Rescue and Success Stories
A Rescue for Rosie
"Just skin and its skeleton" - animal network volunteer had never seen a
dog so severely emaciate
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Michigan Animal Rescue League staff members Carmel Herpel (left) and Amanda Mabry take care of Rosie, a wheaten terrier mix rescued from a home on the north side of Pontiac.
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PONTIAC - Animal rescue workers say it was among the worst cases of
neglect they had ever seen. Thin skin clinging to her bones, the skinny
wheaten terrier mix was too weak to lift her head or stand. Her gums
were white from dehydration.
Volunteers with the Animal Care Network took the dog from a Pontiac home
and brought her to the Michigan Animal Rescue League, where hopeful
staff members are trying to nurse her back to health.
"I've never seen a dog as severely emaciated as this dog was," said care
network volunteer Kathryn Tucker. "There was absolutely no tissue on
this animal, just skin and its skeleton." Read More About Rosie |
Success Stories
Bella's Rescue: A Success Story
Bella was in terrible shape when she was rescued on a ACN run. She
had a severe skin infection and was extremely malnourished. As you
can see, she was rehabilitated and adopted into a loving home with a
family that loves her very much! |
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Bruno
Animal Care Network volunteers discovered Bruno in a backyard
on a routine ACN run. He was emaciated, dehydrated and had no
shelter. Bruno was nursed back to health and has been adopted. |
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Gracie
In the middle of winter on a routine Animal Care Network run, volunteers
noticed a small grey object in the middle of a main road. They quickly
turned around and stopped traffic. What they found was a 6 week old
grey kitten that was suffering from hypothermia. Gracie was one lucky
kitten, she only avoided being run over because she laid in the middle
of a lane. We have no idea how long she was there. Gracie was nursed
back to health and has been adopted. |
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Boo
In November of 2005, Wolverine Harley Davidson hosted a event
that honored cats and dogs that were rescued by the Animal Care Network
from the Hurricane Katrina disaster areas.
Boo was one of the puppies that was rescued, he was brought back
to Michigan, survived parvo and was them adopted by a wonderful
family that met him at this event! |
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Community Grooming
The Animal Care Network prides itself on helping people in the community
with their pets. Thanks to PETCO in Bloomfield Hills, we were able to
have several matted dogs groomed at no charge. |

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Hootch
Hooch was left in a backyard when his owner died. A neighbor alerted
the Animal Care Network about the situation and Hooch was rescued! |
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Sadie
This was one of our best rescued. Animal Care Network volunteers were
able to rescue a lab/shepherd mix that had been running the streets with
a cable actually embedded in her neck, back and chest area.
The cable was removed and Sadie received medical attention and made a full recovery. |
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Owl
This baby screech owl ended up on a window sill of an elementary school
during a bad storm. Animal Care Network volunteers safely rescued the
owl from the second story. The owl was sent to a wildlife rehabilitator and
was able to be released. |
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Nicholas
Nicholas was rescued from the streets. He had been attacked by
three dogs
and suffered some severe injuries. Animal Care Network volunteers
took
him to the vet where he received over 50 stitches and had to have
two drains
put in his neck. Nicholas made a full recovery and has been adopted
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Squirrels
The Animal Care Network will also rescue wildlife.
These two baby squirrels had fallen out of the nest during a bad
storm. The mother never came back for them and they were
following the homeowners around. ACN picked up the squirrels
and cared for them for several weeks until they were ready to be
released. The two squirrels are now living in West Bloomfield
and come back to visit every day. |
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Chi Chi
This female chihuhua was rescued by Animal Care Network volunteers.
She was found in a snowbank suffering from hypothermia (freezing).
Chi Chi was nursed back to health and was adopted. If the team hadn't
have spotted her she would have froze to death. |
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Tootsie
Tootsie a 12-year old Dachshund was put in a dark garage when her
elderly owner died. Animal Care Network team responded to a
complaint call and were able to rescue "Tootsie". She had a medical
condition which required daily medication which she had not received
in weeks. ACN was able to get her back on her medication and found
Tootsie a new home where she can live out her life. |
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Mojo
Mojo was rescued from a local shelter because his time was running
out. He had ear mites, fleas, ringworm and an eye infection. Mojo
has since been adopted and is doing great in his new home and
is a EXTREMELY happy and healthy cat now! |
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Pitbull with Weight
This pitbull was rescued from a backyard on a Animal Care Network
run. The owner had attached a 20 pound weight to his collar obviously
to make him a fighting dog. |
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Puppy on Roadside
Animal Care Network volunteers spotted this skinny puppy eating
out of garbage on the side of the road. She was rescued, nursed
back to health and then adopted! |
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Rabbits
These domestic rabbits were living in horrible conditions.
Two of them had died and the feces was inches deep.
Animal Care Network team was able to rescue them. |
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Villa and Her Kittens
Animal Care Network volunteers responded to a call about a mom
and kittens left abandoned at an apartment complex. We were
able to rescue one mom with four 3-week old kittens; and then found
two 1-week old kittens that had been abandoned by a different mother cat. Fortunately the mom with the 3-week old kittens
also accepted the 1-week old kittens! Villa is being a great mom to
both sets of kittens!!! |
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Rooftop Kittens
Animal Care Network was able to rescue these two kittens that
had been on this roof for days without food and water. |
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Pitbull
Animal Care Network volunteers rescued this emaciated pitbull from
a backyard. The owner of the dog was put in prison and the other 10 people
that were living in the household couldn't manage to call about the dog,
nor feed or water her for weeks.
This is one of the reasons the ACN runs are so important. If we had
not been making our rounds that weekend we never would have known
about this dog. |
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