Update 3/6/10

My name is Shelby. I am 1 ½ feet tall and am 18 pounds of adorable. This is my story. I am not sure about the first three to four months of my life or when I was born, so my birthday now is March 1, 2010. That’s when my person found me. I was limping across the street and this big shiny thing was coming towards me, so I stopped. The shiny thing had my person in it, so I looked real hard at her and finished limping across the street. In a few minutes, she came back and picked me up. I could tell by her voice and her smell that she was the one I had been waiting for. She took me to a place with lots of other people who poked and prodded me, but also gave me hugs. One of them told my person that my leg was hurt and showed her pictures of it which made her sad. But we went home for lots and lots of cuddling and belly rubs. I got to drink and eat (boy do I love eating – I didn’t get much food in my before life and my ribs were sticking out). I’m trying to show my person what a good girl I am, so I never go potty in the house, don’t chew on anything I shouldn’t and even try not to bother the other furry one living here (she’s a lot older than me!!!, so I don’t know if she remembers how to play, but I’m going to show her how!). Anyway, on March 5, 2010 I had surgery and they fixed my bad leg. The knee knuckle had been crushed, probably by a car. It was never fixed and grew back crooked and unusable. So, now I’m back home laying on a soft lap recovering. I have 2 pins and 2 screws in my leg to hold it together while it heals. It’s a little chilly, because they removed my hair on my leg (what was that all about?). After I heal and the pins are removed, I will start rehab. So, maybe by summer, I can be running and jumping in the grass and playing frisbee. I’m so happy my person found me and that I have found my true forever home, but she could really use some help paying for the surgery – so far I’m a $4000 dog and all heart.

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Update 2/27/10

These two young Labs found snail bait while visiting a relative's home and both ingested toxic levels of the poison. They were taken to a critical care vet and immediately hospitalized in critical condition. While both dogs are recovering slowly, the vet bill has reached over $24,000.00. Their mom is a full-time graduate student struggling to come up with funds to cover this enormous bill. Please help these two beautiful girls today!

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Update 2/27/10

While riding in the back of a truck within an enclosed camper shell, Hank was able to nudge a small side window open and leapt from the back of the truck while the vehicle was traveling around 20 mph. Hanks suffered injuries including a massive fracture to his leg. The vet was able to plate the leg, but due to Hank's age, an additional surgery may be required. His family is needing help to cover the costs of the surgery. Please reach out to help Hank today.

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Update 2/27/10

Milo was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. His family could not afford the vet's recommendation of leg amputation, so they had an FHO surgery to clean up the bone and give Milo a false hip joint. They are following up with a k9 immunity treatment and weekly fenthmyl patch for pain. Please reach out to help Milo today as his family is struggling to afford the treatments!

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Update 2/27/10

Beau had a mast cell tumor removed and the vet confirmed that he was able to gather good borders during the removal surgery. Beau will not be needing any further treatment at this time, but his family does need help to cover the cost of the surgery. Please help Beau today!

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Update 2/27/10

Sierra is a young lab who recently had a TPLO surgery on one of her back legs. Her other back leg is now in need of the TPLO surgery as well and her family is tapped out of resources to cover the $3400 procedure . Please help this family and this wonderful Lab today!

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Update 12/13/09

Bailey is a sweet young Lab who was born with a severe overbite - his upper jaw is too long and his lower jaw is too short and narrow. Without corrective surgery, Bailey's growing lower canines will puncture the roof of his mouth. This surgery will be life-saving for Bailey. Bailey's mom recent depleted her emergency funds caring for her 15 year-old dog who battled oral melanoma cancer for 2 years - at a cost of over $20,000. Please reach out to Bailey to day and help with a donation for this life-saving surgery.

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Update 12/21/09

Jessie was attacked through a fence in her backyard by two bull terriers. One released her, the other pulled her leg under the fence and began to bite her. She lost a toe in the attack and was severely wounded on the pads of her feet. She required 348 stitches as a result of the attack. Her owner was laid off of work two weeks prior to the attack and currently is struggling to find funds even to pay for cotton swabs for cleaning the healing wounds. Please find it in your hearts to donate even a small amount to help cover the costs of vet visits to monitor healing and fight infections.

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Update 10/17/09

Samantha was diagnosed with lymphrosarcoma cancer and her mom has started her on chemotherapy. The treatments are costly and frequent and Samantha needs your support to help continue this life saving option. Please reach out to help Samantha today.

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Update 12/21/09

Cooper swallowed a sock and needed immediate surgery to save his young life. His family ended up with a very large debt at the vet's office that they have been unable to pay in full. Cooper has recovered from his surgery, but his family is still unable to pay their debt to the vet. Please donate to Cooper today to help his family cover the current outstanding bill.

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Update 12/21/09

Oreo's leg was caught in a gate as it was being closed and his leg was severely damaged. His family took him to the vet immediately were he was treated for pain. The family had to decide to either amputate the leg or save the leg through a costly surgery. Oreo's family opted for the surgery to repair the leg, but struggled to find the funds for the procedure. The family is now looking for assistance to help cover the cost of the surgery. Oreo is recovering at home now.

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Update 10/17/09

Bear has a torn tendon in his left knee which requires TPLO surgery to correct. Due to Bear's size, a lower cost option for TPLO surgery is not available. His family is in desperate need of your help to cover surgery costs. Please donate to help Bear today.

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Update 10/17/09

Jetta had a horrible bought of intestinal problems that left an expensive vet bill. Jetta is recovering well, but needs help covering the cost of the needed treatment. Please reach out to help Jetta today.

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Update 9/27/09

Bella was outside playing and accidentally hit her leg on an a BBQ grill. Her injury was immediate and she began walking with a limp. After a trip to the vet, she was put on anti-inflamatory meds, which did not help. She has trouble getting up after laying down and cannot jump into the car by herself. A return visit to the vet and subsequent x-rays confirmed a fracture in her leg. Bella's family is struggling financially and desperately needs our help to help get this 1 year old girl the surgery she needs. Please find it in your heart to reach out and help this sweet girl today!

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Update 9/11/09

Patriot blew out his right now while running (suffering a bi-lateral cranial crucite rupture). His family is currently struggling with financial hardships and they need over $2,300.00 for the surgery to fix Patriot's knee. Please reach out to help this young Lab today!

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Update 9/6/09

Sierra recently had TPLO surgery on one of her back legs and will need TPLO surgery on her other back leg. Sierra's family has depleted all available resources to cover the cost of the first surgery and will need help to pay for the remaining surgery to help Sierra live a full, happy life. Please help this family and this wonderful Lab today!

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Update 7/9/08

After evaluation of Mickey's x-rays it is confirmed from two vets that Mickey suffered an injury when he was about 3 months old. Mickey's family adopted him from the Escondido Humane Society and there is no past history on Mickey. Mickey will need an FHO surgery on one leg and this surgery needs to happen immediately.

Mickey needs your help! Please donate to this wonderful Lab who provides so much love and joy to his family.

Update 6/22/08

1 year old Mickey desperately needs orthopedic surgery on his hips. He lives with a wonderful Military family in Oceanside who has just had a newborn baby. His dad has served three tours in Iraq and will be deploying again soon. Financial constraints have left the family unable to cover the cost of any surgeries and they are in dire need of support from Labrador Harbor. We ask that you do whatever you can to help Mickey and his family today.

The Veterinary Imaging Center of San Diego has offered discounted x-rays for Mickey. The Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego has graciously given Mickey a free consultation and has agreed to evaluate the x-rays.

Mickey is with loving people in a great home. Please offer a donation today to help keep Mickey with his family. Without assistance, Mickey's family may be forced to give Mickey up for adoption.

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