THE JAKE BRIEN MEMORIAL FUND
 

Named in memory of a wonderful dog who is no longer with us, this fund was established in order to offer life-saving stabilization to those pets whose owners are unknown. All funds will directly benefit the animals and the care they so desperately need. Depending on their condition, the Jake Brien Memorial Fund will offer the administration of intravenous fluids, pain medications and oxygen in the hopes of stabilizing the pet until his or her owner can be found OR until they can be transferred to a local humane organization that will place them for adoption. Every cent helps! We thank everyone who so graciously donates to these animals in need. They deserve and greatly appreciate your generosity!   Jake Brien   Jake Brien Memorial Fund Recipients Meet the first recipient of the Jake Brien Memorial Fund! This adorable kitten was brought to WVEC after being injured at an apartment building where she was a stray. Allegedly, she had been kicked, causing a break to her left tibia. With proper splinting for 4-6 weeks, it is expected that she will have a full recovery with little to no lasting effects. She was vaccinated and spayed upon arrival and has found a loving home.   Introducing… our second recipient, Niya! Niya was brought to WVEC in need of immediate emergency surgery after developing complications from a previous surgical procedure which endangered her life. She continues to successfully recover and lives a happy life!     The Jake Brien Fund strikes again! These dogs were brought to our hospital with extensive medical needs. They both received the necessary treatments and recovered well. They are males, who were neutered during their stay. They are both wonderful dogs who have since found loving homes to call their own. We thank everyone who has donated to the Jake Fund in order to assist in their treatment and recovery!   Introducing… Indy! Arrived 7/3/2010 (hence the name – Independence!) This little guy was brought to our facility in need of treatments after a traumatic injury to his head caused him to need medical attention. Luckily enough for him, he recovered very quickly and has been adopted into a loving home! This sad looking face is Phantom… Brought to us by a Good Samaritan, this guy had a very obvious facial wound in need of some serious medical attention. After administering pain medication and antibiotics, it was concluded that this injury is either some sort of abrasion (maybe road rash or from an accident involving his face scraping on cement) or it could be some sort of chemical burn (something that dripped onto his face, just above his eye then dripped downward). The GREAT news is that this soft-tissue injury is his only issue – he is otherwise healthy and happy! Phantom is currently in foster care with a staff member until his wound is fully healed, at which time he will be moving promptly into his new home (that’s right, he’s already been adopted!). This is “Elle” (pronounced L. E.) This pretty girl came to us in July with an injury to her right eye. After careful examination while under sedation the doctor found that the eye had actually been punctured and was extremely infected. WVEC staff moved forward in removing her eye and she recovered well. She is a sweet girl who gets along great with all other animals and people. She has already been adopted!   ● In Memory of Leslie M. Van Hoose ● As a beloved wife and hockey-mom, Leslie was also a huge animal advocate who specifically loved cats, dogs and horses. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her could attest that she would do anything it would take to care for any animal in need; even when that meant adopting an adult Springer Spaniel in need of a hospice home to live the remaining few months of his life after being diagnosed with bladder cancer. He only lived 3 months, but Leslie and her family were able to give him the best three months of his life, filled with fun and lots of love. This is only one example of the kind of person this woman was. Leslie was the very first person to contribute to the Jake Brien Memorial Fund so her family felt it would be perfect to ask that donations be made in her honor to continue her legacy and love for animals in need. WVEC, as well as Leslie’s family, would like to say a very sincere THANK YOU to all who have donated to this fund in her name. She will not be forgotten. To make a contribution to the Jake Brien Memorial Fund, please make checks payable to WVEC and mail to: WVEC Attn: Jake Brien Memorial Fund P.O. Box 924 Meredith, NH 03253 Or call us at (603) 279-1117