TOONKA THEN...

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Toonka came to rescue because he had developed a minor ear infection and his owners decided to dump him at the local shelter instead of taking him to a vet for treatment.   He was so stressed that the shelter called Rescue to come and pick him up.  During the first week at his new foster home he became very sick. 

From his brief stay at the shelter he not only contracted the URI calici virus but also ocular herpes.  He developed mouth ulcers from the calici virus and he stopped eating.  The vet hospital inserted an esophageal tube into his neck so he could be fed.  His symptoms became so severe that it was touch-and-go if he would survive.  He needed round the clock feeding and care from his foster mom. Because of the ocular herpes, his eyes developed deep corneal ulcers.  He was under the care of a Veterinary Ophthalmologist and receiving over eight medications a day.  Unfortunately, his right eye ruptured and had to be surgically removed. 

Rescue spent over $1,200 on this gorgeous guy.  Fortunately for Toonka he is alive because of Rescue.  He has now regained enough vision in his left eye to happy and healthy life.

and TOONKA NOW...