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Callie - Warren, OH ESRA # 2003-625IL
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Hi, my name is Callie . I was found as a stray, taken to a shelter, and
then transferred to my foster home. I like the foster home because everyone
is so nice to me and it makes me feel very special. Before I came to ESRA
I was a mommy (at least once). Since it's impolite to ask a mommy her
age, all I'll admit to being is an adult, but my vet thinks I'm about
5 or 6 years old. I am house trained, crate trained, like other dogs,
don't mind kitties, and I love people. I am very polite and will do Sit,
Down, Shake/paw, Roll over, Speak and Stay. I like to go places and meet
people. I get all excited and wiggle my butt around when my foster mom
picks up my leash or opens the garage door. I also like chewy treats,
squishy balls and stuffed animals. The first night in my foster home I
felt a little
lonely so I searched the house until I found just the right fuzzy toy.
Then I carried my stuffed baby back to bed and went right to sleep. My
foster mommy says I'm a doll and has no idea why anyone would give me
up or allow me to get lost.
All
of this sounds so wonderful that you're probably wondering why I'm a "Special
Needs Springer". Well, ESRA didn't want me to have anymore puppies
so they arranged to have me spayed. While the nice doctors were checking
me over they found that I had mammary tumors. During my spay operation,
the doctors removed a quarter sized lump, anadenocarcinoma, and a small
lump (which thankfully was benign). My foster mom says that because of
the tumors I'm now a "Special Needs Springer" and I'm going
to see a specialist so I can get the care I need. I must be pretty darn
special for ESRA to take such good care of me!
Notes from Callie's foster mom:
Canine
mammary tumors are very similar to breast cancer in women. Spaying your
dog early is the best preventative against this disease. Each heat cycle
or pregnancy a female dog experiences increases the risk of developing
tumors. Fortunately many of the tumors are benign. Unfortunately not all
of them are as is Callie's case. Callie is a sweet, happy, loving, gentle
springer. She is very appreciative of everything you do for her. We'd
love to help Callie stay as health and happy as she is now. Won't you
help us to help Callie fight this disease by sponsoring her? Or maybe
even adopting her so she can have the loving Forever Home she deserves?
We are hoping with further treatment Callie will be cured. Only time will
tell. She is getting the best possible care.
Callie was transported to Ohio on December 28th so she can receive the special oncology care she needs in hopes that she will have a complete recovery. She will need the support and sponsorship from as many kind people as possible for this to happen.
Update 01/08/04: Very good news, indeed! Callie's oncologist reports that her follow-up exam showed that the surgery to remove Callie's tumor apparently is a complete success, and there is no evidence that the cancer spread elsewhere in her body. Lungs are clear, as are lymph nodes. Of course, it's still a matter of keeping a vigilant watch on her, probably for the rest of her (likely long) life.As a result, we will be upgrading her status soon to "Available for Adoption". Thanks go out to Callie's generous sponsors, who really came through for ESRA for her very expensive medical treatment.
Contact case manager, Marianne Hill - ESRA_QUAD_IL@YAHOO.COM
| CALLIE'S GENEROUS SPONSORS: | |
 Michelle
Reichlin |
In memory of my first Springer, Niles,
and to honor my first Rescue Springer, Cooper |
| Cheryl
& Scott Winefka |
In memory of Brittany, who we lost to the same disease |
| Mark
Gonzalez |
In memory of Mistie |
| Katrin
E. Owen |
In memory of Archie |
| Lesley
Blyth |
In memory of Pen Dawg, my very first sweet Springer |
| Nancy
Lewin |
Gift for my future rescue Springer |
| Cathryne
Slaughter |
From Maggie, with love |
| Deb
Peck |
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