Mt. Pleasant Special Appeals!

Pinky (pictured left) came to us from Puerto Rico through Save-A-Sato. Satos are essentially “stray mutts” living on the streets in Puerto Rico. There is a network of compassionate people who foster these animals and provide medical care and TLC until they are able to fly via American Airlines to a new life in the US. All of these animals are given all of their necessary vaccinations and tested for common chronic diseases.

Pinky initially tested negative for heartworm in Puerto Rico probably because it had not progressed enough to appear positive on the test. When Pinky’s owners took him for a vet visit because she was coughing, they were sad to learn that she, in fact, did have heartworm and they would not be able to afford to provide the necessary medical care that he needed to get better (approximately $500). Just this past weekend, Pinky had to be rushed to the emergency clinic because she was wheezing and had trouble breathing. This was related to her heartworm and was given all necessary treatment adding an additional $400 in medical bills for his care.

Recently, our catteries were closed for adoptions at the advice of our vet so as to contain an infection that had erupted in a group of kittens. Jack (pictured right) is a victim of the calici virus. He has developed an ulcer on his eye and the only way alleviate his discomfort and get him healthy is to remove his eye completely (a $600 surgery). Now not only does he need a home, he needs major surgery. Update 8/3: Thanks to a generous donor, Jack's surgery is nearly fully funded! We will keep you posted on his surgery and recovery!

Ripple is a black lab mix that came to us in a transport of 16 puppies from Virginia. She has been living in a foster home so that she is better socialized and ready for adoption. This past weekend she had to be rushed to the emergency clinic because of severe gastro-intestinal problems. Thankfully, she tested negative for the Parvo virus but needed IV antibiotics and supportive care. She is staying at the vet for a few days until she feels better. Overall, she generated over $400 in medical treatment and care so far with total expenses expected to exceed $800. Ripple looks just like her littermates on the left. They eagerly await her return from the vet.

Mt. Pleasant believes in second chances! We believe in the underdog (or undercat as the case may be)! In fact, our entire organization is based on giving second chances to homeless pets -a second chance to live a healthy life, a second chance at a loving home, a second chance at happiness. As you see from the stories above, second chances don’t come free. We need your help! Mt. Pleasant is a private shelter. We receive no state or municipal funding. We rely solely on donations, grants and sponsorships to keep going. We believe that the Mt. Pleasant community of supporters are some of the most generous, most caring individuals. Are you already a part of this community and want to contribute to the Nicky’s Second Chance Fund? Would you like to be a part of this Mt. Pleasant community and donate to Nicky’s Second Chance Fund or sponsor a pet? Click HERE and make it IN HONOR OF “NICKY’S FUND”

Nicky’s Second Chance Fund was named for a Siberian Husky, a staff favorite.