 The Residents Howie
Chip  Chip has a form of epilepsy that causes focal seizures, sadly, sometimes as many as 20 a day. These cause him to run wildly, pace back and forth, bite at imaginary objects and at times have bursts of aggression. His medications include Phenobarbital and Potassium Bromide. Chip also must have monthly monitoring of his medication levels. Chip’s condition requires patience and understanding of his disorder. During his normal times, he is quite the clown, happy, full of mischief (look at that picture!!!) and extremely affectionate. “A Place for Hope” will care for Chip for the remainder of his life as any stress in his routine causes an increase in his seizures. Please don’t feel sorry for him, he doesn’t understand why or when he does this, and he doesn’t hurt, and we know how to handle him. He just must remain in a protected environment with those who understand him and his condition, and will love him unconditionally for “the life of the dog.”
Violet  Violet entered rescue at a mere nine pounds. Emaciated and with a severe uterine infection, she underwent emergency surgery. Her nutritional status was so poor that her muscles were wasting and walking was extremely difficult. This was soon resolved with consistent care and excellent nutrition. During Violet's recovery period, a mass was was removed from her chest, and was found to be a mast cell tumor. Violet has recurrent "tumors" between her toes that are currently being observed, and due to the "grading" of her tumor, Violet will remain in "A Place for Hope."
Boomer  Boomer entered rescue with a severe neurological problem. We are not sure how, or when this happened, but the damage left him with motor difficulties. He moves quickly in order to maintain balance, and if he falls over, he has difficulty returning to a standing position without assistance. While Boomer, like the other Residents, is always available for adoption should the perfect situation present, he will be cared for the rest of his life in A Place for Hope.
Jackson  Jackson will now be cared for in "A Place for Hope" for the rest of his life. He has spent the last two years of his life in his foster home; and up until the last six months he waited for his first family to return for him. We will not ever let this sweet boy suffer from the loss of a family again. Jackson is home at last.
Maggie  Maggie has severe diabetes and the slightest change in her life causes serious health problems. After six months in "A Place for Hope" she is beginning to stabilize. All agree that it is in the best interest of her health that Maggie remain in her current environment where she adores her caregivers, and is maintained on a very strict schedule for insulin and dietary needs.
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Emma  Emma entered rescue in 2007 and is estimated to be at least 15 years old. She has some obvious neurological problems in her spine, and has skin issues that must be closely monitored. Because of her age, she will not be placed. In fact, she has applied for "Resident Director" of our Sanctuary. She is quite the character who had to brighten many lives in her past.
Abby Returned to Heaven 2009 Ruthie  Ruthie is our second diabetic to become a Resident. Her diabetes is well controlled, but there has not been interest in adopting her because of her condition. Because she has remained in rescue for such a long time, she will become a Resident to avoid interrupting the continuity of her care.
Paris  Paris is a victim of total blindness and strong personality conflicts. She arrived with Prince the Poodle several years ago, both obvious victims of chemical burns to the face and eyes. One of her blind eyes has already been removed, the other one will be at some point in her future due to excessive scarring.
Zoe  Possibly one of saddest cases, Zoe suffers from extreme allergies; and poor socialization. It was over a year before Zoe could be in the same room with another dog without hiding. She was delivered to APRA in a crate, and we believe that because of her allergies she had lived in such an environment her entire life. She currently is maintained on daily antihistamines and every other day oral cyclosporine “Atopica” to take the edge of her allergies. Allergy shots were given, but reactions cause this treatment to be discontinued. Even the 50% improvement has proved to give Zoe a better quality of life. She must live a total indoor life because of her problems – outside activities cause her feet to swell and bleed. She uses adult incontinent pads for urination and defecation and is kept totally indoors (though we admit to carrying her out for sunshine on pretty spring and autumn days).
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