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Back from the jaws of death

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On the night of 2nd June 2023, I received an information from another animal lover that 2 dogs in an interior part of Madhyamgram were near death , and poisoning was suspected. The video shared by the mentor of the dogs showed both the dogs lying down and breathing heavily. From the video it looked that they have lost all motor functions, and are just waiting to die under the effect of a poisonous substance I reached the location on the night of 3rd June. Tragically, one of the dogs had breathed its last just a few hours before I arrived. However, I immediately started treatment for the surviving dog through parenteral route. After intensive treatment via parenteral route on 3rd and 4th June, which stabilized the dog, oral medicine was advised for the rest of the week. I again visited on 11th June, and the dog was much more stable and coming out of danger. Some more fluids and medicine were given on that day. Though he could not get up on his own, he appeared to hold his head if made t
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Help for treatment & sterilization of Radhey

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 Here's the story of 'Radhey'... The PAWS staff first noticed Radhey lying down on her side beside 'Fatik Sadhu Mandir', which is nearby to the shelter. At first, they didn't pay attention as there are a lot of street dogs in the area. However, during multiple up and down movements with the ambulance, they saw the dog lying still at one place. When they got near, the dog panicked and ran away, but not before our staff noticed the huge VG that was painfully bothering her. Multiple attempts to capture her went to waste as she was afraid of the PAWS staff. However, she was finally captured and brought to the PAWS shelter on 9th March 2023. Treatment started immidiately considering her condition, and we plan to cure her VG fully & then sterilize her before releasing. Like quite a few dogs at the PAWS shelter, Radhey is without a mentor who can pay for her treatment. Please donate towards Radhey's treatment and sterilization, so that we are able to recover th
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Emergency anti rabies vaccination

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  Condition : 1 puppy with suspected (later confirmed ) rabies, 2 more puppies and their mother with the risk of getting infected Sex : N/A Treatment start date : 21/12/2022 Treatment end date : 14/1/2023 Mentor : Local residents Details : Received a call on 20/12/2022 that a puppy(M) who was bitten by a larger dog a few days back has started acting strange and is biting other dogs & humans. Checked the puppy and it was suspected to be infected with rabies. The said puppy was quarantined and died after 3-4 days. The rest of the 2 pups of the litter and the mother dog were given full post exposure prophylaxis dose of 5 vaccines each on 0,3,7,14,28 days.  Final condition :  One pup(M) died during the vaccination regimen due to unrelated ailment. The remaining pup(F) and the mother dog is doing fine. 20/12/22 (Rabies infected puppy) 21/12/22 - remaining dogs being vaccinated 14/1/23 - Final day of vaccination
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Panda fundraising

Laal, affectionately named Panda by the PAWS shelter staff, was picked up from Madhyamgram Bidhanpally area on 3-Nov-2022. Panda has a very bad case of cancer spread across his testicles and penis area, resulting in huge swelling and infections. After doing a blood test, we also found that he is infected with Babesia (small form), a potentially life threatening blood parasite infecting dogs. Since being admitted to the PAWS shelter over 2 months back, Panda has been given 5 doses of chemotherapy, and has also been receiving treatment for babesia small form. Total cost of treatment for Panda has already crossed Rs 9000, and his mentor, being a small time business man, could stretch his means to only cover appx half of that amount. Please donate to save Panda's life so that we can cover the cost to fully cure his cancer and babesia, and then release him as a fit dog to his mentor. Expense : Rs 9000 till 3-January-2023 Donors (only first name given to protect privacy) : Monojit (mento
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Random street dog

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Condition : Old female dog with probable episode of severe epilepsy Sex : Female Treatment start date : 8/1/2023 Treatment end date : 8/1/2023 Mentor : None Details : Received a call that a dog has suddenly fallen down after vomiting. Went to the spot to see the dog lying on the side of the road. Heart rate and temperature was normal, but the dog was gnashing it's teeth. After discussing with the locals, poisoning was ruled out. It was also learnt that this dog had one such episode earlier as well. Injections and fluids were given suspecting epilepsy. Final condition : Dog gradually got fit and walked away from the spot. Further oral medicines were advised to the mentor after discussing with vet. During treatment After treatment
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Coco

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  Condition : Young male dog with severe wounds from mating related fight Sex : Male Treatment start date : 24/12/2022 Treatment end date : 7/1/2022 Mentor : None Details : This dog was found severely injured . Treatment in progress. Final condition : Injuries healed. Dog is doing well. 24/12/2022 26/12/2022 1/1/2023 3/1/2023 13/1/2022
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Leju

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  Condition : Old female dog with acute weakness, loss of appetite, fever Sex : Female Treatment start date : 18/11/2022 Treatment end date : 21/11/2022 Mentor : Sharmila Banerjee Details : The old dog suddenly stopped eating, developed fever (fluctuating temperature) and got very weak so as not being able to get up on all 4s. IV fluids and antibiotics were given. Throughout treatment the dog could never recover and stand up on all 4 legs. Final condition : Dog died on 22/11/2022
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