PointerRescue Org
On October 15, 2010 PRO was contacted by a shelter in Winfield, KS about 2 pregnant, heartworm positive pointers that were due to be euthanized the next day. They were turned into the shelter by their owner. Word quickly spread around Facebook and their guardian angel, Jessica, graciously came forward to foster not one, but both girls! Turns out one of the moms-to-be also had double cherry eye. Both the moms also come with FDSB registration papers.
Jessica took the dogs to a vet and their situation with the heartworm may not be as bad as we thought, and further testing, after they whelp the puppies, may even prove they do not have heartworm or a very mild case.
The vet felt both girls would start to deliver within 72 hours and sure enough, the next day they went into labor, both at the same time!! After 24 hours of labor, and with Jessica’s expert help, both girls delivered a total of 21 puppies, 9 for Jewels and 12 for Ruby. Photos of the moms and pups can be found on http://www.grandiosepointers.com/fosterpointer.cfm
These puppies are mixes. PRO was able to contact the former owner who turned the momma dogs in the shelter and he confirmed that the father of both litters is a black lab. So, we are calling them the "Pointador Puppies"!
Both moms will be spayed prior to adoption. We are also discussing with the vet the best solution to fix the cherry eye and look into the heartworm situation. All 21 puppies will also be up for adoption and will have their shots, along with spays and neuters.
What PRO could use help with now: Financial donations would be most welcome. Even a donation of $5 will help pay the medical expenses of the moms and their pups. You can use the PayPal link on our Home Page or mail your check to the address listed on the home page. If you are interested in making a non-monetory donation such as a gift card to PetSmart or other items of use for growing puppies, please email PROquiltRaffle@aol.com for more information on where to send your contribution. We will also need to find foster homes for the puppies when they are 8 weeks old. With 21 puppies, we need lots of homes. Please contact Tabitha pointermom@att.net if you can foster a puppy or 2 or 3.
PRO is taking pre-adoptions on the moms and puppies. Please visit the Gemstone Pointador Puppies page for adoption information.
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PRO is in DESPERATE NEED of volunteers to carry out the duties involved in rescuing these wonderful dogs. We are actively looking for help in the following areas:
FOSTER CARE: The dogs needing foster care on our pet list can't be saved without a place to go. Without foster homes these dogs will not get a second chance at the life they deserve.
TRANSPORT COORDINATION: In order to move dogs from shelters to their foster homes, and then eventually on to their forever homes, we need help in coordinating and monitoring transports. This is a very rewarding part of rescue with the opportunity of meeting some great people along the way!
INCOMING DOG COORDINATION: Since PRO is a nationwide rescue, each state has an assigned incoming dog coordinator. We have many volunteers covering multiple states at this time and need help with the increasing flow of dogs in need. Check it out and see if your home state is in need of a local volunteer.
How can YOU help?
1. Open your home to FOSTER a dog in need by completing a PointerRescue Volunteer Form
2. Free up an existing foster home by ADOPTING a rescue Pointer by filling out a PointerRescue Adoption Form
3. VOLUNTEER to help coordinate transports and the increasing flow
of incoming dogs in need by filling out a PointerRescue
Volunteer Form indicating what areas you are interested in helping
out with. Together we can make a difference!!!
About Pointers...
They're Not Just For Hunting Anymore!
