December 2010
A first picture of this very neglected Husky after he was handed over to a carer in Tasmania
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Thank you all for your very generous donations which helped get Tasman safe and well |
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December 2010 A first picture of this very neglected Husky after he was handed over to a carer in Tasmania
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Vet bills: $ 365 initial cost of neutering, vaccination, worming + medications $ 306 biopsy of skin on nose and feet and Vet pathology analysis Food $ 100 he is very undernourished and not interested in the usual foods Air Transport $ 363 air freight to get Tasman flown from Launceston to Canberra Vet bills in Canberra: $ 100 (estimated) Air Transport $ 363 for Tasman to be flown from Canberra to Brisbane (his new home) |
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This dog came to our attention when a caring lady in Tasmania pulled him out of a “home” - the owners told her that they would not pay any Vet fees as the dog was useless to them – and asked her to take Tasman away from their property. Meika phoned us with a plea to give her advice about what she could do to help this suffering dog – so obviously in need of help. Pictures of his red raw muzzle and feet are below. That was December 20th – so close to Christmas - so little time. Richard and I begged Meika Barwick to get Veterinary help for him, and Tasman was booked in on 24th December for his initial neutering operation, skin biopsy and assessment. Biopsies and pathology tests thankfully showed only a zinc responsive dermatitis which had been left untreated for so long that the skin and underlying tissue had become infected and raw. This may have been brought about by poor environmental conditions - stress, lack of shelter, inadequate food and no Vet care. There is no evidence of tumours – malignant or benign, and the prognosis is positive. We are treating the secondary infections on his muzzle and feet and the more recent pictures show a great deal of healing has already occurred - for a small expense of antibiotics and soothing creams. Meika reported on Christmas day that “He started wagging his tail when he saw me this morning, so nice to see a dog start to gain some trust and be happy to see a person”. Tasman is estimated to be at least 7 years old, and a complete recovery now will allow him to have several happy years with a new family. |
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Des and Marguerite Shepherd in Brisbane gave Tasman a great home for
the rest of his life. Many people helped Tasman become strong and
healthy enough to make the flights from Hobart to Canberra, then later on to
Brisbane. We had to wait for the flood water levels in Brisbane to drop enough for Tasman to get to his new home safely - which happened on January 21 2011. Tasman arrived in Canberra on Monday 10 January!!
Looking a lot happier as the muzzle was starting to heal nicely - he is such a pretty Husky - so worth while saving
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Those feet healed slowly - it took time, but we saw the improvement Another course of antibiotics was prescribed by our Vet for the infected and painful areas between his toes
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Daily grooming transformed Tasman into the lovely dog pictured here on
13 January
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Tasman - TRANSFORMED! From so much neglect emerged a truly beautiful dog - saving him was so worthwhile
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Thank You for your generous donations |
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Sue Gough - in memory of Oscar who disappeared in the severe storms of 18 December and was lost - he is not forgotten and lives in our hearts and memories Wayne and Rowena Stilbe - who have Jessie - their much loved Siberian Husky pet Glenn, Sandra and Savannah Campbell - who took in Aurora - their first Husky - 7 dogs ago! Panda the Husky - who we helped in April 2009 (her story is on our Site - 2009) Kate and Louis who picked up Tilly on 30 December to give her a home Dianne Patrick and her daughter who have the delightful Phoenix Beck and Ben Welsh - in memory of their puppy Piper Ann Grima - many Thanks for your donation Patrick Hoare - Huskies are so important to him Tracy and Peter Williamson - who gave Sally a loving home on 2 January Kylie Gorter - who gave Max a chance at a new life on 2 January Darren Broderick - who took Chisel home as a baby puppy - 11 years ago - and still brings him back here for holidays Wendy Rattigan and John Galvin - in memory of their lovely Ginger (CD) Brett Burriss - whose family gave a loving home to Tosh and Esky - who come out here for holidays every Christmas while the human family is away Nadine O'Dowd - Whose family gave a loving home to Jasmin and Daisy - who come out here for holidays every Christmas while the human family is away Denise Leung - who gave Keah the best home with her family in Sydney Wayne and Verli Donchi - who gave the best home to puppy Storm Francoise Cleret - who took in Tara and then Sam when these dogs needed a family to live with and to love Susan & Guy Tuyau - in memory of our boys Kody and Shadow - whom we have lost too young just a few years ago and we would give everything to have them with us just one more day Michelle Oliver - in memory of her "heart dog" Clint Kirsten Naude - friend to Huskies Michelle, Jeff, Kimberleigh and Brittany - who gave the best possible home to Elmo when he so needed to be happy with a family Anthony O'Neill - many Thanks for your generous donation Ania, Michael & Aodhan Smarz - who are too generous when they become aware of needy Huskies Stuart Smith - who took in a Good Ol' Husky who needed somewhere safe to live John & Kath Le Leivre – in memory of the sisters Otter and Sierra Barbara Galvin - sister of John and lover of Huskies Derek + Karen Knight – who gave the best home to these Huskies in need: Ringo + Tash Bec Death – in memory of Flame (Ch Sibelk Eternal Flame) Catriona + Tony Steinborn - who added Tara to their family - even though she was over 10 years old at the time she joined them! Steve Curtotti - whose love of Huskies saw Analah and then Luna joining the family Carolyne + Peter Rodger - who are always too generous when they learn of a Husky in need, and whose own Kachina wants for nothing! Rohin and Cassie Bhimjiani - who have opened their hearts and home to a series of Huskies in need of shelter - short and long term John + Cathy Egan - in memory of Mya who was taken from them too soon Slade and Jane Boston - whose puppy Aisha brings them much joy every day Anthony and Sue Chambers - who love their Husky pup Marley Mona + Alex Krombholz - who brought Pumpkin with them from England and who have since added Kiska to their family Annett Anders who rescued the lovely red Husky Tasha, - whose best friend was a cat who sadly was hit and killed by a car Susan McLean - who loves her Finnish Lapphund Bohdi so much Max, Delilah, Dessie and Tasha - all of whom found the best home after spending time in need Jenny Lake - who rescued the lovely Velvet so many years ago - and still has her to love! Kellie Dobrich - who loves all Huskies - especially those lucky dogs she owns Lucy Ryan - whose family took in Sascha last year, in memory of their little Shiba who died too young at 8 years old Joanne O'Leary - who has cared for her beloved Zeik for 11 years - even though he is now blind and diabetic Jason and Nicole Constable - who love the gorgeous Tiak - now 13 1/2 years old the canine friends who were moved by Tasman's plight, and know how lucky they are to share the best home since they were pups - a Husky (Angelus, nearly 11) and Samoyed (Izabela, nearly 10) Kerry Allday - too generous when a Husky in need came to her attention Des and Marguerite Shephard - who have opened their hearts and home to Tasman |
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BEFORE - 20 December 2010
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AFTER - 13 January 2011
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Welcomed into his new home, Tasman did not take long to settle in, relax and continue recovering
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early February - and in his home in Brisbane
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end of February - now weighing 23 kgs
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May - weighing 25 kgs
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October 2011
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Those sore and battered feet continued to heal February 2011
May 2011
October 2011
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2012 - and the updated story arrived:
Tasman has been with us for 16 months now and he doing great. We took him to the Vet in January this year for his needles etc and checkup and the Vet was very pleased with his progress. He just needs to loose about 1kg, so we cut his dinner back a bit, but he loves his food and is always around the kitchen when food is being prepared. A few times last year his back foot became slightly inflamed between the toes and the Vet advised us to bathe it in salt water and use "Neocort cream" which cleared it up after a few days, but the last time it happened it didn't respond so well so we took him back and and a test slide was taken and he was put on antibiotics and an anti-fungal tablet. This problem cleared up within 5 or 6 days and the Vet suggested we try a zinc supplement to see if this would prevent this condition. So we give him half of a 50mg capsule ("Zincaps" were recommended) on his food each day and so far there hasn't been any further problems for 5 months so we are hoping it may be permanent. Tasman is very playful and full of life and he loves games, we can usually get a game out of him anytime. He loves to fetch and runs around the yard and in the house a lot, so I guess he must be feeling well in himself. Sometimes we hear noises in the night and when we turn the light on he is playing with his stuffed toys in his bed. He is also talking to us a lot now. He has the times of his walks down to the minute and lets us know when to go. Quite often when he is out walking or out with us in the car people remark "what a pretty or what a beautiful dog, can we pat him" and he loves his pats and cuddles. |
