BUC is a Shepherd/Collie/Husky mix puppy found on a cold January day by a family who saw him sitting by a roadside creek. He came willingly to them when called but was limping. Upon inspection, they discovered several good-sized cuts and scrapes, as well as an injured back leg. They took him to the nearest animal clinic. The veterinarian diagnosed him with hip trauma. Further care was not given, except for pain medication, because the family could not afford the additional expenses.
This family contacted a local rescue group. These rescuers took him straight away to their vet. Xrays determined that he had a fractured right hip. The actual diagnosis was a femoral neck physical fracture of the left femur which required FHO surgery. The vet extended credit to the rescue group and performed the necessary surgery immediately.
LAELA is a two-year-old Boxer also with a leg injury. She was playing with another dog when she fell off the couch and broke her left hind leg. The injury was so severe that surgery required putting a plate in the leg. When the family was given an estimate on the cost, they opted to have her euthanized. (The husband had recently lost his job and money was tight.) The employees at the vet’s office thought she was such a nice dog that they wanted to save her. They called the same rescue organization that had taken in Buc. They agreed to help Laela, so the family relinquished her to them.
Buc is beautiful and friendly and Laela is sweet and very affectionate. Both are recovering from their injuries nicely and should be easily adopted soon.
DOING MORE RESCUES
Those surgical and post-care expenses have been very costly, and are not something this rescue organization can afford Until their vet is paid, these outstanding invoices are impairing the group’s ability to pull animals, currently scheduled for euthanasia at their city shelter, into their adoption program.
These expenses approach $2,000 after their rescue discount. With your generous contribution, we can clear that vet account, allowing these rescuers to save more dogs.
Please click here for more information and thank you on behalf of Buc and Laela.