Hopeful Hearts Weekly Review.

On Sunday Dovercourt Recreation Centre hosted their annual Dovercourt Doggy Swim, and this year Hopeful Hearts was very honoured to be part of it. We had wet doggies, raffle prizes, nail trimming, a BBQ, and a ton of laughs - what more could you ask for?

 [photos taken by Benjamin Lee. To see all of the photos, please visit our Facebook page]

A great time was had by all and Hopeful Hearts raised almost $600.00 for our angels! A big thanks to Dovercourt for having us there, and especially to everyone who joined us and donated!

Last week we told you about our smallest angel, Newt, who needed to have heart surgery to close a faulty valve. We were given an estimate of $3000.00 to $4500.00 for this surgery, and thanks to your generosity, Hopeful Hearts managed to raise a whopping $4000.00.

More Newt photos here!

Unfortunately Newt had a setback over the weekend and collapsed, so surgery needed to happen sooner rather than later. The only vet in Ottawa who could perform this surgery gave us an estimate that was $1000.00 higher (with no rescue discount) than other places in Ontario and Quebec had given, so this was not an option for us.

Luckily we were able to bring him to see Dr. Planté at Centre Veterinaire DMV and Newt had his heart surgery this past Thursday. Newt was the smallest dog they had ever operated on, so it was a nervous time for all involved, but we're happy to tell you that the surgery went just fine and our little fuzz bug is currently recovering from the surgery at the hospital. Not surprisingly, he already has an adoption pending, so Momma Newt is anxiously awaiting his return.

Dr. Planté, Surgeon, Roz & Newt, Dr. Kent and the Assisting Surgeon

Thank you again to everyone who has supported little Newt and helped save his life. We could not have done this without you, and Newt is a lucky little man to have you all behind him.

We hope everyone has a great long weekend, and if you're in town, come on down to Bark & Fitz to showcase your doggy's best trick for a chance to win a $25.00 gift card from Bark & Fitz! Entrance fee is a donation of $5.00 and proceeds go to Hopeful Hearts. Hope to see you all there!