Lori Johnson approached many other animal rescue organizations in Hampton Roads when her dog, Mason, became ill. None were able to help her until someone suggested ART.
“I had filed for bankruptcy and wasn’t able to pay for Mason’s vet bills,” Johnson explained. “I paid the first $300, and then ART stepped in and helped with the rest.”
Mason underwent many tests.
Johnson said she was told it was vaginitis, as Mason had problems with frequent urination. When Mason had blood in her vomit and her stool, Johnson finally learned from the vet’s tests that Mason had giardia, an intestinal parasite.
“We are going through a lot of trial and error with her medicines,” Johnson said. “She is able to eat chicken and rice now and is improving.”
Mason is a 10 month old Basenji mix that Johnson adopted from a friend who wasn’t able to keep her. “My friend knew that I would take her because I’m an animal person,” said Johnson. “Once I took her in I knew I wouldn’t be able to give her up.
“ART has been a godsend,” Johnson continued.
“Because of them I was able to keep my pet and give her the medical treatment she needed.”
If you would like to donate to ART so that more animals like Mason can receive the medical treatment they need, please see the organization’s website at www.artanimals.org/
