Re: [boxer lovers] Update on Rocky the 3-Legged Boxer

I posted this before, but I think this might be one of those "repost
frequently" .... LisaW

Ok ... haven't vetted this. Can't guarantee this BUT .... This website
has a list of places that they say will help *in some cases* with vet
bills to help treat your pets. If you're desperate, it's at least worth
a look!

http://www.theamericandogmag.com/non-profit/resources-veterinary-bills-financial-assistance



irishjedix wrote:
>
> Hello all!
>
> I posted here a little over a month ago about a medical crisis I was
> having with my boxer Rocky. I adopted him from a rescue shelter almost
> years ago. He is missing his front left leg due to a neglect and abuse
> incident with his previous owners. And due to damage in the shoulder
> area he was in danger of losing his remaining front leg. :(
>
> I have been able to scrape together over $3,400 of the $8,300 needed
> to cove all of these surgery expenses (including lab feeds, meds and
> post-op). With advice from friends I also started an online fundraiser
> for him via a service called "FundRazr", where we have raised a
> staggering $4,500 for Rocky! :) We are now a mere $400 or so away from
> having ALL of Rocky's fees covered. This is truly astonishing to me
> and has given me a renewed faith in humanity. People are awesome.
> Especially when we rally behind one of our fur friends.
>
> I'm also happy to update that Rocky's initial surgery has been
> scheduled for March 11! Even though we're still about $400 short of
> all of the fees we've already raised more than enough for the vet and
> clinics to be completely on board and ready to help Rocky. So, he'll
> soon be getting a new shoulder and re-worked ligaments that, once
> healed, will make his remaining from leg stronger than it ever was,
> and should last him the rest of his days (he's only about 3 or 4).
>
> I'm so very happy that this is happening, and so very thankful to
> everyone who contributed (I'm sure there were some from his Yahoo!
> group) and on behalf of Rocky I sincerely THANK everyone for their
> support. We absolutely could not have made this happen without you.
>
> I'll update again after his surgery and recovery. In the meantime, if
> you'd like to follow his Fundraiser updates, or perhaps chip in toward
> the remaining $400, here is the link:
>
> https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/2PJha
>
> Thanks so much! :)
>
> Carl
>
>



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