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Injured Dog and Cat Need Support at Nevada Humane Society
December 29, 2008, 11:48AM MT
By Julie Snyder
Help Cricket and Jumper get well and find loving homes
Help Cricket and Jumper get well and find loving homes
RENO, NV--Cricket, a young male Pomeranian mix dog, fell two stories landing on his face. Cricket’s jaw was broken, but miraculously, he seems in good shape otherwise and is eager to jump in your lap and be held. He is now in the care of Nevada Humane Society.
Veterinary Specialists of Nevada (VSN) generously donated time to evaluate and tend to the fracture. Donations will help cover the cost of his care for the six weeks of kennel rest needed to fully recover before he is ready for adoption.
“Cricket is a little hesitant with people but once he realizes you are friendly, he jumps in your lap,” said Marc Peralta, Dog Care Manager for Nevada Humane Society. “He will be a great new addition to a lucky person after the holiday season.”
In a separate incident, two sibling cats, Jumper and Peabody were found in a storm drain. The male cat’s front paw had become frozen to the metal. Jumper’s paw had to be carefully removed from the ice cold surface by Washoe County Animal Services, and he is now recovering from a severely inflamed and swollen injury.
Both Nevada Humane Society veterinarians, Dr. Diana Lucree and Dr. Vickie Swarowski, evaluated Jumper and immediately put him on pain medication and antibiotics. They will monitor the swelling and when it reduces, be able to determine if there is permanent nerve damage and whether they can save his leg.
Despite what they have been through, Jumper and his sister, Peabody, have been purring away and are extremely friendly and loveable.
Terri Krische, Cat Care Team Lead stated, “If I didn’t have cats already, I would adopt these two in a heartbeat, because they are so sweet.”
What You Can Do
To help Cricket and Jumper recover from their injuries and find new, loving homes, you can make a donation to Nevada Humane Society. Tax deductible contributions can be sent to:
Nevada Humane Society
2825 Longley Lane
Reno, NV 89502
Or call 775-856-2000.
Posted by Julie Snyder, Best Friends Network Volunteer
Photos courtesy of Nevada Humane Society