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Raising Funds for Tick Fever with a Calendar
Hello Everyone,
As most of you know I am a volunteer at the Second Chance Animal Sanctuary. We are in the process of trying to raise funds to help Tony, AKA the Dogfather, buy the medicine to prevent (Frontline) and treat Tick Fever.
Q: What is tick fever?
A: Tick fever or Erlichiosis is caused by the tick borne parasite called Erlichia canis. It is transmitted when an infected tick attaches to your dog. In the acute phase dog usually have a high temperature, decreased appetite and are lethargic. Sometimes they show nose bleeds and spots of bleeding on the skin and gums. Most dogs improve within a week and can then appear normal for 3 months or more before the chronic stage sets in. During the chronic stage dogs can become very ill and die if not treated soon enough. There is NO vaccine available - the only way to prevent it is by controlling ticks. We have spot-on treatments and sprays available to kill ticks.
Our goal is to raise at least 500BD. We are putting together a calendar for 2011 which we plan to sell in order to reach our goal. We are looking for sponsors to buy a month on the calendar for $25BD. This will help offset the cost of printing. If you or anyone you know is interested in sponsoring a month (or more)please let me know. First come…first serve for choice of months.
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Heather
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