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The miracle dog who

survived a gunshot to

the head

This edition

Jack overcame unimaginable cruelty to find a safe and

happy new home

Plus... 568 cats and kittens adopted during the Home’s summer adoption drive | Meet Gigi, the special little dog who wobbles into people’s hearts | See the impact of our mobile desexing unit after just one year on the road

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A note from Andrew IsraelChief Executive Officer

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Jack, a 10-month-old kelpie cross, was lucky to be alive after he was shot in the head in a horrific act of cruelty that shocked us all.

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AUTUMN 2017

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

04 Jack’s tale of survival The miracle dog who survived a gunshot to the head.

08 Gigi wobbles her way into people’s hearts A special new home for a little dog with a neurological condition

09 A brighter future for our feline friends How your support helped hundreds of cats and kittens find new homes, and kept our mobile desexing unit on the road

10 A second chance at life for Graham the cat The stray moggie who suffered horrific injuries after being hit by a car

Ahead of introducing this update of the last six months in the pages that follow, I am thrilled to acknowledge that none of it is possible without your unwavering support.

It is the same passion that I have witnessed in our vets, nurses and attendants on the ground who, because of your generosity, are free to imagine the possibilities of turning around the lives of vulnerable dogs and cats; and every so often perform unimaginable feats to achieve that.

This newsletter highlights some of those extraordinary tales that have travelled throughout the Home; those that have made us marvel at the luck and resolve of some animals to battle past what could have been their fate, and go on to live happy lives because we were there to treat and save them.

Jack’s story in particular is very emotional, and illustrates why the Home exists. Without knowing why he was made to suffer such unimaginable trauma by being shot in the head at close range, with immediate treatment and care by our team of vets, and more than two months in a loving foster home, his recovery was nothing short of miraculous.

For all the homeless cats and dogs who reach us needing some warm shelter and a bowl of food, our own resolve redoubles when we are able to triumph in those exceptional circumstances. Without you we wouldn’t have the opportunity to see what a second, third and sometimes fourth chance could mean for an animal in our care.

Thank you for your faith and confidence,

Andrew IsraelChief Executive Officer

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Pet Food AppealWe recently saw the end to a long-standing Christmas tradition; The Woolworths Christmas Pet Food Appeal. For almost three decades, the appeal provided us with over $150,000 worth of high quality dog and cat food each year.

We extend a heartfelt thank you to Woolworths for its support over the last 28 years, and to Woolworths customers who dug deep to help feed homeless pets.

However, lots of hungry tummies were still going to come into our care over Christmas and into the New Year. So, we called out to the Facebook community to help by making a donation of $24, which would cover the cost to feed a pet during their typical one-month stay at the shelter.

Animal lovers wasted no time lending a helping hand, donating an incredible $56,346, which would provide a four-month supply of food for our shelter residents.

Donations of pet food from individuals, community groups and businesses

also came in thick and fast. In fact, our neighbours at North Melbourne Primary School took on the challenge of filling a wheelie bin with donated pet food!

From the bottom of our hearts, we sincerely thank everyone who donated to give the gift of love, comfort and a full tummy to a homeless pet.

CHRISTMAS APPEAL WRAP UP

The Christmas spirit was shining bright here at the Home, thanks to the kindness of animal lovers like you. Despite being a time for joy and peace, the festive season is an especially busy period for our shelters.

Hundreds of vulnerable animals came into our care, with no family to care for them or place to call home. But because of you, they were not alone.

You helped raise an incredible $339,000 to support the care and treatment of homeless pets while they waited for their Christmas miracle; finding a forever home.

Thanks to you, the Christmas wishes of pets like Dave came true. The nine-year-old Jack Russell Terrier cross was rescued from a dumpster. He was hungry, skinny and very afraid. Dave was nurtured in foster care, and his confidence skyrocketed with

behaviour training; programs made possible by donations.

Dave soon realised that humans could be trusted to treat him with kindness. He got to spend Christmas in a safe and loving home, where he will also spend the rest of his life.

Along with your thoughtful donations, we were touched by the many wonderful messages of support we received for the animals and humans here at the Home. It is truly heart-warming to see how many people share our passion and commitment to providing a brighter future for animals in need.

A happy Christmas for allThroughout December, January and February, your support helped make possible:

The adoption of 502 cats and kittens during the Home’s summer adoption drive, covering the $46,315 cost of fee-waived and half-price adoption fees.

502The amount you donated to provide a four-month supply of food for our shelter residents.

$56,346

Your contributions:

45Placing 45 dogs and one puppy into the Home’s Foster Care Program, supplying pet food, toys, bedding and veterinary support to volunteer foster carers.

106106 dental surgeries on homeless dogs and cats, costing $10,606.

140Three mobile desexing events held across six days, where our veterinary team desexed 140 cats and kittens in the Home’s mobile pet care unit, MADI.

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FEATURE

The miracle dog who survived a gunshot to the headEvery day, vulnerable animals arrive at the Home in need of shelter and care. Tragically, some of them are victims of unimaginable cruelty.

Jack, a 10-month-old kelpie cross, arrived at our North Melbourne shelter last June. We were shocked and

saddened to see he had a gunshot wound to the head. Prepared for the worst, our shelter medicine team wasted no time tending to him.

X-rays showed that Jack’s skull was littered with metal fragments. He also had trauma to his left eye and showed neurological concerns. His prognosis did not look good, but the team at our shelter hospital was determined to give him a fighting chance.

Jack’s condition began to improve, which was an enormous relief to everyone who had worked tirelessly to save him. His happiness also began to shine. Jack showed a zest for life, enjoying TLC from his carers and playtime in the exercise yard with his canine friends at the Home. Although he was feeling better, he was not out of the woods.

Our friends at Southpaws kindly provided a free CT scan for Jack so we could take a closer look at the injuries to his head. Five metal fragments were found in his skull, but they were no danger to his health or well-being. In fact, surgical removal of the fragments was not recommended.

With any foreign body, there is a small risk of infection in the future. However, specialist vets advised that in Jack’s case, this was very unlikely. Jack will need to be monitored for neurological signs, but he is otherwise a healthy and happy dog.

Jack needed two surgeries to repair his cherry eye – a condition where the gland in the third eyelid prolapses and protrudes from the eye. He spent more than two months in foster care so he could rest and recover in a nurturing home environment.

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Despite his ordeal, Jack overcame the odds. His survival was a miracle and can be credited to the dedication of our shelter medicine team, and the generosity of donors like you. Your support keeps our shelter hospital running, providing vital care to sick and injured pets like Jack.

A new chapter in Jack’s life began when he met Joseph, who had seen his profile on the Home’s website and thought he sounded like the perfect dog.

“From the moment Jack got into the car at the shelter, he knew he was home forever,” said Joseph.

“Jack is so relaxed at home and always has a smile when I return after work, he knows it’s ‘walkies’ time.

“Jack loves playing with his best buddy Buckley, another kelpie next door. Jack socialises very well with other dogs and has taken on more basic commands.”

Jack has formed a very special bond with his 16-year-old human sister, but shares his endless loyalty and devotion with the whole family.

“Shelter pets make great pets because they know they’ve been given a second chance and are grateful. They have loads of love to give and only ask for the same in return,” said Joseph.

Stray moggie counts his nine lives after being hit by a carMister Fluffykins was lucky to be alive after he was hit by a car. He came to us last September, suffering a fracture to the hind leg, severe trauma to the tail, and thick grazes down his leg.

“In order to relieve his suffering and give him the best possible outcome, our shelter medicine team operated on Mister Fluffykins’ painful injuries,” said Amanda, cattery coordinator at the Home.

“Using surgical plates, they repaired his fractured leg. But, his tail was so badly damaged that the tissue became necrotic, meaning the tail had died, so it had to be amputated during surgery.”

Mister Fluffykins spent a month in foster care, allowing him to recover in a peaceful home away from the busy shelter.

When we shared his story on the Home’s Facebook page, it caught the attention of adopter, Tessa, and for good reason.

“It immediately reminded me of our other cat Lenny, who we also adopted from The Lost Dogs’ Home. His colouring and amputated tail are identical,” said Tessa.

Like Mister Fluffykins, Lenny had also arrived at the Home with a severe injury to the tail, which also required amputation.

Now named Drax, the lucky cat wasted no time claiming his spot on the couch.

“He settled in straight away. Like Lenny, he made himself comfy as soon as he arrived,” said Tessa.

“Drax’s favourite activities include: eating as fast as he can, jumping super high for his mouse toy, playing with Lenny and sleeping on his couch.”


Share your story!We love hearing about our former residents. So if you get a spare minute, please send us an email and some photos of your happy pooch or feline at home. Our communications team may contact you for a brief interview and before you know it, you could be seeing your beloved companion’s story here in Happy Tails or up on our website.

Please email: [email protected]

By letting us share your story, you could possibly inspire others to think adoption and give a home to one of the thousands of lost, abandoned and neglected cats and dogs we care for every year.

HAPPYTAILS

Our four-legged friends might not be able to talk; however, the enthusiastic wagging of a tail and the loud thrum of a contented purr speaks volumes. Here we share with you some of our favourite happily ever afters from recent months.

At seven years of age, senior dog Bella (right) found a

new lease on life when she was adopted into a loving

new home early this year.

“Bella settled into our home and family really well.

Although she seemed happy, she was still a bit shy and

timid,” said Bella’s owner, Jo.

Jo already knew the joys of having a senior pet, as she

also shared her home with her 17-year-old dog, LuLu.

Despite their ages being 10 years apart, Bella and

LuLu quickly became best friends.

“Bella is so loving and gentle and tries so hard to do

the right thing. She has overcome being shy and timid.

LuLu has a lot to do with that, as Bella follows her

around everywhere,” said Jo.

“LuLu is now 17 and having Bella has put a bit more life

back into her. Although she can’t get around as fast as

Bella, they are great mates.

“We are so happy that Bella is part of our family.”

BELLA & LULU


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Giggles spent more than 96 days waiting to be adopted. But,

while he patiently sat in his condo and watched his fellow

shelter mates find new homes, fate was working its magic.

Hirukshi and Vishva were looking to adopt a cat as a companion

for their family, including their cat, Maya. They adopted Giggles

during the Home’s summer cat adoption drive, just days shy

of what would have been his 100th day at the shelter.

“We love how playful he is, his quirky ways of playing and rolling

around for pets and rubs. He is the perfect companion. All it

takes is two taps on the bed or sofa and he comes running,”

said Hirukshi.

“It’s fun to watch him touch the water before he takes a drink,

his tail always wagging, cuddling up with his rope toy, and how

he rubs against you after a long day at work.

“We are firm believers of ‘adopt not shop’. Adopting allows

you to give hope to another life; it’s an amazing feeling to

provide a home for a loving soul.

“Especially older cats, who come into your house with a story

behind them. Then they gradually blend their colour and

character to our story and make it beautiful.

“It feels like Giggles has always been our cat. And he will remain

our cat forever.”

GIGGLES

Meela (formerly known as Sadie) arrived at the Home as a stray, wearing a tea towel as a bandana. She was a very worried dog who had little confidence, but a few weeks in the care of our behaviour team helped her realise that the world wasn’t so scary after all.

Meela transformed into a happy, confident dog who would bound up to people for attention and a treat. That was certainly the case when she spotted Andrew and his family, who visited the shelter to adopt a dog.

“We could see straight away that she was keen to meet us. Fergus, who we also adopted through the Home, wanted to go straight over to meet her. You could easily say that they picked each other,” said Andrew.

“Meela has adjusted really well to her new life and the fresh air, settling in very quickly. She truly enjoys her peace and quiet. As much as she loves being outside, she also enjoys curling up on the couch and having long sleep-ins on our bed.

“We love Meela’s beautiful, loving nature, her unconditional love and the generosity of her kisses – they never stop. We love how she jumps on the bed at night to sleep with us; she is a very good snorer.

“Meela has brought an immense amount of joy to our lives, they both have.”

GIGGLES

MEELA

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The three-year-old Chihuahua cross arrived at the Home last October,

showing signs of a neurological condition called Cerebellar Hypoplasia. The cerebellum plays a vital role in coordination of movement and in particular, fine motor movement.

Gigi’s cerebellum is smaller than normal, causing her movement to be more exaggerated. She is still able to move her limbs, but in an uncoordinated fashion. The condition is rare, but is more often seen in Chihuahuas.

“When Gigi first came into the shelter, she was very shut-down and anxious, which made her condition worse,” said Ingrid, veterinarian in the Home’s shelter medicine team.

“We provided supportive therapy for Gigi during her stay at the Home. She also spent time in a foster home and had a specialist consultation to help us support her diagnosis.

“During her stay at the Home and her time in foster care, Gigi’s personality came out and she turned into a more confident and bubbly dog who everyone loved.

“Unfortunately Gigi’s condition cannot be treated, but we do not expect it to get any worse. Physiotherapy has been shown to help stabilise and increase coordination by doing exercises that work on fine stabilising muscles.”

Despite her wobbly demeanour, Gigi’s condition does not impact her well-being or happiness.

“Gigi has a great quality of life. She loves to play with toys and enjoys interacting with both animals and humans,” said Ingrid.

“She enjoys small play sessions outside. She doesn’t walk that well on lead, but loves to get outdoors and have a sniff and play.

“Everybody who meets Gigi immediately falls in love with her. She has the sweetest personality and doesn’t let her condition slow her down.” said Ingrid.

With such a sweet personality, it did not take long for Gigi to steal the heart of a loving new owner and move into her special forever home.

The little dog who wobbles her way into people's heartsGigi looks and acts like any happy pooch. But, there is something different about this special little dog, who found herself in need of an equally special home.

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Everybody who meets Gigi immediately falls in love with her. She has the sweetest personality and doesn’t let her condition slow her down.

SPECIAL CASE STUDY

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MADI has visited nine suburbs and towns, including Werribee, Sunbury, Broadmeadows, Laverton, Reservoir, Cranbourne, Doveton, North Melbourne and Echuca.

It has been one year since the Home’s mobile pet care unit, MADI, hit the road to offer low-cost cat desexing in local communities. We know families adore their pet cats and in many cases, understand the importance of desexing. But, we also know the cost of surgery is not within reach for every family. Using MADI as an outreach tool, we are able to help those who need it most.

CAT WELFARE

cats and kittens have been desexed in MADI, including 392 females and 345 males.

We’ve held 16 mobile desexing events across 36 days.

council partners have supported mobile deseing events in their communities, including Wyndham City Council, Hume City Council, City of Darebin, City of Casey and Hobsons Bay City Council.

84% of cats and kittens received a free microchip (the rest were already microchipped)

Over summer, the Home was inundated with cats and kittens in need of new families. To lend them a helping paw, we launched an adoption drive.Between 13 January and 26 February, we waived the fee to adopt a cat and halved the fee to adopt a kitten.

Animal lovers from all over Melbourne wasted no time opening their homes and hearts to a cat or kitten in need, helping us achieve an unprecedented number of adoptions.

An incredible 568 cats and kittens were adopted in just 45 days!

Hundreds of felines are now lapping up lots of cuddles and attention in their forever homes, and hundreds of families now get to experience the unconditional love of an adopted pet.

The adoption drive brought unfamiliar sights to our adoption centre; row upon row of empty cat condos. This eased our ability to accommodate for the steady flow of cats and kittens coming into our care each day.

With every cat and kitten adopted, another homeless pet soon takes their place at the shelter. Your kind support helps us care for them until they too find loving new homes.

A milestone for MADI: One year on the road

Summer adoption drive: 568 felines find their forever homes

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Your support helps keep MADI on the road. Together, we are improving the

wellbeing of cats and kittens all over Melbourne, one suburb at a time.

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SHELTER MEDICINE

A happy home for Graham: A cat who endured horrific injuriesStray moggie Graham arrived at our North Melbourne shelter with injuries so horrific, we suspect he was hit by a car.

“Graham’s left hind foot was badly mangled; almost all of the toes were crushed and exposed. The tip of his tail had also been degloved, leaving the bone exposed,” said Amanda, cattery coordinator at the Home.

“There was no active bleeding, so the injuries would have been around two to three days old. The pain would have been excruciating.”

Pain relief and antibiotics alleviated Graham’s suffering and kept him comfortable. His injuries were so severe that our vets had to amputate his left hind leg and tail during surgery. But, the brave cat made a smooth recovery.

A loving family took Graham home only hours after he went up for adoption.

“We immediately fell in love with Graham; his wise and loving personality shone through before he even came out of his enclosure,” said Graham’s new owner, Lily.

“When asked if we could have a closer look at him, he jumped into our laps and snuggled right up to us. I’ve always said, your pets choose you, you don’t choose them.

“Graham has settled in wonderfully and already has a favourite spot on the couch, having claimed a pillow and blue blanket. He’s adjusting really well to life with only three legs, only occasionally toppling over.

“He loves to have snuggles in our bed at night time, and during the day enjoys following us around on the deck in the backyard. Graham loves a belly rub, and trying to snatch our dinner if we’re not looking.

Our house feels like a home with Graham, and we couldn’t be happier to give a special needs cat a forever home with us. He may only have three legs, but he has a heart full of love for everyone around him.

“I have always found shelter pets to have the most beautiful nature and personalities, despite any previous hardships.”

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VOLUNTEERING

Do you know someone who would like to follow in Richard’s footsteps? Without volunteers and foster carers, our life-changing work would not be possible. For more information about how to get involved, visit dogshome.com

I was brought up on a farm, which was essentially a large market garden. We had several animals that we cared for and tended; they were really more like pets than livestock.

We have adopted two dogs over 20 years from The Lost Dogs’ Home, who gave us a lot of enjoyment and happiness. I thought volunteering would be a way of giving back to the community in general and the Home in particular.

I have been volunteering at the Home since November 2015 and normally attend Monday to Friday. A typical day entails several sessions of dog walking and enrichment.

I usually walk each dog for around half an hour and then spend time with them in an exercise yard doing various activities, dependant on the dog. I sometimes work on foundation skills such as ‘sit’ and ‘drop’, agility work, noseworks (finding hidden treats) or just chilling with the dog and giving them a stroke.

Two or three times a week I drive to the Home’s Cranbourne shelter to pick up animals who are brought back to North Melbourne for adoption. Sometimes I also pick up donations, such as blankets or pet food, from various sites around Melbourne. I also help transport animals to some of the Home’s rescue partners, the most unusual being a goat taken to a farm near Little River.

I enjoy the varied requirements of my role, the shared purpose of the staff and volunteers to achieve the best outcomes for the animals in the Home’s care, and I really enjoy spending lots of time enriching and exercising with dogs.

If you are a believer in animal welfare, volunteering is a proactive and enjoyable way of demonstrating this. The Home performs invaluable community service in reuniting pets with their owners, preparing animals for adoption and adopting out animals. Volunteering for few hours a month can make a huge difference to an animal’s enrichment and quality of life.

Richard gives back through volunteering Volunteers are special souls who donate their time to make a difference. These dedicated, compassionate people work in various areas around the Home, helping to enrich the lives of the thousands of homeless pets who come through our doors each year.


PICTURE GALLERY

MISSY I’ve always loved animals, especially dogs. Missy is 11 years old now, and even though her heart and lung tablets cost us a fortune, we still love her.

– Gayle

WALLY Dear little Wally came to us a shy and frightened little man, but the love of his new family quickly turned. Sadly this past July, Wally passed away from health complications just shy of his 10th birthday. With love and plenty of cuddles, Wally passed away and left his paw prints in our hearts.

– Dorothy

MOLLY AND ESTHER Esther is 16-and-a-half years old. She is a sweetie, a gentle soul and everyone’s friend. Esther’s sight and hearing are very poor, but she is still getting around ok and enjoys walks. Molly (two-years-old) helps to keep me going.

– Nellie

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JEFF Jeff is enjoying life in his new home. Although the family thought that he might have been too old, Mum insisted that she give him a home. It turned out that he was the perfect dog for her. The whole family loves him and is very thankful as he is a great companion for Mum.

– Deb

SAMMY Sammy told me that due to all of the love and good times we’ve had since 2010, we should send you a token of our thanks.

– Patricia

BUZZ AND YUKI I adopted Buzz and Yuki just before New Year’s Day and I absolutely love them. They have settled in well, love each other’s company (follow each other around the house) and love cuddles. They’re quite fond of my laundry basket as their bed during the day too.

– Sally

HARRY Harry is an absolute pleasure to have around. He is asleep on the floor between my feet as I write this. He knows that when I sit at the desk to work he has to be quiet. His personality is a wonder as well. It’s amazing how they have their little emotions.

– Robert ROSIE I adopted Rosie 10 years ago. She is just a gentle giant, everyone loves her. She lost an eye to cancer last year but is still a happy dog.

– Anne


SUPPORTER STORIES

We love hearing from our loyal supporters. Email your feedback to [email protected]

We have been truly touched by your words of appreciation and encouragement in our recent donor survey. Thank you for your kindness and support!

Kind words from our wonderful supporters

“I was very surprised how many cats and dogs come through the clinic

for help. Without all of you and your wonderful services and programs our

lovely animals would be in real trouble.” – Sylvia

“I am always given hope when I hear of all the wonderful work you all do to help so many animals.” – Julie

“I think MADI is a terrific idea. It can go where the need is greatest. It’s time someone took a stand of fixing the problem of unwanted pets from undesexed parents.” – Stephen

“I applaud everything you do and accomplish to give the animals a second chance at life in a loving and caring environment.” – Rosalie

Stray kitten inspires family’s fundraiser for homeless pets It was the middle of winter when a stray kitten wandered

into Vrushti and Vismay’s backyard, taking refuge under the family car. Fortunately, they heard her cries for help just in time.

They took the tiny kitten to a vet, where it was found she was not microchipped. She was then taken to the Home to give an owner the chance to find her, but nobody came forward. So, Vrushti and Vismay adopted the kitten and named her Summer.

“Here we are now, our small, happy family. Summer now has a little human sister, Tvishi, who is so fond of playing with her,” said Vrushti and Vismay.

In honour of their daughter Tvishi’s first birthday, Vrushti and Vismay decided to hold a fundraiser to support the care and adoption of other homeless pets, just like Summer. They created an online fundraising page through everydayhero, raising an incredible $1,110 for the Home.

“Our girls, Summer and Tvishi, are the sole inspiration behind this fundraiser. Summer has been such an integral part of our family from the day we met that we can’t imagine what it would have been without her. She is a little fighter, survivor, our saviour, our little fur ball,” said Vrushti and Vismay.

“Making a difference in each other’s lives is what the journey called life is all about. If we could touch lives and make it little bit better, I would say we have served our part.

“We already see Tvishi as an animal lover. She always gets so cheerful and playful with pets around.”

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