Cricket, a young male Pomeranian mix dog, fell two stories landing on his face. Cricket’s jaw was broken, but miraculously he seems in good shape otherwise and is eager to jump in your lap and be held. He is now in the care of Nevada Humane Society. Veterinary Specialists of Nevada donated their time to evaluate and tend to the fracture. Your donations will help cover the cost of his care for the six weeks of kennel rest needed to fully recover before he is ready for adoption.

“Cricket is a little hesitant with people but once he realizes you are friendly, he jumps in your lap,” said Marc Peralta, dog care manager for Nevada Humane Society. “He will be a great new addition to a lucky person after the holiday season.”

In a separate incident, two sibling cats, Jumper and Peabody, were found in a storm drain. The male cat’s front paw had become frozen to the metal. Jumper’s paw had to be carefully removed from the ice-cold surface by Washoe County Animal Services, and he is now recovering from a severely inflamed and swollen injury. Both Nevada Humane Society veterinarians, Dr. Diana Lucree and Dr. Vickie Swarowski, evaluated Jumper and immediately put him on pain medication and antibiotics. They will monitor the swelling and when it reduces, be able to determine if there is permanent nerve damage and whether they can save his leg. Despite what they have been through, Jumper and Peabody, have been purring away and are very friendly and lovable.

If you would like to help Cricket and Jumper recover from their injuries and find a new, loving home, make a donation today to the Nevada Humane Society. Tax-deductible contributions can be sent to Nevada Humane Society at 2825 Longley Lane, Reno, NV, 89502 or called in by phone at 856-2000.