CrestedGuardians is a non-profit 501(c)(3) foundation comprised of a group ofvolunteers devoted to protecting and helping the Chinese Crested dog in need.
Thank you for considering sponsoring one of our beautiful foster dogs! On the right-hand side of our website is a PayPal donate button. You can click there to donate via PayPal.
If you would like to mail a check (made payable to Crested Guardians, Inc.) you may send it to:
Crested Guardians
7 Cynthia Road
Billerica, MA 01821
Thank you very much! Any amount will be greatly appreciated!
PLEASE SPONSOR BEN!
He is having emergency surgery for a perforated intestine. He needs your prayers and donations to Crested Guardians are needed.
Thank you so very much to Ben's sponsors!
Suzanne Dahlberg Wendy Dulac Bob Volpe Suzanne Brochu James Kittay Carol Krusey Megan Amberson In memory of Jasmine Colleen Andrews Tracy Moffatt Sheri Redue - with love from Jessy Deirdre Levine Lillie Lucas Heather Hailey Jen Natoli Janet DiManno Melissa Canney Ronda Johnson Ginny and Michael Barrus-Chaisson
Please Sponsor Jack Walker
I am not ready! My name is Jack Walker and I was turned in to be euthanized at the NYC pound but I am not ready! I used to be a handsome boy, not a spring chicken but still handsome. Now I am a bag of bones, my ears hurt, my skin is oozing and I am so weak. I cannot walk. What happened to me? Why didn't anyone help me and take care of me? Can someone see ME? The way I used to be? I am fading, slowly fading. Someone is taking me out of a cage and a CG representative, Julie is taking me home, then off to the vet. She and her boyfriend bathe me so gently and give me food! And water! Ohhhh this food is so good and I can't wait to eat more! The vet said I am not in good shape. He thinks I am paralyzed and he said my belly has fluid in it which isn't good. They take my blood and take x-rays and clean my ears. He said I have infections all over my skin and ears and everyone says I'm kind of stinky which is a little embarrassing because I don't like not being clean! Julie tells me I am going on a trip to a foster home. I am so afraid, cars rides have not turned out well for me recently. It is time to leave. I am not ready-I was just getting used to Julie's house but she says I'll love my new foster home. I meet my new foster mama. She looks at me under the nice sweater Julie gave me. She looks so sad. On the way home she curses a lot and pets me. She tells me not to worry. But I do...why has this all happened to me and will I be ok? I have met all my new house mates-people, dogs and cats. They seem to like me and are happy. Maybe I can stay here. I am just so tired and weak. I am getting lots of medications and special baths and have gained some weight. The pound where I was found by CG said they doubt I would walk again. Ever optimistic, Foster Mama calls me Walker. She puts a leash under my tummy and helps me stand up. I will show her. I can walk! And I do, a few steps at a time. I am still so weak. Mama takes me out so I can feel the grass under my feet. When the wind blows I fall over. Back to the vet for some more help. But now they know I am not paralyzed and this new vet says I probably had an injury at some point and then was too weak and sick to walk from not being taken care of before I met the people from CG. After 2 weeks of new pills, my hair is growing back, my ears don't hurt and my skin is pretty again. I walk now all over the grass for up to 20 minutes at a time in my new fleece coat. My Foster Mama is taking me for a re-check today. The doctor says I have something bad in my tummy but it may not bother me for a long time. Mama says she hopes not because Walker is not ready yet. Finally someone who agrees with me!
Walker continues to improve daily. He now does a funny little dance every morning when it is time to go out. He never takes his eyes off his Foster Mama and follows her everywhere. Walker will always need some medical care, can you please think of sponsoring him? He is so intrepid and truly a wonder dog with a lot of life and love. So far vets have been very generous in discounting Walker's medical care however he still has several hundred dollars in vet bills. He has had two sets of abdominal x-rays, a digital body scan, blood work, fecal exams, ear and skin cultures, medicated shampoos, ear medications, oral medications and several vet exams. His full body skin and ear infections have cleared up and he has gained the ability to walk on wobbly legs although there are still signs of a previous spinal injury or disease. Unfortunately Walker has more medical visits in front of him as he does have a mass growing on his liver that we are looking to treat through medications, diet and possibly holistic care. Please consider making a donation to Walker's care so he can live as happy and healthy a life for as long as possible.
Newest update and pics: 12/18/2010
Big week for me! Went to my doctor so he could check me out and see how I am doing! Mommy put me on a leash and let me walk, thats right, walk right into the office like I own the place. The office ladies didn't believe it was me! I have hair now and am walking very nicely without falling over, although I must confess the high winds can tip me. Not too often anymore.
Everyone liked my Christmas sweater and goofy hat. I didn't mind because I got lots of pats on my head and treats!
My doctor says I look so much better and have gained 40% body weight which I really needed. Now mama has me on holistic weight management diet and I like it! But what's a sweet potato! It tastes pretty good so whatever mama wants. I wish she would let me eat whatever I want because I would. Mama says a little at a time. Hmmm, look who is talking.
Mama asked if it is possible that I can sleep with my eyes open. I do because I don't want to miss one second of my new life. She worries too much!
I go outside now with my new bff's. One is something called a cat. He likes to snuggle with me. My other friends like me and I play a little with them as long as they do NOT go in MY bed. Mama bought it for me! She says I am feeling my oats, whatever that is.
Mama and I want to thank everyone for helping me. Santa certainly saw my wish list this year. I believe, I believe, I believe.
You can see a picture of me after my vet visit in my goofy outfit (on the left). I was tired! But eyes still open!
January 4, 2010
We were so sad to receive the news that sweet Jack Walker has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. We are all heartbroken, especially his forever mom. She sent this message as his last update:
"Walker and his mom want to thank everyone who donated to crested guardians for His care. This little man has left us as his tumor caused sudden complications that could not be reversed. Walker greatly enjoyed the last several months and is a wonderful example of what rescue groups are all about. Even elderly pets have so much love to give. He responded with such strength to living life and was such a joy!
Please continue to donate to a rescue group, be it with money or time!"
Thank you so much to Jack Walker's Sponsors!
Laura Bates Sterner Julie Reale Diane Mastalir Darlene Simmons Edouard Bernard Cynthia Roscioli Rebecca Kendall Richard Sterner
Hope's Fund
Hope was a very special little girl who was recently rescued by Crested Guardians. She was an extremely sick little girl. She was a stray and was brought into a shelter. Our volunteers took her immediately to an emergency vet to try to get her stabilized so we could begin to make her feel better and enjoy the life she so deserved. However, after only being in Crested Guardians' care for a short while, she took a turn for the worse. After a full medical evaluation & treatment, the recommendation was to let her go. Her little body just could not fight all that was stacked against her. Even a few minutes out of oxygen caused much distress. One of our loving volunteers went to Hope and brought her some home cooked food so she could at least taste the food she deserved to have. And she brought her a new pink shirt so she could have the nice girly clothes a hairless princess deserves. She was held closely and spoken to lovingly, hearing all the kind words she should have been hearing her whole life. She also heard "I'm Sorry." Sorry she didn't get to be with our group longer. Sorry that the last days of her life were so bad. She passed in the loving arms of of a CG member on 9/17/2009. Hopefully, feeling the love she so deserved. Thank you all so much for your kind thoughts and support for her recovery.
Hope touched a lot of hearts in the short while we knew her.
If anyone would like to donate to Hope's Fund please click on the PayPal button to the right. Please make a notation that it is for Hope's Fund. A check can also be made out to Crested Guardians and sent to the address above.
