What is the matter with Nathan?  His first parents knew that the four-month-old Dachshund was ãjust not rightä, but they did not have the money to find out what was wrong.   He constantly circles and is almost totally blind.  Little Shelter could not let the cute little guy go untreated, so we took him in and arranged for some very expensive but necessary tests.  A CSF tap and a CAT scan showed some brain abnormalities, but more tests must be done to determine future care.  Right now, he resting in a loving foster home and is recovering from an unexplained fever.

It is apparent to everyone that Nathan is going to require a great deal of help if he is to be given a chance at a good life.  Little Shelter will provide lots of TLC as well as all the medical tests and treatments Nathan needs.  But we could really use your help to defray the cost of this adorable puppyâs medical miracle.  Please donate now so together we can make the miracle happen.

To donate to Little Shelter, please call 631-368-8770 Extension 206.  You may also send a check to Animal Rescue at Little Shelter at 33 Warner Road in Huntington, NY 11743.

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Sunkist - 4/17/07

When Sunkist arrived at Little Shelter, we noticed that something was not quite right with her jaw.  A visit to our vet revealed that Sunkist had suffered a broken jaw, probably an old injury from being hit by a car.  We cannot begin to imagine the pain this petite little girl endured.  Just trying to eat would have caused her excruciating agony.  Sunkistâs jaw has healed; but it has healed incorrectly, and it is awkward for her to eat properly. 

To help her live her life more comfortably, Sunkist may require surgery, surgery that could prove to be costly.  Of course, Little Shelter will provide all this little girl needs to live a happy normal life.  Wonât you help us?  Please donate now to make Sunkistâs medical miracle come true.

To donate to Little Shelter, please call 631-368-8770 Extension 206.  You may also send a check to Animal Rescue at Little Shelter at 33 Warner Road in Huntington, NY 11743.

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When the Little Shelter Passage to Freedom team picked up ten puppies rescued from a gassing shelter in Virginia, it was obvious that the little guys needed medical help ö pronto. They all had a serious but non-contagious skin conditions manifested by many open sores.  Our vets also determined that the pups would eventually need eye surgeries for a variety of reasons. Right now, we are treating the skin conditions, which require special dips and baths as well as antibiotics.  At the same time, the puppies are receiving strong vitamins to strengthen their immune systems in preparation for their eye surgeries.

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Rose - 3/15/07

Our Rose is a real beauty.  She is young and sweet and so appreciative of the love we give to her.  The little girl lived outside her entire life, her only refuge a flimsy doghouse.  Living outside is bad for anyone, but it was especially horrific for Rose.  She contracted heartworm, a terrible disease that is fatal if left untreated.  Fortunately, Little Shelter rescued her just in time and began the necessary but very expensive treatments.

We know that one day Rose will be living in a wonderful forever home.  But she cannot leave us until she tests negative for heartworm.  That might not happen for quite a while.  No matter the cost, Little Shelter will continue to provide the medication until Rose is cured ö but we really would appreciate your help.  Please donate now and help us make Roseâs medical miracle happen.

To donate to Little Shelter, please call 631-368-8770 Extension 206.  You may also send a check to Animal Rescue at Little Shelter at 33 Warner Road in Huntington, NY 11743.

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They were a frightful sight.  The two eight-week-old Pit Bull puppies were barely clinging to life.  Fortunately, a kind-hearted soul brought them to a local town shelter where they received emergency medical care that kept them alive.  Then they were rushed to Little Shelter for treatment that is more extensive.  One of the little guys needed a badly torn ear surgically removed; the other baby needed surgery for a huge abscess.  Both pups are emaciated and infested with intestinal parasites. 

These poor innocent creatures are now recovering in a foster home and are receiving all necessary medical care to restore them to health.  But it will be a long time before they are completely well.  Nevertheless, Little Shelter will continue to provide both routine and special medical care until that miraculous day when both puppies are placed into loving, forever homes.  We realize the expenses will be very high, so we are asking for your help.  Please donate now and help Little Shelter make a medical miracle happen for each of these precious little puppies.

To donate to Little Shelter, please call 631-368-8770 Extension 206.  You may also send a check to Animal Rescue at Little Shelter at 33 Warner Road in Huntington, NY 11743.

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UPDATE - 4/17/07

We tried all we could, but we were not able to save Dynamoeâs eyes.  The little Terrier was completely blind when she came to us, so our vets advised that her eyes should be removed as they were causing her a great deal of pain.  We are happy to report that Dynamoe is healing well ö and she is pain-free!

Dynamoeâs care has been costly, and we are very thankful to those of you who have helped us provide for our senior lady.  As you can see, you have helped her achieve some happiness in her golden years.  Please continue to donate to Dynamoeâs care and continue the miracle.

Dynamoe - 1/30/07

Life is just not fair.  For ten years, Dynamoe gave unconditional love to her forever family.  Then one day, she began to have trouble seeing.  Next, she began to show symptoms of diabetes.  Soon, she was completely blind and insulin dependent ö and her long-time adoptive family no longer wanted the cute little terrier mix.  They turned her into a municipal shelter ö a certain death sentence. 

Fortunately, Little Shelter is fair as well as kind and loving.  We rescued Dynamoe from the city shelter and brought her to the safety of our shelter.  Dynamoe is now under expert veterinary care to regulate her blood sugar with regular insulin injections.

Dynamoe will always need medical care and insulin injections.  As she ages, she will probably need treatment for other illnesses.  But Little Shelter will never abandon her.  Please donât turn your back on Dynamoe.  Donate now and help Little Shelter provide the medical miracle she needs to live a happy life.

To donate to Little Shelter, please call 631-368-8770 Extension 206.  You may also send a check to Animal Rescue at Little Shelter at 33 Warner Road in Huntington, NY 11743.

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She is ten years old ö a senior citizen in the world of dogs ö but you would never know it.  Foster is a sweet little Chihuahua mix who is happy and playful and loves other dogs.  You would never know she has had some hard times having been turned into the cityâs animal control facility probably because of her huge mammary tumor.  Once our veterinarians determine she is able to withstand the procedure, a veterinary surgeon will remove the grapefruit sized lump.

No matter what, Foster will require extensive medical care and lots of TLC to make her medical miracle happen.  Wonât you help us provide all she needs to make her well?  Please donate now to Fosterâs medical care and her medical miracle.

To donate to Little Shelter, please call 631-368-8770 Extension 206.  You may also send a check to Animal Rescue at Little Shelter at 33 Warner Road in Huntington, NY 11743.

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Victor - 12/5/06

It was truly unbelievable.  Crammed inside the plastic container left at Little Shelterâs front gate were several beautiful but sick cats.  Victor, by far, had the most medical problems.  The sweet grey and white cat has very large ear polyps that are causing him tremendous pain.  Surgery is the only cure, but the procedure may inadvertently affect his hearing.  And recovery will be a long, slow process.

Everyone at Little Shelter is hoping that Victor will experience a medical miracle.  We will do our best to make it happen, but we could really use your help.  Please donate now to help Little Shelter provide for Victorâs surgery and follow-up medical care.

To donate to Little Shelter, please call 631-368-8770 Extension 206.  You may also send a check to Animal Rescue at Little Shelter at 33 Warner Road in Huntington, NY 11743.

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Delia - 11/29/06

Unfortunately, there are people in this world who are hurtful and cruel, and, sadly, seven-month-old Delia met one of them.  The little black cat was thrown out of a moving car, and sustained severe injuries to her jaw and back legs. Right now, she is being treated by one of our vets, and, thankfully, the prognosis is good.  However, it may be several weeks, or months, before our lovable girl is ready for a new forever family.

It doesnât matter how long it takes.  Delia will stay at Little Shelter until she is healed and ready to romp and play with a loving family.  However, we can use some help with the cost of Deliaâs medical care.  Please donate now; working together, we can make Deliaâs medical miracle happen.

To donate to Little Shelter, please call 631-368-8770 Extension 206.  You may also send a check to Animal Rescue at Little Shelter at 33 Warner Road in Huntington, NY 11743.

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Rudy - 11/14/06

Rudy is really a gem.  The lovable six-month-old Pit Bull was rescued from a New York City traditional shelter.  There the handsome gent would be on death row because of a severe leg injury; at Little Shelter, he is well on his way to a long and happy life.  Rudy is now at our veterinarianâs office where he awaits surgery that will enable him to have full use of his mangled rear leg.

To donate to Little Shelter, please call 631-368-8770 Extension 206.  You may also send a check to Animal Rescue at Little Shelter at 33 Warner Road in Huntington, NY 11743.

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Shelly was barely three months old when Little Shelter saved her and her littermates from an individual who was slowly poisoning the little feline family.  Her brothers and sisters were healthy ö and quickly adopted ö but this little tyke was not.  Besides being the runt of the litter and extremely weak, Shelly also had to have an eye removed because of a trauma site infection.

Currently recovering and on a regimen of antibiotics, our brave little gal is slowly improving.  However, it will be a while before Shelly is well enough to be adopted by the loving family she deserves. 

Little Shelter has always been committed to making Shellyâs medical miracle happen, despite the extraordinary cost.  Please consider helping us and Shelly by making a donation to her medical miracle. 

To donate to Little Shelter, please call 631-368-8770 Extension 206.  You may also send a check to Animal Rescue at Little Shelter at 33 Warner Road in Huntington, NY 11743.

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Update - 11/14/06

Magic and Merlin are doing extremely well, according to their foster mother Linda Klampfl.

"They each weigh close to 13 ounces," says Linda proudly.  "I am so happy that Little Shelter rescued them.  Leaving them to die in the city shelter would have haunted me the rest of my life."

Both little guys are looking at the world through wide-open eyes, and they are beginning to scamper around like all little puppies do.  Each of them is now up to a whopping 18 CCs of mother's milk replacement every three hours.

Many, many thanks to all who have donated to Little Shelter on behalf of Magic and Merlin.  It looks like the medical miracle has begun for them as several veterinary surgeons have come forward and have generously donated their fees for the life-saving operations to repair the cleft palates.  However, Magic and Merlin will need much specialized follow-up medical care.  Please continue to donate as we ensure these two adorable puppies wonderfully happy lives.

Update - 11/7/06

So far, every day is a miracle for Magic and Merlin.  The little pups now weigh 9 and 10 ounces, respectively, and are being successfully tube-fed 17cc of nutrients every 3 hours.  A preliminary consultation with our veterinarian showed that each little tyke should be able to have a long and wonderful life ö but, first, multiple surgeries will be required to repair the severely cleft palates.

In most other shelters, Magic and Merlin would have no chance at life; they would have been put to death long ago.  But at Little Shelter, we are giving them everything they need not only to survive but also to live a great life with a loving adoptive family.  However, the cost of the surgery and medical care they need is astronomical.  Little Shelter is imploring all animal lovers to contribute to Magicâs and Merlinâs medical miracle.  Join with us as we strive to make a long, happy life a reality for these two adorable puppies.

Magic & Merlin - 10/31/06

They are only five days old, but they already have many obstacles on the road to long and happy lives.  Magic and Merlin, each weighing barely six ounces, came to Little Shelter with cleft palates.  When they are 8-12 weeks old, the little tykes will require extensive surgery to repair this life-threatening condition.  In the meantime, they must be tube fed every three hours around the clock because they cannot eat on their own.  There is a very high risk of aspiration pneumonia, so their condition is guarded at best.

To realize their medical miracle, Magic and Merlin need all the help they can get.  Little Shelter will be there for them and provide all they need to make it happen.  But we can really use your help as their medical care and surgeries will be very expensive.  Please donate now and be part of the miracle.

To donate to Little Shelter, please call 631-368-8770 Extension 206.  You may also send a check to Animal Rescue at Little Shelter at 33 Warner Road in Huntington, NY 11743.

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The day has finally come.  Mommasitaâs puppies are seven weeks old and ready to be placed into their forever homes.  If you are ready to add a loyal and loving four-pawed member to your family, please come to Little Shelter and become acquainted with these cuddly little guys and gals.

Mommasita will be with us for a little while longer as she recovers from puppy-birth and is spayed.  Please donate now so Little Shelter can continue to provide medical miracles not only for Mommasita but also for all dogs and cats who look to us for help.

To donate to Little Shelter, please call 631-368-8770 Extension 206.  You may also send a check to Animal Rescue at Little Shelter at 33 Warner Road in Huntington, NY 11743.

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Barney - 10/17/06

Barneyâs forever home was anything but loving.  Fortunately, on March 24, 1999, Little Shelter was able to step into the situation and save him from continued cruelty and possible death.  Yet, the nine-year-old orange and white beauty is not totally unscarred.  He has severe and chronic irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).  We have tried special diets and the most advanced medications ö all to no avail.  But we will never give up on our boy Barney.  We will continue to look for a cure as we continue to search for that special, caring family who will forever love this wonderful cat.

As you can well imagine, the seven-year quest for Barneyâs medical miracle has been extremely expensive.  We will always provide for Barney and make sure he receives whatever he needs to make his life more joyful and peaceful. Yet, Little Shelter needs your help as we do all that is humanly possible to find that medical miracle that will change Barneyâs life.  Please donate now; Barney will be so grateful.

To donate to Little Shelter, please call 631-368-8770 Extension 206.  You may also send a check to Animal Rescue at Little Shelter at 33 Warner Road in Huntington, NY 11743.

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UPDATE -10/31/06

Mattie continues to thrive in her loving foster home.  She eats well and is having a great time with the dogs, cats, and kids who live with her.  Because of her kidney problems, she is still under the care of our veterinarian, is still receiving daily fluids, and probably will for the rest of her life.

Thank you to everyone who has donated to Mattieâs medical miracle.  Little Shelter appreciates the support, and Mattie does, too!  Please continue to help us as we provide our perky little lady with all she needs to live a wonderfully happy life.

MATTIE - 9/11/06

Mattie is already a medical miracle.  The pretty poodle came to us from a municipal shelter in New York City and rapidly developed pneumonia and kidney failure.  Doctors were not very hopeful as her age was against her; our little lady is 15 years old.  But, happily, after ten days in the hospital, Mattie was able to go to a foster home where she is thriving and happy.  She is still on daily medications and fluids but she is as perky as a pup!  Her cough is almost gone and she is eating well. 

Little Shelter is working hard to continue Mattieâs Medical Miracle.  We are really looking forward to her being cured and in a loving forever home.  But we can really use your help.  Needless to say, her medical care has been a tremendous expense.  Please donate now to and watch with us as Mattieâs Medical Miracle comes about.

To donate to Little Shelter, please call 631-368-8770 Extension 206.  You may also send a check to Animal Rescue at Little Shelter at 33 Warner Road in Huntington, NY 11743.

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Itâs going to be a long, hard road for Precious.  A Little Shelter volunteer found the little cat with a badly injured back leg.  A stray, he was probably bitten by a wild animal, and the injury went unattended for a long time.  Not surprisingly, a bad infection developed in the bone.  Despite receiving daily antibiotics and pain management medication, Precious still cannot put weight on the leg.  We are continuing treatment with hope that the outcome will be a good one, but the veterinarians have not ruled out amputating the leg.

To achieve his Medical Miracle, Precious needs Little Shelter, and Little Shelter needs you.  We will continue to provide medical care no matter what course must be taken. Please donate now to help Little Shelter pay for all the care Precious will need.

To donate to Little Shelter, please call 631-368-8770 Extension 206.  You may also send a check to Animal Rescue at Little Shelter at 33 Warner Road in Huntington, NY 11743.

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