Tula - a Female Boerboel in Need

Tula is a female Boerboel that was pulled from a high-kill shelter in Michigan.  She is being cared for by a temporary foster.  She was taken to a vet yesterday for a health check-up, and unfortunately she tested heartworm positive.  We are seeking donations to help with her medical expenses while we look for a permanent home for her.


Please help if you can.  Even donations as small as $5 or $10 will go a long way to help Tula.  Thank you, and God bless!


  

2 comments:

  1. Julie JohnsonJanuary 14, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    Tula has a long road ahead of her with health issues - firstly the HW treatment, but she also has a large open histiocytoma on her back right foot/pad that needs treatment and removal, two broken canine teeth that HAVE to be extracted, spaying, lots of medications, bloodwork and x-ray tests in the interim while healing, and then vaccinations when it's appropriate. She's in very rough shape for a young dog, and has obviously led a very harsh life OUTDOORS - lots of scars, abrasions, and hard callouses on her body...and then of course, she's HW POSITIVE. She has a lovely disposition and has landed in an excellent foster home under the supervision of an outstanding rescue. This is ONE LUCKY DOG! With all that said, she still needs YOUR HELP in gaining funds to take care of her while she heals/recoups for the next 2-3 months...AND we still need to find her a proper home. As time goes along, the foster/rescue will learn more about Tula as she tells them what she's really like and really needs in training/socialization. Until then, please help us help Tula. Tula's care is going to be very expensive, and thankfully inspite of a drug shortage for the Immiticide for HW Treatment, the vet that Tula will see HAS the drug for her care. What a blessing! She has a long road ahead of her, but she's in great company and will get the very best of care all around. ThANK YOU FOR ANY AND ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO ASSIST TULA AND HER NEW BRIGHT FUTURE! Let's show everyone how much we care about our breed, the South African Boerboel and Boerboel Rescue!
    Thanks All!
    julie & crew

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  2. Beth--Voiceless-MIFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Just an update on Tula......she had her first immiticide injection a couple weeks ago (first of three injections). She is exhibiting some respiratory difficulty, coughing, but otherwise, she is doing well. Her heartworm infestation was somewhat advanced so the respiratory/coughing is somewhat expected. She is in a wonderful foster home who is being very diligent about keeping her calm and rested so she does not clot. We have not been able to introduce her to other dogs yet as we don't want to over-stimulate her during her recovery. But she is proving to be very loving, laid back, and everyone at the veterinary hospital loves her!!! She was excellent allowing the doctors to poke, prod, inject, draw blood, etc. This is one lovely dog! We will continue to post updates as she received add'l injections and recovery. Thank you to all who donated to help us help her!!!!

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