Adorable Dog Name Battleship Looking for His Forever Home – Please Share His Story

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“For the...soul is virtually indestructible, and its ability to rise from the ashes remains as long as the body draws breath.”

― Alice Miller

Sometimes the dogs we take into our rescue have every reason to be mean or shy or unsure of people. Sometimes they have been failed so many times for so long no one would fault them for having trust issues with us.

Battleship has EVERY reason to be shy, scared and aloof. As shown in the 4th picture below, he was allowed to live in SQUALOR. His fur was so matted and full of trash, it was pulling sores on his skin. It had been a LONG time since he had been properly groomed or even bathed. He had not seen a vet in a long time. He had a skin condition and rotting teeth.

But Battleship LOVES people. He is sweet and gentle and good. He loves to cuddle and he loves to give kisses. He is a gentleman and knows his house, leash and crate manners. He is good with kids and all other animals. He is a perfect dog and he holds no grudges. He is so thankful to be clean and groomed and have clean teeth and a warm place to sleep. He has risen above his past.

This 13-year-old, 20 lb Poodle will require a very special home who does not mind that he can't see very well and that he takes daily medication. He will be on medicated shampoo for the next month or so until his hair grows back in but he is not contagious and he LOVES baths. He really needs your help to help him find a forever family to love him throughout his senior years who will give him the life he deserves -- the life that matches his wonderful attitude.

Please email us at beourpet@gmail.com to set up a time to meet him. Or help us get him seen by more people.

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$1000 Reward Offered for Information Leading to the Arrest/Prosecution of Person(s) Responsible for the Chemical Burns and Abandonment of 8-Week-Old Puppy

Pittsburg, California  - The Well-Pet Vet Clinic in Pittsburg was packed with patients on Friday afternoon. 

One of them had the name, Fireman. The little gray, tan, and white puppy was curled up in a wicker basket, he was sedated. "The dog is in an extreme amount of pain," said clinic nurse Beth Allen-Garland. "Someone did something really awful, it's either a severe chemical burn or somebody tried to light his ears on fire."

Fireman was found on Wednesday in the play area at Antioch Animal Services. The area is surrounded by a six foot tall fence and volunteers say they don't know who may have dropped him off, or how they were able to.

Kristy Keusch, one of the volunteers, decided to foster Fireman. Keusch says she can't figure out what caused the dog's injuries. "If he were to fall or stand in a chemical it would affect his paws, but his paws are not affected. I feel someone tortured him." 

Keusch has teamed up with Umbrella of Hope, an organization that says it saved more than 500 cats and dogs from Contra Costa County shelters last year, to help in Fireman's recovery.

The Chihuahua mix will have to have his ears amputated due to the extent of his injuries. Beth Allen-Garland says Fireman should be able to live out a great life despite his injuries. 

She also says a thousand dollar reward is being offered by Fido Alert for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. "You kind of wonder about the people walking among us willing to harm an animal, let alone a baby animal."

Fireman is hoping someday to find a loving full-time home. Umbrella of Hope says he could be up for adoption in four to six weeks.

Adoption Information

Message from Umbrella of Hope: 

'We have had over 100 inquiries about him as of 6 p.m. on Friday, April 3rd, 2015. Due to the sheer volume on inquiries we have received already, we will be unable to respond to inquires asking questions on adoption inquiries until he is made available for adoption. We will post updates on Fireman (just like all of our animals) on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Umbrellaofhope  - please like our page https://www.facebook.com/Umbrellaofhope and follow us to ensure that you receive updates.'

Donation Information

Umbrella of Hope says monetary donations can be made to their Paypal at beourpet@gmail.com. Their tax ID number (tax-exempt) is 45-4103375.

Fido Alert - East Contra Costa County (Facebook post)

** $1000 reward offered for information leading to the arrest/prosecution of person or persons responsible for the chemical burns & abandonment of 8 week old puppy outside of Antioch Animal Services between March 30th & March 31st **

This is Fireman, he is barely 2lbs of Chihuahua mix. He was found outside of Antioch Animal Services on Tuesday whining & wincing in pain. His body hurts when he moves. His nose hurts when he presses it to anything. His ears are flaking apart. He longs to be picked up, but it hurts. Someone brought him to the shelter whilst it was closed. Someone found him or someone didn't want him, but surely someone will recognize him or know of his litter mates. He was immediately pulled by a rescue & will be treated for his injuries, for his pain, his ears will have to be amputated, he will need a lot of emotional support too as he fears being touched in light of his pain, but we are confident he will pull through as he already has won over many hearts in a matter of days who are all hoping for justice for this little guy. Please share Fireman, someone knows something or someone, whether this was an act of cruelty, neglect or an accident, this little guy should not have been left alone in the middle of the night even if it was within feet of the shelter. 

Our thanks to the staff & volunteers at Antioch Animal Services & to the care provided by Umbrella of Hope that will see Fireman healthy, healed & eventually in a home that will love him.

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