You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.URGENT ROCKY THE SENIOR NEEDS AMPUTATION SURGERY
Recently Rocky the Senior was a stray at a local shelter with a known owner who decided he/she no longer wanted Rocky. It was obvious Rocky didn’t have the best life and was quickly listed for euthanasia by the shelter. When we heard Rocky was at risk we quickly reached out to rescue him. The x-rays the shelter provided suggested he had an old healed fracture which should not be bothered. Sadly the new x-rays we took showed and open unhealed fracture with significant bone loss eliminating any option but amputation. The good news is that other than being overweight, Rocky is healthy and able to undergo amputation surgery to alleviate the pain causing his lameness from his broken leg. The bad news is that the cost of every orthopedic dog surgery has tripled since the beginning on the pandemic and we are looking at an unexpected surgical cost of at least $4,000 to get Rocky back to a happy pain free dog again. Rocky would also benefit greatly with a foster or adopter to support him through his recovery. Dogs rebound quickly from a limb amputation, but Rocky is older and carrying extra weight so he may initially need more help getting around and acclimating to being a tripod. Rocky is a 95 pound 9 year old chocolate lab who is house broken, has basic house manners, loves his easy walks, adores people and seems fine with other dogs (but is past the age for young active dogs who want a rough and tumble play buddy).
If you would like to help Rocky through his surgical recovery as a foster or forever family for him, email dogs@labradorsandfriends.org or fill out our online application at www.labradorsandfriends.org.
If you would like to donate to Rocky’s surgical costs you can do so by the following methods
Venmo: @labradorsandfriends
PayPal and Zelle: labradorsandfriends@yahoo.com
Website: www.labradorsandfriends.org
Cash/Check in the mail: Labradors and Friends - 2307 Fenton Parkway #107-160, San Diego, CA 92108
Tax ID 32-0195297
Rocky is located in Southern California.
Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
November 23, 2024, 2:26 pm
