Stray Thoughts
Winter 2017
Inside
Page 2: General Information
Emails & Letters
Page 3 Ready for a Home
Page 4: Ask the Trainer
Page 5: Pet Watch with Dr. Main
Page 6: DuPage County Foundation Grant
Volunteer Spotlight
News, Events & Adoption Information www. WSHS-DG. org
Donate to Help Jack, a Dog in Need
Page 7: Hearty Thanks!
Page 8: Petals for Pets
Stray Thoughts is an official publication of the West Suburban Humane Society, a not-for-profit, volunteerbased animal shelter.
No city, state, or federal funds support WSHS. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. Please call( 630) 960-9600, ext. 25 to submit articles or receive donation information.
Adoption Center:
1901 W. Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
E-mail Address: Director @ WSHS-DG. org
Phone:( 630) 960-9600 Fax:( 630) 960-9604
Jack is a 6 year old Labrador Retriever, who had one home his whole life before becoming homeless recently due to a family crisis. He came to West Suburban Humane Society in search of a new family. When he arrived we discovered he was overweight, limping and had a mass on his front leg, so we took him to the vet right away. As it turns out, Jack has a lot of medical problems.
Jack has a torn ACL and meniscus on his left leg, a partial tear of the ACL on the right, hookworm, lungworm, a mast cell tumor, and a broken canine tooth with pulp exposure. This will require two, possibly three surgeries, many medications and a weight loss regimen to take the stress off of his joints. To fix Jack completely, it may cost our shelter $ 8,000 or more and that’ s with the discounted rates we receive from our vets.
Jack’ s first surgery to repair his torn ACL and meniscus was successful. Unfortunately before the surgery the vet took x-rays and it was discovered that Jack also needs a total hip replacement on his left hip.
At West Suburban Humane Society, we never turn our back on an animal in need. But we couldn’ t do it without the help of our generous supporters!
Donating toward Jack’ s treatments, medications and surgeries will not only ensure that he gets everything he needs, it will also help the shelter when other animals are in need. By taking some of Jack’ s financial burden off of West Suburban Humane Society now, you will be putting the shelter in a better position to support the next homeless pet with medical issues.
Jack deserves a pain-free life and when you donate to his cause, you will help to make that goal a reality. West Suburban Humane Society will be extremely grateful for your support. It will be a huge help and will be paid forward.
From Jack and the staff and volunteers of West Suburban Humane Society, we heartily thank you for considering a donation! You donation can and does save lives!