It’s with a very heavy heart that we let you all know our sweet, spunky, senior girl, Shea, lost her battle with Cushings and sl
eep seizures last week. Her vet team thought the seizures were indicative of a brain tumor.
It’s not the outcome we had hoped for her, but she did have several great weeks of tail-wagging play and snuggles with her foster mom and her resident cavaliers. 
Please join us in congratulating this lucky boy on his forever family! It’s so heartwarming to have folks step up to care for and love cavaliers who need long-term medicines and specialized veterinary care. This sweet pup now has a 4-pawed brother and an active family of his very own, we are also looking for a silver lab for sale.
We have to say thanks again to all who contributed to his surgery fund and shared his story. We could not have done it without each and every one of you. <3
Kirby’s at his pre-op consult this morning and enjoying all the snuggles! Look how much he’s grown! Surgery slated for tomorrow, August 30th.
Kirby needs your help!
Kirby is a 5-month old puppy who has Severe Pulmonic Stenosis. As a result of this congenital condition, his pulmonary valve is narrowed and restricting blood flow in his heart. Kirby currently has a grade 5 heart murmur and extremely high pressures in his heart. Since his case is severe, Kirby needs a balloon valvuloplasty to allow him a chance at a normal life. The estimated cost for his surgery is $3200-$4500, and he will need at least two follow-up cardiac workups (consult, echocardiogram, and CBC at $750 each).
We are working to get Kirby scheduled into surgery, as the sooner this procedure is done, the less damage there is to his heart. If you can help us by contributing to his surgical fund, please visit http://CavalierAlliance.org/donate or send via paypal (friends and family option) to CavalierHelp@CavalierAlliance.org.
If you would like to get more involved in fundraising for Kirby, or any of the pups in our program, pleasegive our office a call at 978-254-1005. There are many ways to help including Paint Nights, other local fundraisers, auction donations, iGive for shopping, to name a few. Auction details will be posted on Facebook.com/CavalierAllianceFundraising.
No contribution is too small and we greatly appreciate all of your support! 
The very talented Lauren Hamelin is donating 20% of all digital photos purchased in July 2017 to the Cavalier Alliance. You can read more about this fundraiser, and the details, on her ETSY page at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TinyPawsArt?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=21674070
Thank you Lauren for your continued support! <3
Poppy’s cardiology recheck this week was great! There were no signs of heart failure and though her heart is still a bit enlarged (typical at this point), the team is hopeful it will continue to resolve (remodel). We will know more in another 8 -10 weeks.
Best news of all? She’s cleared for normal puppy activities and play. 
Along with CPR, the Heimlich Maneuver is an easy to learn procedure that might just save your Cavalier’s life one day. Useful skill to know!
Graphic credit to Animal Wellness Magazine.
Thank you to all who have donated to Molly’s care! We are so pleased that she’s our first grant recipient. We were able to contribute $200 towards her care in December and are sending an additional $300 to her vet this week. We could not have done this without your generosity!
Our first grant recipient, Molly
