Oscar
Oscar was surrendered to DCAS because he was diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome. But, actually, he's the luckiest boy ever because his new parents don't mind the extra care one bit, and they just celebrated their 1-year-adoptiversary.
Thanks to DAF supporters, Oscar's adoption fee was waived for his perfect match, and his family was provided with 3 months of his lifelong medication to start him off right. And he is doing fabulously with his new family. Here's a note from Oscar's dad-- "Just wanted to send you guys a few pictures of our first year with Oscar after his adoption anniversary this weekend. He’s a little character that is for sure! Love having him in our lives and he makes us happy just looking at him! Thanks for all the great things you guys do at the shelter!" |
This is Cricket. She was brought to the safety of DuPage County Animal Services as a stray, her fur matted and overgrown. She had been found aimlessly wandering around a business parking lot.
If that wasn't bad enough for poor Cricket, a caretaker at the shelter realized pretty quickly that Cricket had numerous lumps on her underside. After a medical exam by Dr. Hanek, Veterinarian Administrator, it was learned she had mammary masses and a hernia in addition to a number of other medical challenges. Cricket is another miracle dog that Dr. Hanek, Dr. Von Waldau, and the amazing shelter staff helped provide advanced medical care to. And thanks to donors of DuPage Animal Friends, animals like Cricket have a safe place to go to receive the care they so desperately need. Thank you, donors, for believing so deeply in the work of DuPage County Animal Services and DuPage Animal Friends. We are grateful you are a part of Cricket's journey. Thankfully, a wonderful rescue group and friend of DAF, Chi-Town Pitties, agreed to take Cricket, renamed Maxi into their program and care for her. Maxi will live out her life in the comfort of her foster family's home, taking walks on the beach and mastering the skill of couch hogging. "I don’t know if Cricket has days, weeks, or months left but I do know that she’s gotten the care she desperately needed and she’ll live out her life like she deserves...in comfort and surrounded by love."
~ Lynette, Chi-Town Pitties |
Harvey arrived at DuPage County Animal Services just in time. In early summer, a good samaritan had found this stray cat mangled up outside. His body was lifeless and smelled like death upon arrival at the animal shelter.
Dr. Barbara Hanek, DCAS’s Veterinarian Administrator, rushed to save Harvey. She treated an infection in his mouth and ear and also surgically removed infected teeth, an ear polyp, and one of Harvey’s eyes. Slowly, Harvey recovered from his injuries in a loving foster home. Thanks to Dr. Hanek and her team, and the lifesaving resources made available to DCAS, Harvey has transformed into a healthy, happy, and lively cat! He was adopted by a wonderful family and is now enjoying the good life he deserves. DuPage County Animal Services (DCAS) is about doing everything possible to give adoptable animals a second chance at life. They save animals and serve the people of our community with compassion. |
Kali, one of thirteen puppies found abandoned in a field on Thanksgiving morning, ended up needing a lot more help from DuPage County Animal Services and DuPage Animal Friends than originally expected. All of the puppies ultimately needed foster homes and ringworm treatments. Unfortunately, Kali was also having some trouble with lameness in one of her legs.
When the lameness continued, Dr. Hanek examined little Kali and discovered the poor gal was in a lot of pain. After trying medication, to no avail, Kali received x-rays and it was found that she was suffering from elbow dysplasia. The only way to resolve Kali's pain was corrective orthopedic surgery. Without surgery, her elbow dysplasia would result in permanent lameness, extensive arthritis and chronic pain. Shelter staff did not want Kali to be in pain and they were determined to help her. Thanks to YOU, the caring donors of DuPage Animal Friends, Kali was able to get the surgery and the medication she needed to help her live a happier and pain free life. Kali's surgery was successful and a couple weeks later had her stitches removed! Thanks to Pittie Please Rescue, Kali gets to recover in a foster home! Kail's foster mom said she is recovering very well and can't wait to be able to play again. |
Lee met Rubeus in August at NBC's Clear the Shelters event at DCACC. She and her son, Lance, were not expecting to fall in love with a pup, especially after recently losing their beloved dog. But Rubeus quickly grabbed ahold of their hearts and wouldn't let go.
Thanks to donors of DuPage Animal Friends, pets like Rubeus received fee-waived adoptions at this wonderful event to help find forever homes and free up life-saving cage kennel space for other dogs in need. Rubeus bonded to Lee right away. The first night in his new home, Rubeus used his dog bed like a springboard to jump onto Lee's bed. He proceeded to plant his head in Lee's pillow, and wouldn't let her out of his sight. Sure, Lee chose to bring Rubeus home, but ultimately, Rubeus chose her. |
These two felines exemplify the true meaning of forgiveness. Abused by their owners, the two were surrendered to Animal Control officers who intervened after being alerted to their injuries.
Suffering from multiple broken bones and dislocations, Max and Martin underwent several corrective surgeries and long hospital stays on their road to recovering – purring through it all. DCACC and DuPage Animal Friends joined forces to ensure these boys received all the medical attention and care needed to give them a second chance at life. |
Mimi was surrendered to DCACC because her owners were moving and could not take her with them. After examining Mimi, it was clear that she had a major hip problem, causing her much pain. Mimi needed surgery, but first she had to lose weight.
She spent weeks in a loving foster home. Upon reaching an ideal weight, donors of DuPage Animal Friends funded Mimi's life-saving surgery. During the procedure, the surgeon determined one of her legs needed to amputated for her to live a happy, pain-free life. Mimi was adopted and is now living the good life with her new family. What's more is Mimi has lived in pain for years and never stopped being sweet. She is finally healthy, comfortable, pain-free, and super loved! |
Max is Pain-free and Loving Life Now
Five-month-old Max arrived at DuPage County Animal Care & Control with an eye injury that caused him great pain. Through DuPage Animal Friends' Critical Care & Rehabilitation Fund, Max was able to receive an emergency eye removal surgery. He was transferred to rescue where he recovered like a champ!
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Porkchop Received Corrective Surgery to Live His Best Life
Porkchop was diagnosed with a condition where his eyelids turned inward, creating extreme eye irritation. Through DuPage Animal Friends' Critical Care & Rehabilitation Fund, Porkchop was able to get the corrective surgery necessary to be healthy. He has been adopted and his family gave him a new name, Tank!
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Raven Receives Life-Saving Heart Surgery
This adorable girl arrived at DCACC as a 3-month-old floppy-eared German Shepherd puppy. After being saved from the streets by the Darien Police where she was found alone in a McDonald’s parking lot, it was discovered that she was suffering from a hernia.
While undergoing a procedure to correct the hernia, a severe heart murmur was also discovered. Since DCACC lacks the diagnostic equipment to diagnose the cause of the heart murmur, Raven was brought to a nearby animal hospital where further diagnostic tests were performed. Results showed Raven was suffering from a congenital heart defect that can be fatal if not surgically corrected. Like any surgery, it can be risky. But if successful, the long term prognosis very good. Through the Critical Care & Rehabilitation Fund, Raven received cutting-edge surgery to correct her heard defect at Purdue University. Raven is now living the good life with her family in Wisconsin where she is enjoying her happy, healthy life on her family’s many acres of land. |