Detroit Dog Rescue - Happy Tails

Upon filling a DDR merchandise order to a military base, we received an email with the following heartwarming photos and message.

"I’m writing today to give you my thanks for all you do for the dogs of Detroit. Attached you will find 3 photos of a military working dog named Adar. He is currently with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia. Adar wanted to show you all at DDR that he supports your wonderful rescue."

Thank YOU for all you do Adar! DDR supports YOU and our troops and we are forever thankful of the work that you do!

DDR was called to action for the rescue of a very badly injured dog and another dog who refused to leave his side. We had no idea what we would find, and after we saw how significant his injuries were, we were amazed that he had even survived. Caught in the middle of feuding neighbors, poor Porkchop was brutally attacked with a samurai sword. He suffered 4 severe wounds from the attack, the worst on top of his head.

Doctors were unsure if they could even bring him back to a full recovery but we had the utmost faith in this gentle giant. Porkchop endured a lengthy surgery to repair the damage and many weeks of rehabilitation. Porkchop spent six weeks fighting his way back to health, with the support of his sister, Strawberry, by his side every step of the way.

DDR is very pleased to report that both Porkchop and Strawberry have been adopted into a wonderful forever homes where they will live a calm, quiet life full of love. To help DDR battle these extreme cases of animal abuse, please our Porkchops's Pals chip in page http://detroitdogrescue313.chipin.com/porkchops-pals and donate to our animal abuse awareness campaign to educate the community on other ways to handle stray dog problem instead of ABUSE on man’s best friend!

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Shot point blank in the face by a citizen claiming he was "bothering him", DDR was called to his rescue by the Highland Park Police. We rushed him immediately to the after hours clinic where doctors tried to remove the bullet.  Digging deep enough to get the bullet out would have caused more potential problems for Bubba in the future, so it remains in his snout with virtually no bother to him.

Thanks to a caring citizen, police were called and the man who shot him sits in a prison cell with animal cruelty and unlawful discharge of a weapon charges for the next 3.5 years. After recovering quietly for a few days, it was discovered that Bubba was also heartworm positive. Vowing to help Bubba continue his fight, DDR was determined to help Bubba battle back to 100% health. Bubba underwent heartworm treatment successfully and is now recovering in his new forever home with his four legged brother, Corona, to run free in his giant back yard! *Update 1/19/12 - After 3 months of treatment, Bubba has received a clean bill of health and has successfully made it through heartworm treatment! He is officially adopted by his amazing new family and will able to finally enjoy a very happy life!

To help DDR battle these extreme cases of animal abuse, please our Porkchops's Pals chip in page http://detroitdogrescue313.chipin.com/porkchops-pals and donate to our animal abuse awareness campaign to educate the community on other ways to handle stray dog problem instead of ABUSE on man’s best friend!

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Our fighter against ALL odds! DDR was called to the rescue of poor Mellow who was shot 4 times and left for dead. He is the sole survivor of a shooting rampage on 3 dogs. Sadly his two siblings didn’t survive. A bullet was removed from his throat and fragments remain in his sinus cavity forever, which has resulted in loss of vision in his left eye. Despite his pain though, Mellow is the calmest, laid-back pup we've met so far! He has shown nothing but appreciation for our determination to his survival.

Mellow was adopted into a wonderfully loving family of four where he enjoys dogs parks, training days and kisses and cuddles from his two human sisters!

To help DDR battle these extreme cases of animal abuse, please our Porkchops's Pals chip in page http://detroitdogrescue313.chipin.com/porkchops-pals and donate to our animal abuse awareness campaign to educate the community on other ways to handle stray dog problem instead of ABUSE on man’s best friend!

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Thankfully a concerned family member called us to save her after she was abandoned by her owner. She was found on a very short chain tied to a garage. No food, no water, no shelter. A collar and tags proved that she was once a loved pet. Why anyone would leave this gentle sweetheart behind is beyond us because she gives us all nothing but love. Honey is now enjoying life remembering what it feels like to be in a warm, comfy home again.

*Honey has been adopted into a loving forever home by her foster, Terri*

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