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Albino dobermans require special preventative care, and unfortunately Snowball and Lightning’s owners were unaware of that. They have been assessed by our vets and both will require at least two surgeries to correct the problems caused by neglect. Despite their past, their personalities have been nothing but wonderful and we feel that they are worth the large expense. Snowball is 7 years old and Lightning is 10 years old, and they are looking for a nice retirement home where they can stay together and live in comfort. Update on Lightning 7.30.2004: Lightning had a much needed bath, a few weeks of antibiotics, and then his first surgery. He has a tumor removed that was cancerous, but localized. He was neutered and had a few of the warts removed. He is doing very well and I am sure feeling much better. He thanks everyone for the donations that have come in to help him. Ligthning Update 8.26.2004: Doesn't he look comfy now? He just went in for surgery again yesterday to remove the eye warts since as you can see in the photo he is squinting. Ligthning Update 9.04.2004: Lightning had another surgery as the warts on his
eye were beginning to rub on his cornea. He had a dental and a
few other warts removed. He is now feeling great and is ready
for a new home.
Snowball update - 8.20.2004: Well Snowball had her surgery on Friday. They called
me on Friday night from the vet while I was at the rehearsal dinner
to say her surgery took much longer than anticipated and she had
6 mammary tumors to remove instead of just 2. One of them was
enormous. She was
If you follow our site you know first hand that we never deny a Doberman Pinscher entry into our program due to medical issues. Lightning is no exception, even though we anticipate large medical bills for his care. We will be accelerating our fund raising efforts to cover the costs associated with bringing this incredible dog back to the best that he can be. If you would like to donate to Lightning’s medical fund, all donations will be gratefully accepted and will be exclusively used to offset the costs of his medical bills. We appreciate every contribution and no donation is too small. IDR+ is an IL 501(c)3 charity, so any donation to us is tax-deductible. Update 10.02.2004: Snowball has been adopted!!! LIGHTNING I am sure you have been following the story of Mr. and Mrs. White, our senior Albino couple. Well, when the perfect home came along for Snowball, we decided to take it. So now only Lightning is looking for a home. Lightning spent the last several years living in an outdoor kennel run because the owner could no longer afford his care. We took him in and took care of all his medical concerns and now he is ready for a home to call his own. Lightning is 10 years old, but still very playful and active. He has an adorable, happy, outgoing personality and loves attention. He gets along well with large dogs, but cannot be placed with small dogs or cats. Donations can be sent to: For more information, please contact Pam at pabare9256@aol.com
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the table about 2 hours. They did remove the eye warts but did
not have the time to do the tumor on her leg. She is doing well,
though poor Jenn had to deal with her over the weekend. I have
attached a few photos. She now is unwrapped and doing well. Still
has her legs taped together in the back as they are so afraid
of her splitting the stitches. She had no skin left to sew her
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