Posted By: Allison Sonfist | October 13, 2009 at 9:13 am
Jonah in his bed resting at Angell Animal Medical Center
A blind Chihuahua puppy is undergoing preparations for brain surgery at Angell Animal Medical Center later this week in an effort to save his life.
The eight-month-old puppy was discovered in early September at the bottle recycling center of the Jamaica Plain Stop & Shop. A Good Samaritan brought the dog to the MSPCA-Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center.
MRI of Jonah’s brain. The white area would normally represent a brain, in this case it is all fluid. The brain has been pushed to the outer edges of Jonah’s skull.
Angell staff neurologist, Dr. Andrew Farabaugh assessed the Chihuahua puppy and suspected that he was suffering from a severe case of hydrocephalus, commonly referred to as “water on the brain,” however tests were required to appreciate the full extent of the congenital disease. In order to monitor the puppy around the clock, Dr. Farabaugh and his team fostered the Chihuahua for several weeks as more information could be gathered.
Posted By: Allison Sonfist | April 24, 2009 at 6:58 am
This beautiful, tiny cat is named Spooky. She is two-years-old and is looking for a loving home.
Click here to visit the MSPCA’s Web site.
Click here to learn more about foster care.
Posted By: Allison Sonfist | January 27, 2009 at 11:19 am
The MSPCA-Angell has a unique gift for your special someone on Valentine’s Day. MSPCA-Angell has partnered with Amelia Rose Design to create a beautiful paw print pendant in either sterling silver, for a minimum contribution of $50, or 14K gold, for a minimum contribution of $250. Proceeds will support the kindness and care for animals.
Click here to buy yours now!
For more information or to place an order offline, please contact Susan Turner, at the MSPCA-Angell, by phone or email at 617.541.5081 or seturner@mspca.org.
Posted By: Allison Sonfist | November 21, 2008 at 12:52 pm
The holidays are right around the corner, and, as you put together those holiday shopping lists, don’t forget about our furry friends! You can show your support of the animal community via the MSPCA-Angell Holiday Tree. Personalized ornaments and gift boxes will display your pet’s picture at the Prudential Center throughout the month of December. The decorations will help less fortunate pets through the MSPCA-Angell Pet Care Assistance Fund.
Click here for more information.
Join the MSPCA-Angell for the Boston tree-lighting on Thursday, December 4th at 5:30pm. In Springfield, Massachusetts, a tree-lighting ceremony will take place on Thursday, December 11th at 5:00pm at the Eastfield Mall.
