Press Releases

April 21, 2006
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Jeffrey Raddatz
Phone: (414) 431-6121
E-mail: jraddatz@wihumane.org

Does Abby have nine lives?

Milwaukee, WI. – It’s not just cats that have nine lives anymore. We answered an urgent call from the Dearborn Animal Shelter in Indiana about a three-month-old puppy named Abby and her litter mates. Because they could not find a home, they asked the Wisconsin Humane Society to help them. When she arrived, it was discovered she was suffering from Parvo, a virus that is often life threatening. She was immediately treated for the virus and slowly began recover.

We also discovered that Abby has a heart murmur, which was caused by a congenital heart defect. Further tests and treatment will need to be provided for Abby and she will need heart surgery in the future. Open-heart surgery is required to repair Abby's fragile heart and that will be very expensive. Her new family will need to pay thousands of dollars and will need to provide Abby with long-term rehabilitative care.

The Wisconsin Humane Society needs help to ensure that resources are available to save this puppy's life. We are looking for loving people to sponsor Abby and help with her medical costs while she is in our care. We need funds to maintain her current care. We are also looking for a loving family with the financial means to provide for Abby’s care. Please visit our website at www.wihumane.org for more information on how to help WHS help little Abby’s heart.

Abby is just one of thousands of cases where the Wisconsin Humane Society is dedicated to saving animal lives. If you would like to meet Abby or obtain more information about her condition, please call us at (414) ANIMALS.

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Note: Abby will be available for photos and filming at the Wisconsin Humane Society and a representative will be available for interviews. To schedule a time to talk with a Veterinarian, please call Jeffrey Raddatz at (414) 431-6121.