SAD TIMES THIS WEEK FOR HAR

On Sunday six lovely, seemingly healthy, 10 week old pups were rescued from the pound. By Sunday evening one of the pups was unwell, in just hours she was very sick indeed and a trip to the emergency vet revealed the worst. This little girl had parvo! Willow was already so sick that attempting treatment was simply prolonging her pain. Willow made her trip to Rainbow Bridge.

By Monday morning 4 of the five remaining pups were symptomatic and declining rapidly, including Bailey, pictured here. By Monday afternoon only one pup had survived, 5 of 6 puppies were in care for less then 24 hrs.

Those 24 hrs though were full of cuddles and loving attention and testament to the qualities of their foster carers. The little paw prints they left on your hearts may bring tears to your eyes but they will remember the kindness and love and will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge.

The surviving pup, little Xander is currently being treated and so far is not getting worse at the rate his siblings did. Xander is undergoing treatment, multiple medications, hydration and monitoring. Last update he was stable, but is still a very sick little pup. We are hopeful this little boy may make it through.

Treatment for Parvo is very expensive and not always successful. Once again HAR urges ALL dog owners to ensure their pets are up to date with vaccinations.

Update 15-8 - Xander is doing well and almost fully recovered, survival of Parvo does not in any way adversly affect a pup as it grows. Thanks to the efforts of his carer Xander will grow to be a healthy happy dog.

To donate towards Xander's medical expenses please use paypal link to left and email to let us know the donation was for Xander

or you can deposit/transfer to

Account Name-Hunter Animal Rescue Donations

BSB-650 300, Account Number-972115902

We wish to thank all that have contributed a donation to HAR, to the rehabilitation of the animals in need of extra special attention.

Also a special Thank You to all the caring individuals who have donated Kitten and Puppy food and supplies in the last few weeks. With the currently levels of puppies in care we really do need all the help we can get!!

Many Thanks to

FOSTA SPORTS for the generous donation of fabric for making dog coats and beds.

Radio 1629 AM, its staff and listeners- for promoting and supporting us and the work we do. Additional thankyou for collections of dog, cat, kitten and puppy food donations from kind listeners.

Alison - for her generous ongoing donations to our most needy cats and kittens.

Slick Chicks Pty Ltd Maryland - for assisting with food donations for the many puppies we currently have in care.

Chad and Donna - from Gato Sales for consistent donations of bulk kitty litter which enable carers to support additional cats and kittens. This is a huge relief to our carers who appreciate this support.

 Rowena - for her ongoing donations to support cats and kittens on care. 

 Corrine - for the donation contributing to the treatment of our abandoned bush babies.

 Tania and Cleo - for moral support and weekly donations towards Bon Bon 

Hunter Animal Rescue supports responsible pet ownership. We encourage all members of the public to have their dogs and cats desexed before their first season. We look foward to the end of overbreeding of companion animals and a time when there is no longer a need for us to rescue animals from the pound.  

BECOME A HAR "FOSTER FRIEND"   A "Foster Friend" is a caring indiviual, group or company who makes a donation of funds or goods to a specific animal currently in foster care. The "Foster Friend" is credited on the animals adoption notice. Donations can be one off or regular, big or small and can also be made anonomously.   If you would like to become a "Foster Friend" for any of our HAR animals simply donate via paypal or directly into our donation account and send an email letting us know who the donation was for and what you would like listed.   or Account Name-Hunter Animal Rescue Donations BSB-650 300, Account Number-972115902   To donate goods simply phone 0411581964 or email details to arrange for collection or organise drop off point.              Email to become a dog or pup's  "Foster Friend"   Email to become a cat or kitten's "Foster Friend"      FOOD DONATIONS APPRECIATED Puppies, Kittens and their mums need a high quality diet to ensure healthy development. HAR currently has lots of kittens and puppies in care. Litters often require supplimental formula feeds, especially when there are lots of mouths to feed and the mothers must be given additional food to ensure she is able to produce sufficent milk. Mothers/pups and kittens rescued from the pound are generally not in peak condition so their carers spend a lot of time, effort and resources on getting/keeping them healthy. Puppy and Kitten food is expensive and generally does not come in bulk packaging. 35 of our pups are eating puppy food and 8 are currently on formula supplements and will start to eat solids in 4-5 weeks. Donations of puppy/kitten formula, milk, porridge, biscuits and quality puppy/kitten food are always appreciated.   To donate goods simply phone 0411581964 or email details to arrange for collection or organise drop off point.     RENAL CAT FOOD DONATIONS APPRECIATED  One of our senior cats has recently been placed on a special renal specific diet to treat a renal condition which is related to her age. We have recieved donations of renal cat food from kind people who's own cats have passed away and no longer require the special food they were on. We are very greatful and will continue to appreciate any food of this nature as a donation and hope it will enable healing within these kind owners in memory of their little friends who have moved on. To contact cat foster carers please phone 0434258260 or email    A NOTE TO DOG OWNERS There is currently a high level of Parvo in the area. HAR urges ALL pet owners to ensure their animals recieve proper vaccinations and yearly boosters. Treatment for Parvo is very expensive and not always successful. Please contact your vet for more info on vaccinations and Canine Parvovirus.

   

  SPECIAL NEEDS CATS AND DOGS

HAR and it's carers look after the animals in care as if they were their own, this includes seeing a Vet for illness or injury. We do not pass these expenses on to the new owners in the adoption price for the dog/cat. Extra Vet expenses are covered by our fundraising and your donations.

Kitten Shower Page

Raising kittens not only takes lots of time and love from dedicated carers but quickly adds up in cost of food and kitten essentials as kittens and mum must be in care for 8 weeks until they are ready for adoption and to suppor both mum and kittens development must be fed the very best high nutrient kitten food. We treat all of our kittens and cats with all the love and time we can give but having many cats and kittens in care can be financially draining but we have been recieving amazing support throughout this year and are very greatful for all the amazing people in the local community who offer us so much support through cash, food, blankets and products and support.

The level of ongoing support and donations mean we can accept more mothers and kittens like these beautiful cats into care.

To visit the Kitten Shower page click on the photo of Rene and her kittens which are being raised in care who were born on the 22.08

To visit Calamity at the Kitten Shower page click on the photo of Calamity and her kittens who were born after Calamity was in care for just 48 hours on the 10.09.08.

Please email or put Rene or Calamity as a deposit reference so we know the donation is towards them and their kittens

 

or deposit to

  Hunter Animal Rescue
Newcastle Permanent- BSB: 650-000 - Account: 972 115 902

 

 

JAZZIE

UPDATE - Poor little Jazzie was making progress but suddenly deterioted and her caring was left with the heart breaking decision to end her pain.

Jazzie's Story

Poor little Jazzie was stuck at the pound for a week. By the Companion Animal Act an unmicrochipped "stray" must remain at the pound for a week prior to release to rescue or adoption. Our Animal Coordinators visit the pound regulary and often take extra food, treats, worm and flea treatments in for dogs that need that little bit extra.

The pound, an unpleasent experience for any dog, did not agree with poor little Jazzie and by her release date she was very underweight. Our coordinator took her straight home for some extreme TLC. A couple of days after her release Jazzie seemed unwell and was taken to the vet. 

Jazzie has been in hospital since Friday with haemorrhagic gatroenteritis and has been recieving fluids and antibiotics. She has been receiving round the clock care from the wonderful team at Muswellbrook Vet Hospital 

She is now on the road to recovery and hopefully will be back with her carer and back to her happy puppy self very soon.

Please email or put Jazzie as a deposit reference so we know the donation is towards her medical bills

 

or deposit to

  Hunter Animal Rescue
Newcastle Permanent- BSB: 650-000 - Account: 972 115 902

 

 

It has recently been discovered Bon Bon has developed renal insufficiencies of which specialty food greatly reduces side affects of this condition. Unfortunately renal cat food is very expensive. We have already had several very kind donations of renal cat food, all left over food or purchased in memory of individuals own cats who have passed on from similair conditions. As Bon Bon's new diet is making her feel better and better she is eating more and more so we will continue to appreciate any donations of this nature.

to help Bon Bon call Kerryn on 0434258260 or email 

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