Three Happy Tails:
Examples of how the future of animal sheltering is moving towards a need for more complex medical care
Speedy
Jacques Du Preez - MHS Director of Development and Marketing
Speedy
Last summer, a tiny, semi-feral orange kitten was making his way across a road when he was hit by a car. Thanks to the quick action of a Good Samaritan, he was scooped up and brought to a local vet hospital for help. It was determined that one of Speedy’s front legs was badly injured. The veterinarian was able to stabilize Speedy, and the decision was made to transfer him to Monadnock Humane Society for further care and socialization. Upon arrival at MHS, medical staff discovered that the nerves in Speedy’s shoulder had been damaged. Only time would tell if he would regain use of the limb. Speedy went to foster care to work on his social skills while waiting to determine the viability of his leg. After several months, Speedy still had not regained use of his limb. MHS veterinarian, Dr. Michele Martino, decided that the best thing to do for Speedy would be to remove the leg. Assisted by MHS vet tech, Starr Royce, Speedy came through his surgery successfully and healed with flying colors. Not only that, but Speedy’s time in foster care had done the trick for him behaviorally. He had become an affectionate cat who loved head scratches by his trusted people. While in foster care, he caught the eye of friends of his foster family, who ended up adopting him. He will be spending his life in a warm, loving home.
Bastian
Bastian
When Bastian arrived at Monadnock Humane Society on a transport, it was noted that he had a limp in one of his rear legs. The medical staff took x-rays and were surprised to discover that Bastian had a now healed, bullet wound, which had shattered his femur. This injury, which had gone untreated, had healed incorrectly. After multiple consultations with Veterinary Orthopedists, it was clear that the femur could not be surgically repaired. Bastian was put on anti-inflammatory and pain medication which seemed to Continued Next Page
Spring 2022
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