in critical condition. No collar, no microchip, and no idea what just happened to her. Her left hind foot, bent at an impossible angle, was attached by only skin on one side. Her knee and her hip were in similar stages of derangement. Some wounds can't be fixed; her left hind leg would have to be amputated.  We stabilized her with fluids, morphine, and antibiotics and waited for a family to come. A young dog this kind and sweet had to have a family somewhere going crazy to find her. We immediately updated animal control with her description, but no one came.. We call her Floppsy because of the way she now had to lay down.

Over the days Floppsy became stronger. She would walk on her three good legs and then flop onto her right side to rest. She took food gently from our hands and let us change her large bandage without even curling a lip. Someone had shown her love and kindness, she knew how to trust! We kept Floppsy at the hospital as long as we could, but legally, she had to go to the shelter. Families look at shelter's for lost pets, not emergency hospitals. We sent Floppsy with more antibiotics, pain medicine, and a promise for a happy ending.

With endless phone calls to the shelter we got her released to BRLA. A volunteer went and picked up Floppsy from the shelter. She then drove her round trip 4 hours to Los Angeles to our specialist and after the report from the vet we are glad we took  her to the best.

The vet reported
"This dog should have NEVER left the hospital were she was first taken especially to be taken to an outdoor animal shelter. It is a miracle she is not infested with maggots! Floppsy's left leg is in the most horrible condition with bones sticking out and looks so much worse then it sounds. She has road rash so bad on her whole pelvis area and on her side it looks like ground hamburger which means the car that hit her dragged her very far. She will need multiple surgeries to save her life. She has a high fever and is in shock from the pain she is suffering with. It would have been more humane to euthanize her then take her to a shelter". She will survive but it is going to cost us of course even with generous rescue discounts.

Update on Floppsy 3/3/08 She is out of the shelter and at our animal hospital. She arrived with a 105 degree fever and in a lot of pain. She is now resting pain free waiting for her surgery.

She is in worse shape then we thought. The person who hit her must have dragged her because her tummy area is very raw and down to the muscle. Pray for our girl

Update on Floppsy 3/4/08 Floppsy had her surgery to amputate her left hind leg. It was in such bad condition there was nothing that could be done to save it. She is on pain meds and will be in the hospital waiting to see what our next step is to address her other injuries.

So far her medical bill is over $3000. Thank you to all of the people who have donated so far.

Heidi

3/5/08 Heidi is a wonderful girl that we pulled from a high kill shelter. She is a full of love and Boxer kisses. She has a tumor the size of a baseball on her right rear foot. This is something that did not happen overnight. It took a long time to get to this size and it's sad to think that her owners sat by and did nothing. Imagine trying to walk with a baseball tethered to your foot.

update: Heidi had her tumor removed and has found her new home. She is learning to live with a cat and loves to visit her two new best Boxer friends. Heidi is now truly loved and appreciated and will have only the best from her on out.

Precious

2/5/08: Precious had the most hideous tumor removed from her groin. How can an owner stand by and watch something like this simply grow and grow. After the surgery, the incision opened up and became a gaping hole in her abdomen and had to be flushed numerous times and day. She has to have saline soaked gauze to pull out the toxins from her body. She is a precious girl that needs continued medical attention.

Update 3/5/08. Precious is recovered and available for adoption.

Jack