Puppies abandoned in desert!

July 2012 PATRIOT & HIS SIBLINGS WERE ABANDONED IN THE DESERT! The situations that so many of our dogs come from are enough to break any heart, but when we learned what had happened to Patriot and his brothers and sisters, we felt sad to know that this kind of cruelty exists in the world.  Patriot and four other 3-month-old puppies were found in a remote area of the high desert, struggling for shade under a spiny bush.  A hiker came upon them, and peering at them under the bush, she gasped:  The puppies were completely bald.  Their skin was raw and angry with oozing sores.  Thankfully, this wonderful animal lover did not turn away, or decide that it was too much trouble to rescue the puppies.  She was able to secure all six orphans and with no other options available, she contacted Animal Control.  GSROC quickly learned of the situation and we responded immediately.  We scooped all 5 of the sad babies up and took them to a vet.  We honestly didn't know if they were German Shepherds or not because they had no fur at all.  What we could see, however, was 6 innocent creatures that deserved comfort and love.  We just can't imagine who would do something like this to such helpless babies. The little family was diagnosed with contagious mange (contracted from mites) on top of secondary skin infections and assorted other parasites inside and out.  What is remarkable about these puppies is that despite their frightening beginning and unkind treatment, they are gentle and very easy-going.  They enjoy being held and stroked, and they have perfected the fine art of snuggling.  The puppies are receiving medical treatment every week, as well as medicated baths, de-worming, vaccines and when they are strong enough, they will be altered.  We expect them each to make a full recovery in spite of their awful experience. GSROC took the puppy family in without any pledges or sponsors---we just knew that they needed to be saved.  Now, we are asking our fellow animal lovers and our devoted sponsors to agree that we did the right thing by helping us to offset the overwhelming cost of their care.  Each of the puppies has incurred medical costs in excess of $800, so now we are desperate to raise these funds to repay our veterinarians.  Please take a look at little Patriot and imagine what he's endured.  If you are in a position to help him, his family, and so many other dogs that have no one to turn to, please pledge your tax-deductible gift in any amount.  He is counting on us, and we are counting on you, our fellow animal lovers   Donations may be sent via Paypal or by Check to:  GSROC, 177F Riverside Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Your donation is tax deductible by law. (EIN 20-3455479)   ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Click here to visit our beautiful dogs for adoption at www.gsroc.org  Please Help Homeless German Shepherds!     CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE LIST OF MORE WAYS TO HELP. UPCOMING EVENTS    8/19/2012 10:00AM to 3:00PM Anesthesia-Free Pet Dental Cleaning @Tustana Hospital 1142 El Camino Real   Tustin, CA 92780      7/14/2012 8AM to 2:00PM MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE to benefit GSROC!! 305 Flower Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627  7/14/2012 11:30AM to 3:30PM PETSMART Adoption Bring your old cell phone to benefit the DOGS!!    2237 Park Ave (The District), Tustin, CA 92782  7/21/2012 11:30AM to 3:30PM PETSMART Adoption BIG BAKE SALE Bring your old cell phone to benefit the DOGS!!  23602 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA 92782 7/28/2012 11:30AM to 3:30PM PETSMART Adoption Bring your old cell phone to benefit the DOGS!! 5521 Mirage Street, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 7/29/2012 11:30AM to 3:30PM PETSMART Adoption Bring your old cell phone to benefit the dogs!! 5521 Mirage Street, Yorba Linda, CA 92886       Can you donate any of these items? Frontline Plus or Advantix for large dogs Books of postage stamps Gas Cards for transports Used cell phones for recycling Used toner cartridges Low mileage cargo van Tax deductible donations Please help us to save more dogs by making a tax deductible donation today. We have several ways for you to help, and ALL donations are very much appreciated. No donation is too small. Any size donation is appreciated and will allow us to help the dogs. Your support really makes a difference. (EIN # 20-3455479) - If the Donate link does not work for you, please click here to DONATE.