Foster Home Needed for Amputee dog

[Realtorchick]

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=9186210

[Realtorchick]

Hi all, just wanted to update you on little Boomer

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=9186210

[msucowboy97]

my co-worker has a dog who had to have his back leg amputated(sp) off. she brings him up to the office all the time. He goes and swims and plays with all the other dogs.

[Realtorchick]

they are amazing aren't they.

Well Boomer is at the 1488 Hospital, home of the FANTASTIC Dr. Powell, surgery is tomorrow, I will let you all know how he's doing once I get the update from them.

[Realtorchick]

We have absolutely the VERY BEST NEWS to report on our little Boomer. He went to the orthopedic surgeon on Monday and his surgery was done last night. Dr. Powell SAVED this boy’s leg!!!!!

Dr. Powell said this was a birth defect. Folks he had no muscles connecting his leg to his patella. Dr. Powell completely rebuilt his leg. This procedure cost much more than simply having his leg amputated but We are soooooo glad that we took that chance. Dr. Powell did say that his patella on the other leg pops in and out and he may or may not have a problem with that leg in the future. Imagine if we would have amputated his leg and he had a problem with his other leg in the future!!!

E-Rescue wants to say a great big thank you to Rosa Jimenez, a wonderful E-rescue volunteer for suggesting Dr. Powell, Sandra with Houston Beagle and Hound Rescue for putting us in touch with him, for Dr. Powell and his staff for saving his leg, and to each and every one of you who have sent in or called in donations for our boy and to our very own Marjean Morton who is going to foster Boomer while he is recuperating, and to anyone who so graciously volunteered to do so!!!!

We are thrilled beyond words!!!!!!!!

if you would like to help with donations, please visit our website at www.e-rescue-houston.org and click on the “donate” button or you can mail a check to:

E-rescue
12910 Harwin Dr
Houston, Tx 77072

We are a 501c3 Non Profit Org. Donations are tax deductible

[Wilson]

OMGosh, that is WONDERFUL news!!!!!!! I wish Boomer all the best as he recovers from his surgery.

[FamilyGal]

Wow, that is cool.

[eaglesprings]

Awesome! I'm going to have to remember Dr. Powell's name.

Our little dog has a problem in one of her legs. It's a joint that is not working quite right, but it isn't causing her any problems. The vet noticed it during a routine exam when we last had her rabies shot. The vet told me it's a common occurrence in small terrier type dogs. I'll keep Dr. Powell in mind, in case this ever does cause her problems. (Goodness knows she has enough to deal with already!)

[Realtorchick]

He's on 1488 just west of 2978, on the right hand side.

He's an amazing man

[eaglesprings]

Thanks, Rosa. Hopefully, we'll never need his services, but if he was so successful with this little guy, I'd take ours to him in a heartbeat if her leg ever started giving her trouble.