Tuesday, April 14, 2015

WANTED: "After" photos

We have a series of "Before" dogs in shelters right now that are in desperate need of someone to give them "After" photos.

The key to being able to foster a dog with medical issues is the ability to see potential.  You simply have to be able to look at this:

and see something more like this:

It's all about perspective (and usually amoxicillin).  People think that we do this mysterious and amazing thing by taking in dogs with physical ailments that make them less adoptable.  The sad thing is, we aren't working miracles.  We're just doing what common sense dictates!  If a dog is sick, we give it medicine.  If a dog has a skin condition, we give it medicated baths.  It obviously takes a little longer when a dog needs healing, and as much as I would like to give myself credit for waving a magic Harry Potter wand and healing the dogs I foster, it just isn't case.  Plus, if I had that wand, I would be on my own island right now with all of my dog, baby goat, and elephant friends instead of writing a blog. 

We've been asked for help with several medical cases in the last few days, and thought we would give all of you the opportunity to create your own "After" picture.  There is a puppy, a small dog, a senior dog...whatever your preference, we've got one to fit your fostering needs.  Order now and you'll also receive the peace of mind of knowing you literally saved a life.  Shipping and handling is totally free!  But really though, we cover all of the medical and food expenses. 

If you've ever thought of giving fostering a try, now is definitely the time.  We are always here to answer any and all questions you have.  That's one of the benefits of fostering for Mazie's Mission:  we are operated by a veterinarian, so you always have someone right there in your corner with extensive medical knowledge.  Our vet tech is here 24 hours a day to answer any medical problems that arise.  I mean, if you call her in the middle of the night because your foster coughed once, you might lose phone privileges, let's just be real here. 

So let's meet the candidates.

I can hear you saying "Awww"
This darling baby girl is at Dallas Animal Services.  She has demodex mange, which is NOT contagious.  She is only about two months old.  There are very few guarantees in animal rescue, but I can *just about* guarantee that she will love whatever you have in your house--kids, dogs, cats, rabbits, capybaras, whatever.  When they are this young, you don't have to worry about aggression.  You DO have to worry about getting too attached.  Dogs who do not get along with other dogs or people are that way because they were not socialized properly.  YOU can show this little girl that people are not all bad.

At the other end of the age spectrum, we have this little senior dachshund.  Anyone who has fostered a senior dog can tell you that there is nothing like the reward of saving a dog who has been so betrayed by someone he loved.  You can see that he has been neglected for quite some time.  He will be beautiful when he is healed.  Do you see his potential?  Can you give him the "After" picture that he deserves? 




At the other end of the size spectrum, we have this Doberman mix who was adopted from this same shelter he finds himself back in now.  Someone let him starve.  If you want to meet a grateful soul, take in a dog that has been deprived of something so basic as a full belly.  You'll cry that people can be so awful, but YOU can do something about it!

This sweet 33 pound girl has vasculitis, which is NOT contagious.  More than anything, she needs someone to teach her to trust.  We don't know how long she had to survive on the streets, but we do know it has made her afraid.  Her scars are not as visible as some, but are just as real.  Can you teach her that it's okay to trust?




Which one can you save?  Which one will sleep in a warm bed tonight instead of on a cold shelter floor because you decided to make a difference?  If you have questions about the process of fostering, how to give medicine, how to crate train, or any other information that might have held you back in the past, we are here to answer them right now.  These dogs are all very short on time.  Please visit our website:  www.maziesmission.org and fill out a foster application right now.  We realize that not everyone is currently in a position to foster.  If you can't foster, then donate to their care, so that we can continue to save dogs like them.  If you can't donate, the very least you can do is share this post so that someone else might open their heart to saving a life.



Thanks for reading and sharing.



XOXO--- The Mazie's Mission family