Storm would like to thank the following people who have gone out of their way to ensure he had another chance at life... * Audrey, Rhonda and the rest of the staff at the Medicine Hat SPCA * Don & Karen Chant of Diavolino Italian Greyhounds * Everyone who has so graciously donated items to this auction * Everyone who has sent cash donations * Everyone at IggyPlanet for their support and good wishes

Storm's Story

Storm was purchased approximately 2 years ago at PetLand in southern Alberta.  Like all pet stores, the staff did not fully educate his buyers about all of the idiosyncrasies of the Italian Greyhound. 

After his buyers had Storm, experienced IG people tried to educate them.  Obviously to no success.

At some point in his life, Storm broke his front leg.  Sometime afterwards, the leg was amputated.  Whoever did the amputation did only a partial amputation, which is very difficult for an Italian Greyhound to manage.

A couple of weeks ago, his owners left him in the overnight drop box at the SPCA, with a note saying they did not want him any more.  Now, to give the SPCA credit, the drop boxes are in an area protected from the elements, which is a good thing as he was dropped off during a very bad summer storm.

The SPCA contacted Cypress View Veterinary Hospital, who gave them my name and number as an IG breeder who might be able to help them.  I was called by the SPCA so I went to visit Storm.

My heart broke to see such a loving breed abandoned so callously.  And yet, Storm came out of his cage, crawled up my lap and hugged me with his one leg.  He gently reached out and gave me kisses.  My heart became his instantly.

I had a lengthy conversation with the hardworking staff at the SPCA and we all agreed... he was not likely to be adopted out.  Not when they had received 12 small dogs already that week, 12 dogs with 4 legs each.  His future was pretty bleak.

But there is never an IG in need whose call goes unheeded by responsible IG breeders.  If we know about it, we put on our Superman capes and come to the rescue.  The SPCA kindly released Storm to rescue once his mandatory waiting period was up (as if his owners would come back for him!)  He came to my house where he will stay until he is finished with all procedures he will need to improve his life.

Storm was neutered today.  He needs to have the amputation finished.  He needs a dental.  All of this costs money.

The fabulous people who love Italian Greyhounds have come up with this auction to raise funds for Storm's procedures.  Everything on these pages is donated by individuals who care deeply for a dog they never met.

Please bid on items you like.  If you wish to send a cash donation, please email me for my mailing address.

If you see nothing you like, or are struggling financially yourself, please just offer him your good thoughts or your prayers.

We thank you, I thank you, Storm thanks you.  Please take a moment to look at Storm's photos on the next page.