Do you remember this sweet girl who made an appearance on ABC this very May? If not, please scroll down to see her 2015/2016 history.
Holly is a 8.5 year old Santee Alley baby, who was once adopted. A year later she was returned back to BWF. She and her sister Sunny are STILL an ADOPTABLE DUO in need of PERMANENT HOME. Most Rexes are loving & tame, but these two were hand-raised by BWF as babies, so they are even more. See the photos when they were tiny babies. They were 10 day old orphans when confiscated by LAPD from the illegal animal vendors and rescued by BWF.
In 2015 Holly suffered a broken toe that led to two difficult surgeries and amputation. She was hospitalized for quite some time and had a long recovery time. When she finally came back things went back to normal and she’s been going strong for months. All of a sudden came another challenge – Corneal Ulcer in BOTH eyes followed by yet another challenge – her back legs giving up!
Holly’s been treated at Northwood Animal Hospital by Dr. Hsu as well as by two Ophthalmologists depending on their availability. Her primary eye doctor, however, is Dr. Michael Chang at VCA West LA Animal Hospital, her next appointment scheduled for Nov 7.
In the meantime Holly is being cared at the most wonderful foster home. Her mom Fleuretta who also happens to be a nurse has been an absolute blessing. From her daily (twice!) baths, physical therapy, three eye meds (3 – 4 times a day), multiple (pain & misc) meds, massages and loads of snuggle time – to say that Holly is being pampered is an understatement! However, she still can’t walk and BWF is still responsible for her extensive medical bills. Holly was last seen by Dr. Hsu on October 10 and these are the meds/supplements that she needs on consistent basis:
• Neo-Predef Powder
• Silver Sulfadiazine Cream
• Chlorhex Duoxo 3% Shampoo
• Metacam
• Optixcare
• Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment
• Ofloxacin Solution
• Turmeric
• Echinacea
• Colloidal Silver
Holly’s vet bill is now close to $2K and in order to continue the treatment, we need help. Also, we’d like to make her a wheel chair and thus are shopping around. If you know of any great source to refer us to, or if you’d like to sponsor the part or the whole ordeal, we would love to hear from you. Please e-mail us.
In the meantime, DIRECT DONATIONS TO THE VET ARE APPRECIATED. Please call Northwood Animal Hospital at (949) 559-1992 (7am – 6 pm) and make a donation towards BWF's Medical bill. The vet only accepts $100+ donations! For a lesser amount, you can make an ON-LINE DONATION via PAYPAL and make a note “for Holly.”
Also, please CONSIDER SIGNING UP FOR A MONTHLY DONATION even if it’s just a few dollars. It’s a huge help! We are an ALL-volunteer rescue and all we ever ask for is the help with our extraordinary vet bills or/and supplies.
If you’re experienced in special needs buns and are interested in ADOPING this 8.5 year old Beauty who also happens to be a “Kissing Machine” along with her sister Sunny please e-mail us ASAP, we’d love to consider you.
Thank you so much!
~BWF Rescue Team
Oct 2016 - Holly'w Facebook Post
2016 – Holly’s Appearance on ABC7 FabLifeShow. She couldn’t walk then, but she still made an appearance!
August 14, 2015 Update
July 20, 2015 Update
July 18, 2015 Original Post