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When a concerned party called HART to say a young Black Lab pup had been hit by a truck, locked in their neighbours garage vomiting blood, no vet care provided by owner, SPCA and OPP were called.

Tilly was immediately surrendered to HART and received emergency vet care.  Xrays showed no broken bones but severe anemia had caused internal bleeding.  Tilly was frightened, anxious, dehydrated, emaciated and obviously severely neglected.  After weeks in rehabilitative foster care, Tilly grew to become a beautiful, affectionate girl. When Heather applied to adopt her, HART knew Tilly had found a special loving family to call her very own.

While visiting the Bancroft region, Pauline noticed a small, blonde, bundle on the side of the highway. She decided to stop. Her heart broke to find a badly injured pup. Placing her gently in the car, Pauline took the little dog to Faraday Animal Hospital/Bancroft, and HART was called.

Given the name Phoebe, the pup was a 5 month old ShitzuX. Aside from her obvious injury, her fur was badly matted, crawling with fleas. Poor wee ears were infected, Phoebe trembled in pain and fear.

With severe multiple fractures to her right hind leg, Phoebe was held on pain and antibiotic meds over the weekend, then transported to Algonquin East Clinic/Barry's Bay, where Dr. Ann undertook surgical procedures to correct Phoebe's fractures. 

Convalescence was a heart rendering ordeal, as little 8lb Phoebe was under strict vet instructions to stay off of her feet for at least 3 weeks. This meant 'crate rest' at all times, except on lead to toilet.

And this sweet vulnerable girl was so very good natured...her foster Mom carried her everywhere, those first 3 weeks. When not in crate for sleep, Phoebe was on a sheepskin on the kitchen table...cuddling with foster family, meeting and greeting family cats, all curious to know and explore this new addition to the foster clan.

By the second week post-surgery, Phoebe, not yet mobile, was a dynamic little force in the foster fold. A very fussy eater, she was hand fed each and every piece of kibble, 2 times daily, to help nourish broken bones to knit. Large and small foster 'sibs' visited her table, countless times daily, to sniff her hello! Phoebe practically purred at all the attention!

Pauline, unable to forget the injured wee pup from the side of the road, contacted HART... she and her husband Tim wished to adopt! And wouldn't you know, as fate works in strange ways, after thorough screening and interview and Home Visit...it  was determined by HART that this exceptional couple was exactly the best match for Phoebe and she would be theirs.

Pauline and Tim waited 8 weeks to bring their girl home. With ongoing vet x-ray  assessment, Dr. Ann finally deemed her ready to adopt, to undertake the long journey to her new home.

Pictured here, just before meeting her new Mom and Dad, Phoebe is happy, confident, returned to good health and mobility. Thank you to everyone who donated to Phoebe's 'special needs' care.

Daily, rescuers are challenged to meet the extraordinary vet care costs of deserving dogs like Phoebe. Surgery, hospitalization, illness, wound care are 'beyond the norm' for those serving to rescue.

Please donate to HART - specify "MEDICAL" to keep funds refreshed for the care of injured and deserving animals.

CHRISTMAS UPDATE
Phoebe has had a great Christmas and has been a hit over the holidays.  I've attached a picture of her in her Christmas outfit.  Treats came in handy for this photo opp.

Thanks again for saving this little girl.  She has adjusted well and loves the great outdoors that it's sometimes hard to get her to come in. I can just imagine what fun she'll have once the snow is all gone and she gets to roam our 2 acre property.

The word "come" still hasn't registered with her but she knows the word "gentle" when play biting. Playing fetch is also a great past time. The word "give" works for me but not Tim. She loves to play tug of war. 

We take her everywhere with us and she hasn't been left alone.  We even had our neighbours babysitter take her one night when we went to a dinner party and all worked out well.

We'll stay in touch and will let you know once I have the quilt finished.  Cheers and Happy New Year to you and your family and the HART Family.  - Pauline & Tim

Meet Rufus, an engaging little HaveneseX. This charming 12 lb. boy was turned in to Harts' foster care program, when he was found stray/flea infested/ear infected/starving, on the side of a back country road. As no owner ever claimed him, it was presumed he was 'dumped.' 

Named Kenny McFlea on 'intake' to a HART foster home, this engaging wee 'elf' soon made a loving impression. Quick to housetrain, affable, affectionate and willing to please, it was only a matter of time and vet care before this delightful young lad became an integral member of his foster family home.

When Brenda and her family applied to adopt him, we knew Kenny had found his forever home. Renamed Rufus, he quickly warmed his way into his new family's heart. Now loved, indulged and cared for as he has always deserved, Rufus lives the good life! As little brother to Brigid, he is rescued, beloved, and a life-long member of his family clan.

It is a sad fact of rescue, that often people unprepared to offer responsible care and training of a new dog to their home, become frustrated and will dump their dogs in the middle of nowhere, expecting a rural family to take them in...many stray dogs coming to the rescue door, derive exactly from these circumstances. Often wandering for days, unable to find food, hunted as prey by fishers, coyotes and wolves, immune systems are compromised, illness and infection follow. Many cats and kittens suffer the same fate.

Hera gives birth to eight healthy puppies!

HART is happy to announce the safe arrival of seven Siberian Husky girls and one boy, “Mr. Slushy Pants”

After 24 hours of labour, Hera the Husky welcomed the first of a litter of eight healthy puppies on Wednesday December 9, 2009. Here’s the birth story:

On Wednesday afternoon, pup one, Minnie (Mini-me -- she looks just like Hera) arrived healthy and howling.  Thirty-minutes later, pup two arrived in stealth mode.  We don't think even Hera noticed she was born.  She is a big, healthy girl.

Our only boy, Mr. Slushy Pants, arrived a solid two hours later.  He’s a big-boy and has already put on two oz over night!

Mr. Slushy Pants was followed by Luna, pup four, who was delivered next. We then waited another two hours for the arrival of Agent Snowball, pup five.  

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huskies-laurentians-rescued.html

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ottawa_huskies_laurentians_rescued

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b7393e0f322e463fd26bb777d0cd2b85e36f72f1

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huskies+arrive+Ottawa/2243978/story.html

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Dog_091119/20091119/hub=OttawaHome

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Montessori+students+raise+funds+litter/2364373/story.html

3 year old Newfoundland Dog Isabel was surrendered to Newf Friends by her owners, who had intentionally bred her with their Bernese Mountain Dog and had intended to have her live in their chicken coop to whelp her pups.  Their plans changed and she was turned over to us, and within 28 hours of her arrival in our care she started delivering her litter of pups.  Fortunately we had already taken her in for x-rays and knew how many babies to expect, and when she did not deliver them all, steps were taken to try to help her deliver her one remaining pup.  After over 12 hours of exhausting work Isabel was taken into the vet for assessment.  Her last pup, no longer alive, was stuck in her uterus.  Isabel had an emergency c-section.  Had the pup remained in her body it would have started to decompose contaminated her milk making not only her sick, but also all of her pups and potentially killing all of them.  If Isabel had not been turned over to Newf Friends, and she had instead delivered her litter in the chicken coop like her owners had planned, they never would have known about the last pup, and Isabel and her babies likely would have all perished.

Isabel returned to her litter following surgery and began to care for her pups.  In the coming days many challenges would develop and sadly 3 pups were lost.  However, 4 healthy pups have survived and are thriving under the exceptional care of a Newf friends volunteer.  These pups will stay in foster care with Newf Friends for 10 weeks until they are ready to be placed into thoroughly screened, best match homes.  Isabel will be placed up for adoption once her litter has been weaned, and she has had an opportunity to spend some time under assessment in foster care to determine what her needs are.

Hudson, a 4  yr old Newfoundland Dog mix had once had a home to call his own, until his owners gave him away to a sled dog kennel in Quebec to live as their "mascot".  He went from family pet, to being tied to a dog house, and living in filth at the end of a rope with over 100 other dogs. 

When the Humane Society finally gained custody of the dogs living at that kennel it was too late for many.  Lifeless bodies were found throughout the property in varying states of decomposition, dogs were filthy, emaciated, eating their own waste to survive, 30 dogs were pregnant, and there in the middle of it all sat Hudson. 

A massive rescue effort was embarked upon, as the disaster team moved in to help all of these desperate animals.  Newf Friends was contacted to assist in rescuing the one Newf on the property, who later became known as Hudson.  We also arranged to accept one pregnant female (Hera) into HART's foster program, to do our part to help with the tremendous rescue efforts. 

A massive transport schedule was set up to move dogs across the country and a Newf Friends volunteer met Hudson and Hera in Ottawa and transported the filthy pair to her home for care.  Upon arrival Hudson was absolutely delighted to be invited inside a home once again!  This loving boy was so happy to be in the arms of people who would give him hugs, and pets, and all the loving he needed.  While Hera was being transported to her permanent HART foster home, Hudson was heading to the "spa" for his own doggie spa treatment.  He returned all spiffed up and ready to meet the world. 

His foster mom has been working hard on taking him out to meet and greet all sorts of people and animals, and Hudson is doing a fabulous job.  He loves everyone he meets, has great enthusiasm about everything he does, and tremendous joy to finally be treated with kindness, care and respect.  Hudson is going to make one lucky family an absolutely marvelous pet.

Tristan was removed from the pound by HART, provided neuter/vaccines and transported to Ann and Petes Rescue Dogs, for purpose of adoption.

The only way HART can facilitate rescue of 'overflow' of dogs coming from the pound is to appeal to and network with Ontario-wide rescue resources. We have limited foster volunteers to support our own adoption program. HART works only with rescuers of excellent reputation and those working to same standards of animal care, ie: neuter before adoption/signed non breeding agreements for puppy adoptions/appropriate screening to 'best match suitable' adoptive homes.

Since April of 2009 HART has successfully rescued 28 dogs and 26 cats from the pound, at great financial cost to our organization. Ongoing strong donor support makes this work possible.

Since April 2008 and in cooperation with Faraday Municipal Pound, HART and poundkeeper Julie, are working together to provide appropriate care for the dogs turned in there.

All are vet checked/vaccinated/neutered/provided emergency vet care, before transport to reputable rescue resources across Ontario. Strong donor resources continue to make this important work possible. 

"Ann and Petes Rescue Dogs," Pottageville, "Adopt A Dog/Save a Life," Toronto, Lakefield Animal Welfare Society," Lakefield, "Jack Russel Terrier Rescue," Toronto and "Basset Hound Rescue of Ontario" have all provided expert rescue resources for the overflow of desperate pound dogs, from HARTs region of service.

Prince was just another stray Lab left at the pound. Snuggled here with his sister, he has finally found the good life, safe and cherished as he has always deserved.

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