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Cole!
After surgery...... |
Cole was an owner surrender at a Seattle area shelter. An adoption was in
progress when a shelter visitor noticed Cole's rear leg was swollen about
five times its normal size. He was released to the head of
Compassioned Animal Rescue and Education - C.A.R.E.who took him to her
vet. He had surgery to fix the leg where it was found he had a likely dog
bite that had gotten very infected. The tissue on the leg had become so
badly infected that a large portion of tissue was removed and the vet did a
skin graft from the shoulder region. After several tissue removals over the
next few weeks the leg began to heal. Cole could have easily lost the leg
or even his life without the immediate action of the rescue person. The
vet who performed the surgery did so knowing that she would most likely have
to eat a large portion of the costs herself. (The total bill for this care
was only $363 - a very small fraction of the normal cost. ) We're
asking for your help in raising the money for the vet bills for this
young Doberman. You can make a donation
for Cole by using the PayPal button on this page, or you
can mail us a donation. Also remember
to check our Current Auctions
page to see items we're auctioning off on eBay to raise money for Cole
and our other Dobes with special needs. As always, thank you very much
for anything you can do! |
Updates:
August 8, 2003 - Nancy Phillips relayed this message from Cole's new mom, Nichole:
"Cole has acclimated well to the house and though he doesn't
understand why he can't eat the cats he does understand that it is
not an option. His wound is the size of a quarter on the lateral
side of his foot and a dime on the medial side and more importantly
has little to no depth to it anymore.
He got a bath today and the minute we got home he jumped out of the
car and found a pile of deer poop to roll in, I guess my choice of
perfume was not the preferred choice. Oh well, back to the tub.
Cole now has a goat that he plays with every afternoon along with
his other two canine friends. They all have a great time frolicking
about. Cole has also learned how much fun it is to play in the
kiddy pool we got the dogs this summer, he and Moreau play who can
get mom the wettest. Moreau has an unfair advantage in that she has
a long coat so when she shakes off we are all soaked, although none
of us mind in this New York heat.
We had a tornado pass eleven miles from the house a few nights ago,
the wind, rain, lightening and thunder were amazing. My other two
dogs were extremely upset until they noticed that Cole was not even
fazed by the weather. Both of the girls became much calmer but Cole
was the picture of serenity laying on the couch curled up next to
me as if nothing was happening.
His wound is finally to a stage that he is not tearing the healing
tissue when he is active so we will be starting obedience as soon
as a beginner class starts. We have been working on little things
at home but are looking forward to showing off in front of a class.
Take care and thanks again for the great dog.
Nicole
PS I took pictures of the after bath roll, couldn't resist since he
got the may stain right on top of his head, (very talented dog) I'll
send that when I get it developed as well.
New Cole Pictures - 9/1/03
Cole has a lot to say!
Cole in the yard
Serious Cole!
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