 “Bender” a.k.a. Brodie a 3 month old husky cross found on a foggy evening abandoned on the side of HWY 55 and 28. He was admitted to the Lakeland Humane Society on April 8th, timid, emaciated, dehydrated with a large open wound on his right back leg; a severely fractured femoral head on his left back leg and infested with parasitic worms. The injuries he sustained were those of an animal being thrown from a vehicle. Bender 1st visit to a veterinarian for medical treatment for his injuries did not disclose his left leg injury. Bender was such a brave little dog it wasn’t until the wound on his right leg was almost healed that we started to notice a limp in his left leg. That is when Bender’s guardian angels stepped in. Dr. Craig and Dr. Hansen of the Lake Centre Dental Group heard about this amazing little puppy and decided to give poor little Bender a second chance at life by providing the funds for x-rays, surgery, and a lot of medical, and therapeutic care as well as fostering him and providing him all the care he needed until his hip is healed and he is ready for adoption. Bender’s surgery involved the removal of the femoral head and neck from the femur. As a result from this surgery, his left leg is shorter than his right leg. Due to his age, size and outstanding personality, he has rebounded really well. Bender is expected to be able to use his leg with equal weight and be pain free by the 12 to 14 week period of recovery. Unfortunately, due to the lack of funds in our Second Chance Fund, the LHS would have had no choice but to euthanize Bender if it wasn’t for the generosity of Dr. Craig and Dr. Hansen for giving this really wonderful pup a second chance.
On July 2, 2006, Bender was adopted into a very loving and caring family. Benders fund allows the LHS to help any homeless animals with special needs. You can help us raise money to provide care for animals that we would not normally have the funds to care for, such as a dog or cat hit by a car or that has a treatable illness. We would really like to help every animal but we can't do it without your help. 100% of all Second Chance Fund donations we receive will be spent on veterinary care and rehabilitation; there will be no administration costs. Please donate to Benders Fund:
Mail: Box 202, Cold Lake, Alberta, T9M 1P1
In person: 6220 50th Ave, Cold Lake
Please make cheques or money-orders out to
Lakeland Humane Society
THANK YOU FROM ALL THE ANIMALS Take a look how the Bender's fund has helped animals in need thanks to supporters like you.
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 | Once upon a time in the City of Cold Lake there lived a very handsome, stray ginger colored tabby. He wandered around the city for months and months, hoping everyday he would find enough to eat and to have a warm place to curl up at night. Nibbs was brought into the adoption centre, in late October. It did not take long to notice that this zestful boy was in a little trouble. Nibb's tail had been badly mangled, but despite all the pain, he was in good spirits. Sadly, there was nothing that could be done to save his tail. So, Nibbs was off to the veterinarian for a tail amputation. Nibbs may have lost one of his 9 lives but he has 8 more and he would love a family to share them with! Nibbs is described as a quiet and content fellow. He loves attention and will perch to watch the world go by. Adopted Jan 2009. |  | Brack was brought into the Adoption Centre on September 9, 2008. When Brack arrived he was limping on his back leg. After being seen by a Veterinarian, Brack was diagnosed with a broken bone and a fractured hawk. Brack’s leg was put into a splint and his mobility was restricted to allow for the fracture to heal. He absolutely loved every minute of attention! He was rolling on his back for lots of tummy rubs and greeting everyone with a wagging tail to say hello! Adopted December 5, 2008 | | | |
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| Copper a male Australian Shepherd/Husky Mix was found on February 22, 2008. He was picked up by some concerned citizens. It was very evident when Copper first arrived at the animal care centre that there was something wrong with his hind leg. He held it up and would not put any weight on it. Copper was taken to see a veterinarian, we were saddened to find out Copper had been struck by a vehicle. He was suffering from a broken femur. Copper was in excruciating pain, and through all the pain he would not stop licking and wagging his tail!!! It is as if he knew there was an angel there to help him. Copper’s leg has healed and he is back up to his proper weight again. Copper was adopted in April 2008. |
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 | British a yellow lab mix, was surrendered to the Lakeland Humane Society on Feb. 19, 2008 with hardly any fur left on his body and covered in itchy scabs and infected sores. Upon arrival, he was withdrawn and scared, even growling and bearing his teeth. British was in urgent need of medical attention as he had gone months and months without seeing a veterinarian for demodex mange and the mite and infection had spread over most of his body. Demodex mange is a non-contagious mite that will thrive on animals with suppressed immune systems. When treated immediately, mange is very manageable but British had been left untreated for the majority of his seven months of life. Since the mite and infection has spread over most of his body, treatment is very expensive; $1,500 to $2,000 and recovery time is six to eight months. After months of treatment, British is expected to make a full recovery. He has become a very outgoing and friendly dog who seems to love everyone! |
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| On Saturday October 20th, 2007 a declawed short hair grey tabby was found and brought into the Lakeland Humane Society from the OD Saddle Club with a huge open wound on his back where the shoulder blades meet. The tabby had been shot with a shot gun. After the veterinarian started shaving him down you could see approx. 15-20 pellet holes around the large hole where the shot gun shell exploded. As the fur was being removed, pellets started falling onto the exam table.
During the examination, the cat did not have to be sedated as the vet cleaned and poked at his back to clean out the wound. He just purred and occasionally cried in pain but stayed still until he finished. The vet estimated he had been shot a few days before being found.
The grey tabby has been named "Trigger". He is currently in a foster home recovering from the injury, minor infection and trauma from the incident.
Trigger is slated to go into surgery on Thursday, November 1st to have the skin from the gun shot wound stitched closed. |
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