Rocky

Rocky definitely doesn't need to be named "Lucky". We got him from a local shelter, but didn't realize how much help he would need! First, he needed his hair cut down because of all the tangles and mats in it.

Then his nasal fold was too prominent and he has just had surgery on it to reduce the size. Before surgery, the fold was so large that the hair on it was rubbing his eyes and starting to form ulcers on his eyeballs. The surgery for the nasal fold was $150.00.

He walked like he was uncomfortable, so we had x-rays taken and found out that he was born without cups for his hips to fit into. The surgery to fix his hips is going to be $500.00 a hip. His condition causes him to walk more on the ankle to elbow area of his hind legs instead of up on his feet. His leg hip bones are constantly grinding on the pelvic bone where the cup should be and is painful to him. Without your help once again, we won't have the resources to have his hips repaired.

Rocky the day after his right hip surgery click photos for larger views

UPDATE, June 19, 2008:  Dr. John said my surgery needed to be done as soon as possible since my muscles and tendons continue to atrophy. Even though there hasn't been enough money raised yet for my surgery, he offered to do one hip with a down payment of the amount raised and the balance due in two weeks. My right hip was operated on yesterday. The surgery was a success and I'm already putting some weight on my leg and walking a few steps. My doctor wants to fix my other hip soon. Please help me by donating to my medical expense fund. It will be so wonderful to be able to walk without pain!    ~  Love and Nose Kisses to Everyone, Rocky

Spider

My name is Spider. Unfortunately when I had my heartworm test it came back positive. I also had a skin infection and the nice vet gave me some antibiotics to take for it. My infection is nearly gone now, but I will need help with my heartworm treatment. The estimated cost of the heartworm treatment and antibiotics is $216.00.

Love,  Spider

Waco

Howdy, My name is Waco and I'm close to being one year old.  I came into rescue and have been a good boy!  I think life is a blast and I love to see and do everything. I'm a small guy at 11 pounds and have an unusual feature. My right eye is brown on the top half and blue on the bottom half. My eyesight is fine though. I've had all of my shots, been neutered, and microchipped.  Everyone thought that I was ready for my forever home but an eye problem has continued and a skin problem has gotten worse. 

Foster Mom's Note:  Waco's skin condition had steadily become worse! We had to clip him down so we could observe the condition of his skin more closely. We have taken him to the vet's three times for this and his skin is now starting to clear up. Waco had surgery to to help keep his eyes from actually popping out of his sockets.  A simple procedure was done three separate times but has not fixed the problem.  So we took him to an eye specialist where Waco was evaluated for glaucoma and his prominent eyes.  He does not have glaucoma but does need a permanent fix for his prominent eyes.  Please use the PayPal button at the left to make a donation. 

Waco's expenses have come to $620.00 and the more complex surgery to permanently fix his eyes, done by the eye doctor, is another $300.00.  Your help is needed to assure that Waco gets the medical care he still needs.