Help Hyperthyroid Harry
- At May 09, 2013
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Recall Harry from a previous post: He is a young, neutered, declawed male who was basically thrown out to fend for himself. The Fort Fairfield police rescued him and brought him to HHPR. After much evaluation and medical attention, it was determined that Harry had a bum thyroid that was preventing him from gaining any weight! We opted to have that gland surgically removed so that Harry could at last have some sort of life. He is recovering very well, every day is getting stronger.
Harry is currently in a foster home where he can find the best sunny spots in the house and gain some self-esteem. He is a very affectionate guy and when he gains weight he is going to be a very, very nice companion.
Kelly Normandin, one of our dedicated, hardworking volunteers (and our Adoption Facility manager) created a fundraising campaign through Indiegogo. The medical bills for Harry were considerable, even with the kind and generous discounts that our Presque Isle Animal Hospital vets often give us with these special cases.
The fundraiser is now closed and you helped us raise $785 for medical expenses. Thank you!!
We still welcome donations for medical expenses for all our special needs cats. See our donation page or mail a check to HHPR, P.O. Box 488, Caribou ME 04736. For the very latest information about our cats and fundraising efforts, visit our Facebook page.
Tara in Love
- At April 27, 2013
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Tara spent a few months at HHPR’s adoption facility. She charmed all the volunteers with her affection and her funny squeaky purr, but when it came to Adoption Day – forget it. She did not see anyone she wanted.
Then there’s Facebook. Volunteer Kelly Normandin promoted Tara on our Facebook page with some great photos and video that captured Tara’s personality and this worked!
Enter Joan Theriault – who saw Tara and “couldn’t get her off my mind.”
From Joan:
Do you think she could be any more comfortable? She is doing so well. I wanted to tell you about that squeaky purr of hers. I had noticed that when she purred and squeaked, she was doing so through her mouth and her breathing seem to be a little labored. When she was not purring, her breathing was normal. Well, she doesn’t do that anymore at all. She purrs normally now, although it still is little on the loud side, and she does so with her mouth closed and no squeaks. Her breathing isn’t labored any more, either, so I am wondering if that was caused by an allergy or stress. She is so happy and playful and is eating well, and is very talkative. She doesn’t even scratch the furniture. She likes just jump up on my desk when I am working and rub noses with me. We’re having so much fun and are totally in love!!
Just wanted to let you know she is doing great!
Harry
- At April 27, 2013
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Poor Harry. Thank God the Fort Fairfield Police brought this beautiful gentle soul to HHPR. He’s young, neutered, declawed and nothing but skin on bones. Where to begin…
Warmth, love, food. Treat for parasites, and make an appointment with PIAH.
Harry had a serious case of internal parasites and we treated him for that thinking this was sapping all the nutrients from his food. But after two weeks, he had not gained one ounce despite eating like a pig. So it was time to return to the doctor.
Harry stayed at the hospital for testing. He needed blood work to check out a few things. He could not ever recover the way he came in and I felt he deserved the chance to get well. I told Dr. Nick that we would give him this chance. I had no idea what the tests were going to turn up and wondered how far to go, but “something” told me to give this guy a chance. HHPR directors agreed and so we moved forward.
Tests showed a thyroid condition. There were a few options but only one of them made sense, which was to have the thyroid removed. Luckily, cats have two thyroid glands and only one of them came out. Harry came through well and he’s back on the recovery road.
Then I realized Harry was our 1,000 intake – and he so accurately represents what HHPR does.
UPDATE October 2013: After several months in loving foster care, Harry’s condition worsened and the decision was made to say goodbye before his suffering grew worse. We are all deeply saddened by this loss.
Marmalade and Toby
- At January 14, 2013
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Toby, a 3 1/2 year old buff neutered male, is the mascot of Halfway Home Pet Rescue. Although brain damaged at the age of 5 months, Toby has found his niche and a purpose in life at the pet rescue by offering love and comfort care to young foster kittens with special needs. Toby has recently befriended Marmalade a very young, tiny orphaned kitten with seriously underdeveloped digestive issues. When offered a choice of whether to nap by himself on his special heating pad in his special bed or to crawl in bed with Toby, Marmalade leaves no room for doubt that it is nice for “little people” to have a big brother who loves him.
JJ is settling in
- At December 05, 2012
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JJ is doing great! Currently, he is relaxing belly to butt with our dog Arlo. I see a long friendship in the making. Thank you so much for the newest addition to our family! Yesterday was emotional because I was essentially admitting that Jarvis Sr. was not coming back, but his legacy will live on in our household.
Arthur
- At April 09, 2012
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History: Arthur was thrown from a moving car in Caribou. The person who witnessed the act tried to get a plate number but the car drove away too fast. Arthur just stood up in the yard and walked into the witness’s arms. He was brought to HHPR the same day and never stopped purring. We think he was abandoned because he needed to be neutered.
Home at last
Hi Norma,
I adopted Arthur from you. I would like to let you know that Arthur, now is called Boots, (we changed his name) and he’s doing great. Thought I would send some pictures to let you know that Arthur has adjusted well to the house and to our two dogs and the litter of pups lol. He enjoys playing with our daughter and son plus the pups. He’s so loving could not have asked for a better cat. Thank you so much.
~ Heather