I wanted to bring everyone up to speed about this on-going rescue recapping the beginning:
Thanks to Diane West’s vigilance, she noticed that Reva needed help after being on her own for a year. Diane and Bobby and Nicole Turner painstakingly and carefully moved her to the safety and shelter of their home where they cared for her until Susan Harris volunteered to be her new temporary foster home due to other obligations the Turners have. Diane’s heartfelt story about the Turner’s Corner Dog got the ball rolling. Within a week, we knew that this precious soul needed a name befitting her brave and patient
spirit and loving presence. The name actually presented itself and means “a return to health; a return to life.”
Reva has been seen by a vet and it has been determined that she has several different worms in addition to an abdominal tumor which might be associated with all the poisons from the intestinal worms or could be cancer. One of the most heartbreaking things the vet has ascertained is that she has been shot at numerous times. Her treatment protocol includes pain pills, worming medication and healthy cooked food Susan is making for her. Susan is following a diet suggested by the vet and is giving her ‘round the clock attention and care. Can you imagine the relief that Reva must be feeling right now as she hesitantly learns to trust and believe in us humans once again?
Susan mentioned that she seems to react in an ever-so-slightly different way to the sound of a man’s voice as though an important part of her previous life has returned. Her hips are weak, but she insists on going outside to do her business. She will not go in her crate or even in the garage. Several have asked how she is with other animals. In the short time we have known about her, we know that she shared a pen with other dogs at the Turners’ home. Susan has two smaller dogs who would love to interact and play with her, but she has kept them separated for Reva’s healing. She says that Reva has little reaction to other dogs and is very calm about their presence. As her strength returns, we will have more information about this.
Jane Lenzen, owner of Helen Health House has offered to donate additional supplements and valuable knowlege as she has worked with animals with cancer in the past.
Reva’s story has been posted on several Facebook pages. Diane has submitted her story to the local newspaper in the hope of spreading the word about Reva and the impact of any rescue effort and the residual positive effect of this shared mission. If people would only realize how doing one small thing …as little as forwarding an email, saying a prayer, donating time, materials or money or as much as fostering or ultimately adopting a pet in need – everything is important and anything can make the difference between life and death.
Jacqui Faye, twin sister of Pam (troopersmommy), a talented artist and painter, created a painting of her and posted it on
http://theartofrescue.blogspot.com/ and
http://jacquifaye.blogspot.com/ offering it for sale for $150.00 and donating all proceeds to Reva’s rescue and medical care. Jacqui has offered to do some more paintings to help Reva. Diane and I are going to visit her at Susan’s in the morning and will take some more pictures for her.
Daniela Caride, creator of the Daily Tail, purchased the painting and did a story about her which included an opportunity for donations which you can see here
http://www.thedailytail.com/nonfiction/ ... -painting/
A fund has been created should you wish to make a donation.
Via PayPal to donate@doggieharmony.org
By check/mail to Doggie Harmony, P.O. Box 191362, Atlanta, GA 31119.
In either case, please specify that your donation is for REVA.
I have already provided Betsy (Ed's rescuer) with contact information on Susan, who is temporarily fostering Reva. If anyone else is interested in contacting her, please pm me.
Reva still needs a permanent home, but she also needs to regain her strength so keep the prayers and good thoughts and advice coming.