Mickey received treatment from
a specialist for his skin condition, thanks to help
from the Picasso Veterinary Fund. |
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Mickey Makes a Comeback…Now He Needs a Home!
Picasso Veterinary Fund in Action! (February 2008)
In mid-January, Mickey was picked up as a stray
in Brooklyn with what appeared to be a chemical burn on his sides
and hindquarters. NYPD officers took him to the Animal Care &
Control Center at 2336 Linden Boulevard, where veterinarians did
a skin scraping to rule out sarcoptic mange as the cause of Mickey's
skin lesions and hair loss. When, after several days, Mickey didn't
respond to treatment, AC&C personnel contacted the Mayor's Alliance
to find out if Mickey could be seen by a skin specialist through
the Picasso Veterinary Fund.
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When NYPD officers found Mickey
on the street, his skin was in such horrific condition
that he appeared to be suffering from a chemical burn. |
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So Mickey was transferred to Fifth
Avenue Veterinary Specialists (FAVS), one of the excellent specialty
hospitals that treats many Picasso animals for the Mayor's Alliance.
There, skin biopsies revealed that Mickey was suffering from stress
mange. He was treated with Ivermectin, a broad-spectrum anti-parasite
medication, and was placed in an area of the hospital where he could
recover in relative peace and quiet.
The quiet rest and attentive care Mickey received
at the hospital resulted in a speedy recovery. Soon his inflamed
skin began to heal and the hair began to grow back. Because Mickey
enjoys being with people and gets along well with other dogs, he
clearly welcomed his return to a more "social" environment.
When he was ready, he was transferred to Murray
Hill Pet Hospital, another Mayor's Alliance partner veterinary
hospital, where he was neutered.
Now Mickey is ready and waiting for a loving home
where his engaging personality can blossom. If you or someone you
know might be interested in welcoming this sweet and social three-year-old
into your household, please contact Siobhan Healy at the Mayor's
Alliance at siobhan@AnimalAllianceNYC.org.
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After treatment and quiet cage-rest
at Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists, Mickey is in
tip-top shape and ready to be adopted. |
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Maybe you're not looking to add to your household
right now, but want to help other animals like Mickey get a second
chance for a good life through the Picasso Veterinary Fund. Your
donation of $10, $200…$1000 —
whatever you can give — will help us spread second chances
around, and ensure that more sick or injured dogs and cats from
New York City's AC&C shelters can make a comeback. If you'd
like to meet some of the other wonderful animals who have benefited
from the Picasso Veterinary Fund, click here.
And to make a convenient online donation to the
Picasso Veterinary Fund, click here.
Or mail your check, made payable to "Mayor's Alliance for NYC's
Animals," to Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, Attn: Picasso
Veterinary Fund, 244 Fifth Avenue, Suite R290, New York, NY 10001-7604.
Mickey and his Picasso buddies will be most grateful
to you!
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