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SOS on the Dog Rescue Front

by John Cole|  April 27, 20112:27 pm| 61 Comments

This post is in: Dog Blogging, Pet Rescue

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The good folks at Charlies Angels send along the following news:

Hi John,

Hope all is well with you and your Balloon Juice followers..

Lady Bassett who was able to have her surgery for huge tumor thanks to all the contributions from you and others is now living in Philadelphia, PA. We transported her to WAGS Rescue group and she was adopted almost immediately and now sleeps in bed with their young daughter. Thanks to all of you she now has the love and attention that she so deserves..She has come a long way since found in middle of road dragging that tumor on the ground..:)

Now, please meet Maggie..a young Blue Pittie who only weighs 32 lbs. She was picked up by Animal Control Officers due to call by citizen who thought she had been hit by a car and had crawled up under his porch. Charlie’s Angels got her from shelter and took her to vet. She was not injured by a car but born with a severely deformed left front leg that she cannot use at all and her right front leg is also deformed but she can use it. The Control Officers were calling her Scooter because she “scoots” to get around. Vet reports that left leg will need to be amputated and that she will need a “cart” to support her and allow her to get around after amputation due to right leg not being strong enough to support all her weight. We have already had her vaccinated, spayed and she tested negative for heart worms.

I am asking if you can let your followers know about her and that we need donations for her medical care. It is estimated to cost about $1,500 total for surgery and cart that will have to be custom made for her.

If you are in a position to help, you can go here and donate via paypal, or send snail mail to:

CAAR
P.O. Box 824
Brevard, NC 28712

I’m in for $50. That could just as easily have been Rosie or Lily.

Also, don’t forget that any item you purchase from the Balloon Juice store has all of the profits sent directly to the Charlie’s Angels folks. Some great summer tee-shirts and all sorts of stuff in there.

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  1. 1.

    MikeJ

    April 27, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    I could have sworn that email said the dog was transported to a warg rescue group.

  2. 2.

    moe99

    April 27, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    I’m in on behalf of my own Scooter, an 8 year old dachshund.

    Lady Claude Gypsy-Elliott (my royal wedding alias)

  3. 3.

    SIA

    April 27, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    I’m in for 50.00 in honor of our darling departed Maggie. I am in awe of the Charlie’s Angels folks. Goddess bless them.

  4. 4.

    kd bart

    April 27, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    I hear Bo’s dog license is a fake too.

  5. 5.

    jacy

    April 27, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    Re-tweeted you. From past experience, dog with carts do great, so she can look forward to a long and happy life.

  6. 6.

    gex

    April 27, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Kicked in a few that I probably shouldn’t spend. But that pup needs it more than me.

  7. 7.

    slag

    April 27, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    Hope all is well with you and your Balloon Juice followers..

    This is off-topic, but I’m not happy with the current trend of calling readers and commenters “followers”. It’s the same way I feel about calling supporters “followers”. To me, it has a negative connotation.

    And to make up for my little rant, I probably owe you some money. Because money buys freedom of speech, so says the SOTU.

  8. 8.

    stuckinred

    April 27, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    In

  9. 9.

    Egilsson

    April 27, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    I am asking if you can let your followers know about her and that we need donations for her medical care.

    Shouldn’t you have a title?

    Too bad “Dear Leader” is taken. The Dahli Cole? Cole the Magnificent? The Great Cole?

  10. 10.

    Maude

    April 27, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    @kd bart:
    WIN

  11. 11.

    askew

    April 27, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    I’m in for $25.00. Thanks for highlighting such a great organization.

  12. 12.

    Poopyman

    April 27, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    @Egilsson:

    Too bad “Dear Leader” is taken. The Dahli Cole? Cole the Magnificent? The Great Cole?

    “King?”

    @gex: Well, when you put it that way … I’m in. Also. Too. Whatever.

  13. 13.

    schrodinger's cat

    April 27, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    @Egilsson:

    Too bad “Dear Leader” is taken. The Dahli Cole? Cole the Magnificent? The Great Cole?

    We are not followers of Balloon Juice but of the mighty Tunch
    who should be addressed henceforth as Chairman Meow.

  14. 14.

    Michael D.

    April 27, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    In for $25.

  15. 15.

    asiangrrlMN

    April 27, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    I’m in. Look at that sweet face.

    @Egilsson: Since I’m only here for Tunchie, I think He-Who-Must-Be-OBEYED is apt (as I am wearing my Tunch OBEY sweatshirt).

  16. 16.

    Loneoak

    April 27, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    Blue pibbles break my heart. Will definitely cough up some fed-backed legal tender for this one.

  17. 17.

    Mark D

    April 27, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    Once we get our taxes paid, I’ll be in.

    Oh, and things aren’t peachy in other dog news, as Mizery Gov. Jay Nixon caved to the rural assfaces and signed the overhaul the elimination of the puppy mill law.

    Sweet Cthulu this state is full of so much suck we should re-name it Hooverjennajamesonland.

    Fuck. Just … fuck.

  18. 18.

    stuckinred

    April 27, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    @asiangrrlMN: Where ya bean frijole?

  19. 19.

    asiangrrlMN

    April 27, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    @schrodinger’s cat: Damn you! ::Shakes fist::

  20. 20.

    JCT

    April 27, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    I’m in for $50 — can’t wait to see a pic of Maggie scooting!

  21. 21.

    stuckinred

    April 27, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    @asiangrrlMN:
    The telephone is ringin
    call from Chairman Meow

  22. 22.

    Paul in KY

    April 27, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    @Egilsson: How about ‘The Colemander’?

  23. 23.

    asiangrrlMN

    April 27, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    @stuckinred: Mostly sticking to the late-night open threads. How you be?

  24. 24.

    stuckinred

    April 27, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    @asiangrrlMN: Swell, jammin right along. You doin allright?

  25. 25.

    Svensker

    April 27, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    I vote for Chairman Meow.

    In with some Canuck Bucks.

    And proud to say a cuz is part of Philly WAGS.

    What a sweet face!

  26. 26.

    Comrade Mary

    April 27, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    This is off-topic, but I’m not happy with the current trend of calling readers and commenters “followers”. It’s the same way I feel about calling supporters “followers”. To me, it has a negative connotation.

    I like “fellow traveller”. Or “goon”.

  27. 27.

    asiangrrlMN

    April 27, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    @stuckinred: I’m dealing with the end of winter. I don’t like it. But, we did have sleet last night, so at least I’m easing into spring.

    Sigh.

  28. 28.

    Mister Papercut

    April 27, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    Can’t possibly resist that face. In for $25…

  29. 29.

    stuckinred

    April 27, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    @asiangrrlMN: It’s getting hot here, the roses are jammin and a big ass storm is on it’s way.

  30. 30.

    tim serbo

    April 27, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    put me down for $50. and may i append a request for donations to the Animal Welfare Society of Howard County, Maryland, in memory of my sister, Eloise Collingwood, who died suddenly on April 10. in response to a Balloon Juice appeal, she and her partner adopted two delightful rabbits, Trixie and Mr. Chompers, from the shelter, which had rescued them from a hoarder. it breaks my heart she had only a brief chance to enjoy their company.

    Donations may be sent to:
    Animal Welfare Society of Davis County
    8556 Davis Road
    Columbia MD 21045

    thank you all.

  31. 31.

    Svensker

    April 27, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    @tim serbo:

    Wow. Deepest condolences.

  32. 32.

    asiangrrlMN

    April 27, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    @stuckinred: Well, you do live down South, so I would expect it to heat up pretty quickly.

    @tim serbo: I was just thinking of you the other day. I’m so very sorry about your sister. My deepest condolences on your loss.

  33. 33.

    tim serbo

    April 27, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    @asiangrrlMN: @Svensker: thanks, friends. it was a terrible shock and one goddam catastrophe too many. when i first got the news that Elo was in critical care, my first impulse was to lie down somewhere warm and soft and never get up. but the bunnies must be fed, and BJ comments read, so back up i bounce, like Baby Huey. this one’s going to leave a mark, though.

  34. 34.

    tim serbo

    April 27, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    @tim serbo: correction to the address: Howard County, notnot Davis County. stupid fat fingers.

  35. 35.

    asiangrrlMN

    April 27, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    @tim serbo: Be gentle with yourself. It will take time. And, I bookmarked the page so I can donate to your sister’s animal rescue of choice as well. Hugs.

  36. 36.

    Bulworth

    April 27, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    I threw in $50 for Maggie.

  37. 37.

    Anne

    April 27, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    Donated $25. Please let us know when the funds are raised. Thanks!

  38. 38.

    SIA

    April 27, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    @tim serbo: Will send a few that way too, in honor of your sister. Please accept my condolences.

  39. 39.

    tim serbo

    April 27, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    @SIA: thanks. you’re helping a good cause and honoring a really lovely person.

  40. 40.

    gex

    April 27, 2011 at 4:41 pm

    @Poopyman: Awesome!

  41. 41.

    Chat Noir

    April 27, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    I’m in for 40 bux. Always happy to help the critters.

  42. 42.

    gex

    April 27, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    @Paul in KY: His initials are JC. We could probably play off of that…

  43. 43.

    Bulworth

    April 27, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    Is there a link to show how much has been raised for Maggie? There was one for Lady Bassett, I seem to recall.

  44. 44.

    Kristine

    April 27, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    $50

    @tim serbo–deepest sympathies for your loss. How horrible.

  45. 45.

    MattR

    April 27, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    Ya got me for $75 for Maggie.

    @tim serbo: My deepest condolonces. I will make a donation in your sister’s name when I break out my check book to pay this month’s condo dues. I was googling that place to try and find a way to make a donation online and came across its location on a map. I forgot how interesting the street names in Columbia are.

  46. 46.

    Genine

    April 27, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    @tim serbo:

    My condolences to you and your family.

  47. 47.

    Bulworth

    April 27, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    @MattR: Hey MattR, Columbia, MD resident here. Yeah, the street names are pretty wacky. I live on Carved Stone. Whenever I’m on the phone and have to give my address I say “Carved Stone” and the person on the other end inevitably asks “Is that Ave, Street, Road”?

  48. 48.

    WaterGirl

    April 27, 2011 at 5:37 pm

    @tim serbo: Tim, I am so very sorry that you lost your sister. She sounds like a lovely person.

  49. 49.

    John Cole

    April 27, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    @tim serbo: I’m so sorry, Tim.

  50. 50.

    Jim, Once

    April 27, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    @tim serbo: I’m so very, very sorry, Tim. I’m the oldest of five sisters, to whom I’m very close – I know how dear those bonds are.

  51. 51.

    Beeb

    April 27, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    Deepest condolences, Tim. I contributed $50 for Maggie and I will do the same in memory of your sister when I next have my checkbook out.

  52. 52.

    Ruckus

    April 27, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    tim serbo
    My condolences.
    My sister passed 3 years ago on our moms 90th birthday. She was my best friend and although we knew it was coming it was still very very difficult. But it gets better. Slowly, but it does get better. One can learn to accept this but you have to do it in your own time and way.

  53. 53.

    Joy

    April 27, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    Happy to contribute a little for that sweet puppy.

  54. 54.

    Ash Can

    April 27, 2011 at 9:59 pm

    In for a little bit. And @tim serbo: sincerest condolences on your loss. How tragic.

  55. 55.

    JCT

    April 27, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    @tim serbo — sorry for your terrible loss, focus on the good times, I’m sure there were many. I’ll get a check to the animal welfare society in her name — she’d love what you’re doing in her memory.

  56. 56.

    ruemara

    April 27, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    @tim serbo:

    My deepest condolences. I’ll be in for a few, once I check the old bank balance to see what’s in there.

  57. 57.

    Paul in KY

    April 28, 2011 at 8:40 am

    @gex: ‘Jesus’ Cole, sounds righteous!

  58. 58.

    Paul in KY

    April 28, 2011 at 8:42 am

    @tim serbo: So sorry, Tim. Blessings on you & your family.

  59. 59.

    Sofia

    April 28, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    I’ve just Re-tweeted you and hope she will better soon.

  60. 60.

    Anne

    April 28, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    The Chip-in page, which shows how much as been raised.

    http://charliesangelsanimalrescue.chipin.com/maggie

    So far, they’ve got $910 of the needed $1,500.

  61. 61.

    Danceswithwords

    April 30, 2011 at 12:59 am

    I’m in for $50. She has such a great face, and is so determined to get around; now hopefully she will be able to.

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