Lana's Fund: NEW! Virtual Adoptions

Adopting Virtually Saves Lives... Literally

How it Works...

Have you ever really, REALLY wanted to help but did not necessarily want a street dog in your home? It’s okay to admit it, we have all thought it. Here is the solution… virtual adoption! These dogs need help, they do not care if it comes in the form of cash or feeling better…we prefer they feel better. Yes, we want homes for the dogs eventually, but for now, isn’t health a good option?

Here is how you can Adopt a Street Dog, and still keep your house clean! P.s. Virtual adoption fees are suggested only, we will happily accept any amount and post updates for each dog.

Virtual adopters will receive a certificate of virtual adoption containing a photo of their dog, as well as the undying thanks of Lana’s Fund.

Cast of Adoptable Dogs

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ZuZu

Virtual Adoption Fee $50

Adopters Needed = 13

Found hairless and in heat on Liberty Road in Houston’s notorious Fifth Ward, she is now healthy and beautiful! She is in temporary foster with Ms. Rosa’s Halfway House which is FULL! She needs a kennel built ($500), and a ride to Midland, TX ($150) and she will have a place to stay until she is adopted. This will also help support Bully Beds, Inc. one of our fellow pit bull partners.

Della Street

Virtual Adoption Fee $50

Adopters Needed = 13

Della wandered over to Ms. Rosa’s underweight and sad. She was tied outside at first, since Ms. Rosa had so many dogs, but one night someone stole Della, who Ms Rosa called “Big Mama”. A day later, Big Mama, a.k.a. Della, came wandering back “home” with a chewed through rope around her neck. Della is a smart cookie, and knows where the good life is. She has been accepted into Bully beds, Inc. rescue, and needs the same funds ZuZu needs; namely a kennel run and a ride to Midland!

Little Bit

Virtual Adoption Fee $10

Adopters needed 20

Little Bit was found wandering with her mom in front of a convenience store looking for food. Her belly was so full of worms, she looked like a miniature elephant! She is suffering from at least one kind of mange, and has been treated for what we have on hand, medicine wise (fleas, worms, mange), but really needs to see a vet, and get spayed when she is a little older. She will be VERY adoptable when she is well, so that is our goal with her for now. Mama ran off and there were no other puppies. But as soon as we can, we will rescue mom too!

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Hungry Jack
Virtual Adoption Fee $25

Adopters needed 12

Hungry Jack has been seen on these streets since early November, at least 15lbs underweight with a once-fitting collar hanging off of him. He is probably full-bred American Bulldog, and really needs some TLC and vet care. We have a rescue that will take him in after he is vetted and neutered. That will take about $150 for the vet, and $150 for transport. Jack is an awesome dog and he will be amazing looking when he gains his weight back!

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Babu

Virtual Adoption Fee $25

Adopters needed 8

Babu is another dog who may or may not be owned, but is certainly not being cared for. He has what appears to be the beginnings of demodectic mange, and is about 15-20% underweight for his size. He is probably Pit mix with Choc lab, and has a gorgeous coat other than the mangy spots. He needs vet care and treatment, and as usual, neutering. This will cost up to $150-200. No rescue has taken him in yet, but having him fully vetted may make all the difference.

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Gentle Ben

Virtual Adoption Fee (suggested) $10

Adopters needed 18

Ben is a gentle, young soul who came to Mr. Holley’s house the night his dog, Peanut, was killed by some unrestrained dogs. Mr. Holley was so sad that night, and this little guy came up to his house, and waited on the porch until Mr. Holley got home. He had never seen this dog before. He fed the dog and gave him some fresh water, and then the dog followed him inside, and lay on the floor in front of the TV, exactly where Peanut used to lie down. He slept for a while, then went to stand by the door. Mr. Holley let him out, and he went on his merry way.

This story is so sweet, and now Ben hangs out by the convenience store where all the neighborhood action is. Mr Holley feeds him every day. This dog appears to go home every so often, but always comes back in a day or two. We have placed a tag on him to see if an owner calls us, but so far, no calls have come. So, Gentle Ben is in need of rescue, but until then he needs the basics, vetting, shots, and, you guessed it, neutering. He is about 7 mos old. Estimated cost is $180.

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Blackie
Virtual Adoption Fee $20

Adopters needed 9

Blackie has been at Ms. Rosa’s halfway house for some time now. He is a gentle, happy, but calm male dog. He is not yet neutered, but shows no interest in Ms. Rosa’s females, even though they are all spayed. He really often wants to get away from them, as they seem too rambunctious for him at times. Ms. Rosa ties him out at times and he is so happy to be outside he jumps and runs and plays by himself. He has the basics, except for Rabies shot and neutering. His needs would come to about $180 total as he needs heartworm testing.

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Prince

Virtual Adoption Fee $20

Adopters needed 9

Prince is an adorable and gorgeous young tan pit bull puppy, about 9 mos old. He is timid, but adores Ms. Rosa as you can see above.

He was found hanging out around a vacant lot where adults gathered daily to play cards and dominos, and eat and drink. They never even looked at him as he scrounged around for trash thrown on the ground to eat. Ms. Rosa gained his trust and walked him home one day. The rest is history. A sweeter puppy with green eyes has not yet been born! Prince needs basic vetting and neutering. His costs will come to about $180 because he needs heartworm testing.

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Mabel

Virtual Adoption Fee $20

Adopters needed 10

Mabel (Mothers Always Bring Extra Love) is one of our pregnant street dogs. We are not sure if she is owned, but she is definitely not cared for. When we saw her this day, she was sniffing the trash for edibles. We fed her a bunch of food and she ate for it seemed ½ an hour! She is ready to deliver any time now. We need to get her to a vet to ensure the pups are okay.

She will need the basic package, vet care and eventual spay surgery. Her pups, if born alive, will need vet care. Mabel’s costs will probably be in the neighborhood of $200 due to her pregnancy. This includes spay surgery after she gives birth (or before) depending on the vet recommendation.

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Niecy (Nash)

Virtual Adoption Fee $20

Adopters needed 12

Niecey was seen a week ago (Nov 17, 2012) pregnant! This past Saturday (Nov. 24, 2012) she was not pregnant anymore.

We are on the lookout for her pups, she has hidden them well. We need to take all of them to a vet to make sure that she and they are healthy. This can run into approximately $140 in vet costs. Her spay surgery, as soon as she is able to have it, will cost about $100.

Lana's Fund

NEW! Virtual Adoptions

Adopting Virtually Saves Lives... Literally

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