KASHI

( Jack Russel Terrier and Chihuhua mix female)

Kashi was rescued from Scioto Dog Pound in Portsmouth Ohio
The dog pound contacted us because the rescue that had a hold on Kashi
never showed up to save her from euthanization and the shelter told us that Kashi
was exhibiting signs of illness and was not eating or drinking and was very lethargic
with an upper respitory infection.
This shelter has no funding available to provide veterinary care for dogs at the shelter

We agreed to rescue Kashi.

The wonderful staff at Scioto Dog Pound drove Kashi to a nearby vet after CODA made arrangements
to pay for Kashi's vet exam but neither of the 2 vet clinics in the area had room available to medically
board Kashi until we could arrange to have her transported safely to Cleveland Ohio.
So Kashi had to return to the shelter after her vet exam but the shelter did quarantine her away from the general population for us

Kashi was diagnosed with a terrible case of hookworms and an upper respitory infection
She was also deyhrated and received sub q fluids at the vet visit
Kashi was started on antibiotics and panacur for the hookworms

A wonderful shelter volunteer came to the shelter the next morning ( saturday) and picked Kashi up and took her to her house
in order to get her out of the shelter. CODA arranged to have Kashi picked up the next day ( sunday) from the volunteers house
Kashi would like to thank Eric and Sandy ( CODA Great Dane Parents of Claire Dane) for driving an 8 hour round trip drive
so that Kashi could quickly and safely arrive at CODA's main foster facility on Sunday 8/26/07

Kashi was shaking her head a lot and was immediately treated with ear medication.
Kashi was given her medication from the vet upon arrival and given food and water
She ate one bite of food but did drink a good amount of water for us
We washed her face and brushed her very well and gave her a lot of love and petting upon arrival

Kashi has a condition called " cherry eye" in both of her eyes. The cherry eye in her left eye is much more advanced
than her right eye and has some bleeding in the eye
Kashi has a pretty severe upper respitory infection and nasal and eye discharge

 

Kashi is a sweet girl who was wagging her tail even as horrible as she's feeling right now
Kashi was put into medical quarantine for the night and will be seeing our Vet Dr. Brian first thing in the morning

(Shelter Photo of Kashi)

 

We'll have updated photo's of Kashi and further information soon.
UPDATE 8/27/07
Kashi was examined by Dr. Brian first thing this morning as we were very concerned about the bleeding in her eyes
Upon examining Kashi Dr. Brian stated that she had been severely beaten in her head and that the extensive
head trauma has caused swelling to her eyes and the bleeding in her eyes
Dr. Brian also discovered that Kashi has a very bad hernia that will need immediately surgical intervention
Dr. Brian estimated Kashi to be around 7-9 months of age and thought she had either just had her first heat cycle
or was about to have her first heat cycle .

We will know the results of Kashi's heartworm testing tomorrow and are praying she's negative for heartworms
Dr. Brian started Kashi on some medication for her eyes and her hernia in addition to instructing us to continue with the antibiotics
that the Vet Clinic in Portsmouth Oh started her on
Kashi finished her last panacur treatment for her hookworms yesterday evening
Total Cost of Kashi's Visit to the Vet in Scioto County $78.00

Upon arrival back at CODA today, Kashi received a very thorough de-flea bath and nail trim along with being brushed and pampered a bit
Kashi was a total angel for the bath and nail trim
Kashi is eating very well for us and drinking a lot of water also
Kashi LOVES the new Homestyle Selects Fresh Refrigerated food we are currently feeding our rescue dogs after all the dog food tainting cases
Kashi gobbled down her bowl of food at each of her 3 feedings today
Kashi weighed in at 12 lbs at her vet visit and you can see very rib on her, she is very thin and undernourished
We expect Kashi's multiple surgeries on her eyes and the hernia to be quite costly
So any and all financial help for Kashi is greatly appreciated
You can donate by clicking on the donation button below
Kashi's First Vet Visit at Gateway Animal Clinic $98.00 which included medications for her eyes and stomach

UPDATED PHOTO'S OF KASHI TAKEN SEPT 1ST 2007

KASHI PLAYING- KASHI GRINNING

KASHI SMILING AND WAGGING- KASHI RELAXING AFTER PLAYTIME

UPDATE 9.13.07
Kashi went to Gateway Animal Clinic today to have all her surgeries done this morning.

Kashi's double " cherry eye" surgeries were done today along with her hernia/tumor removal surgery
Kashi was also spayed today while in surgery
The surgeries all went well and Kashi is resting comfortably post surgery
Kashi should be able to return to CODA in the morning for her recovery.

Total Cost for Kashi's Surgeries $250.00
UPDATE 9/17/07
Kashi is doing great post surgery.

She enjoyed laying in the sun with her rescue friend Shirley the day after her surgery

Kashi's eyes look fabulous now that both " Cherry Eyes" have been fixed
Kashi has a lot of staples on her abdomen from her spay and mammary tumor removal surgery
Kashi will have her staples removed 10 to 14 days post surgery

UPDATE 9/21/07
Kashi's staples were removed today and Kashi is very happy and feeling wonderful
Kashi is fully medically recovered and now is ready for adoption.

Kashi is 100% housebroken, crate trained and does not bark or whine when crated
Kashi's only problem behaviour is destroying stuffed dog toys:)

She walks great on a leash and knows all her basic commands
Kashi is a very sweet natured and loving dog with a little handshyness as a result of her previous abuse but
warms up very quickly and has never shown any aggression or problematic behaviours.
Kashi is wonderful with children and cats
Kashi will be moving to one of our most experienced foster homes next week
9/23/07
Kashi attended our vet Dr. Brians annual Project Noah event which includes a dog walk and costume contest
Kashi attended dressed as a duck

Keeping the Duck Head part of the costume on Kashi's head didn't work really well though:)
Those cute JRT ears of hers just kept shaking off the duck head.

UPDATE 10/1/07

Kashi has developed another mammary tumor on the other side of her tummy
Kashi was examined by Dr. Brian today and he feels we will probably need to do another surgery
to remove the tumor and send it off to the lab for biopsy.

He instructed us to keep a close eye on it for any changes.
Since Kashi was recently spayed and the tumor is developing in her mammary duct it may resolve itself

If it doesn't resolve itself in a few weeks Kashi will be scheduled for yet another surgery

UPDATE

Kashi has moved to our best and most active and experienced foster home where she is having a lot of fun until
she finds a family of her own to adopt her
Kashi lives in a foster home with another female dog, multiple cats and a 5 year old child

WON'T YOU PLEASE HELP US HELP KASHI?
UNTIL A LOVING PERMANENT HOME CAN BE FOUND FOR HER?

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If you are interested in giving Kashi a loving home when she's ready for adoption please fill out an adoption application
We are seeking a home with a secure fenced in play area for Kashi
A home with children is fine preferrably only one or two children.
Kashi is fine with cats

ADOPTION APPLICATION
Kashi's adoption fee is $300.00

 

Or send check or money order to:

CODA
P.O. Box 44092
Brooklyn, Ohio 44144