Category Archives: Sanctuary Animal Rescues

The latest news on our animals that call our sanctuary home in the Bryan/College Station community.

Kulow Update 8/6/11

Posted on August 6, 2011 by mylongwayhome

His name is Kulow, and he’s our protector at LWH, big, attentive, territorial, and, yes, aggressive. We do not celebrate the aggressiveness, it just came with him. In fact, much time and energy has been spent on managing the aggressiveness … Continue reading →

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Meet Herman…

Posted on July 4, 2011 by mylongwayhome

This was my first introduction to Herman. I received a request for a “depressed, elderly” Chihuahua rescue from a shelter in another town. I could tell from the picture that he had inflamed, itchy skin and yucky teeth. My heart … Continue reading →

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Meet Bitsey Panda

Posted on July 4, 2011 by mylongwayhome

Our rescues are the “unadoptable” animals that would be killed because their prognosis is not good. They will eventually die from what they have been diagnosed with. The reality, though, is

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Meet Bernice…

Posted on July 4, 2011 by mylongwayhome

  I want to introduce a special member of Long Way Home, so that you can begin to meet and get to know all the animals that share our lives. Bernice is a senior Pekingese that came to another rescue … Continue reading →

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The Story of Blue…

Posted on June 25, 2011 by mylongwayhome

*Notice to all those persons involved in this rescue project: I’ve changed all the names of persons and cities in this post because I have not received express permission to make them public. If you would like to be acknowledged, … Continue reading →

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Joy Update 6/13/11

Posted on June 14, 2011 by mylongwayhome

Another scheduled surgery date for Joy’s hernia repair and mass removal is upon us and another postponement is imminent. In fact, this will be a permanent postponement, meaning Joy will not be going to surgery… Our immediate concern now is the Kennel … Continue reading →

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Joy Update 6/7/11

Posted on June 8, 2011 by mylongwayhome

Our little Joy had a rough day today. She became steadily worse last night in her sneezing and sniffling to the point of being completely stopped up. The doctor was worried about her breathing and the stuffiness, so she was … Continue reading →

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Joy Update 6/6/11

Posted on June 7, 2011 by mylongwayhome

As I listen to a summer thunderstorm drenching my thirsty lawn, I try to find a calmness and peace with the knowledge of the fact that Joy must have surgery. It is inevitable. Joy is worry free, but we are … Continue reading →

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Ugh–Anal glands!

Posted on June 5, 2011 by mylongwayhome

We are being plagued with anal gland issues here at LWH. Currently, Holly and Kulow are being checked and rechecked every two weeks for chronic infection. Holly’s anal glands are under such constant pressure and are filling up and getting … Continue reading →

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Joy Update 5/23/11

Posted on May 24, 2011 by mylongwayhome

The latest news on Joy is that her surgery is postponed…Her kennel cough is not fully resolved, so the doctor thinks it best to let her fully recover before we go forward with anesthesia. Kennel cough or Bordetella is a … Continue reading →

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