Ninja has been adopted!!
A Continuing Heartwarming Story for the month of March! With a May UPDATE!! Ninja is doing GREAT but still needs and wants he forever place to call home! He is a great boy!!
This story is not so Heartwarming but could turn into a great ending for such a Tragedy. Please either find a place in your heart for Ninja or help find him a forever home. God Bless Dr. Toups and his family and our prayers for finding Ninja a wonderful home.
Dr. Toups and Ninja
My community (in south Louisiana) has recently suffered a tragic
loss. Last Thursday, one of the vets, Dr. K.C. Toups, who works with the
rescue group I belong to (HOPE for Animals) was killed in a horrific car
accident. He was transporting dogs & cats from one clinic to
another. Dr. Toups was only 28 years old. He had been practicing
for only two years, but made such an impact on the animal world. In that
short time, he helped HOPE with countless homeless animals. He was a
wonderfully compassionate, caring man with a strong devotion to
animals…he will be sadly missed.
Two weeks prior, I had rescued a bully mix and a cocker spaniel who were roaming together as strays in my area. The two dogs had obviously come from the same home. It was apparent that they had once lived together in the same home because of their strong bond…they were best buddies. I named the cocker Millicent (Millie) for short and my daughter named the bully mix “Ninja”. On the morning that Dr. Toups was killed, Millicent and Ninja were on board. Millicent and 5 cats lost their lives along with Dr. Toups that morning. Ninja survived. He was considered in critical condition for the first few days. He was diagnosed with having a cervical fracture and internal bruising. Today makes one week since the accident happened. Ninja will be transported to a specialist today to have an MRI taken. The vets who are currently treating him are thinking that he may be suffering from soft tissue damage form the cervical injury because he is still in significant pain. He also has a hurt paw that is not broken…they seem to think that he may have some nerve damage. It is my hopes and prayers that he will recover fully and be able to live a pain free life.
Please join with me in sharing this story in hopes that Ninja can find the forever home he truly deserves. With all that Ninja has been through, it is my hopes that someone will hear his story and want to give him the life he deserves in a home where he will be able to heal both physically and emotionally. When he does recover fully, wouldn’t it be great if he could have a forever home awaiting him? Ninja is approx. 8-10 months old. He is a very gentle, calm, sweet natured boy. He is heartworm neg. and has been recently neutered. He just adores the company of other dogs.
I have attached photos of Ninja and Millicent the day I rescued them.
Ninja is the lone survivor of this senseless, tragic accident. From viewing photos of the wreckage, it’s nothing short of a miracle that Ninja survived. Please join with me in sending healing thoughts and prayers Ninja’s way. Also, please keep Dr. K.C. Toups’ family, friends and co-workers in your thoughts and prayers.
Laura Adams
HOPE for Animals
Two weeks prior, I had rescued a bully mix and a cocker spaniel who were roaming together as strays in my area. The two dogs had obviously come from the same home. It was apparent that they had once lived together in the same home because of their strong bond…they were best buddies. I named the cocker Millicent (Millie) for short and my daughter named the bully mix “Ninja”. On the morning that Dr. Toups was killed, Millicent and Ninja were on board. Millicent and 5 cats lost their lives along with Dr. Toups that morning. Ninja survived. He was considered in critical condition for the first few days. He was diagnosed with having a cervical fracture and internal bruising. Today makes one week since the accident happened. Ninja will be transported to a specialist today to have an MRI taken. The vets who are currently treating him are thinking that he may be suffering from soft tissue damage form the cervical injury because he is still in significant pain. He also has a hurt paw that is not broken…they seem to think that he may have some nerve damage. It is my hopes and prayers that he will recover fully and be able to live a pain free life.
Please join with me in sharing this story in hopes that Ninja can find the forever home he truly deserves. With all that Ninja has been through, it is my hopes that someone will hear his story and want to give him the life he deserves in a home where he will be able to heal both physically and emotionally. When he does recover fully, wouldn’t it be great if he could have a forever home awaiting him? Ninja is approx. 8-10 months old. He is a very gentle, calm, sweet natured boy. He is heartworm neg. and has been recently neutered. He just adores the company of other dogs.
I have attached photos of Ninja and Millicent the day I rescued them.
Ninja is the lone survivor of this senseless, tragic accident. From viewing photos of the wreckage, it’s nothing short of a miracle that Ninja survived. Please join with me in sending healing thoughts and prayers Ninja’s way. Also, please keep Dr. K.C. Toups’ family, friends and co-workers in your thoughts and prayers.
Laura Adams
HOPE for Animals
UPDATE: Feb 6, 2011
On a great note…Ninja is healing beautifully. He is back home with me. He has to be kept very still and quiet for at least 4 weeks. Which means crate rest and absolutely no walking or any other activity with the exception of leash walks using a harness for bathroom breaks only. He has two cervical fractures in the area where a collar would go, so he can’t wear a collar or leash around his neck for the next 6 months. He doesn’t have nerve damage or spinal cord injury which is fantastic. To look at him, you would never guess all that he’s been through. The hardest part is keeping him still. He doesn’t know that he’s injured…he just wants to play.
On a great note…Ninja is healing beautifully. He is back home with me. He has to be kept very still and quiet for at least 4 weeks. Which means crate rest and absolutely no walking or any other activity with the exception of leash walks using a harness for bathroom breaks only. He has two cervical fractures in the area where a collar would go, so he can’t wear a collar or leash around his neck for the next 6 months. He doesn’t have nerve damage or spinal cord injury which is fantastic. To look at him, you would never guess all that he’s been through. The hardest part is keeping him still. He doesn’t know that he’s injured…he just wants to play.
Ninja is doing great! I think, at
this point, he is feeling no pain (which is great!). It’s getting
very hard to restrain him these days because he is feeling so well. He
wants to run & play and is getting real tired of being cooped up. He
has a vet appt. next Thursday. I’m hoping that the cage rest will
be lifted at that time. I can’t wait to see him run off leash and I
know he is anxious to do just that! He’s really been a trooper
through it all, but now he’s ready to play.
Hello everyone,
Just wanted to share an update on Ninja. As you may recall, Ninja is the lone survivor of the tragic accident on 1-20-11 that claimed the life of Dr. K.C. Toups DVM, Ninja’s canine playmate “Millicent”, and five cats. You can read the story on the homepage of www.hopeforanimals.com or http://network.bestfriends.org/golocal/louisiana/16725/news.aspx . Thank you to everyone who has kept Dr. Toups’ family, friends & co-workers and also Ninja in your prayers.
Ninja’s cervical fractures have fully healed and he has received the green light to run & play and he is loving every minute of recovery. These pictures were taken today (3-10-11). Ninja is enjoying the sunshine and cool breezes and is happy to be alive! Ninja appears to be the picture of health and he is one happy pup. All that’s missing in Ninja’s life is a forever family. Please help me spread this message of Ninja’s recovery in hopes of finding him the forever home that he truly deserves. He has been a trooper through this whole ordeal and it is my hopes and prayers that his life, from here on out, will be filled with nothing but happy moments. He is a very special boy!
Ninja is available for adoption through HOPE for Animals www.hopeforanimals.com. Ninja is approx. 10-12 months old, neutered, h/w negative, up to date with vacs., crate trained and adores the company of other dogs. Please write to me at meacat@viscom.net for more info. concerning Ninja or to apply to adopt.
Thank you,
Laura Adams
HOPE for Animals
p.s. Ninja says “THANK YOU” !!!
Just wanted to share an update on Ninja. As you may recall, Ninja is the lone survivor of the tragic accident on 1-20-11 that claimed the life of Dr. K.C. Toups DVM, Ninja’s canine playmate “Millicent”, and five cats. You can read the story on the homepage of www.hopeforanimals.com or http://network.bestfriends.org/golocal/louisiana/16725/news.aspx . Thank you to everyone who has kept Dr. Toups’ family, friends & co-workers and also Ninja in your prayers.
Ninja’s cervical fractures have fully healed and he has received the green light to run & play and he is loving every minute of recovery. These pictures were taken today (3-10-11). Ninja is enjoying the sunshine and cool breezes and is happy to be alive! Ninja appears to be the picture of health and he is one happy pup. All that’s missing in Ninja’s life is a forever family. Please help me spread this message of Ninja’s recovery in hopes of finding him the forever home that he truly deserves. He has been a trooper through this whole ordeal and it is my hopes and prayers that his life, from here on out, will be filled with nothing but happy moments. He is a very special boy!
Ninja is available for adoption through HOPE for Animals www.hopeforanimals.com. Ninja is approx. 10-12 months old, neutered, h/w negative, up to date with vacs., crate trained and adores the company of other dogs. Please write to me at meacat@viscom.net for more info. concerning Ninja or to apply to adopt.
Thank you,
Laura Adams
HOPE for Animals
p.s. Ninja says “THANK YOU” !!!
A note from Jesse!
My name is Jesse and I am here to help promote the Spindletop Orphans in finding a forever home in time for Summer! All the cold weather gave me time to catch up on my Soap's so I just wanted to drop a line, don't forget to check out the Orphan of the Month below and all the other Orphans looking for a great home like mine! Woof! Woof!
Thank you to all the helped Marnie!
She reached her goal for travel!! Now to the next step is finding this wonderful girl a forever home!
Click on her picture to read her story!
Click on her picture to read her story!
Meet Mr. Petey!
Please click on the picture to the left to read his story. As you can see below, he is on his way to a great recovery!Just look at this adorable boy! Merry Christmas, Petey!! Woof!
Petey!!
ADOPTED!
Petey went to his new forever home with a wonderful family in Fort Worth, TX!
Petey is currently being cared for and looking for a great home through our longtime and great friends, Homeward Bound Animal Rescue in North Texas. Please click on the picture below for a direct link and contact information!
BRAXTON c/o JElise
Spindletop Refuge and BRAXTON, are wishing you and your family a Great Thanksgiving Holiday! Many of our orphans are looking forward to their new homes in time to share Thanksgiving with your family! Please, take a look around or better yet, come visit all the wonderful orphans (I hear they like Turkey and treats too!) I know I am not a Bull Dog but wanted to help promote my friends at Spindletop to help them find a forever home, plus I am pretty darn cute and deserved my picture on the front page for once. ; )
What do you mean "Summer is Over!" I am so in denial!!
I just can't believe another Summer is over but with my head in the warm sand, I can be in denial for a little while longer! ; ) But, my buddies at www.dublindog.com make me look cool doin' my thing, even if all you see is my tooshie! Woof! Don't forget to check out the Orphans of the Month below and the other Orphans looking for a great home like mine!
The Dawg Days of Summer are almost over!
I am bummed! But staying cool in the A/C!! www.dublindog.com
How about a "Boston Mud Pie!!"
Cute as Pie, that is! This little doggie was HOT so what better way to cool off than in good ol' MUD! Looks like a happy camper to us!! : ) This picture is from http://www.dublindog.com with permission. Check out their gear!! They have some really cool stuff for your pooch in the mud! Their products are pretty neat at reasonable prices. Check it out!
A dedication to Jeremiah who thought he was a bulldog
Jeremiah was my companion for almost half my life and most of the life of the refuge. He was taken in by Spindletop when he was hours old, bottle fed and thought I was his mom from that point on. You could say he adopted me. Jeremiah thought he was a pit bull because, well, that was breed he was raised with and by, he was as stoic and loyal as any bulldog I have ever met. Sadly Jeremiah passed away at the age of 21 in June, 2010. He had a wonderful, rich and full life. He always greeted all the visitors at Spindletop with lots of wags and smiles. I miss him greatly every day, he was such a huge part of my life, I love you boy. I know you will wait faithfully for me at the bridge.
Solja is "bobbing for WATERMELONS" to beat the Summer heat!
Yummy!!
