Shiva's Center for the Human-Animal Bond is a non-profit human and animal welfare organization that aims to provide the medical, psychological and educational services not currently available in Santa Barbara County.
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Shiva's Center for the Human-Animal Bond
Shiva's Center for the Human-Animal Bond
Ranger
Meet Ranger, a sweetheart of a guy! He ate a toy that made him very sick - blocking his intestines. His mom had just been laid off from her job and was absolutely distraught about how she could pay for his treatment. CARE attempted to reduce costs as best they could. For example, they attempted to protect his s...tomach by bulking him with food to see if the toy would move through, but the food also remained in his stomach, making him even more uncomfortable. Two choices remained ... surgery or endoscopy (because of the location of the object - it was worth an attempt to retrieve the plastic toy with an endoscope). Dr. Erich Stumpp, CARE’s Resident in Critical Care (under the watchful eye of our Board Certified Internist) went in with the endoscope and fished it out. This saved Ranger a surgery, recovery time, his total bill was much less, and he went home several days sooner than he would have after a surgery. He was a much happier and more comfortable boy. Without Buddy’s Fund at CARE (a component of Shiva’s Center) and your generous support, Ranger would not have been able to obtain the care he needed. So, Ranger, his mom, and Shiva’s Center thank you!Read More
Meet Ranger, a sweetheart of a guy! He ate a toy that made him very sick - blocking his intestines. His mom had just been laid off from her job and was absolutely distraught about how she could pay for his treatment. CARE attempted to reduce costs as best they could. For example, they attempted to protect his s...tomach by bulking him with food to see if the toy would move through, but the food also remained in his stomach, making him even more uncomfortable. Two choices remained ... surgery or endoscopy (because of the location of the object - it was worth an attempt to retrieve the plastic toy with an endoscope). Dr. Erich Stumpp, CARE’s Resident in Critical Care (under the watchful eye of our Board Certified Internist) went in with the endoscope and fished it out. This saved Ranger a surgery, recovery time, his total bill was much less, and he went home several days sooner than he would have after a surgery. He was a much happier and more comfortable boy. Without Buddy’s Fund at CARE (a component of Shiva’s Center) and your generous support, Ranger would not have been able to obtain the care he needed. So, Ranger, his mom, and Shiva’s Center thank you!Read More
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Brandy
Dr. Shannon Carley, one of CARE's internists called a member of Shiva's Centers Board with a plea to help Brandy. Diagnosed with IMHA (Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia), Brandy was given a "50/50" prognosis. Dr. Carley and the Internal Medicine Team - not to mention Brandy and her family - were not willing to s...urrender to those or any other odds. Dr. Carley said that there was something special about this girl and her will to live. This was matched only with her family's dedication to get her well. Brandy’s family put all of their financial reserves towards her care and while they were unsure of how they'd take care of themselves ... they'd worry about that later. They had to try to save their girl.
Without funding, Brandy would not have had a chance. She has improved greatly and is now home with her loving family. Pictured here with Dr. Lane (founder and president of Shiva's Center), are Brandy, and Brandy's dad and mom. We have their permission share to their story and photos. They wanted to send a personal thank you to the many individuals and businesses that support Shiva's Center and especially "Buddy's Fund at CARE".
So, a big thank you to those of you who donated and keep donating to Buddy's Fund at CARE. Here is one family's heart felt gratitude and, take it from me, one sweet puppy dog. (Dr. Trish Lane)Read More
Dr. Shannon Carley, one of CARE's internists called a member of Shiva's Centers Board with a plea to help Brandy. Diagnosed with IMHA (Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia), Brandy was given a "50/50" prognosis. Dr. Carley and the Internal Medicine Team - not to mention Brandy and her family - were not willing to s...urrender to those or any other odds. Dr. Carley said that there was something special about this girl and her will to live. This was matched only with her family's dedication to get her well. Brandy’s family put all of their financial reserves towards her care and while they were unsure of how they'd take care of themselves ... they'd worry about that later. They had to try to save their girl.
Without funding, Brandy would not have had a chance. She has improved greatly and is now home with her loving family. Pictured here with Dr. Lane (founder and president of Shiva's Center), are Brandy, and Brandy's dad and mom. We have their permission share to their story and photos. They wanted to send a personal thank you to the many individuals and businesses that support Shiva's Center and especially "Buddy's Fund at CARE".
So, a big thank you to those of you who donated and keep donating to Buddy's Fund at CARE. Here is one family's heart felt gratitude and, take it from me, one sweet puppy dog. (Dr. Trish Lane)Read More
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A Letter from Coco's Family
Coco, a young Yorkie, is a recipient of Buddy's Fund at CARE. She was admitted to the watchful eye and service of Dr. Andrea Wells and her Internal Medicine Team at CARE Hospital. Coco had a rough go of it initially, she could not eat on her own and required a peg tube - and she was in and ...out of the hospital quite frequently for awhile. It was a lot of stress for a little pup ... but her family and the CARE family persevered. Coco would go on to make a full recovery. Below is a letter from Coco's mom:
Dear Andrea, Dyan, and Staff @ CARE Hospital,
Every once in a while you have an experience in Santa Barbara which is worth sharing. The premise of my letter to you is to not only celebrate the work of the CARE Hospital, but an effort to bring CARE and Buddy's Fund the praise and press it deserves.
CARE Hospital is Santa Barbara's only 24 hour emergency and specialty animal hospital. It is a pet emergency room, as well as a hospital for when your pet requires treatment or care that your veterinary office cannot provide. It is a gem tucked away on Haley Street that many of us do not know about until we so desperately need the services it offers.
Eight weeks ago my puppy Coco became ill. After two days at the vet's office, they were uncertain about her diagnosis, and we were heading into a weekend when the office would not be on hand to care for her. Our arrival at CARE was somewhat different for that of most patients, as we did not arrive in a trauma state, but with a very sick puppy with a very thick chart full of records.
Dr. Wells' expertise and her calming and reassuring manner helped us move forward with decisions for Coco's care that were extremely difficult. All of the CARE staff continually displayed patience, sensitivity and genuine concern. They are not only professional and talented doctors and staff members, but individuals completely devoted to animals, and to those who love them. I am continually humbled by our experience at CARE, and just overwhelmed with gratitude for all they have done. I believe that as a community we must celebrate and recognize what is truly good in our midst.
Very truly yours
DeniseRead More
Coco, a young Yorkie, is a recipient of Buddy's Fund at CARE. She was admitted to the watchful eye and service of Dr. Andrea Wells and her Internal Medicine Team at CARE Hospital. Coco had a rough go of it initially, she could not eat on her own and required a peg tube - and she was in and ...out of the hospital quite frequently for awhile. It was a lot of stress for a little pup ... but her family and the CARE family persevered. Coco would go on to make a full recovery. Below is a letter from Coco's mom:
Dear Andrea, Dyan, and Staff @ CARE Hospital,
Every once in a while you have an experience in Santa Barbara which is worth sharing. The premise of my letter to you is to not only celebrate the work of the CARE Hospital, but an effort to bring CARE and Buddy's Fund the praise and press it deserves.
CARE Hospital is Santa Barbara's only 24 hour emergency and specialty animal hospital. It is a pet emergency room, as well as a hospital for when your pet requires treatment or care that your veterinary office cannot provide. It is a gem tucked away on Haley Street that many of us do not know about until we so desperately need the services it offers.
Eight weeks ago my puppy Coco became ill. After two days at the vet's office, they were uncertain about her diagnosis, and we were heading into a weekend when the office would not be on hand to care for her. Our arrival at CARE was somewhat different for that of most patients, as we did not arrive in a trauma state, but with a very sick puppy with a very thick chart full of records.
Dr. Wells' expertise and her calming and reassuring manner helped us move forward with decisions for Coco's care that were extremely difficult. All of the CARE staff continually displayed patience, sensitivity and genuine concern. They are not only professional and talented doctors and staff members, but individuals completely devoted to animals, and to those who love them. I am continually humbled by our experience at CARE, and just overwhelmed with gratitude for all they have done. I believe that as a community we must celebrate and recognize what is truly good in our midst.
Very truly yours
DeniseRead More
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Casey the mighty Cavalier King Charles
July 2008, almost 9-year-old Casey was admitted to CARE’s ICU. Her family had been evacuated from the Goleta fires. As the fires raged and the family evacuated, Casey began vomiting and showing signs of illness. Her primary care vet had been evacuated as well so her family took Cas...ey to another vet who performed supportive care and returned her to her family. Now several days after having been sick, Casey began to “crash.”
When she presented to CARE’s Emergency Department, she was critical. After a thorough exam and some supportive measures, the first course of action was to have CARE’s Internal Medicine specialist perform an ultrasound. Findings indicated a small intestinal foreign body and an intestinal obstruction. Off to surgery she went - her mom suspecting a small plastic toy. Our emergency surgeon found a small toy (just as mom suspected) that Casey had ingested – it was lodged in her intestines.
Casey had also developed a case of aspiration pneumonia. Determined and ever so cute - she’d stand in her cage wagging her tail (albeit weakly) – slowly but surely improving. She was not going to die. Not for this toy! A week in the hospital, a lot of tender loving care, top notched medical professionals and the resilience of a little girl named Casey has the kind of ending we all hope for. She went home, happy and sore but feeling much better.
UPDATE: August 8, 2008. Casey’s mom reports that Casey is doing “GREAT.” “She’s back to her usual self.”Read More
July 2008, almost 9-year-old Casey was admitted to CARE’s ICU. Her family had been evacuated from the Goleta fires. As the fires raged and the family evacuated, Casey began vomiting and showing signs of illness. Her primary care vet had been evacuated as well so her family took Cas...ey to another vet who performed supportive care and returned her to her family. Now several days after having been sick, Casey began to “crash.”
When she presented to CARE’s Emergency Department, she was critical. After a thorough exam and some supportive measures, the first course of action was to have CARE’s Internal Medicine specialist perform an ultrasound. Findings indicated a small intestinal foreign body and an intestinal obstruction. Off to surgery she went - her mom suspecting a small plastic toy. Our emergency surgeon found a small toy (just as mom suspected) that Casey had ingested – it was lodged in her intestines.
Casey had also developed a case of aspiration pneumonia. Determined and ever so cute - she’d stand in her cage wagging her tail (albeit weakly) – slowly but surely improving. She was not going to die. Not for this toy! A week in the hospital, a lot of tender loving care, top notched medical professionals and the resilience of a little girl named Casey has the kind of ending we all hope for. She went home, happy and sore but feeling much better.
UPDATE: August 8, 2008. Casey’s mom reports that Casey is doing “GREAT.” “She’s back to her usual self.”Read More
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