Thursday, August 28, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Versace goes home
Versace has made a great recovery, and has turned a major corner. We felt it was time to get him started on the next big adventure of life - a family to call his own. "Sue" his new Mum responded to the call for help with his need for surgery and gave generously as did many others. Sue also inquired about the possibility of Versace sharing his life with her and her three felines and another Rotti.
How could Versace be deprived such a wonderful opportunity? And so on a cold and wet and windy Saturday last Versace left the SPCA for the wide open spaces.... We will keep in touch with Sue and Versace and give updates over the next few months. Tears were shed, but these were tears of joy at knowing collectively we all saved Versace and he has this biggest and brightest future ahead of him.
Thank you everyone from all around New Zealand and those living offshore. I think we can proudly say "job well done" . Woof Woof.
Sue and Versace start a new life together
Waikato SPCA Team
How could Versace be deprived such a wonderful opportunity? And so on a cold and wet and windy Saturday last Versace left the SPCA for the wide open spaces.... We will keep in touch with Sue and Versace and give updates over the next few months. Tears were shed, but these were tears of joy at knowing collectively we all saved Versace and he has this biggest and brightest future ahead of him.
Thank you everyone from all around New Zealand and those living offshore. I think we can proudly say "job well done" . Woof Woof.
Sue and Versace start a new life together
Waikato SPCA Team
Friday, July 18, 2008
One week after Versace’s surgery we can report great progress. The surgery has been very successful and Versace is bounding around as any normal puppy of his age should be. He is into mischief and has taken on the role of paper shredder at the SPCA office!!!
Full of fun he is enjoying a second chance at life and the pain and suffering of only one week ago is a distant memory.
Versace will have his stitches out soon, and be ready to be placed into a permanent loving home. Over the last week we have considered several possibilities in respect to his new home and can report we have matched Versace with a wonderful lady by the name of Sue. Versace will go on to share a home with three cats and a beautiful eight year old female Rottweiller. The family have all met and there was much excitement.
If Versace continues to recover at the present rate it is hoped he may be able to go to his new home next Saturday the 26th of July. We will keep you all posted…
We are very disappointed that those responsible for this sheer act of cruelty have not been identified and bought to justice. The thought of other puppies going through this same torture and pain is unbearable.
Through the kind generosity of the many caring and compassionate supporters of Versace donations received have totalled approximately $4000. Versace’s surgery was thankfully covered through these donations and his ongoing veterinary bills also. To the many people that came into our office, posted or deposited funds direct into the SPCA account to help Versace, a big thank you. Through your support Versace’s surgery was immediate, and his suffering ended very quickly. We would like to thank Jenny from Carevets Hamilton South for their care and attention to Versace’s needs.
Sadly, the day after Versace featured in the Waikato Times another equally deserving canine and puppies entered our facility. Naomi is her name, probably no more than one year in age, emaciated with broken ribs and left abandoned in a paddock with five puppies!!! Unlike Versace, she did not make the news but her pain and suffering was measurable also. When she arrived at our Haven broken and worn staff patted her and in true animal style she licked their hands. After all that Naomi and Versace have been through at the hands of humans all they ever wanted was love and to be treated fairly.
We regard the animals that make it to the SPCA as the “lucky survivors”, sadly there are just too many animals out there whose stories and never ending suffering go untold.
Thank you for being part of Versace’s story – and for giving him the opportunity of further life chapters.
Full of fun he is enjoying a second chance at life and the pain and suffering of only one week ago is a distant memory.
Versace will have his stitches out soon, and be ready to be placed into a permanent loving home. Over the last week we have considered several possibilities in respect to his new home and can report we have matched Versace with a wonderful lady by the name of Sue. Versace will go on to share a home with three cats and a beautiful eight year old female Rottweiller. The family have all met and there was much excitement.
If Versace continues to recover at the present rate it is hoped he may be able to go to his new home next Saturday the 26th of July. We will keep you all posted…
We are very disappointed that those responsible for this sheer act of cruelty have not been identified and bought to justice. The thought of other puppies going through this same torture and pain is unbearable.
Through the kind generosity of the many caring and compassionate supporters of Versace donations received have totalled approximately $4000. Versace’s surgery was thankfully covered through these donations and his ongoing veterinary bills also. To the many people that came into our office, posted or deposited funds direct into the SPCA account to help Versace, a big thank you. Through your support Versace’s surgery was immediate, and his suffering ended very quickly. We would like to thank Jenny from Carevets Hamilton South for their care and attention to Versace’s needs.
Sadly, the day after Versace featured in the Waikato Times another equally deserving canine and puppies entered our facility. Naomi is her name, probably no more than one year in age, emaciated with broken ribs and left abandoned in a paddock with five puppies!!! Unlike Versace, she did not make the news but her pain and suffering was measurable also. When she arrived at our Haven broken and worn staff patted her and in true animal style she licked their hands. After all that Naomi and Versace have been through at the hands of humans all they ever wanted was love and to be treated fairly.
We regard the animals that make it to the SPCA as the “lucky survivors”, sadly there are just too many animals out there whose stories and never ending suffering go untold.
Thank you for being part of Versace’s story – and for giving him the opportunity of further life chapters.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Versace is doing well!
It's been four days since our precious little pup had his tail-reconstruction surgery and, as already mentioned, we are delighted with the results.
On Saturday morning, Versace was whining in his crate whenever he thought someone was in the office. I don't think many people can resist cute little puppy faces, SPCA staff and volunteers included, so we just had to let him out!
As soon as his door was open, he pranced out, wiggling his clean-shaven bottom behind him. After a quick strut around the office [checking out who was working... and who wasn't, probably!] he found a stray kitten toy lurking somewhere only a little pup could find it. This pink toy provided much joy for Versace - and everyone in the office! The delight on his face after chasing and catching the ball was priceless.
This lovely Monday morning saw Versace head off to the vets, bright and early, for a vet check. We can happily report that Versace's check confirmed surgery has gone very well, and Versace's tail and stitching is healing nicely.
Versace is spending his days at the SPCA Haven, where he is being closely monitored and has company at all times. Evenings are spent in the company of an SPCA staff member and family.
He is displaying normal puppy tendencies and appears much brighter than this time last week!
Having a sleep in...
Waking prior to vet check.
On Saturday morning, Versace was whining in his crate whenever he thought someone was in the office. I don't think many people can resist cute little puppy faces, SPCA staff and volunteers included, so we just had to let him out!
As soon as his door was open, he pranced out, wiggling his clean-shaven bottom behind him. After a quick strut around the office [checking out who was working... and who wasn't, probably!] he found a stray kitten toy lurking somewhere only a little pup could find it. This pink toy provided much joy for Versace - and everyone in the office! The delight on his face after chasing and catching the ball was priceless.
This lovely Monday morning saw Versace head off to the vets, bright and early, for a vet check. We can happily report that Versace's check confirmed surgery has gone very well, and Versace's tail and stitching is healing nicely.
Versace is spending his days at the SPCA Haven, where he is being closely monitored and has company at all times. Evenings are spent in the company of an SPCA staff member and family.
He is displaying normal puppy tendencies and appears much brighter than this time last week!
Having a sleep in...
Waking prior to vet check.
Well that's it for now folks. Keep a look out for the next update in a couple of days - hopefully with a video included!
- Versace and the entire Waikato SPCA team.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Great news!
Versace had surgery on his tail today, and the results are fantastic!
Thank you once again for the constant stream of support and donation offers, we really do appreciate it.
The end result - thanks Jenni!
Versace a few hours after surgery
Versace back at the Haven
He is in a bit of pain and is drowsy, which is understandable, but hopefully he will perk up in good time.
Thank you once again for the constant stream of support and donation offers, we really do appreciate it.
The end result - thanks Jenni!
Versace a few hours after surgery
Versace back at the Haven
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