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August 20, 2020
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For Mash, it’s a fresh new start
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Stray pup was scared, infested with maggots before he was rescued and cared for by county Animal Protection and Goochland Pet Lovers Contributed report
Goochland County Animal Protection was recently called to pick-up a small, long-haired, dog that had wandered into a local citizens yard. When, after several nights the dog was caught and brought into the new Goochland Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, Mash was scared, unapproachable, and infested with fleas, ticks, and maggots. Mash was literally being eaten alive. “When Mash first entered the shelter, he clearly did not know we only wanted to help him,” stated Veterinarian Dr. Lori Elliott. Dr. Elliott continued, “After more than two hours of de-matting and flushing out live maggots that had eaten into his skin, we gave
Mash a medicated bath and started him on antibiotics, flea and tick medication and pain control. The next time he saw us, he flopped over showing us his healing belly with a tail wag and a lick.” Mash has been adopted, and is already living his best life, thanks to his adopter, Goochland County Animal Protection, and Goochland Pet Lovers. Goochland Pet Lovers, through its Dr. Lori L. Elliott Medical Fund, provided funding to cover the cost of the grooming clippers and medications needed to bring Mash back to good health. “To be able to help a dog who is dirty, sick, and scared have a chance at living a life filled with care, love, and safety is why we do what we do. This is the kind of
work our donors, sponsors, and volunteers are supporting,” said an emotional Sara Grattan, Chair of Goochland Pet Lovers. Maggot infestation is not only gross but very quickly can make a pet sick. When a pet has maggots, it is important to get them to a vet immediately where the vet can clip and clean the underlying cause and safely remove the maggots. The best method for keeping maggots off a pet is preventing them. Keeping pets wellgroomed with clean bedding helps to eliminate suitable places for flies to lay their eggs (resulting in maggots which are fly larvae). In addition, if a pet has an open wound, it is best to keep them inside until they
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Thanks to the efforts of two local groups, Mash is now happy and healthy. At the right, Mash before he was rescued.
are healed. For more information about Goochland Pet Lovers, visit www.goochlandpetlovers.com.
CONTACT US For more information about Goochland County Animal Protection, visit https://www.goochlandva. us/299/Animal-Protection.
RSAAC to host awareness walk virtually Contributed report
The Rural Substance Abuse Awareness Coalition (RSAAC) in Partnership with Hallmark Youthcare is sponsoring a virtual walk to raise awareness for overdose prevention and to support International Overdose Awareness Day. The virtual walk will run August 24-28th with a culminating virtual event on Aug. 31.
Overdose Awareness Day is global event held on the 31st of August each year to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drugrelated death. This day also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of drug overdose. RSAAC is a coalition that
supports the residents of Goochland and Powhatan in substance misuse prevention, education, and recovery. This year Hallmark Youthcare, a Goochland-based residential treatment program for adolescents with substance misuse and other mental health concerns is also sponsoring the event. “The goal is to bring
awareness to the community so that we can support those who misuse substances and work together to prevent overdose”, says Shaina Chandler, RSAAC Board Member and Hallmark Youthcare employee. This year, Miss America Camille Schrier, a Virginia resident, will also be supporting the virtual walk and will provide the keynote presenta-
tion on August 31st. RSAAC and Hallmark Youthcare will be sharing resources, data, and community connections throughout the week on the RSAAC Facebook page. If you are interested in participating in the walk, you can reach out to RSAAC on Facebook or by emailing Travis Fellows at tfellows@goochlandva.us
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