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There's a new girl in town and her name is Silver...
Silver is a sweet little terrier mix girl who came to us
from a rescue in West Virginia. She came from a family who unfortunately kept her outside 24/7. When we picked her up, she
was a total mess! Her hair was so heavily matted, we wondered how she was able to get her mouth open to eat! It
was hard for her to walk with all of the matted hair on her feet. After a trip to Middleburg Animal Hospital, we discovered
Silver has a heart murmur, cataracts, dental disease and hearing loss. After much needed grooming and a bath, she is
a perky little ball of fluff! She has made herself at home at the shelter and she is getting tons of attention and love. She
is a joy to be around and we're having a good time getting to know her. She is super-special for sure!
1:26 pm
Ripley, your memory will remain in our hearts forever...
Hi Everyone -
Sadly, the MHF staff said goodbye to a dear friend last night. Ripley was
his name, a giant, gentle, loving Neapolitan Mastiff. He passed very peacefully last night with the assistance of Dr.
Jack Love at the Middleburg Animal Hospital. While we all thought his heart disease would eventually take his life, it
was a case of GDV or bloat that suddenly occurred. See below:
Gastric dilitation (bloat) and volvulus (twisting or torsion of the
stomach) can lead to a number of secondary problems, including shock, blood clotting abnormalities, cardiac arrythmias (heart
beat abnormalities) and death in approximately 1/3rd of the cases. It is an awful disease for the dog and the dog owner. I
wish that we did have more information on it.
If a dog is ever noted to have sudden enlargement of the abdomen the situation should
be treated as an absolute emergency. It is always better to be sure in this situation than to be sorry. Anyone who owns a
large deep chested dog should definitely know the exact emergency procedures for the veterinary hospital they go to - who
to call after hours, how to get to emergency clinics or alternative facilities and what payment arrangements those facilities
will require.
 As you all know, Ripley and I had a special friendship. I can't even put into words the relationship that we had.
In the almost 8 years that I have been a part of the MHF team, I have never had this kind of relationship with an animal.
He made me feel very special by choosing me as the person he wanted to spend time with. I looked forward to coming to work
everyday just to be able to touch and love him. We will all miss his large presence at the shelter. I hope you all have
the opportunity at some point in your life to be chosen by an animal. I was, and it is the greatest feeling ever. Thank
you to all who touched his life physically, mentally, emotionally or even just in thought!
Love, Kim
Loretta is our first adoption of 2006!
Loretta is a Lab/Shepherd mix pup who is an absolute doll. Her sisters, Rose Marie and Ruthie have already been adopted
so she was anxiously awaiting her new home. A very nice lady came along who was interested in an adult smaller dog. Since
Loretta is not only a puppy, but a larger breed dog, she didn't think her chances were very good. Well, luck was on her side
this day, because the nice lady fell in love with her gentle disposition and sweet face. Her new mom's lifestyle is such
a perfect match for Loretta! Sometimes, you find exactly what you're looking for where you least expect it! Congratulations!
Happy New Year!
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Our last adoption of 2005 was Boo! What an awesome way to end the year. Boo, a beautiful brindle
Pit Bull couldn't have found a nicer mom. Boo was so excited that she jumped in the trunk of the car instead of
waiting for her mom to open the car door! It must be love. Congratulations to Boo and her new mom.
- We have finally caught the elusive black and white stray dog in Marshall! We had been trying to trap this little
guy for 2 months. He had been seen in Marshall, eating
out of trash cans, very thin and traveling with a bad limp for the past 6-7 weeks. Several attempts to trap him proved
unsuccessful, he was just too smart! We got a call from a very nice neighbor who spotted the dog in her yard. We called Animal
Control, jumped in the truck and headed to her house. Sure enough, the dog was there and playing with 2 neighbor dogs.
With the deputy's assistance, we successfully caught him and he was taken directly to Middleburg Animal Hospital.
Unfortunately, he has an old fused broken carpus, (wrist) as well as an enlarged testicle which may be indicative of testicular
cancer. He is very cute, but unsocialized and very scared. He is currently on daily pain medication and receiving lots
of treats and loving care. He is a black and white Sheltie mix who we've named Lance. Lance deserves a second chance and that
is exactly what he will get at our shelter.
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Middleburg Humane Foundation
is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are
100% tax deductible. MHF continues to be entirely funded by private
donations with no state or county funding. Please
donate via paypal or make your check payable to: MHF and mail to MHF, PO Box 1238, Middleburg, VA 20118. Click here for other ways you can help.
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