Update 11/4/08: Justice has been adopted, Reggies is in foster care, Creed is in boarding and still needs a foster home, Conan continues to have serious medical problems that will require further treatment, Grace is finishing weaning her pups, her puppies are pending adoption, Emma is pending, Cole is pending, freedom is in foster care.

Their Stories

Already bursting at the seams, we could not turn our back on 8 severe cruelty/neglect cases we learned about in late July/early August, 2008. With ailments ranging from eye infections, sun spots and tumors to butchered paws and demodectic mange, these dogs need your help to realize their second chances.

Bull Terriers
Our "Kansas 5" were seized during a puppy mill bust of 183 neglected dogs in Kansas. Kept in horrifying conditions all their lives, they require treatment for skin issues, infected wounds and tumors/growths in addition to overall checkups for heartworms, receiving standard vaccinations and being spayed / neutered. The Kansas 5 are currently in boarding at local vet clinics in the metro at an approximate cost of $200/month per dog. They need your assistance for both medical and boarding expenses.

Bluebird
Bluebird is emaciated and covered with demodectic mange and skin infections. Was it practical to try and save her despite this painful and often expensive-to-treat skin condition? We think so and we think you'll agree if you meet her and experience her amazing temperament for yourself. We just couldn't let her down. And when an amazing foster home stepped up to nurse her back to her feet, we couldn't be happier. But it will be a long road ahead for this amazing pup. Bluebird needs your assistance for medical expenses and care. > More about Bluebird

Update 9/22/08: Bluebird is the kind of success story that fuels our efforts. In a short couple of months we've watched her blossom from being covered in open wounds and nearly hairless to becoming an absolutely stunning girl. Her progress has absolutely exceeded all our expectations. We are so thankful to everyone who has donated so far and to her foster mom for taking such great care of her. Visit her page for her new pictures!

Conan
Conan's previous life consisted of being neglected in the elements at the end of a chain. This handsome Dogue de Bordeaux came to the shelter covered in fly bites and with open sores on his ears from his wounds being left untreated, and is heartworm positive. Conan deserves better! He is currently in a boarding facility costing approximately $200/month. Conan needs your assistance for both medical and boarding expenses. > More about Conan

Update 9/22: Conan had his heartworm treatment a couple of weeks ago. He is having a hard time with it. Since treatment he has begun to lose weight and at times has trouble standing and walking. He's been to the vet several times and so far we can't isolate what is wrong with him. We have ruled out stroke and his bloodwork is coming back good. We will continue to run tests and try to figure out how to help this special boy. We're very worried about him.

Leo
How could someone torture a young puppy? We don't know, either. Leo is emaciated and completely missing his rear paws. The tragic situation with his paws unfortunately requires amputation. Leo needs your assistance for medical expenses.

Update 9/22: Leo had his amputation surgery and is getting along fabulously. He's gained weight and is breezing through all of these hurdles without the tiniest set back. He's truly an inspiration and testament to the amazing resiliency of the breed. We are so proud of him. He reminds us every day to never give up. We still need to raise much needed funds to pay for his surgery.

Their ailments

• Bull Terrier Justice: Numerous hot spots, open sores and facial wound infection. Vaccinations and spay surgery. Update 9/22 : Justice is in foster care. She has had a long hard haul getting healthy but we are nearly there. At the time of rescue Justice was pregnant with two puppies but she miscarried them likely due to her poor condition.

• Bull Terrier Freedom: Numerous hot spots and open sores. Tumors / growths on outside of rear legs. She appears to be in a lot of pain and flinches at any touch near the growths. We are doing xrays to find out the source of her discomfort and to explore treatment options. Vaccinations and spay surgery. Update 9/22: Freedom is currently in boarding and has come along really well. She's gained weight and her wounds are nearly healed. She's a favorite among our kennel volunteers.

• Bull Terrier Grace: Numerous hot spots, eye infection. Vaccinations and spay surgery. Update 9/22: Grace is in foster care. Upon our vet visit with her we learned she was veeery pregnant and she had four precious puppies, who are all healthy and doing wonderfully. Pictures of the babies are coming soon. We are incredibly grateful to her foster mommy who stepped forward to welcome one special girl into her home and then ended up with five ;)

• Bull Terrier Creed: Numerous hot spots, open sores, and tumors/growths. His pain is not as severe as Freedom's but he will also need to undergo treatment. Vaccinations and neuter surgery. Update 9/22: Creed is fabulous. He is currently in boarding along with Freedom and doing very well. His sores are also nearly completely healed and he's looking really good. We hope to have new pictures of the whole crew in the upcoming week.

• Dogue de Bordeaux Conan: Fly strike, skin infection, malnourishment, heartworm positive and will require treatment. Vaccinations and neuter surgery. (updates above)

• Pit Bull Terrier Bluebird: Demodectic mange, open sores, skin infection requiring aggressive mange treatments, special baths, special diet, antibiotics and other medications to boost her immunity and re-grow fur. Vaccinations and spay surgery. (updates above)

• Pit Bull Terrier Leo: Requires amputation surgery. Extremely emaciated, severe parasites requiring week in veterinary clinic on IV fluids. Vaccinations and neuter surgery. (updates above)

The Cost of Second Chances

We are estimating the above medical cases will be between $3000-$4000 after their medical treatments and boarding expenses. That is not including food and basic necessities. We know it's a lot, but every bit helps. Whether it's $5 or $500 - they need you! Stay tuned to www.mabbr.org and we will update you on their progress and be sure to let everyone know you stepped up to help deserving dogs in need!

Medical Plea Addition: Sweet Baby Coal

Baby Coal just joined our program, escaping deathrow, only to be diagnosed with Parvo. He is currently receiving treatment at a local veterinarians office. We are hopeful he will pull through. Donations are even more needed that we've now added another medical funding crisis. Coal is a special boy and really deserves this chance. For more info on Coal, please visit his page. Update 9/22: Coal is still at the emergency vet but he is holding his own very well. We are cautiously hopeful that if he continues to improve that he will be able to come home in the next couple of days.

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