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For the Love of Lincoln ...

3/11/2015

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Sweet Lincoln had a severe case of heartworms and he had to have a place to stay where his treatment could be closely monitored. Lincoln was transferred to Acredale Animal Hospital in Virginia Beach where they took amazing care of Lincoln. Gimme Shelter was able to sponsor his heartworm treatment and some of his boarding costs but his total care wouldn't have been possible if it wasn't for the help of many "heroes" who stepped forward to donate to Lincoln's boarding costs. This close monitoring probably saved his life. On Monday, March 9th, Lincoln was cleared to go to his wonderful fosters, Laura and Caleb, where he is enjoying lots of love and care. 
Here is a little "update" from Laura ... "Lincoln is doing great!!! Just now, he was resting by my side while I folded laundry. He stuck his nose into the basket, pulled out a pair of socks, and started tossing them into the air - and catching them!! It was adorable, but also made me think of the tough life he has had, and how any fun he experienced was fun he made for himself. Caleb and I promise to show him lots of fun times once he is fully recovered!!" 
Thank you so much to Laura and Caleb for fostering Lincoln and to ALL who helped get him where he is right now!
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A "Diamond" to behold ...

3/3/2015

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This beautiful face and all of the rest of Diamond is just as adorable. She is a squat, tiny 40 to 45 pounds and a serious cutie in every way! Diamond is about 1 and 1/2 years old and very sweet but she was not adopted at the Isle of Wight Animal Shelter because she was heartworm positive. Gimme Shelter, Inc. sponsored $200 towards her heartworm treatment and Diamond went to Heritage Humane Society to begin her treatment and her journey to find her forever family. She will go up for adoption as soon as her treatment is complete. Heritage Humane is a wonderful place that has helped many of the Isle of Wight Animal Shelter dogs that were unable to find their forever homes here and have gone on to find loving families through them. Diamond is good with other dogs and loves people so much, she should be quickly adopted. You know you can't look at this adorable little smile and not feel your heart simply melt. Let's find this little bundle of adorable a home as soon as possible, maybe she can have one waiting for her after her treatment? Look for this "Diamond" in the rough at Heritage Humane Society.


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Leland the Lab Mix 

3/3/2015

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Leland is a beautiful 2 year old, ebony, Pit/Lab mix boy that came to the Isle of Wight Animal Shelter over a year ago. He was at the shelter for over 6 months with no interest. People loved his beautiful, shiny coat and his happy personality but Leland came into the shelter under a year old and being kenneled so long took it's toll on him. He jumped in his kennel constantly and circled needing attention and exercise that he was not able to get. Rescue's up and down the east coast were contacted about helping Leland but no rescue responded until Houlagan's Rest stepped up for this awesome boy. He has done well there responding to the love and attention offered and has learned many things while being fostered. Leland woke up his happy self not long ago, playing and eager to start the day and by nightfall he was extremely sick. He was rushed to the Winterfield Veterinary Hospital where an exploratory surgical procedure was performed because a blockage was suspected. Once the surgery was underway it was discovered that Leland had a massive infection in his intestines. The infection was treated aggressively during an almost 2 week stay at the hospital. He is recovering well in the care of his foster. Fundraisers were done to help collect donations for his care and Gimme Shelter,Inc. has graciously agreed to cover the remaining balance of $900. 
Without help like this, rescues would not be able to continue taking dogs. One emergency like this takes a huge toll on a rescues finances. Houlagan's Rest has taken more of the Bully breeds from the Isle of Wight Animal Shelter than any other rescue. So many places have to put a limit on the number they take so they can keep a balanced selection of dogs available for adoption but Houlagans Rest is a rescue of last resort and any dog, no matter the breed, is accepted when they do not get adopted from the shelters they start out at. Gimme Shelter partnering with these awesome rescues helps to keep many wonderful and adoptable dogs from being euthanized due to a lack of space. He should be back to his wonderful adoptable self soon ... he is waiting for his furever home at Houlagan's Rest.


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Sir Hamilton Rogers III

3/1/2015

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Sir Hamilton Rogers III is a very special guy. He is a beautiful hound with all the heart you would expect from a knightly soul. He is strong and agile and fast. He is loving and tender. He can be shy but mighty on the inside. His heart beats a hero's beat and he is looking for a place to call home. He may very well have never known one before, not a real home and it is most definitely his time to find a place where he can shine brightly like he was meant to. This is a boy who likes other dogs, is gentle with people, and will bring joy to the right family. Sir Hamilton Rogers III will need a little help learning a few things about being safe in a home, but he is ready and willing to learn. 
Unfortunately he is also heartworm positive so to give Sir Hamilton Rogers III a greater opportunity of finding a forever home by treating him for his heartworms he was transferred from the IOW Animal Shelter to Norfolk SPCA today, February 28, 2015, by Howard Holloman. Gimme Shelter is sponsoring his heartworm treatment which will be administered through the clinic at the Norfolk SPCA. You will simply need to meet this 3 to 5 year old 40 pound (but is working toward a more appropriate 55 pounds) knight in shining armor. Sir Hamilton Rogers III will be ready as soon as he is through his treatment. He will be waiting with stoic patience, with a brave face, hoping for true love to find him at Norfolk SPCA.

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