Recipients


Denotes Ashley's Fund		Denotes Zach Fund

		BUDDY - JANUARY 2007: is a 2 year old Labrador Retriever that showed up in a local veterinary emergency room after having eaten part of a blanket. Buddy had a foreign body obstruction that required surgery to save his life. Fortunately the surgery was successful and Buddy has returned home where he has made a full recovery.

		AUSSIE - JANUARY 2007: an 11 year old Australian Shepherd diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma, a type of cancer, on his front leg. Surgery was performed and Aussie is also receiving some follow-up treatment with assistance from the Zach Memorial Fund.

		LOKI - JANUARY 2007: is a 6 1/2 year old mixed breed with nasal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Loki is receiving radiation for his cancer; the lines on his photo mark the radiation area. The Zach Memorial Fund is providing financial assistance.

Picture Not Available		LUCKY - JANUARY 2007: is a 14 year old Pomeranian mix who was diagnosed with stones in his urethra and a urethral obstruction. A cystotomy was performed to remove the stones. The surgery was uneventful , but he developed some complications due to what was believed to be a urethral tear. The tear allowed urine to leak into the tissues around the perineum, requiring a second surgery to fix. Following this second procedure Lucky was much more comfortable and happy. He should recover completely.

Picture Not Available		DUKE - FEBRUARY 2007: an 11 year old Dalmatian that was adopted from a vet clinic's "free to a good home" board when he was 7. Duke was always healthy until recently, when he began to show signs of urinary problems. Duke was diagnosed with bladder stones and underwent successful surgery to correct the problem.

Picture Not Available		GRACIE - MARCH 2007: is a 5 year old Labrador Retriever / German Shepherd mix and former rescued dog recently diagnosed with lymphoma. She has begun chemotherapy and there are high hopes that she will respond well to her treatments. Her four siblings (one dog, two cats, and a rabbit) are helping to keep her spirits up. The Zach Memorial Fund is assisting with expenses.

		DEMI MOORE - MARCH 2007: is an 8 year old Doberman who began walking stiffly and then developed trouble going up and down stairs. She was diagnosed with a cervical disc compression and underwent several complicated surgeries to fix the problem. Despite the recovery challenges that such a case presents, Demi is walking and eating well and should continue a steady recovery.

		PHOENIX- MARCH 2007: is a 12 year old Golden Retriever diagnosed with a malignant oral melanoma. Phoenix underwent surgery, and had stitches in her mouth, under her jaw, and all the way down to the base of her throat. Phoenix is recovering well and continues to feel good. She may still need some follow-up care so that the cancer does not reoccur. The Zach Memorial Fund has been assisting with expenses.

		CHELSEA - MARCH 2007: is a 13 year old Retriever mix who was quite ill with pancreatitis. Chelsea's illness was severe, and she required extensive care over a long period to turn the corner. However, she has finally returned to her old self, and is enjoying being back home again wagging her tail and playing with her young owner.

		LUCIE - APRIL 2007: a 10 year old mixed breed suffering from a kidney dysfunction and cough. Upon examination it was determined she was in late stage renal failure, and despite the best of care she was unable to survive.

Picture Not Available		FRITZI - APRIL 2007: is an 8 year old Doberman diagnosed with a soft tissue cancer. He underwent surgery to amputate a forelimb in an effort to stop the progression of the cancer. At this time he is doing great and does not need follow-up treatment. The Zach Memorial Fund provided funds for Fritzi's care.

Picture Not Available		SHYLOH - APRIL 2007: is a 5 year old Miniature Pinscher who had orthopedic surgery to repair a fractured radius and ulna. Shyloh is doing well and should be back to normal very soon.

		MOLLY - APRIL 2007: is an 8 month old Husky / Retriever mix who had surgery for a foreign-body obstruction. During the surgery approximately 5 inches of her intestines were removed. Following the first surgery, Molly needed a second surgery and follow-up treatment for esophagiitis. Happily, she is now on the road to recovery and expected to live a normal life.

Picture Not Available		JUNE - APRIL 2007: is a 1 1/2 year old Corgi mix that was suffering from recurring bladder infections. Upon examination she was diagnosed with bladder stones. Following successful surgery she is now active and happy, and has returned home.

Picture Not Available		CHEYLA - MAY 2007: is a 10 year old Labrador Retriever with an eyelid mass that started as a small spot and worsened suddenly. The mass ulcerated, causing inflammation of the eye, and had grown to the point where it nearly covered her entire eye. A very specialized surgery was required to remove the mass. At first it was feared that it might be malignant, but thankfully was benign. Cheyla is making a good recovery.

		CHLOE - MAY 2007: a 7 year old Cairn Terrier diagnosed with cancer of undetermined origin. She is currently recovering from surgery to remove a malignant tumor. The Zach Memorial Fund is assisting with her expenses.

Picture Not Available		KAYDEE - MAY 2007: is a 4 year old Shih Tzu with a pancreatic abscess that turned into a nasty case of pancreatitis. After multiple surgeries and treatments, Kaydee finally turned the corner. She is now well on the way to a complete recovery.

Picture Not Available		JACK BLAZE - MAY 2007: a 6 year old Boxer diagnosed with lymphoma. After an optimistic initial examination, Jack Blaze began chemotherapy, but unfortunately did not respond to the treatments. He lost his battle one month later. The Zach Memorial Fund assisted Jack Blaze.

Picture Not Available		PHISH - MAY 2007: is a 3 year old Labrador Retriever mix who was adopted from a carnival, where he had been living in the back of a Jeep. Phish was suffering from a fractured right rear tibia. After successful orthopedic surgery, Phish recovered nicely and has become an active part of his new family.

Picture Not Available		ACE - JUNE 2007: is an 3 month old Bull Terrier mix who was diagnosed with parvo shortly after his adoption from a shelter. Although seriously ill, Ace responded to treatment and is making steady progress in his recovery now.

		MYSTIC - JUNE 2007: a 6 year old Collie who experienced weight lost and lack of appetite. His owner took him to the vet where he was diagnosed with Lymphosarcoma. When he checked into the hospital he had to be wheeled away on a cart, but today he is responding well to treatment and his bright face and wagging tail have returned. The Zach Memorial Fund is assisting with Mystic's expenses.

Picture Not Available		BUCK - JUNE 2007: is a 6 year old Labrador Retriever diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Buck recently began treatment for his cancer. The Zach Memorial Fund is providing financial assistance.

		EDDIE - JUNE 2007: is a Jack Russell Terrier and agility dog recently diagnosed with lymphoma. Eddie began treatments in June and so far is responding very well. He has returned to his agility training and hopes to be able to compete again soon. The Zach Memorial Fund is helping with the treatment expenses.

Picture Not Available		QUEENIE - JULY 2007: is a 9 year old Boxer that was taken very ill with pyometra, a serious infection of the uterus. Emergency surgery was required to save her life. She recovered from the surgery, had some follow-up care, and has now returned safely home to her owners.

		ELVIS - JULY 2007: an 8 month old Border Collie that required complicated surgery to fix a broken leg. The surgery required the installation of a "ring fixator" to better allow the limb to heal. Without the surgery, this young energetic boy would never have had a functional leg. The procedure went very well and Elvis was able to continue his recovery at home just a few days later.

		TONI - JULY 2007: is an 11 year old mixed breed that was diagnosed with Mast Cell cancer. Toni needed her tail amputated to keep the cancer from spreading. Successful surgery was performed andToni is doing well. The Zach Memorial Fund assisted with Toni's expenses.

		PENNY - JULY 2007: a 5 year old Labrador Retriever diagnosed with a very aggressive renal sarcoma. The cancer went into a brief remission, but sadly, it returned with a vengeance a few months later and Penny was not able to survive. The Zach Memorial Fund helped with Penny's medical expenses.

Picture Not Available		QUEENIE - JULY 2007: an 11 month old Chihuahua whose sustained a broken leg when she was accidentally stepped on. This little 1 1/2 lb puppy underwent successful surgery and should make a full recovery.

		KELSEY - JULY 2007: is an 8 year old retriever / shepherd mix diagnosed with bladder stones. He was originally placed on a special diet to see if the stones would pass, but they did not and surgery was necessary to ensure that the stones did not cause a blockage. Kelsey came through the surgery very well and has now returned home.

Picture Not Available		LEXI - AUGUST 2007: a 3 year old Rottweiler that required surgery on her knee to repair a ruptured cruciate ligament. Lexi was adopted by her owners from a rescue organization after having been abused by a previous owner. She was just coming out of her shell when she injured her knee playing in the back yard with her adopted brother. The surgery went well and Lexie is expected to make a full recovery.

		STEVE - AUGUST 2007: is an 8 year old Greyhound that was diagnosed with Mast Cell cancer. Steve initially had surgery to remove a large tumor and then underwent chemotherapy and radiation. Steve is handling the treatments well so far. The Zach Memorial Fund assisted with his expenses.

Picture Not Available		BOOMER - AUGUST 2007: is a 7 year old Retriever mix diagnosed with intestinal lymphoma. Boomer has begun chemotherapy and so far is responding well. The Zach Memorial Fund is assisting with expenses.

		LOLA - SEPTEMBER 2007: a 3 1/2 year old Boxer that had a ruptured gall bladder. Successful surgery was performed and after several days in the hospital, Lola was able to go home. She is doing great.

Picture Not Available		R2D2 - SEPTEMBER 2007: a 3 year old Boston Terrier that has been diagnosed with leukemia. R2D2 is undergoing treatment for his cancer with financial assistance from the Zach Memorial Fund.


		DEW - SEPTEMBER 2007: is an 11 year old Cockapoo that had a peritoneal hernia. Successful surgery was performed to repair the hernia. Prior to the surgery, Dew was unable to have normal bowel movements and frequently experienced pain and discomfort. Dew is home now, his stitches are out, and a full recovery is anticipated.

		LACY - SEPTEMBER 2007: a 5 year old Sheltie being treated for heartworms. Lacy did well with the treatments and should make a full recovery.

		EDDIE - SEPTEMBER 2007: a 10 year old Papillon and service dog for a couple who are both hearing-impaired. As well as being a family member, Eddie provides invaluable support to his owners by alerting them to sounds such as sirens, oncoming vehicles, etc. Eddie developed cataracts in both eyes and a retinal tear in one that required delicate surgery. The surgeon was able to repair the cataracts in both eyes and save all but 1/4 of the retina in one eye. Prior to Eddie's diagnosis, one of his owners had to face three surgeries for malignant melanoma, leaving them with some lingering medical expenses. Eddie has an excellent prognosis and his family is grateful for help from the Ashley Fund.

		SAMMY - SEPTEMBER 2007: is a young, athletic Sheltie who loves to jump. He was temporarily grounded when he was diagnosed with heartworms. Sammy is responding well to treatment and is expected to recover fully.

Picture Not Available		SHYNE - OCTOBER 2007: is a young bull terrier that was rescued and adopted after a rough life on the street. Shyne was left on the side of the road for dead and found with a tow chain wrapped around his neck , a gunshot wound in his back, and a broken foot. He required some extensive care to treat his injuries. Despite this rough beginning he maintained a good-natured disposition throughout his ordeal and has returned to his new home for a more relaxed existence on the sofa.

Picture Not Available		MAGGIE - OCTOBER 2007: a 5 year old Rottweiler whose needed surgery to repair a cruciate tear. Maggie was adopted by her owners from an area shelter four years ago. She is doing well following surgery and hoping to return to her active life again soon.

Picture Not Available		CHEWBACCA - OCTOBER 2007: is a 7 year old Poodle with a testicular mass, and needed surgery to remove the tumor. Chewbacca has done very well since the procedure and is back home, where his recovery continues on his favorite sofa.

		BRANDI - OCTOBER 2007: an 8 year old Dachshund that was nearly completely paralyzed due to a severe back problem. She underwent delicate back surgery and so far has been recovering nicely.

		TIMMY - OCTOBER 2007: is a 2 yr old mixed breed that had several serious medical issues. First he experienced a "bloat", a life-threatening twisting of the stomach, that required emergency surgery. Then he developed aspiration pneumonia. Timmy spent quite a while in the hospital but finally turned the corner and was able to go home.

		FABULOUS - OCTOBER 2007: is a handsome 7 year old Labrador Retriever diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma. This is a very aggressive cancer that required surgery and follow-up treatment. Fabulous received assistance with his expenses from the Zach Memorial Fund.

		WOODY - OCTOBER 2007: is a 9 1/2 year old Scottish Terrier diagnosed with bronchogenic carcinoma. Woody underwent surgery to have the tumor removed from his lung. He actually arrested before he got into the operating room but was a real fighter and made it through. Woody has a bounce back in his step now and is undergoing chemotherapy. The Zach Memorial Fund is assisting with his expenses.

		WANDA - OCTOBER 2007: a 2 year old Labradoodle with a bone-invading soft tissue sarcoma. In order to stop the cancer progression, Wanda underwent an amputation and has adjusted very well to her life on three legs. She is also receiving some follow-up chemotherapy. The Zach Memorial Fund is providing financial assistance for Wanda's care.

Picture Not Available		DAISY - OCTOBER 2007: is a 2 year old Hound who has lymphoma. She is undergoing chemotherapy treatments with assistance from the Zach Memorial Fund.

		MILLIE - OCTOBER 2007: a 12 year old Golden Retriever who had several serious health issues, including a urinary tract infection, a mass on her left forelimb, and the beginnings of cataracts. Surgery was performed to remove the tumor and her sutures were removed shortly afterwards. Millie is doing very well and should be much better able to enjoy her "golden years" now.

Picture Not Available		LUCKY - NOVEMBER 2007: is a 4 year old Shepherd / Lab mix who had a foreign body that perforated his intestines, causing septic peritonitis. Emergency surgery was performed and after several days in the hospital, Lucky is recovering at home and has a good prognosis.

Picture Not Available		TILLEY - NOVEMBER 2007: is a 2 year old Yorkshire Terrier who was very ill with a bladder stone. The stone was causing bleeding and surgery was urgently needed to correct the problem. Following a successful procedure, Tilley returned home in time for the holidays and should continue to make a full recovery.

Picture Not Available		ZEUS - NOVEMBER 2007: is a 4 year old Labrador Retriever who had successful surgery to remove a Grade 1 Chondrosarcoma. Zeus has recovered from his surgery and at this time no follow-up is planned. The Zach Memorial Fund provided financial assistance.

Picture Not Available		TINKER - NOVEMBER 2007: a 9 year old dachshund diagnosed with thrombocytopenia (low platelets). Unfortunately, in Tinker's case her condition caused a severe gastrointestinal bleed and she was unable to survive.

Picture Not Available		TRAIL MIX - DECEMBER 2007: a 12 year old Yorkshire Terrier with a serious heart problem. Treatments are underway to hopefully correct the problem, and Trail Mix is resting comfortably at home.

Picture Not Available		DUNCAN - DECEMBER 2007: is a 9 year old Golden Retriever "service dog" who had a large mast cell tumor near his left shoulder. Successful surgery was performed to remove the tumor. Some additional chemotherapy follow-up may still be needed, but Duncan is doing well. The Zach Memorial Fund provided financial assistance.

		CHEETAH - DECEMBER 2007: a 1 year old German Shepherd diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia in his left hip. Cheetah was experiencing severe pain, so an FHO was successfully performed to correct the problem. Cheetah made it home for the holidays and is continuing to recover nicely.

Picture Not Available		JOE - DECEMBER 2007: a 4 year old Labrador Retriever with several serious medical issues. Joe had a gun shot wound which had fractured his femur and required surgery to repair. He also had a ruptured bladder that needed medical attention. Joe spent several days in the hospital but is continuing his recovery at home now.