Cooper American Bulldog/Boxer mix needs surgery

  I would like to post a story about my American bulldog/boxer mix who was
 born with a birth defect that twisted both his hind tibia's and fibula's
 and dislocated both his hind kneecaps disabling him from walking. His
 reconstructive surgeries were estimates at $3500 each leg.




The first  surgery was performed and with donations we were able to put just about  $1500 towards it. The remaining $2000 balance still remains and his left
 leg needs the same surgery. I am looking for any kind of way to accept  donations.

I have a chip in page set up that is already accepting donations.
 Cooper's surgery was and will be performed at Metropolitan Veterinary  Hospital in Copley, OH. Donations can also be made directly to the  hospital. I look forward to hearing back from you. Thank you for your  time.

Handipets Kennel Rebuild Project Begins

We had a few fundraisers going but time was running out.  We did raise enough funds to get a few panels but finally we asked my sister if she could get us a small loan to get the rest of the panels because the kennel continues to collapse inward and it's becoming dangerous to humans and soon will be a danger to animals.  Between the donations we did get and the loan we were able to get enough panels and lumber to build two solid walls.  We are still trying to raise donations for a wire wall to complete the structure and for the materials needed for the feline containment trap netting that must be in place around the perimeter of the fence in order for us to tear out the ruins of the collapsed kennel and allow the animals to use the new one.

Here is a slideshow of the work in progress

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If you cannot view the slide show CLICK HERE to view the photo album

If you can help out please do, we are making progress but without your help we will not be able to finish.

Rescued Stray Chow needs major surgery

Paypal and Vet info coming soon, please bookmark this page this little one needs all the promoting he can get

This pup is lucky to have such a loving family help him through this rough time.  This family is verified by IMOM and is in the screening process at Microgiving.com

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Hi Becky,
thanks for your website. what a need there is for something like this.

Here's the story of the stray plus a photo.  I'll get more photos after he gets out of surgery. let me know if i should do anything else.

laurie klinger



Thursday 3/18 at about 6 am I was driving down a dark street and barely made out an object lying in the road.  It was a black chow mix.  A neighbor saw a car hit him and speed off without stopping.  The dog was alert but in a lot of pain.  I waited two hours for animal control to show up.  They helped me get him in my truck and I took him to an emergency vet.

He has a broken humerus and multiple fractures of his pelvis.  But other signs looked normal, no internal injuries.   Broken bones can be mended.  But it requires surgery that can only be done by a specialty vet.  That coupled with the emergency vet care to stabilize him shot up the costs astronomically to over $7,000.  I hate the thought of putting down an animal whose injuries are so curable.  So since Thursday I have been searching for alternatives.  I have two non-profits who have pledged a total of $1430 so far.

costs:

1. emergency and stabilization care at:

Noah's animal hospital
5500 millersville rd, indpls, in
317 253 1327

$2,350 (I have already paid this, but this vet said it would accept donations until next Tuesday 3/30 and reimburse me).  They kept him till today 3/22 when i delivered him for surgery to:

2.  vca veterinary specialty center
9745 randall drive, indpls, in
317 848 0318

$5,000 for 3 surgeries

He will need three surgeries - one for the humerus, two for the pelvis.  Maximum fee $5,000.  This vet generously cut the fees almost in half from the original $9400.  He also lowered the down payment from half upfront to only $500 upfront.  And he will let me make monthly payments of $660 for six months instead of paying in full at release.

These were all extraordinarily generous concessions, and against protocol.  I am very grateful.  But still a lot for me to cover on my income.  I make about $23,000/yr rehabbing properties in my low income neighborhood and renting them.   It takes me a long time to finish a place.  I do almost all the work myself.  Right now I live off 5 rental units.

A lot of people think it's crazy for me to have taken things this far.  And they're probably right because I don't know anything about this guy.  But he just has broken bones which are fixable.  And I'd rather err on the side of compassion than practicality.

If anyone can contribute any amount to either location - you can call and explain what it's for.   both vets should be able to verify costs and validity.

also dog will need about 8 weeks to heal, so if you know anyone who could foster or adopt him in the indianapolis area - please have them call me.  i have 2 chow mixes of my own and they're a handful.  i also have front and back porch steps - all of which would make it very difficult to care for him.

THANKS!

Laurie Klinger