In an article about Jessie in the Examiner, Penny Eims writes:
Jessie, the sickly, emaciated, tick-infested pit bull mix who was saved from the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Facility by Medical Animals In Need (M.A.I.N.), has been adopted.
Jessie was rescued from absolute misery and certain death in Sept. 2012. Today, she is officially healthy, happy and a part of a loving family, and I personally dare you not to cry.
- I dare you to watch the video which chronicles her journey and not shed tears for the misery she was forced to endure prior to being saved.
- I dare you to make it through without thinking, “what if.”
- I dare you not to hurt for her foster family who gave her their heart and then watched her leave.
- I dare you to hold back the tears when you see her romp and play and think, “this may have never been.”
You will cry tears of sorrow and tears of joy for Jessie, her foster family and the rescue who saved her life. You will cry tears for all of the Jessie’s who do not have the same outcome.
Congratulations Jessie and thank you to M.A.I.N. and a special thank you, from one foster home to another, to Jessie’s foster family who is tending to their own broken hearts right now. May your hearts mend and may you go on to do the same thing again – fosters are special people. – Penny Eims, Dog News Examiner
Meet Jessie. Jessie was rescued from county, severely emaciated and in terrible physical condition…
This isn’t one of our “Normal” rescue videos. Jessie’s transporters took a lot of wonderful footage that we’ve posted as Jessie’s Video (above), but while going through the footage, I saw these two clips and had to stop and share them with all of you. It’s unedited with sound, so I apologize for the dogs barking. This is Jessie being rescued and leaving the shelter – and as hard as it is to watch – remember that the county is estimating this poor pup to be two years old. I am STUNNED that this dog isn’t 12 or even older.
We see a lot of cruelty with the work that we all do. But, even after all that we’ve seen – our hearts are all breaking for this dog. She’s got a very long road ahead of her, so if you are able to help, thank you.
Update, Sept. 7th: Just spoke to the vet… Jessie is holding her own. She’s brighter today and responded well to the transfusion. Her packed cell volume (PCV) went from a 7 prior to the transfusion to a 22. Normal range is 35-55. Bloodwork shows anemia and positive for Tick Fever. Still waiting on Valley Fever result. This sweet little girl is also – get this – housebroken! She held it all night until kennel staff took her out to potty this morning!
Our dogs are lucky to live in an age where they are integral parts of a family. Pet nutrition is now at the forefront of the dog food manufacturer’s concerns and toys, treats and fluffy beds are available in all price ranges – so that no dog EVER – EVER – EVER should be made to live the life that Jessie has had to endure.
December 23rd trip to the dog park
Jessie’s Updates:
Jessie has officially been adopted by her foster family! There is truly no better place for this special girl and we are SO happy for her and her fur-ever family!
Update, Nov. 6th: Jessie is currently recovering from Ringworm; these organisms live in the soil and it’s most likely that Jessie’s outbreak, which started on her rear foot, moved to her face because of scratching. Treatment is a $4 ointment on the lesion and shampoo baths twice a week. Jessie will be healed in no time!
Update Oct. 18th: Jessie is back home after two days of observation at BAH. Dr. Miller told me she thinks Jessie has some hip dysplasia issues and she is on a couple medications that seem to be working beautifully! She is now 40 pounds…about 10 more than when she was rescued. We are so happy to have her back!
Update from Jessie’s foster mom, Oct. 13th: I took Jessie to a small dog park this morning for about 30 minutes. She walked around wagging her tail the entire time. Now she is sacked out on the sofa.
Update Oct. 12th: Jessie has been feeling lethargic lately, but she had x-rays today and they looked great. Her repeat Valley Fever test was also negative. It’s a mystery! The vets would like Jessie to stay all day Monday and Tuesday of next week for observation.
Update Oct. 9th from Dr. Katie: Just to fill everyone in a bit- on Jessie’s original labs she was Valley Fever negative- but so were Buck and Beethoven who both turned up positive later on. We’re testing Jessie again in case she became infected with Valley Fever BECAUSE she was so debilitated by the ticks and almost dying…we’ve covered everything else and her Tick Fever and red cell counts are improving. We’re in the same boat with Kona. Doing rescue medicine is tough when it comes to resources- even with the special pricing we got from our lab for MAIN dogs, repeating this blood test is 125.00 per dog. Melissa and I are determined to know what we are looking for before ordering tests- whether it’s for rescue dogs or owned dogs. We do things step by step if we can because we don’t feel it is fair to spend owner resources just to make our lives easier. Even when we aren’t looking at our patients our little brains are mulling over all their issues and today we decided that Jessie’s lethary has gone on long enough that it’s becoming less likely that she just overdid it …and it’s been long enough since her first test AND she’s been getting treatment for her other issues and gaining weight…Voila! time to retest!
Update, Sept. 23rd: Jessie had her check up on Friday with Dr. Andre and she’s already gained five pounds, so the road to recovery has started off beautifully! “She’s definitely more engaged now,” Kate says “and she even went to the window and barked at the mailman yesterday!”
From The Examiner article, by Penny Eims – September 11th, 2012
Days ago, an emaciated pit bull bid adieu to a life of abject misery when volunteers with Medical Animals In Need (M.A.I.N.) pulled her from the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Facility.
The dog, named “Jessie,” was taken to a veterinary clinic for blood transfusions to help restore the blood which was lost to the hundreds, if not thousands, of ticks which caked her gaunt body.
As gentle hands tenderly washed her fur and pulled the blood-thirsty pests from her body, Jessie’s wide eyes watched – either in amazement or possibly wonder – as she was, for perhaps the first time in her life, treated with kindness and compassion.
It is easy to see that Jessie’s life has been subject to utter neglect thus far. continue reading
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And through it all she looks at you with love in her eyes and a wag to her tail
Wow…. Good luck Jessie.
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Can hardly get up and walk, but her tail still wags
I can not understand when people are so cruel to animals. You are doing such a great job. And the dog is still trusting people, when I see something like that, I am feeling really said.
You do good work. She knows you are helping her…
Great job,I can not understand why there are people who are so mean to animals and they do not care.
She is still trusting people.
Jessie is looking FANTASTIC! It’s a testament to what stability and love can do for these guys. I love seeing the new photos and comparing them to the video of her rescue. She is a gorgeous pup!
I just donated $ 300.00 (from Germany).
This money is for Jessie, please see that it is used for her. Her sad eyes made me cry – if I lived in the States I’d adopt her today.
The best dog I ever had in my life was also named Jessie, so Jess, this is for you too.
Thank you for rescueing this dog – no living thing should be treated so badly and look so dejected and hopeless.
Merry Christmas.
Swanie Simon
P.S. please keep updating Jessie’s info.
Thank you and God Bless.
Swanie, Merry Christmas to you! Thank you so much for your generous donation for Jessie. She is doing very well in her foster home and we hope will be ready for adoption soon. She’s truly a special girl and we are honored to have been a part of her rescue & recovery. ~Kelly
If Jessie doesn’t need more donations, then please use the money for Noel.
You are doing great work, thank you 🙂
Great video.Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thank you so much for the update – I’m a Jessie fan :)Merry Christmas and a hug for Jessie.Swanie
The latest video shows Jessie running! This is great to see. She looks so much better!
Of course my own M.A.I.N. puppy inspires me most but aside from her, I’d have to say Jessie has most deeply touched me, I think of her everyday!
The three MAIN dogs this year that especially got to me were Gilligan, Penelope and sweet Jessie most of all. That photo of her sprawled full length across her foster mom is so endearing and she is so grateful for all you and her foster family have done for her.
My most inspirational is our Jesse girl but my first love is Brewster. Even though I couldn’t foster him, it is because of him that I discovered MAIN and be a part their fabulous foster network. Plus I got to help name him! Of course Ginger and Paige will always have a special place in my heart too. Every single MAIN dog is an inspiration to me though. To be able to come back from abuse, neglect or injury and still love, accept love and live life to the fullest. There isn’t anything more inspirational.
Jessie…….her raw video was so incredibly heartbreaking, but look at her now! I love that girl.
Every one of them are inspirational – but if I had to choose… it would probably be Jessie…
Music in this video, “Hallelujah” by Jeff Buckley
Wow Marilyn, what great life lessons you are teaching your boy! You are amazing and your son is getting real life examples of selflessness! With you as his mother, he will be an amazing man. Nothing like having a great example of humanity! March on, march on!
Bless you all for what you do, I donate when I can and I hope others are too. Even $5.00 helps.
Julia, Thank you for writing that. Marilyn is actually the lovely woman who adopted Jessie and Kate is Adam’s mom – but we all get exactly what you’re saying and couldn’t agree with you more. Thanks again! – Don
Wonderful….thank God for those who saw this dog’s potential and didn’t let her die at that place.
So hard to watch at the beginning, so amazing to watch at the end!
So happy for Jessie! We have adopted 4 rescues. I also use to foster but after having to let them go to their new furever homes and I’d cry and be sad I had to stop fostering..for those that can do it, I raise my glass to you 😉
Thank u for fostering Jessie. I also am a foster mom and it would be so easy to adopt them but I know there is always a very ill one waiting for me. So we spread our love and joy get them well and send them on to trust and love again. To your son wow what a memory you are building showing love and compassion. Just wow.
p.s. I do have a rescue dog of my own also.
I wouldn’t be able to give her up. I would be so attached. I am so happy for Jessie and that she has a forever home.
I completely cried my eyes out! It takes such selflessness to do what fosters do! What an amazing story! To watch Jessie transform into the beauty she became!Thank you for saving this girls life! God bless!
estou muito feliz por jessie ter agora um lar, ele ficou lindo e está num lar que se percebe que os cães são amados.Chorei muito quando eu o vi tão magrinho e inseguro e pensei dele morrer da falta de amor. Jesus proteja esta família que o adotou., vcs. deveriam por legendas ,não falo ingles e me adoro ver esses vídeos.
thansk bro sub to you have fun making you video wish you a good luck thank i will be regularly watching you video hope you dont mind it thansk and great work plz sub to me also make sure to watch them and coment also see you later
Google Translation:
I am very happy for Jessie to now have a home, she was and is a beautiful dog that you realize that dogs are very loved. When I saw her so skinny and insecure and thought she died from lack of love. Jesus protect this family that adopted him., Vcs. By subtitles should, do not speak English and I love watching these videos.
…simply a beautiful video….thank you for sharing with us!
Oh my, she looks so happy nad healthy now. Well done folks 🙂
Oooh…how can people do this to animals? :'(
What a lovely story… You are a saint…Jessie lives because of you and MAIN God bless you! Xo
What a lovely story… You are a saint…Jessie lives because of you and MAIN God bless you! Xo
PEOPLE MAKE ME SICK!!!!!!! WOULD LOVE TO PUT TICKS ALL OVER THE ASSHOLE WHO DID THIS TO HER!!! AND STARVE HIM TO WITHIN AN INCH OF HIS LIFE!!! STOP ANIMAL ABUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YEAH!!!! JESSIE GET WELL SWEETIE PIE!!!!!!!!! PRAYING FOR YOU
Thanks for saving her.
thank you….
Vidéo magnifique et très touchante.. Jessie est si faible et si mal poing.. MERCI MERCI MERCI pour elle+++
I just don’t understand some people! I totally agree with Penny Scioneaux , people make me sick too, how they can let ANY animal get into that condition is beyond my realm of thinking. Jessie was such a good girl sitting there while she got her bath. I cried so hard for her. Can you imagine having all those ticks on you and not being able to do a damn thing about it. God I hope the person who let her get that way get’s theirs one day!
Awww that baby girl…the shot of her from behind her looking out the window and all you can see is her hip bones protruding…broke my heart. But happy that she’s getting the treatment she FINALLY deserved.
I so happy Jessie got rescued. But I feel bad for the others left behind. Come on people, if you’re going to have a pet TAKE CARE OF IT!
Yup, I agree!
Kate you are strong woman and your son is a strong kid because I wouldn’t
have been able to let her go…….I admire you
And yes Love you Jesse……..have a good life 🙂
Loved this story of survival and the transformation as Jessie returned to
full health. What a wonderful example these vets and volunteers set.