Shaggy Sheet_Spring2023
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MISSION MOMENT<br />
Milton<br />
Milton is a 2-year-old English Bulldog mix that came<br />
to Peggy Adams as a transfer from Palm Beach<br />
County Animal Care & Control. When he was<br />
transferred to us, he was very sick with pneumovirus.<br />
Due to the contagiousness of this virus, Milton was<br />
placed in an isolation space where he received<br />
medication and care until he recovered.<br />
While he was in isolation, we noticed that his<br />
brachycephalic or “bulldog” traits were especially<br />
severe. He had a severely elongated soft palate (tissue<br />
blocking his airway) and his nares (nostrils) were too<br />
small. This made it difficult for him to breathe and he<br />
was getting tired quickly when exercising.<br />
We performed surgery on his palate and his nares<br />
to make his breathing easier. Even the next morning,<br />
he could breathe so much better and was attempting<br />
to run down the hallway. Milton stayed under the<br />
supervision of our medical team for a week to recover<br />
and then was placed up for adoption. On March 2nd,<br />
Milton was adopted into his loving, forever home.<br />
Spring Matching<br />
Gift Challenge<br />
Help Animals<br />
Like Milton<br />
Our medical team performs many lifesaving surgeries, as well<br />
as a growing number of spay and neuter surgeries. With rising<br />
costs of pain medicine (some as high as 28%), we are faced with<br />
increased expenses for treatment of animals like Milton.<br />
Thanks to a generous gift from one of<br />
our friends, all donations received up to<br />
$50,000 will be matched.<br />
More more information on how you can support this<br />
Matching Gift Challenge, please call 561-946-7551<br />
or email Donations@PeggyAdams.org<br />
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