Meet Mikey, a very unlucky dog whose luck changed today thanks to the help of animal lovers,rescuers,transporter,donators and the animal control officer who picked him up and chose to call for help for him rather that writting him off and euthanizing him.

Donations for Mikey’s care may be made by using the paypal donation button on this website or mailed to Saving Furry Friends PObox 741 Glade Spring,Va 24340.

All donations are tax deductible as we are a registered 501 (c) (3) charity. Thank you.

Update 230 pm:

Mikey’s has survived surgery and is holding his own. He is on Clavamox to prevent infection, Nutrical paste, a dietary supplement to help him gain  much needed weight. He was also given an injection of Torbegesic  to control his pain.At 36 pounds Mikey weighs  half of what a male boxer his age should weigh.

 Dan Kegley, a local reporter, has agreed to write a story on  Mikey in the hopes that the reward money will encourage someone to come forward with information on who did this to Mikey.

A very special thank you to all of our animal loving friends, fellow rescuers, animal advocates that stepped up to help with his vet care and donated reward monies.

Update 11:10 am

 Mikey is now at Dr Garretts he is in shock and anemic. Surgery is risky however must be done. He so far has tolerated his pre med well and weighs just 36 lbs. I will keep everyone posted as I know more. In the mean time any excess donations above what Mikey needs for his care will be put towards a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whom ever is responsible for this. Mikey was picked up by animal control on Chestnut Ridge Road in Chilhowie,Va. Animal control does not feel he was a stray because as a stray, he may have been thin but not emaciated, he would have found something to eat trash, road kill etc. In light of the very strong possibility that someone intentionally starved and injured him Saving Furry Friends is offering a 700.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for Mikey’s condition.

8:44am
I just got off of the phone with animal control. They have just taken in an emaciated boxer whose eye is almost completely out of its socket needs to be removed several other injuries/lacerations noted.We have 1 hr to pick him up or they will euthanize him as they do not want him to suffer, we have notified Dr Garrett and if funds can be raised to save him we have an appointment tentatively scheduled for 1130. Ac forwarded the following pics this am.I do not yet have the whole story on him only know he needs help now!! We do not have an exact total yet but do know his bill is expected to top out at approx 500.00

All donations for Mikeys care are tax deductible

Mikey's eye shortly after arriving at the shelter

Mikey on his way to the hospital

Mikey at Dr Garrett's

Mikey just waking up after surgery

Here in this house…

I will never know the loneliness I hear in the barks
of the other dogs ‘out there’. I can sleep soundly, assured that when I
wake my world will not have changed. I will never know hunger, or the fear of
not knowing if I’ll eat. I will not shiver in the cold, or grow weary from
the heat. I will feel the sun’s heat, and the rain’s coolness, and be
allowed to smell all that can reach my nose. My fur will shine, and never be dirty or
matted.

Here in this house… There will be an effort to communicate with
me on my level. I will be talked to and, even if I don’t understand, I
can enjoy the warmth of the words. I will be given a name so that I
may know who I am among many. My name will be used in joy, and I will
love the sound of it!

Here in this house… I will never be a substitute for anything I am
not. I will never be used to improve peoples’ images of themselves. I
will be loved because I am who I am, not someone’s idea of who I
should be. I will never suffer for someone’s anger, impatience, or
stupidity. I will be taught all the things I need to know to be loved
by all. If I do not learn my lessons well, they will look to my
teacher for blame.

Here in this house… I can trust arms that hold, hands that touch…
knowing that, no matter what they do, they do it for the good of me. If I am ill, I
will be doctored. If scared, I will be calmed. If sad, I will be
cheered. No matter what I look like, I will be considered beautiful
and known to be of value.
I will never be cast out because I am too old, too ill, too unruly, or not
cute enough. My life is a responsibility, and not an afterthought. I
will learn that humans can almost, sometimes, be as kind and as fair
as dogs.
Here in this house… I will belong. I will be home.

Virginia, a small,doxie/chi mix was surrendered by her owners to our local shelter. Our rescue found out about her just two days prior to her scheduled euthanasia day.

After scouring the internet’s various rescue sites and sending out mass email pleas for help, as our rescue was at full capacity, Virginia’s prayers were answered. The only problem was…how to get Virginia to the family that wanted to adopt her as they reside in Toronto, Canada. I must admit the task seemed daunting. Daunting that is until Alice Knottmyer, a pilot,stepped in with an offer to fly Virginia to Canada at no charge.

With an offer of a forever home and a free plane ride to get home, not a moment could be lost. Virginia was quickly pulled from the county shelter and placed into boarding, an appointment was set up with our veterinarian  for Virginia to be spayed, heart worm tested, wormed and brought up to date on her vaccinations. Virginia also required a health certificate as she would be traveling across state lines. Within a week Virginia was ready to go.

I am pleased to say that all of this came together and Virginia was flown home to her new family in Canada last week. A heartfelt thank you to the Read family for opening their home and heart to this sweet angel in need and  to Alice Knottmyer without whom,none of this would have been possible.

VIRGINIA~