Chief came to shelter in South Carolina without back feet. In fact, someone or something taken part of both back legs. Yet, despite such a horrible experience, Chief has not lost his faith in this world - or in mankind. He is a loving and affectionate dog.
This alone is amazing but it is not all that makes Chief special. Because his hind legs got sore from walking on skin that was not created to act like a foot, Chief needed something to protect his limbs. In other words, Chief needed prosthetics.
Think about what that must have seemed like to Chief. Strange things were velcroed to his legs, making them longer that he was used to and making him use muscles he didn't know he had. His gait changed. One of the "feet" sometimes lands on its side rather than flat. Everything feels strange. No one explained what was happening.
Yet, Chief has learned to walk again. (Check out his video!)
If a person went through what Chief experienced, they would have spent hours with a doctor hearing what the prosthetics would look and feel like. They would have days if not months of physical therapy learning how to properly walk again. They would be able to express their frustrations, rage against their failures, and celebrate their triumphs.
Chief has none of that. But, he walks like a champion.
Please DONATE to help us cover the costs of chief's medical care.
Nyla is a beautiful 1 yr old yorkie mix who thought she had a great life -- until her owner took her for her first car ride and didnt tie her in! During the ride, she got scared and jumped out the window!! While trying to catch her, the owner ran over Nyla with the car, getting into an accident with another car at the same time.
clined all of the options and was going to euthanize her.
Gabriella's surgery to fix her very old leg fracture that healed wrong is scheduled for tomorrow! The prognosis is excellent and we can't wait to get this sweet girl back in action. It is estimated that her surgery will cost Lucky Dog $2,200. Please consider donating to our Critical Care Fund to help pay for Gabriella's surgery!
Gabriella, this beautiful little Spaniel is a total sweetheart. We noticed she was limping on her front leg, and it took a visit to an expensive veterinary specialist to reveal it was caused by an old injury that had not been treated. Gabriella likely had a traumatic injury that fractured her humerus bone, and because it was never treated it did not heal properly. The good news is that it can be treated, and Lucky Dog is raising money for her surgery! When she was originally injured, no one cared enough to get her the medical care she needed. Now, she has an entire team of Lucky Dog volunteers and contributors supporting her. Please join this team and donate today! You will be helping Gabriella get the medical care she needs, so she can move on to live a happy and pain-free life!
Giving Lucky Dogs the medical care that they need sometimes means thousands of dollars in vet bills and a long road to recovery. Trixie has been recovering from hip surgery for over two months and still requires physical therapy every day. As you can see from her foster's note below, she is worth every penny and all the work that goes into her rehab, including twice-a-day physical therapy sessions and trips to the vet. This is why we take care of the Lucky Dogs - because they take care of us too!
"Trixie is such a sweet and loving dog with a wonderful disposition. She loves doing her physical therapy and of course the treats she earns as her reward. Trixie has a wonderful habit of leaning on you and sitting very close to make sure you know that she is there. Then she smiles and puts her paw out as if to pet you. It is so cute! Trixie is a gem of a dog and we are praying that she will find the right family very soon - a good family that deserves such a wonderful companion."
Aden became extremely sick while in foster care. An emergency trip to the vet revealed that he had a hole in a lung lobe. Without immediate surgery Aden would not have survived. Fortunately, Aden had been rescued by Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and the surgery was approved. Aden is now on the mend and would like to help by raising money to cover his medical bills. This will allow other dogs to be rescued and to become Lucky Dogs too!One For $5.00 / Six for $25.00
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Trixie has undergone extensive physical therapy and is continuing to recover from her hip surgery. Despite significant atrophy in her back right leg, Trixie's very determined spirit is always up for an adventure while out on walks. She is having a good time with her two- and four-legged foster family, and is a happy participant in a fun game of tug-o-war, however exhausting it may be! Trixie is a wonderful sport and likes to cuddle and love on both her furry friends as well as her people friends.
Fred and Daphne, two of our sweet Lucky Cats, arrived in Northern Virginia about three weeks ago. At first, they were happy and healthy; however, soon after their transport from North Carolina, they developed Upper Respiratory Infections (URIs). Antibiotics are typically effective at treating URIs quickly. But, these Lucky Cats have had a rough transition and have also developed severe eye infections - some of the worst our vet had seen in kittens. Poor Fred & Daphne have been through numerous vet appointments, tests, and are given eye drops every two hours. Initially, the vet was concerned that they may need eye surgery, or even lose their eyes. Thank goodness they got the care they needed in time, as they have greatly improved, and we do not think they will need surgery! Their emergency care has cost Lucky Dog a lot! Please consider donating to help us cover these costs, so we can continue to help Lucky Cats and Dogs in need of critical care!
all of her siblings how to do it!
