| Noah’s Ark
truly believes that every animal deserves a chance at a happy and healthy life.
If a medical condition can be treated to ensure a favorable quality of life,
then we do everything we can to offer these extraordinary veterinary
procedures. These second chances do not come without cost. The animal has
already endured the trauma of the events leading up to his condition. Noah’s Ark believes so strongly
in its adoption focused solutions that no animal is euthanized for a treatable
medical condition. But, we need your help. Although we wish these extreme cases
were few and far between, they are not. We need your financial support to help
these wonderful animals find their forever homes where they can be spoiled with
love, affection and attention.
The Cobi Fund is set up to designate monies for these
extraordinary procedures. Cobi was a dog whose knees were out of their grooves
and required several surgeries. He has since been adopted and is living happily
ever after with his family. We have kept his name on the fund since he is such
a great ambassador for second chances.
Diablo was abandoned at the shelter at only 8 weeks old.
During his initial evaluation the staff noted what appeared to be chemical
burns on his eyebrows, whiskers and in and around his mouth. It was obvious he
had personality and we immediately got him to the vet’s office where he could
be further evaluated. The vet confirmed that Diablo had sustained acid burns in
his mouth and throat and around his eyes. Diablo has since been adopted and is
flourishing in his new home. “He has more toys than I did as a child,” says his
fur-dad. The cost of this second chance: $1,020.
Click here to donate to The Cobi Fund. Every dollar helps make a difference to an animal. Make sure to distinguish your gift for “The Cobi Fund”.
Five little Mastiff puppies clung to life as their dead
mother’s body kept them warm. One of their siblings wasn’t fortunate enough to
fall asleep underneath their mom and he froze to death too. It was freezing
cold in this garage in Netcong and it wasn’t until a worried neighbor checked
on the dogs that these five survivors were discovered. Shortly after the
puppies arrived at the shelter, they showed symptoms of Parvovirus. Since their
mother had died before they could be weaned, they were not able to get the
necessary maternal antibodies to fend off this virus. Parvovirus is
characterized by sever, bloody diarrhea and vomiting, high fever and lethargy.
This often leads to severe dehydration and ultimately death. There is no cure –
only the symptoms can be treated with IV fluids and antibiotics. This can
prevent dehydration and the loss of protein. Sadly, one sick puppy succumbed to
the virus. The four remaining puppies now, however, are thriving. All have been
adopted to their forever homes and are being loved and snuggled like all
puppies should be. They are growing fast and turning out to be great pets! The
cost of this second chance: $6,532.
Click
here to donate to The Cobi Fund. Every dollar helps make a difference
to an animal. Make sure to distinguish your gift for “The Cobi Fund”.
Nacha, a 7-year-old Chihuahua,
was brought to Noah’s Ark from Associated
Humane in Newark
to get a second chance at being adopted. As an older dog, she was overlooked
for cuter, fluffier puppies. It was apparent after the staff spent some time
with her that she would do better in a foster home. One staff member agreed to
take her home for a few nights. It was then that he realized that she was
straining to go to the bathroom and it became more and more evident that she
was in pain when going to the bathroom. Nacha ended up showing large crystals
in her urine and had to be treated for kidney stones. She’s been adopted to a
wonderful home and has several other doggie siblings who are all loved and
spoiled by their family. The cost of this second chance: $1,269.
Click
here to donate to The Cobi Fund. Every dollar helps make a difference
to an animal. Make sure to distinguish your gift for “The Cobi Fund”.
May arrived from an overcrowded shelter down south where,
because of overcrowding, she would have faced certain death. Shortly after her
arrival, the staff noticed that she would frequently walk into walls, tilt her
head and walk around in circles endlessly. A deep inner ear infection? A brain tumor?
Our regular vet referred us to a veterinary neurologist who diagnosed her as
having brain damage in the base of her brain. This was most likely caused
during birth. May has since been adopted and it is obvious that she will live a
long and happy life and get lots of love and attention. The cost of this second
chance: $2,178.
Click
here to donate to The Cobi Fund. Every dollar helps make a difference
to an animal. Make sure to distinguish your gift for “The Cobi Fund”.
Wilbur was carelessly abandoned at the shelter in a rain
storm. Her people left her in a carrier that filled up with water and nearly
drowned her. She was terrified and exhausted when the staff found her the next
morning. It was apparent that she was an older cat – certainly over 10 years
old. She was anxious in the cattery around other cats and didn’t want to eat.
For a short time she became the “office cat” and had free roam of the office.
She’d go from inbox to lap to window sill and loved being petted.
Click
here to donate to The Cobi Fund. Every dollar helps make a difference
to an animal. Make sure to distinguish your gift for “The Cobi Fund”.
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