Dear Friends,
Recently, North Shore Animal League America introduced you to Honey who had been terribly abused and neglected. Only about half her normal body weight when she came to us, Honey was in serious condition.
Since then, numerous inquiries have come in about Honey. It is certainly plain to see that she has captured your hearts the same way she has stolen ours. Here is an update on our sweet girl and the frightening and amazing journey she is on.
Shortly after Honey was admitted into the Animal League's Medical Center, she started exhibiting signs of illness. Honey began to vomit and was not gaining any weight. X-rays showed a gastric and intestinal foreign body. It seems she had eaten a piece of material that had lodged itself in her intestines, which poor Honey was unable to digest. There was no choice but to surgically explore and remove the foreign body, and time was of the essence.
When Honey was explored surgically, it was found that the damage that this foreign body had caused to Honey's intestines was so severe, that gastrointestinal perforations (intestinal tearing) occurred. Much of her small intestine was irreparable, and a shocking 12 inches of it needed to be removed. A surgery of this nature is extremely dangerous and sensitive; however, we had no choice but to proceed. To make matters worse, bacteria from the foreign body contaminated Honey, causing gastric ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding. Our Honey was very ill - far more serious than we had suspected or could have imagined.
There was a time during her recovery when we were unsure if our Honey would survive. Her temperature barely registered and she was so weak that she barely moved. But somehow...she did. Honey is a survivor.
Honey received four separate post-op blood transfusions. She was on weeks of IV fluids and antibiotics and the Animal League was very worried for her. Though we were unsure if Honey would survive this intensive ordeal, there was one thing we knew with certainty - Honey's will to live was stronger than any we have seen before. So weak that she could barely lift her head, Honey was in intensive care for weeks. She trusted everyone who examined her, and it was as if she knew she was being helped.
Honey is past the worst of it now. Though still recovering, she is feeling much better and has gained some weight. Honey's intensive surgery and recovery involved many dedicated individuals. She received 24-hour care for weeks on end. There was never a moment where there was not a set of loving eyes on Honey.
North Shore Animal League America is so incredibly grateful for your support. Your love and generosity is what saved Honey.
Thank you for all that you've done for Honey and for all the animals in our care. We know that with you on our side, we can continue to save countless lives.
Sincerely,
The Animal League
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