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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

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...

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

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

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

Petrol Pump Lalu

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Condition : Young male dog with weakness, loss of appetite, fever Sex : Male Treatment start date : 7/11/2022 Treatment end date : 18/11/2022 Mentor : Rini Details : The young dog suddenly stopped eating, developed fever and got very weak so as not being able to get up on all 4s. IV fluids and antibiotics were given. Gradually the dog is getting better and has started eating from 11/11, also switched to oral medicine.  Final condition : Dog got fit and has resumed normal life. However, dog died of road accident on 18/12/2022. Condition on 9/11/2022 Condition on 10/11/2022

Laila

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Condition : Middle aged female dog with TVT Sex : Female Treatment start date : 17/10/2022 Treatment end date : Ongoing Mentor : Mrs. S Halder Details : This dog was suffering from TVT. Started supportive medication from 17/10/2022. Chemotherapy was done on 23/10/2022, 6/11/2022, 20/11/2022, 17/12/2022 . Treatment in progress. Final condition : Cancerous cells reducing. Dog is gradually getting better. Dog was picked up for sterilization on 29/12/2022. Before chemo: First Dose: 1 week after first dose: Second Dose: Third dose: Fourth Dose: 29/12/2022 - picked up for sterilization