The Gracie and Pumpkin Sale!

From Nicole http://latejuly.etsy.com and Dawn http://fashionsplatter.etsy.com

(thanks so much to Marjorie http://whskr.etsy.com for putting ths post together for us!)

These are stories of hopes and dreams. Gracie is a charming and sweet
2 year old Shar-pei mix found as a stray in the worst possible
condition. Pumpkin is a cat found shot with a brutal arrow, a story
that shocked many of us.

I’ll be brief, but here’s the outline about both our fundraising
aims. Gracie has skin issues that have taken time and a lot of money
to heal, she needs vital remedial training to give her the confidence
to mix with other dogs before she takes that crucial step to the new
forever home waiting for her. Pumpkin needs help with medication and
surgery fees after his desperate injury.

Gracie needs $250 initially to engage a trainer to help plus another
$200 to guarantee her the training to be able to walk out into the
world with her head held high - a totally confident young dog.
Pumpkin’s needs are still being assessed but his operation costs and
medication will need to be met, to ensure he remains free from
infection after his amputation. A three legged cat can do just fine,
thank you!

Two among many, we know, but we can make a difference here. The following Etsy
sellers have offered items for sale to help both Pumpkin and Gracie.
Their generosity is overwhelming, and we are grateful. Please check
out the following sellers and items.

WHSKR
http://whskr.etsy.com
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5900335 For GRACIE
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15470720 For GRACIE with a Harry Potter theme!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15989712 for Pumpkin!!

LolaLynn
http://lolalynn.etsy.com
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15994379 for Pumpkin
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15811406 for Pumpkin
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11536436 for Gracie

bluewhimsy
http://bluewhimsy.etsy.com
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9772426 for Pumpkin

DragonRags
http://dragonrags.etsy.com
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14992043 for Pumpkin

midnightrabbits
http://midnightrabbits.etsy.com
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15714751 for Pumpkin
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8807177 Gracie
50% of all other sales divided between Gracie and Pumpkin!

TheRustic Home
www.TheRusticHome.etsy.com
20% of all sales to Pumpkin

PunkeyMonkey
www.PunkeyMonkey.etsy.com
20% of all sales to Pumpkin

ThingsThatGoBump
www.ThingsThatGoBump.etsy.com
20% of all sales to Pumpkin

GoodMojo
www.GoodMojo.etsy.com
20% of all sales to Pumpkin

fashionsplatter
http://fashionsplatter.etsy.com
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10495805 for Gracie
100% of all other sales to Pumpkin

claynfiber
http://www.claynfiber.etsy.com
at least 50% of proceeds from all items to Pumpkin

curlymonkey
http://curlymonkey.etsy.com
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7619853 for Pumpkin

BeadedTail
http://beadedtail.etsy.com
Proceeds from all sales this week to Pumpkin!

LateJuly
http://latejuly.etsy.com
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14019677 for Pumpkin
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13929365 for Pumpkin
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13215605 for Pumpkin
100% of all other sales to Gracie

JMcGuinness
http://jmcguinness.etsy.com
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15971068 for Gracie
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9239804 for Pumpkin

CrazyHappy
www.crazyhappy.etsy.com:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14914613
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14855118
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13825217
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13824323
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13239719

punkybunny300
http://punkybynny300.etsy.com
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15875249 for Pumpkin
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15105338 for Gracie

Read Pumpkin’s story HERE: http://withoutqualification.com/
Read Gracie’s story HERE: http://latejulyphotography.blogspot.com/

Pumpkin on MySpace

Thanks so much to Ashtabula Animal Advocates volunteer Theressa for creating a MySpace page for Pumpkin!  Check it out here.

More items to benefit Pumpkin!

I’ve decided for the next week, or until we get Pumpkin’s vet bills paid, to donate all proceeds from my Etsy shop (except for one item which is already designated for Gracie) to Pumpkin’s care.  An example of one of my items:

Also, LolaLynn has relisted her beautiful ACEO which sold.   All proceeds go to Pumpkin!

And bluewhimsy has this gorgeous pillow available.  50% of proceeds go to Pumpkin!

DragonRags has this delicious looking pin available, with all proceeds to Pumpkin:

Midnightrabbits has this scary (or is that scardy?) cat bag available.  Yep, all proceeds to Pumpkin!

Also check out these great shops, all of which are giving a percentage of sales to Pumpkin!

www.TheRusticHome.etsy.com

www.PunkeyMonkey.etsy.com

www.ThingsThatGoBump.etsy.com

www.GoodMojo.etsy.com

A great way to do some holiday shopping (or just buy something fun for yourself!) while helping a great, great cause!  Thanks so much to team EFA and everyone else who is working so hard to help Pumpkin  :)

Morning update on Pumpkin

I just got an update on Pumpkin. He made it through the night. He is reportedly very hungry for affection and *food*! Both of which are excellent signs.

He was featured in the local paper and on a Cleveland news station this morning:

Although both stories indicate the leg might be saved, they must have gone to print earlier in the day yesterday. I confirmed today that his leg will be amputated…apparently the bone is completely shattered. For anyone who’s never had the humbling experience of watching an animal learn to survive with a missing leg, it’s actually quite amazing how quickly they adjust. So assuming Pumpkin makes it through his current ordeal he will be able to live a very fulfilling life as a tripod. We even have a great home lined up for him if everything works out!

I was incorrect however when I said the leg would be removed today. It *may* be if they are unable to clear out the remaining maggots from the wound any other way, but ideally he will have a chance to regain his strength for a few days before having to undergo further surgery.

We’re so grateful for all the donations that we’ve received for Pumpkin’s care. At this point there is no way to say what his expenses will be. Any funds that are donated and not used for Pumpkin will be used for the next APL animal in desperate need…unfortunately there is always a next animal in desperate need.

I also wanted to mention that proceeds from all items in my Etsy shop (with the exception of one that was already going to a dog in need) will be going to Pumpkin’s care: http://fashionsplatter.etsy.com

Please also watch my blog at http://withoutqualification.com for an updated list of other Etsians who have items for sale for Pumpkin. It’s a great way to do some holiday shopping while helping to save an animal in need!

Donations can continue to be sent via PayPal to ashtabulaanimaladvocates@gmail.com (gmail.com) or via this donation button:

or called in to Country Doctor vet clinic at 440.576.9440

Disturbingly, the vet believes the Pumpkin was shot intentionally, since the person shooting would have had to be above the cat…like in a tree. My gosh.

Thanks *so* much to everyone who has helped Pumpkin to get the care he deserves. I will continue to post updates at http://ashtabulaapl.blogspot.com and http://withoutqualification.com

Thanks!
Dawn

Etsians helping Pumpkin!

I sought help for Pumpkin from the Etsy For Animals street team that I am a proud member of, and boy have they ever helped out!   In addition to many donations, the following sellers have items for sale to benefit Pumpkin:

WHSKR has this  gorgeous beaded art doll:

LolaLynn has this precious ACEO:

(she had another but she already sold it!)

And BeadedTail will donate the proceeds from the next item she sells in her shop.  Here’s an example of her lovely work:

Thanks so much to team EFA, and to *everyone* who has donated so generously of their money and time to help Pumpkin.  I will post an update as soon as I get one in the morning!

Correction to update on Pumpkin

I misunderstood the vm I got earlier.   Pumpkin’s leg *will* have to come off but it will only be done tomorrow if there is no other way to get the remainder of the maggots out.   Ideally he would recoup for a few days and then have the amputation.   I’ll continue to post updates here as I get them!

Dawn

Update on Pumpkin

I’m happy to be able to post a guardedly optimistic update on Pumpkin.   He survived the removal of the arrow, which was one major hurdle for him to cross.   Judging by the extent of the infection and the size of the maggots living in the wound, the vet estimates that he was actually shot at least three days ago.   It’s actually quite amazing that he is even still alive.

He will still need to have his leg amputated, but is still too fragile for that surgery.   If the maggot infestation clears up, they will do emergency surgery to remove his leg tomorrow.

Thanks so much to everyone who has donated and spread the word about Pumpkin.   Unfortunately we are nowhere near what it is going to take to cover his bills, so please do keep passing Pumpkin’s story along.  PayPal donations can be sent to ashtabulaanimaladvocates@gmail.com or via this donation button:

Donations can also be called in to Country Doctor vet clinic at 440.576.9440

Thank you!
Dawn

100% of the purchase price of this item will be donated to Pumpkin

From my Etsy shop.   Collaged book cover pendant.   $12

Cat shot with arrow — Emergency donations needed (warning: disturbing pics)

Crossposting is appreciated!

Poor Pumpkin was brought in to the Ashtabula County APL with a hunting arrow through his side. He was found down the street from the shelter. A local vet will treat him, but we need to raise money immediately for his treatment. He will need surgery to remove the arrow, and supportive care for the infection and maggots that have already set in. He is eating and appears alert, so the odds of his survival are good.

Donations can be sent via PayPal to ashtabulaanimaladvocates@gmail.com or via this donation button

or called in to Country Doctor vet clinic at 440.576.9440.

Estimates for Pumpkin’s treatment range from $200 to $500, but it’s hard to say without knowing the extent of his injuries. Although the arrow entered and exited on the same side, it is still possible that there could be internal damage. Any funds collected over the amount needed for his care will be applied to other APL animals in great need.

This comes at a time when the APL is already at more than double its capacity for cats, so if we’re not able to raise the money for Pumpkin’s care he will be euthanized. Any amount you can spare will help *so* much!

Again, donations can be sent via PayPal to ashtabulaanimaladvocates@gmail.com or via this donation button

or called in to Country Doctor vet clinic at 440.576.9440. Please indicate that your donations should be used for Pumpkin’s treatment.

Thanks for all you do to help the animals!

Dawn