Thank you to our general contributors:

Ray Fink
Mark Vonderscher
Linda Hughes
Chris Lawlor Remodeling
Patrice Hutton
Donna Greenley
Helen Wook
Hannah Selznick
Linda Thorp
Stephanie Geiger
Lori Erlandson
Rod Blevens
Dominic & Karla Kollasch
Rene' Luedeman
William Santacruz
Osamu Payne
Stella the Beagle
Richard Swedbergh
Ronny Tracey

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Cookie is sponsored by:

Linda Hughes

Cookie

Cookie is the name and treats are my friend! Thank you to AZBHR for saving me from a life outdoors as I came from a hoarder in Payson area. I’m a very sweet, plumb (around 67 lbs), loving, tri-colored Basset at a young age of 13 years old. I’ve recently been diagnosed with Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a disorder of water balance. (The animal is unable to concentrate urine, so the urine volume is very high and the urine is dilute.)

Needless to say I drink lots of water and well I like to make ponds of water after drinking all that water. I do love a nice soft couch to take my naps on and lots of loving. Won’t you be my angel to help pay for my expensive medication?

Gadget is sponsored by:

Richard Swedburgh
Carol Stead
Susan & Larry Bradley, in memory of Eric

Gadget

Introducing Gadget (aka Mr. Magoo) a Forever Foster Gadget, a handsome boy around 10 years old and very long ears, found his way to AZBHR via the Yuma Humane Society and spent some time in boarding until going to a foster home.

It was discovered that Gadget has lymphoma and it is a matter of time so his foster home in Tucson is giving him good medication to ease the pain and lots of loving til it's time for his trip to the Rainbow Bridge.

Charlie is sponsored by

Angelica Villarreal,
Kris & Paula Osterhoudt,
Donna Greenly of Unique Kitchens & Baths, Inc.,
Susan & Larry Bradley  in memory of Eric,
Dee Adams

Charlie

Hi, my name is Charlie. I am now 2 years old, and I have the energy of a pup! My foster Mom said that I am a "special needs" dog. That is because I had Parvo when I was only 8 weeks old and suffered from a very high fever. Although I did recover from this awful disease, this fever resulted in some brain damage, so I now have some neurological problems which sometimes cause me to have seizures. On top of that, I had to have surgery on my leg (I can run and play like a champ now) and my eyes were very badly affected. In fact I have had corneal transplants in both of my eyes. My medicine runs about $100 a month for the ‘phenobarbital’ and ointments to keep my new eyes healthy. Since I have had the transplants done I can see better and do not become startled as easily as I used to.

Since my surgeries my trainer Crystal took me under her wing and I lived with her for some time. I learned good manners while at her home and became what she referred to as rehabilitated and adoptable. The BEST part of being “rehabilitated” is that I have been adopted and am living with my “forever mom” and my older 4 legged brother, Ralph. He is the best, and we get along great. He likes to play almost as much as I do. We race around the house like crazy dogs and we are both so happy when Mom comes home. It is GREAT being adopted and finding my forever home.

Although I have been adopted my mom could use help in paying for my expensive monthly medications. Please consider becoming my angel to make sure I can continue to be a happy and healthy boy.

Noelle
Please welcome Noelle to AZBHR. She is a sweet, easy going 11 yr. old girl who has been through a very traumatic experience. Before she was relinquished to our Rescue, she was attacked by two large dogs and suffered severe injuries to her left front leg. She was only given minimal treatment until she was turned over to AZBHR. She was immediately taken to the special vets at Four Legged Friends, and was hospitalized for several days to be treated for extensive infection. She then had surgery to repair the structural damage that was discovered in her leg.

Noelle is Sponsored by

Kip & Lisa Masset, and
David, Kim & K9's Dharma, Willow, Zander, Sadie & Andy Devine Cooper,
Becky Lucidi

Noelle is a bit dog shy with those she does not know, and will be rather protective of her doggy dish (full or not) and space, but has adjusted well to the other three basset girls in her new home. And they have learned to respect her. She likes to be near her foster mom as much as possible. Other than trips to the vet and physical therapist, she hasn't ventured out into the world yet, but hopes to learn how to ride in a wagon so she can give the doggy park a try. She is fully immunized and has a microchip. She is on long term medication to control pain.

Noelle gets a little better every day, and even though she may never be as good as new, she is hoping to some day find a happy forever home that can accept, care for, and love this precious girl.

Now fully recovered from her surgery, she is a happy, outgoing dog that can keep up with her foster sisters in almost every way. She particularly likes to play with her newest friend, Frederica, and will try to put her bad leg down during the play. A new home with a companion to wrestle with would be ideal to continue to encourage her to try to use the leg, and give her a better chance to regain some use of the leg. However, her life as a three legged dog is not much of a problem for her any longer. Her biggest setback: she can't climb the stairs to join the rest of the family at bedtime.

For more information on Noelle, please contact Cynthia.