EXTREME MAKEOVERS
Among more than a thousand dogs helped annually by ESRA, many come into our care from extreme circumstances and in poor condition — some are sick, malnourished, infected with parasites, filthy and matted, suffering from neglect and perhaps even abuse. ESRA's mission is to aid even the most down-trodden of these Springers, giving them the extra love and care they need to help them flourish with their foster families in hopes that they may find their Forever Homes one day soon.
Some of our saddest cases blossom like butterflies from cocoons, both physically and mentally, and leave ESRA's care to enjoy the lives they so deserve with the love of very special families. We present a few of these success stories here as ESRA's "extreme makeovers."
The "before" and "after" photos of Gidget can't show the whole story of how the quality of her life has improved under the care of ESRA. What a good grooming session did for her is obvious. What you can't see is how much better she feels now that she has received treatment for her Lyme disease, daily medication for the severe arthritis in her hips, pain medication for her jaw—diagnosed as osteosarcoma—and vitamins for her failing eyesight. Because some of her medical conditions are insurmountable, total "success" is not our goal for Gidget but we promise she will live the rest of her sweet life as comfortable as possible through donations and care from ESRA supporters who love the "little dog with the big spirit."
This "before" photo of Apollo was taken ten days after he was brought into ESRA's care, nearly dying from starvation. His foster mom worked almost four hours shaving away his matted hair and soothing underlying urine burns. His handsome "after" photo is ESRA's reward for ensuring him a happy and well-fed future!
Suffering from a terrible case of Demodectic mange, Chelsea came from a shelter that recommended euthanasia for her. However, with the love and care of her wonderful ESRA foster home, she has blossomed into the beautiful girl you see here and is now living out the rest of her life with a loving new Forever Family.
Missy lived her whole life in a backyard dog house with little attention to grooming and hygiene. When she was relinquished to ESRA in her senior years, the vet had to sedate her to rid her body of mats and foxtails. Her ears were so infected she had lost her hearing. She blossomed in her ESRA foster home and soon started a new life as an adored newcomer in her Forever Home.
Little Maddie came to ESRA with untreated allergies that left her entire body oozing with infection — her ears dripped like faucets. With services and medications donated by a professional groomer and vet, she was quickly set on the road to recovery. Today she is healthy, happy, very beautiful and extremely spoiled in her Forever Home.
Would you like to help ESRA create another “success story?”
The Springers pictured above are just a few of our “extreme makeover” success stories. It is the extra help from donors like you, earmarking your gifts for “any Springer in ESRA’s care” that has allowed these dogs to be transformed into the beautiful dogs that we know today. We thank you all for your generous support. With your help, we are changing the lives of dogs like these every single day.
MAKE A DONATION FOR
“ANY SPRINGER IN ESRA’S CARE”
Your donation is tax deductible. You can pay online by secure credit card transaction, or mail a check.
In return for your donation designated for “any Springer in ESRA’s care,” your gift will be acknowledged here as a supporter of those special dogs in ESRA’s care who need extra help to join the ranks of these “extreme makeover” success stories.
2010 DONORS
 Leslie Atwood |
In memory of Juliette Williams Beeler |
| Chad Richter |
A gift for Charles Richter in memory of Oreo Richter |
| John and Kimberly Dizon |
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| Allison Richardson |
In memory of Mona |
| Donna Ritenour |
In memory of Ellie, a two-year-old Springer who passed away from cancer before her time |
| The Witzman Family |
In memory of Maggie and Reo. We miss you both. |
| Megan Willis-Redfern |
A gift for Julie Foster in memory of Edie Foster |
| Lucinda Summerlin |
A gift for Mary Lea and Ross Dinwiddie in memory of Lexie |
| Rita Hennig |
In memory of Rolf W. Hennig |
| Stacey Kissam |
A gift for the Cord family in memory of Indy, a joyful Springer |
| Alesa Rottersman and Shawn Grant |
A gift for Beverly Kashdan and family im memory of Beatrice Kashdan |
| Rhonda Groves |
In memory of Tempe, Sadie and Brett |
| Patricia Escobar |
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| Midori Krieger |
A gift for I.L. Turner in memory of Annie |
| Stephen Smith |
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| Denise Johnson |
In loving memory of Page and in honor of Belle and her family — Zack, Addy, Carol and Debbie |
| Patricia Detrick |
In honor of Lucy and Wembley Stanforth, my two favorite Springer grandpups |
| Christine Hammersley |
In memory of Molly |
| Carla Meyer |
In honor of LuLu and Lea Alexander |
| Andrew DeShong |
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| Michelle Reichlin |
In support of Ohio Springers |
| Simplified Facilities Group — Mike Sherrill and Michelle Reichlin |
In support of Ohio Springers |
| Chris and Nita Arora |
In memory of Becky and with our appreciation for the fabulous work that ESRA does in rescuing Springers |
| Mary Guttieri |
A gift in memory of Joli to support Ohio Springers |
| Virginia Schultz |
In memory of Lucile Cruickshank |
| Scott and Mary Grout |
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| Lori Lyon |
In memory of Lady — a gift for ESRA inspired by reading Illinois Carley's poem |
| Robert Moore |
In memory of Smokey — 1994-2009 Powell, Wyoming. We miss you. |
| Lorelei Puthuff |
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| Lynda Ledbetter |
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| Dave and Millie Prince |
In memory of Lu Cruickshank |
| Jill Ortmann |
A gift for Cindy Schaefer-Munz in memory of her beloved dog Fletcher |
| Lisa Cooley |
In honor of her Springer rescue dog Elcie |
| Patty Anbro and Jackie French |
A gift for Jacqueline Ferris and Candy Williams in memory of Randall, a Marine and a sweetheart. We miss him so. |
| Debbie Ramsey |
A Valentine's Day gift to help a Springer in need! |
| Jamie and Beth Carr |
A gift in suppport of Springers in Ohio |
| Barbara Welty |
A gift in support of Springers in the Southeast in memory of Captain I and Captain II |
| Anonymous |
In memory of all the wonderful Springers I've loved |
| Suzanne Knight |
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| Karen Poltrone |
A gift to help ESRA Springers in Ohio |
| Arthur Merz |
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| Shawna Wagner |
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| Diane Foos |
A gift for Diane Bjorn in memory of Molson |
| Jackie Miller |
A gift in memory of Joli in support of Ohio Springers |
| Verne and Susan Saint Vincent |
We truly appreciate and believe in the mission of ESRA—thank you for helping the many Springers in need. |
| Elizabeth O'Donnell |
In memory of Dorothy O'Donnell and with gratitude to Sheri and Nancy for finding a home for her beloved Dudley |
| Angie Skayer |
A gift inspired by the foster family caring for Ray in Minnesota |
| Anthony and Nancy Weiss |
In memory of Duncan Weiss |
| Betty Boan |
In honor of Jessie |
| Laura Sheppard |
In honor of my adopted Princess/Shelby |
| Richard Weiss |
In memory of Duncan Weiss |
| NCSU Student Chapter of AAHA |
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| Bobbie and Richard Weiler |
In honor of our ESRA Adoptee |
| Judie and Lee Lemsky |
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| Heyward and Cheryl Leaphart/td>
| In memory of Sara Martin |
| Leslie and Glenn Dyke |
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| Angela Kindzia |
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| Susan Phillips |
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| Martha and Peter Dorland |
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| Daniel Howe |
In honor of Coco |
| Robert Hoover |
In honor of Sophie |
| Stephen Kim |
In honor of Billie Jean |
| Noreen and George Lessmann |
In honor of Tryxie |
| Evan and Meridith Lutz |
In honor of Sammie |
| Alice Steiner |
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| Joseph and Cherie Ignatius |
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| Bridget McCombe |
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| Carla Meyer |
For Lulu |
| Virginia and Robert Tucker |
In honor of Pete |
| Serene Munroe |
In honor of Tanner, aka Danny |
| Lorna Castanik |
In honor of Cinderella |
| Conner and Jody Smith |
In honor of Mercedes |
| Sue Haldeman |
In honor of Timmy |
| Christina Gross |
In honor of Aubrey |
| Jerry Gail and Diane Rash |
In honor of Ashley |
| David and Susan Haney |
In honor of Charlie |
| Albert and Andrea Lynn |
In honor of our ESRA adoptee |
| Dan Rinaldo |
In honor of Holly |
| David and Dawn Elliott |
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| A. and L. Hagerman |
In honor of Jane |
| Patrick Marlborough |
In honor of Sigmund |
| Katarina Thomas |
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| Patricia Snyder |
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| Paul Dahlen and Madeline Craig |
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| Joseph and Louise Guido |
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| Mary Anderson |
Love to Antoinio gone, Lilly still here |
| Lesa Marie Zeedyk |
Im memory of Mollie and Shelbie |
| Susan and Ron Gerino |
In honor of Murphy |
| Laurie Griffith Bernard |
In memory of S. Hillary Bernard, Muffin and Emily |
| Karen Hegre |
In memory of Trooper and Stretch, and with healthy wishes to Kathy Armstrong and her new baby boy and family! |
| Suzanne Knight |
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