Puppy
Love, Inc. held its second annual successful Silent Auction and Fundraiser on September
22 at the Orr’s Island Schoolhouse.
More than 100 people attended
the event, traveling from New Jersey, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and
throughout Maine. Adoption alumni and friends of the rescue enjoyed a buffet
dinner, live music and the silent auction. Proceeds from the event totaled
nearly $7,000.
The money will help cover the
organization’s costs, including veterinary care for dogs which are rescued from
high-kill shelters in Louisiana and placed in new, loving homes in Maine and surrounding
areas.
Puppy Love President Laurie
Blain said the organization has an adoption fee of $375, but that does not
cover all the costs of treating dogs who become ill with conditions such as
parvovirus or heartworm infestation. A large dog treated for heartworm will
result in a vet bill of $800.
“Turning our back on a rescued
dog who has heartworm is unthinkable”, said Ms. Blain. “We treat all conditions
once they come to the safety of our rescue organization. Sadly, heartworm is a
preventable condition, and dogs who become infected are at risk of death when
they undergo treatment.”
This past year Puppy Love
treated 23 dogs for heartworm and 28 for parvovirus. Every dog receives
comprehensive vet care, including wellness exam, spay/neuter,
vaccinations, treatment for any identified acute medical issues, heartworm
testing and preventive medication, and a health certificate for the
transport to Maine. All treatment occurs in Louisiana prior to transporting the
dogs to forever homes in the northeast.
