This litter of five puppies was rescued by Copper's Dream just in time. Within a short window the pups showed symptoms of Parvovirus. We immediately hospitalized them and they were given around-the-clock veterinary care.
These Heeler and Hound mixes were about 3-4 months old when rescued and sweethearts all. They all survived parvo and made wonderful full recoveries. They were adopted into loving homes where they continue to thrive.
Getting these puppies healthy was a very costly undertaking. We continue to seek donations so that we are able to help dogs with unpredictable veterinary expenses in the future. We appreciate your support, and so do the dogs!
How can you help dogs like the Bird Pups ?
Please Donate! Around-the-clock veterinary care is incredibly expensive, but a necessity to give them the best shot at survival. These pups required a week at the hospital. We desperately need to recover these significant costs so we have the financial ability to help future dogs that may need medical care. As an all-volunteer non-profit every dollar donated goes to the dogs. You can donate here. Maybe your next garage sale could benefit them or instead of presents at your next party, donate in honor of someone you love.
These Heeler and Hound mixes were about 3-4 months old when rescued and sweethearts all. They all survived parvo and made wonderful full recoveries. They were adopted into loving homes where they continue to thrive.
Getting these puppies healthy was a very costly undertaking. We continue to seek donations so that we are able to help dogs with unpredictable veterinary expenses in the future. We appreciate your support, and so do the dogs!
How can you help dogs like the Bird Pups ?
Please Donate! Around-the-clock veterinary care is incredibly expensive, but a necessity to give them the best shot at survival. These pups required a week at the hospital. We desperately need to recover these significant costs so we have the financial ability to help future dogs that may need medical care. As an all-volunteer non-profit every dollar donated goes to the dogs. You can donate here. Maybe your next garage sale could benefit them or instead of presents at your next party, donate in honor of someone you love.
Foster Testimonial for Emma, a pup who recovered from parvo
Matt: We recently had the opportunity to foster Emma, a beautiful shepherd mix puppy who was recovering from parvovirus when we got her.
Lori: We were a little concerned about fostering a puppy with parvovirus, as we had heard stories about how serious it was. However, when we researched it a little further, we understood that it only affected unvaccinated dogs (mostly puppies, as the vaccine for parvovirus is one of the standard ‘puppy’ shots), and that there really was no risk to our own dog.
Matt: When we got Emma home, she was a little listless and very thin, but had a ravenous appetite. In order to keep her from overeating we had to feed her small meals every few hours.
Lori: It was such a treat to watch Emma get better. Every day she was a little bit better, and started playing more and having more energy.
Matt: And Lori was emailing back and forth with Meghan and Jill (from Copper’s Dream) almost every day with puppy updates. Everyone was excited about the little milestones that meant that Emma was getting better.
Lori: We had her for only a week before the adoption applications started coming in. Meghan and Jill involved us in helping find the perfect forever home for Emma. By this time, we had become rather attached to that cute little thing…..
Matt: And by attached, Lori means head-over-heals-in-love-with!
Lori: People have asked us if it’s hard to give up the dogs we foster. The real answer is that yes, it is hard, and was especially hard for us to give up Emma. But it’s worth it, and seeing the dogs get adopted and go to a good family is rewarding beyond words.
Matt: So yes, we did give her up to an outstanding family – a couple with two young children. We met with the family in person, and had the opportunity to drop Emma off at their house. It was so great to see Emma playing in the backyard with the kids, chasing after the soccer ball that was being kicked around and exploring her new home. We could tell that her new family would love her just as much as we did.
Lori: So a few tears were shed, and we’ll always miss Emma, but we’re so happy to have had a chance to foster her and help her find the best home, to live the best life she so very much deserves.
Lori: We were a little concerned about fostering a puppy with parvovirus, as we had heard stories about how serious it was. However, when we researched it a little further, we understood that it only affected unvaccinated dogs (mostly puppies, as the vaccine for parvovirus is one of the standard ‘puppy’ shots), and that there really was no risk to our own dog.
Matt: When we got Emma home, she was a little listless and very thin, but had a ravenous appetite. In order to keep her from overeating we had to feed her small meals every few hours.
Lori: It was such a treat to watch Emma get better. Every day she was a little bit better, and started playing more and having more energy.
Matt: And Lori was emailing back and forth with Meghan and Jill (from Copper’s Dream) almost every day with puppy updates. Everyone was excited about the little milestones that meant that Emma was getting better.
Lori: We had her for only a week before the adoption applications started coming in. Meghan and Jill involved us in helping find the perfect forever home for Emma. By this time, we had become rather attached to that cute little thing…..
Matt: And by attached, Lori means head-over-heals-in-love-with!
Lori: People have asked us if it’s hard to give up the dogs we foster. The real answer is that yes, it is hard, and was especially hard for us to give up Emma. But it’s worth it, and seeing the dogs get adopted and go to a good family is rewarding beyond words.
Matt: So yes, we did give her up to an outstanding family – a couple with two young children. We met with the family in person, and had the opportunity to drop Emma off at their house. It was so great to see Emma playing in the backyard with the kids, chasing after the soccer ball that was being kicked around and exploring her new home. We could tell that her new family would love her just as much as we did.
Lori: So a few tears were shed, and we’ll always miss Emma, but we’re so happy to have had a chance to foster her and help her find the best home, to live the best life she so very much deserves.
