 Shelby
Shelby's momma struggles with Lupus. Several years ago, she was diagnosed and as she struggled to change her lifestyle, get and stay healthy - she found it impossible to work full-time. Eventually, she accepted Social Security Insurance benefits. During this time, she found little Shelby in a drain-pipe in the middle of a rain storm. Shelby was a puppy and near death. She took Shelby home and began a journey of a healing and faith. Shelby gave Jane a reason to want to live. "Twenty years ago, I had the life one would hope to keep. I earned over $70,000 annually as a top executive for my company, enjoyed living in Newport Beach, California, drove a beautiful BMW, had perfect health, and involved in church missions. Not only was I active with sports, community volunteerism and church missions, but I lived life to the fullest. Through the tough and often disabling struggles, God was with me throughout it all, and this is my message. My story brings hope to hopeless situations in life. We need to know that God loves us through the tragedies of life. Had it not been for the grace of God, good people, and my rescued lab-mix, Shelby, I would not be where I am today. I found Shelby in a drain-pipe near her death when she was a puppy, and she gave me the impetus and motivation for healing, one day at a time. I have overcome being completely incapacitated wtih Shelby by my side, and faith. Personally, I have not yet found a way to come out of our Social System and this is part of why I am willing to share my story. Because of the strain financially all I can focus on is survival." - Jane, JanesPlace.org Jane noticed a lump on Shelby one day in early 2009. She rushed her to the Veterinarian to learn that Shelby had a mast cell tumor that required immediate removal. Her Veterinarian, Dr. Schlabach of Two Rivers Veterinary Clinic, expedited the surgery and suggested she contact Brown Dog Foundation for assistance. Jane's application was quickly processed and approved. Unfortunately, the tumor proved to be cancer. Jane and Shelby are enjoying their time together. |
