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Bayou, right after we rescued him
in New Orleans |
We'll show you tons of photos below, but first the background of this
Hurricane Katrina Happy Ending, and how it all began...
Although the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is arriving, we're
still
receiving stories of happy endings of the animals we saved. Some are the
owners, who finally located an animal PasadoRescue saved. And others, come from
the rescuers who worked beside us - and who ended up adopting Katrina
animals.
This story, from Kelley Mueller, from California, starts at the
beginning. We
were going to show all the "happy ending" photos of her and her Katrina
dogs, but instead, we thought we'd start at the beginning - when we
first
"met" her through our website and communicated by e-mail which brought
her to New Orleans. It's a life-changing relationship, for her, for all
of us here at Pasado's, and without a doubt, for the animals she saved.
Together we rescued 1200 animals in the aftermath of Katrina...
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E-mail
from 9/12
Little nervous about driving so far alone. If you hear of anyone else
coming out from this area, please let me know. I figured I'd sleep in
the back of my truck. Please let me know if that's a bad idea. Thanks
for responding so quickly! I think you may rock! See you at the end of
the month. Kelley
E-mail same day 9/12
Hi Susan. I have worked and volunteered in an emergency room trauma
unit for people and I now run a dog boarding and daycare facility. I am
people and pet CPR/First Aid certified and I want to come help. I would
drive from Pasadena, California in my Toyota 4-Runner which could be
used for transport and I could stay 3-4 weeks. If you know of any others
in California or along the way that want to rideshare I would love to
have some company. I'm anxious to hear from you as I signed with the
ASPCA almost two weeks ago and they still haven't given me a location to
go to. I look forward to your call/email.
Kelley
E-mail from 9/14
Just an FYI... I will arrive in LA around Oct. 2nd or 3rd (I'll email
again right before I leave) and I'll stay for at least three weeks. In
the meantime, I will follow your website for up-to-date needs. I have
access to all kinds of pet supplies from grooming, bedding, chewies,
antibiotics, and some other meds. If you have any personal needs for you
and your staff (ie. fresh fruit/veggies, hand cream, chapstick,
anything) just let me know and I'll bring it. Can't wait to get there.
Kelley |
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While Kelley was in New
Orleans with PasadoRescue, she saved countless lives, but brought back
three dogs with her to foster in California - a pitbull mix, a
Chihuahua, and Bayou, a big, mangy goober. Here is what she wrote upon
return home... |
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E-mail
from
10/21
Please share this shot with Mark and let him know that Bayou is doing
great! He's putting on weight and getting stronger everyday. Soon I will
begin treatment on his heartworm and I have several helpers looking for
a
good surgeon to repair his broken leg. I'll get back to you all soon
with
shots of the three reunions I made between LA and CA and an update on
my other two fosters.
Thank you all for this amazing experience!
Kelley in California |
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E-mail
from
10/26
Yes! Thank you! Thank you so much for putting my beauty on your site
for
everyone to see. I'm very proud of all three of my fosters and I'm
beginning
to think I don't want to let any of them go. "Mr." (temp name), my
lab/pit pup
will be going home for a trial run with one of my co-workers this week
after
he gets neutered. I'll still get to see him several times a week if this
family
adopts him. Yeh! |
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"Chi"
the little Chihuahua and Bayou will continue to
be
mine for a while as Bayou is a work in progress and Chi is getting over
his kennel cough... |
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...Since I've been home, the three
monkeys have formed a
wonderful bond and they play so well together. It's great to see them so
happy......I'll
be back in touch soon with reunion shots.
(Sorry I'm not the best photographer)
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Just thought I'd send a few shots your way. Mark will remember Bayou.
Please know that he is doing so well. He does have some chronic hot
spots that he tears up terribly if given the chance. He wears a cone
a lot.
Other than that, he has put on lots of weight and hair. He is happiest
when
we go for hikes and when he runs off leash at the beach. He runs soooo
fast even with the bum leg. He is so affectionate to complete strangers
and
he really likes playing with children at the dog park. It's hard to
believe that
anyone could have ever hurt this precious boy. I hope all is well with
all of
you. God bless!
Kelley in California |
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The last we heard, Mister
was deliriously happy in his new home, and Chi and Bayou are still
making a mess out of Kelley's bed covers. |
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