Parker!

Parker is a 1 to 2 year old male Dobe found as a stray by animal control in North Carolina. He had been hit by a car and his rear leg shattered. When no one claimed him at the shelter, Doberman Rescue of the Triad (DRT) was contacted. The beautiful, red with rust Doberkid is only 53 lbs. Unfortunately he had to stay at the shelter for almost a week before he was released, The staff kept him as "comfortable" as possible with pain killers, while injury to his leg remained unattended. Doberman Rescue of the Triad came to his aid as soon as he was released. He endured a long car trip and is now under expert veterinary care. This poor Doberkid asks for nothing and tolerates so much. He's extremely thin and emaciated now, but should mature to be an 80 to 85 pound adult.

Parker will have to undergo extensive surgery to have his leg set, braced and restored to normal use. Estimated costs are presently in the $1,500 range for the necessary orthopedic medical procedures to be performed. His recuperation period will be at least six to eight weeks. The added cost puts a significant strain on DRT's limited funds available for special needs like this. However, DRT remains convinced that Parker was too young to be abandoned at the shelter, with no future beyond the inevitability of euthanasia.

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Parker desperately needs someone who will make him his "pal." Now that Parker's in rescue, his pal will be required to attend to his special needs while he undergoes the healing process and his injured leg is restored to full use. After that, he'll be ready to become part of a loving family who will love and care for him the rest of his life. Parker is good with children, great with other dogs, neutered, micro chipped. He has cropped ears, docked tail, is crate trained, and is current on all vaccinations and heartworm preventative.

Update May 2, 2002:
Parker is fully recovered and finds a wonderful home!

November Update:
After receiving some great medical care, it was determined that Parker's rear leg could not recover completely. For health reasons, it was amputated. Don't despair too much though, he's doing just great. You'd be surprised how well most animals can do after losing a limb. We send him lots of hugs and smooches!

October 21 Update:
Parker came through his surgery like the hero he is. Surgery took over four hours. Due the length of time between the injury and surgery the muscle had contracted and therefore had to be stretched 4 inches to put everything back in place. X-rays had revealed some loose bone fragments -- during surgery an additional large segment was found "floating" behind the femur. The vet installed an external device that is attached to the bone and has pressure points to keep everything in place and in the proper position.