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Katie's Critter Corner seeks donations to assist with Chloe's surgery!
June 4, 2007 : 12:00 AM
Chloe is a three to four year old, Basenji/Pit Bull mix, who was pulled from a West Virginia shelter while she was pregnant in February of this year.
Source: Katie's Critter Corner
This beautiful girl delivered three beautiful pups, one naturally, two via c-section. A few weeks ago, Chloe was diagnosed with Partial Laryngeal Paralysis by the rescue's regular Vet and the diagnosis was recently confirmed by a specialist. The doctor's believe that the damage to Chloe's throat is most likely due to a trauma. Sadly, Chloe arrived to the shelter in WV that she was pulled from with scars on her body and face so the damage to her throat being caused by abuse or mistreatment would not be surprising.
Partial Laryngeal Paralysis causes Chloe to have breathing issues because there is a piece of tissue blocking her airways. The surgery she needs is crucial to her survival and would "tie back" the extra tissue so she can have an open airway and breathe better. This will require the surgery and 3 days hospitalization on a pain patch and fluids.
Katie Critter Corner wants to help Chloe and do whatever they can to help her. The surgery has been scheduled, but the rescue desperately needs donations. Additionally, the rescue pulled a Mastiff in April that also requires surgery. When the rescue pulled both these animals, they were unaware of these medical conditions - not that knowing that would have changed their minds when making the decision to pull these sweet dogs from kill shelters, but they would have started fundraising efforts if they had time to plan. However, rescue cannot always be planned and at times can be unpredictable and they are doing the best that they can. Might you be able to contribute to this life saving surgery for Chloe? Every donations helps no matter what the amount is.
The sugery will cost $1,500 for bloodword and the surgery. Dr. Rogatz at Gwynedd Vet Hospital will be doing Chloe's surgery. The Vet Hospital has asked that any donations be made payable to "Gwynedd Vet Hospital" but has requested that all donations are physically mailed to the rescue to ensure they are properly tallied and applied to the correct account. This also ensures that if enough money is raised, Katie's Critters Corner can return the checks to the sender.
Please help Chloe! With the hot weather, her condition is especially life threatening!
What you can do
1) Donate today!
2) Help raise money for Chloe's surgery by sending this to your friends and family!
Contact information
Checks should be made payable to Gwynedd Vet Hospital and mailed to:
Katie Critter Corner
352 W King Street
Pottstown, PA 19465
Katie Critter Corner is a privately-funded rescue that pulls animals from high-kill shelters or obtains them through guardian surrenders to give otherwise unwanted pets a chance at a forever home! Each animal in their care receives all Vetting, including vaccines, HW or FeLV/FIV testing, and spaying/neutering prior to adoption. Also, if they are in need of extraneous care, their needs are met through Veterinary Specialists. They are given high quality diets to help them recover as most animals brought in are malnourished or othewise compromised. The adoptive parents must partake in an educational Q&A session to reiterate the importance of vaccinating, obedience training, nutrition and socialization so they can continue what was started here.
Pictured above: Chloe
Reprinted with the permission of Katie's Critter Corner
Posted by Nicole, PA Team Leader
Source: Katie's Critter Corner
This beautiful girl delivered three beautiful pups, one naturally, two via c-section. A few weeks ago, Chloe was diagnosed with Partial Laryngeal Paralysis by the rescue's regular Vet and the diagnosis was recently confirmed by a specialist. The doctor's believe that the damage to Chloe's throat is most likely due to a trauma. Sadly, Chloe arrived to the shelter in WV that she was pulled from with scars on her body and face so the damage to her throat being caused by abuse or mistreatment would not be surprising.
Partial Laryngeal Paralysis causes Chloe to have breathing issues because there is a piece of tissue blocking her airways. The surgery she needs is crucial to her survival and would "tie back" the extra tissue so she can have an open airway and breathe better. This will require the surgery and 3 days hospitalization on a pain patch and fluids.
Katie Critter Corner wants to help Chloe and do whatever they can to help her. The surgery has been scheduled, but the rescue desperately needs donations. Additionally, the rescue pulled a Mastiff in April that also requires surgery. When the rescue pulled both these animals, they were unaware of these medical conditions - not that knowing that would have changed their minds when making the decision to pull these sweet dogs from kill shelters, but they would have started fundraising efforts if they had time to plan. However, rescue cannot always be planned and at times can be unpredictable and they are doing the best that they can. Might you be able to contribute to this life saving surgery for Chloe? Every donations helps no matter what the amount is.
The sugery will cost $1,500 for bloodword and the surgery. Dr. Rogatz at Gwynedd Vet Hospital will be doing Chloe's surgery. The Vet Hospital has asked that any donations be made payable to "Gwynedd Vet Hospital" but has requested that all donations are physically mailed to the rescue to ensure they are properly tallied and applied to the correct account. This also ensures that if enough money is raised, Katie's Critters Corner can return the checks to the sender.
Please help Chloe! With the hot weather, her condition is especially life threatening!
What you can do
1) Donate today!
2) Help raise money for Chloe's surgery by sending this to your friends and family!
Contact information
Checks should be made payable to Gwynedd Vet Hospital and mailed to:
Katie Critter Corner
352 W King Street
Pottstown, PA 19465
Katie Critter Corner is a privately-funded rescue that pulls animals from high-kill shelters or obtains them through guardian surrenders to give otherwise unwanted pets a chance at a forever home! Each animal in their care receives all Vetting, including vaccines, HW or FeLV/FIV testing, and spaying/neutering prior to adoption. Also, if they are in need of extraneous care, their needs are met through Veterinary Specialists. They are given high quality diets to help them recover as most animals brought in are malnourished or othewise compromised. The adoptive parents must partake in an educational Q&A session to reiterate the importance of vaccinating, obedience training, nutrition and socialization so they can continue what was started here.
Pictured above: Chloe
Reprinted with the permission of Katie's Critter Corner
Posted by Nicole, PA Team Leader
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