Hercules Update: We had a photo shoot today after Hercules’ hydrotherapy session with Lori Jobak of 4Paws Health & Wellness. The original intention was for my friend, Joe Fabian, to get some photos that could be used in an upcoming Macomb Daily ad. But, before going, I contacted Aaron Fortin, from NBS Animal Rescue, because…
HERCULES UPDATE from Dr. Kern: “Hercules has been doing extremely well. He is enjoying his walks and “playtime” – we mascarade his veterinary rehabilitation as play to keep him engaged and excited in the process. He is getting stronger with his swimming also and he now swims into the jets for a little more challenge….
After being left for nearly 3 months with 3 breaks in each rear leg, an operation was no longer possible to help Hercules become the healthy boxer he should have been. Consultations with Michigan State University and the Animal Urgent and Critical Care Center determined that the only hope to lessen his pain and provide…
Hercules had both of his back legs purposely broken as discipline for getting into the garbage. He was taken away from his owner who was charged with cruelty and received 12 months, non-report probation. Today he is in the hands of 4 Paws 1 Heart, an organization started August 18, 2010 which funds medical treatment…
Hercules Update: I went to visit Hercules at his hydro-therapy session on Tuesday. He is getting so tall I couldn’t believe it. He’s also starting to take chances that he shouldn’t take in climbing around on things. We have to remember he is a puppy and he forgets his limitations. Also, I think the fact…
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Hercules had lots of fun in this session (6/21/12) as he retrieved a couple toys in the water. He swam with the toys in his mouth like a pro! Dr. Kern has some photos that I hope she shares as she participated in the session with us yesterday. ~ Lori Jobak, 4 Paws Health &…
Hercules Update: Hercules is doing very well. He is such a good boy. The cats are adjusting slowly and he is being very patient although he would really like to play with them. He is catching on nicely to the routine here and his exercises — will do anything for food! We have to watch…
Lori Jobak of 4Paws Health & Wellness provided this update on our Hercules: “I would like to provide a Hercules update: He had had his fifth 15-minute session and is doing well. He is “all puppy” and has a very short attention span but those “delicious treats” help to keep him focused and motivated. His…
Hercules with Lori Jobak, 4Paws Health & Wellness, and Gina Share
