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February 19, 2010 -- Dear Boxer Lovers,
Below are pictures, information and associated costs, for some of the Special Need Boxers
that New Jersey Boxer Rescue (NJBR) has taken into our program since its
inception. New Jersey Boxer Rescue is a non-for profit, publicly
supported organization. Without the help from private donors we would
not be able to continue to take care of the sick or elderly boxers that
come our way.. To date New Jersey Boxer Rescue has not had to turn down
a dog, due to illness or age. We are able to do this because of our
very hardworking volunteers and our donors. We would not be able to
provide these services if we depended on our adoption fees alone.
Please read some of these stories and consider making a donation to
NJBR, Inc. Thank you for all your help! Make a donation by choosing one
of the options below:
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February 2010
Angel was removed, along with human children by police
from an unfit home. Angel was brought to an animal
shelter. It was clear that Angel had not eaten for
a long time. The animal shelter knew that Angel was not
ready for adoption, she was extremely thin and very
frightened, so they called New Jersey Boxer Rescue to
pull her out of the shelter and bring into their
program.
The first thing NBJBR did was bring
Angel to a vet. The vet said Angel was approximately 3
years old although she did not look it due to the fact
that she was so emaciated. He noticed some blood when
she urinated so he ran blood tests and urine tests to
determine the cause; he also immediately started
antibiotics in case it was an infection. Sadly the blood
and urine tests revealed renal (kidney) failure.
The vet followed up with a detailed ultrasound, the
ultrasound showed advanced pyelonephritis, or a severely
infected kidney. Although we authorized the vet to do
aggressive treatment, flooding in IV fluids, IV
antibiotics, Angel continued to deteriorate.
Angel spent her final days cuddled up in the vet office
lounge chair with a blanket, watching s TV, IVs going,
and lots of love, but she did not make it, it was too
late.
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only thing we feel good about it that Angel did not die,
alone, in pain and scared in a shelter. This is
another part of rescue that not everyone is aware of.
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December 2009 - $1550
Sassy is a seven year old female who was
surrendered to NJBR from a homeless person unable to
care for her. She was taken to NJBR Vets for updating of
shots, treated for severe dental hyperplasia with
surgery so she was able to eat, bilateral ear
infections, and also for treatment of pneumonia.
Unfortunately Sassy also was diagnosed with severe
dilated cardiac myopathy, which means her heart requires
3 daily medications in order to not be in heart failure.
While her prognosis is guarded and she did require
surgical removal of fluid from her lungs emergently, she
has been adopted and is the most loving sweet boxer her
new family reports. Sassy not only enjoys every minute
of life, she has provided such love to her new family
they said they can not imagine life without her.
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December 2009 - $800
NJBR was contacted about Cisco, a
boxer estimated to be about 4-5 yrs old living on a farm
who was holding him outside with multiple animals. They
were not able to care for him and were providing shelter
for him until we came. He came into NJBR requiring all
care, neuter, shots, and treatment of infections with
multiple antibiotics from probable cigarette burns on
his skin per Vets assessment. He was lovingly cared for
by NJBR volunteers and made a full recovery and is
adopted. He is a very sweet dog who appreciates
everything in life.
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December 2009 - $1500
Kopper is a one year old
puppy surrendered to NJBR for symptoms of chronic
diarrhea. His family was very poor and unable to care
for him. Kopper required immediate hospitalization and
internal medicine consults to determine the exact cause
of his diarrhea, which was very severe. He was
stabilized in the hospital, required X rays, and
detailed blood and stool studies. Kopper was diagnosed
with a very severe form of colitis called Histolytic
Ulcerative Colitis. This type of colitis is particularly
difficult to treat. He was managed on multiple
medications and a prescription diet. It took over five
months to get Kopper's colitis under control. In
addition he required all general Vetting and dental
surgery for rotten teeth. He is now only on one
medication and his prescription diet. His foster home
reports that he is a wonderful, happy puppy. Kopper will
be adopted soon.
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December 2009 - $1000
Susie is an estimated 8 yr old boxer who was found as a
stray. She was living temporarily with eleven other dogs
and some cats when NJBR rescued her. She was taken to
our Vets and brought up to date on shots, spayed, and
given antibiotics for an infection. Unfortunately Susie
was also heart worm positive, probably from spending her
entire life outdoors. She received heart worm treatment
for months and she recovered very nicely. Her foster
home reported that Susie was one of the sweetest dogs
that they ever met! She has been adopted and is in a
loving home, enjoying life inside.
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December 2009 - $2500
Rocky is an 8 yr old
beautiful boxer who presented to NJBR with a huge
and infected tumor on his left front leg.
Unfortunately the tumor was cancerous. NJBR worked
with the University of Penna
orthopedic specialists and one of our rescue Vets
coordinating the care of this dog. It was determined
that through biopsy that the type of cancer was
a soft tissue sarcoma and amputation of the left
front leg would be curative for Rocky. Together
Rocky was transported by volunteers to University of
Penna and his leg was amputated. He was transported
back to our Vets for post operative care. Just two
days post operatively he was walking. One week
later, Rocky was running and he is comfortable with
no pain and he is expected to live a full life. He
is in a very loving home and Rocky brings joy to
everyone who meets him.
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August 2009 - $950
Drake is a beautiful boxer who was originally from
a southern shelter. He is about 2 yrs old. His owner
asked that the shelter put him down due to the fact that
he kept breaking off his chain and running away! The
shelter contacted NJBR for help and a transport was
arranged to New Jersey. Drake was taken immediately to
the Vets for vaccines, neuter, and testing. It was
determined that from living outside his entire life he
had unfortunately gotten heart worm disease. Treatment
was started immediately and will require a series of
treatments that are both costly and painful for Drake.
The good news is that Drake has found his forever home
and they report that he is the most wonderful dog who
appreciates every moment of life. He has responded well
to the heart worm treatments so far.
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July 2009 - $1400
Georgia is an estimated one year old boxer mix who a
volunteer found alone and frightened while in the state
of Georgia, hence where her name came from. She was a
stray who was in need of emergency Vet care while in
Georgia for a wound to her neck requiring drains, she
had multiple cuts, needed assessment, and vaccines. She
was transported to New Jersey and did very well in
foster care. Georgia is the sweetest dog, however due to
her lack of care in the past she has had several
ongoing medical needs. Although she is estimated to be
less than a year old, she arrived to NJBR already
pregnant and tragically she lost the pregnancy requiring
medical care. She also arrived with a tail infection
which required multiple antibiotics, however it would
not heal so her tail needs surgery along with her spay
surgery. The good news is Georgia has now been adopted
by a loving home.
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June 2009 - $1500
Maximus
is an adorable 3 1/2 year old boxer! He came into rescue
because his family could no longer care for him. Maximus
was taken to a Vet to be brought up to date on
his vaccines, and received treatment for a significant
kidney infection. Unfortunately, Maximus also had
ingested part of a towel, and some yarn. Max didn't
demonstrate any symptoms initially, but within a few
weeks as the "objects" moved, Maximus got very sick,
began vomiting, and had a complete bowel obstruction.
His care required a series of X rays with barium, to
determine the location of the blockage, IVs for
dehydration, pain management, and major surgery to
remove the blockage. Luckily Maximus has made a full
recovery, is doing great, and is now adopted by a new
owner who adores him!
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June 2009 - $750
George
is an 18 month old beautiful boxer who was found tied to
a tree when animal control called NJBR to see if we
could help. He was very friendly, but in bad shape with
both demodex and sarcoptic mange. He was taken to the
local hospital for treatment because it was a holiday,
and then transported to another hospital for ongoing
care. He responded VERY well to cutting edge treatment
for both types of mange. He was then neutered, and
brought up to date on all his shots, and continued on
medications and follow up for several months. He found a
wonderful home who loves him dearly.
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June 2009
Rocky is a 6 month old puppy that has a rare
disorder called Canine Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy
otherwise known as "HOD". This disorder is genetic and
the dogs are born with a bone disease that causes a
disturbance in the blood supply to the growth plates in
their bones. This weakens the bones and causes many
microscopic fractures. This causes SEVERE pain,
lameness, weakness, fever, and often death.
When the very seasoned rescue worker got the dog
from the shelter hospital she was horrified at the
puppy's pain and sickness. The shelter could not take
care of him and contacted NJBR. She transported him to
one of NJBRs Vets. The Vet immediately involved
specialists in both orthopedic and internal medicine.
After several weeks, Rocky responded to the Vets
medications and treatments. The Vet himself fell in love
with this puppy and knows he will need a special owner,
so he himself is going to probably adopt Rocky. Please
help in any way you can. Rocky is now running and
playing, and no longer having pain on his medications.
His swelling is MUCH better after months of treatment,
thanks to the Vets dedicated round the clock care. Any
donations appreciated for his care.
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June 2009 - Total Cost: $600
Jake is
a beautiful 2 year old brindle boxer who was living in a
garage when he was taken into NJBR. He was noted to be about
half the weight he was supposed to be and rushed to the Vets
office for assessment. He required a number of
medical tests, internal medicine consult, and X rays to
determine the cause of his problems. After all that it seems
that Jake had a mild case of colitis, and had been
neglected. Jake was treated with IVs briefly, and
medications. He has already gained about 22 pounds in his
foster home and he is doing very well. He is such a sweet &
gentle boxer, and he will make someone a wonderful dog.
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April 2009 - Total Cost: $950
Athena is a 3 year old beautiful
female boxer originally from Tennessee. She was rescued by a
kill shelter that had no room and they contacted NJBR for
urgent help to take her and also her friend Artemus. Both
dogs were then transported up to NJ. By the time they got
here they were tired and frightened when they met the
NJBR volunteers. Athena was also heart worm positive and
required treatment for her heart worm disease, which
requires inpatient hospitalization, multiple medications,
continued monitoring with a Vet, and rest. She (and Artemus)
spent their entire lives living outside and were used for
breeding. They were a little afraid when they first got into
a house, exploring things like the stairs and mirrors! She
is still receiving heart worm treatment and responding very
well so far. Both dogs are in a wonderful foster home and
have been through so much. The foster home reports they are
very sweet. They will make someone wonderful pets! Please
help us so we can help Athena receive the continued
treatment she needs to be free of Heart worm disease! The
Vets expect her to make a full recovery in about 3 months.
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March 2009 - Total Cost: $1200
Bob is an 8 year old Boxer who was
surrendered to NJBR by an owner who was no longer able to
care for him. Bob was perfect except his mouth was in very
bad shape and he needed a small mass taken off a toe. His
mouth caused him pain, difficulty eating, and smelled
terribly. His dental work was quite extensive including
extractions of six rotten teeth, several pocketed areas of
infection, severe hyperplasia of the gums, and an oral mass.
The biopsy luckily was negative. Bob required three days in
the hospital and medications for infection and pain in order
to recover. He found a wonderful new home and is doing very
well. Unfortunately his dental bill was a difficult one for
NJBR.
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March 2009 - Estimated Total Cost:
$900
Havoc is an 8 year old male boxer who was surrendered to
NJBR because his family could no longer care for him after
they lost their home. He is a wonderful and sweet boxer, who
is good with all people, children, and other dogs. His
foster mom says his name does not suit him any longer, as he
is a perfect gentleman.
Unfortunately Havoc arrived into the rescue with extensive
gum hyperplasia, dental masses, an open area of
his gums, and some rotten teeth. He will be having oral
surgery to make him comfortable again, and able to eat with
ease. He is a beautiful boxer who is otherwise in perfect
health. Please help Havoc so he can be comfortable again,
and not in pain. We cannot do it without your help.
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February 2009 - Estimated Total Cost:
$1500
Jade was surrendered to NJBR because her owner was unable to
provide her medical care. She is only one year old and
arrived into rescue weighing about 30 pounds (close to half
her weight). Volunteers immediately took her to the Vet
hospital for emergency care. She was admitted to the
intensive care area for IVs, IV medications, and testing to
determine the cause of her severely emaciated state and
chronic diarrhea. After about a week in the hospital, Jade
was diagnosed with a type of small bowel colitis which
creates a cycle of bacterial overgrowth and chronic severe
diarrhea. If left untreated the dog becomes very thin, and
eventually dies. The condition requires special dog food,
and several medications.
Jade is being nursed back to health by a volunteer
in foster care. She will also require all of her
immunizations that were not up to date, and a spay surgery.
She has responded extremely well to her new food
and medications, and is now gaining weight. She is a very
sweet and happy dog despite her past illness, and the Vet
expects her to do well now that she is on the medication and
food specific for her condition.
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October 2008
Hope is about 8-9 years old, she came to us from a southern
state shelter because we found out she was scheduled to be
euthanized by carbon monoxide gassing.
You can read about carbon monoxide gassing and Hopes
entire story here.
Aside from her emaciated state. She desperately needs dental
surgery to remove a large tumor protruding from her mouth in
addition to the smaller tumors growing inside her mouth
between her teeth, if Hope doesn’t receive the surgery it
may come to a point where she will no longer enjoy eating
because it will become to painful. But it’s not Hopes time!
She is a wonderful boxer that still has that playful boxer
spirit and sparkle of life in her eyes.
Hope is desperately crying out for your help! Without
your donations we may not be able to afford the surgery Hope
so desperately needs.
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September 2008 - Cost To Date:
$1000.00
Sasha is a 10 year old boxer surrendered to NJBR from a n
overflowing southern shelter. She arrived into rescue
scared after a long transport, having recently had puppies
at age 10, and went to the vet for the first time in her
life. Se was brought up to date on her vaccines,
however she is heartworm positive. Sasha is undergoing
treatment for her heart worms which requires several stays
in the hospital. The vets feel that she will make
full recovery and is otherwise in good health. She is
a very sweet dog, has a beautiful personality, and deserves
a chance. NJBR will provide her with the opportunity
for a good life from now on.
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September 2008 - Cost To Date: $750.00
Nikita is a 9 year old boxer brought into NJBR from the
shelter in June of 2008. Hr history revealed very
sparse medical attention and a life time of severe
allergies. Her patches of missing fur and hyper pigmented
kin were striking when she first came into rescue. She
had testing done for mange and infection and was negative.
Blood studies were done to ensure that she didn't have a
medical condition causing her fur loss. She was placed
on a special diet, extra vitamins, and several different
medications. She did have some flare ups while in
rescue requiring trips to the vet for assessment, additional
medications an intervention. Her fur finally grew back
and she was comfortable, however the hyper pigmented areas
on her skin were permanent. Despite her allergies this
dog won the heart of everyone she met! She s like a
ray of sunshine, is very friendly, and grateful for every
day! She was in foster care for over three months when
adopted to a loving home.
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September 2008 - Cost To Date: $1000.00
Winnie and Tigger were surrendered by an owner at the ages
of 7 and 10 years. They required full Vet care,
immunizations, treatments for worms, spay, and neuter. In
addition, Winnie needed surgery to remove a huge tumor on
her neck and dental surgery for severely diseased teeth and
gums from many years of breeding, and special attention from
her difficulty adjusting to so many changes so late in her
life. They have been to the Vets on several additional
occasions for follow up, and general care of
geriatric dogs. They are both wonderful dogs and everyone in
the rescue is devoted to helping them in any way
possible & finding them a forever home.
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September 2008 - Cost To Date: $2000.00
Amy is a 6 month old puppy born with CONGENITAL GLACOMA to
her RIGHT eye. She had never received any treatment so by
the time the shelter called NJ boxer rescue, the puppy had
lost complete vision in that eye and had very high pressure
causing the eye to bulge. She was seen by the Vet and
also a Vet specializing in canine ophthalmology and he
determined her left eye to have normal vision, and the right
eye to need removal. The right eye was removed by the
specialist and she was treated for infection, and post
operative pain. She became ill after the surgery with
vomiting and required emergency care with IVs and medication
to be stabilized, and is now reported to be doing well and
playing like a normal puppy.
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September 2008 - Cost To Date: $1900.00
Mater is a young male boxer who was recently surrendered to
NJBR with severe pain to his hind legs and spine and an
uncertain reason for his recent severe pain. He was taken to
the Vet immediately by NJBR for evaluation, and X-rays to
determine the cause of pain. The Vet placed him on strong
medication, and advised he have an evaluation at a large
teaching facility, due to the severity of his pain, and his
difficulty walking. The next day due to worsening, he was
taken emergently to University of Pennsylvania Vet hospital
where he could be evaluated for his severe pain and walking
problems. While at Penn, they used IVs to get his pain under
better control and placed him under anesthesia to obtain
more detailed films of his spine and legs. Mater was
diagnosed with a form of severe lumbosacral joint arthritis,
with a bone compressing a nerve root causing severe sciatic
pain. He was placed on strong medications and strict rest in
order to allow some healing to take place. His future
medical needs are uncertain at this time, but he has had
some response to medications and rest. For now he needs
close monitoring with the Vets, with his medications, and
rest. He is a beautiful, sweet dog that deserves a second
chance.
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August 2008 - Cost To Date: $1100.00
Pretty Girl was a stray found with no identification
and placed in a shelter where she waited to be claimed for
nearly a month. No one came. By that time, she was
exhausted, emaciated, and in pain lying on a cement floor.
She had no name when a NJ Boxer Rescue Volunteer came to her
rescue the day before she was to be put to sleep because the
shelter was too full. The volunteer took her home, and got
her Vet care. She noticed she was very thin, had some
arthritis, and had a large tumor on her back leg. Pretty
Girl was a name chosen by the volunteer because of her
beautiful smile.
Pretty Girl required complete Vet care for
immunizations, testing, and was given pain medication, and
supplements to help her arthritis. She was treated for
infection and worms. She required hospitalization
for surgery to remove the large tumor and we all waited
patiently for the biopsy results. Pretty has a true smile on
her face ALL THE TIME. Even just post operative, with a huge
incision staples on her leg, and obvious pain, she
greeted everyone with love and boxer wiggles. When the
results came back that the doctor got all of the cancer, we
were overjoyed! She now has a second chance at life, and she
is enjoying every minute. Her attitude is contagious to
those around her, and perhaps why she has made such a
remarkable recovery and is doing so well. A different dog
from the dog on a cement floor so close to death. Please
consider donating towards the costs involved in saving this
beautiful spirited dog.
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February 2008 - Cost To Date: $1287.00
Rambo & Shandra were found at a local shelter needing a lot
of emergency care. They were so very sick. They each had
pneumonia, lyses disease & heartworm. We are in great need
of help towards their vet care. Each day they have improved,
but, still need to undergo heartworm treatments & will
require a hospital stay. Our vet bills to date do not
include the upcoming treatments!
Please help support these two sweethearts. Your
donation to NJBR will help them move forward to living
healthy, happy lives. By donating, you are insuring
they get the care they need!
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February 2008 - Cost Of Needed Surgery: $2000.00
This beautiful 2 year old
boxer boy is Noble.
Unfortunately Noble has a sad story.
Back in July of 07 Noble was hit by a car.
Noble suffered a collapsed lung, which was fixed, but
he also suffered severe nerve damage in his left front leg,
referred to as “Brachial Plexus”.
Brachial Plexus is a network of spinal nerves that
control movement of the leg.
Because of this injury Noble has a non functioning
left front leg that needs to be amputated.
Noble’s owner contacted us because she cannot afford
the surgery. The
surgery cost about $1500 to $2000.
One of our volunteers
went to meet Noble in his home over the weekend.
His lack of boxer enthusiasm broke her heart.
He is clearly not happy in his current condition and
he needs help immediately.
We are currently taking measures to make sure that
Noble is comfortable (providing pain meds and bandages) and
sometime this week or next we are going to be taking him to
a veterinary hospital in order to get a more current update
of his condition and possibly do the amputation.
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February 2008 - Cost To Date: $1500.00
Box was surrendered to a
shelter due to his owner being unable to provide him medical
care for his tumor. Box was boarded at the animal hospital
for two weeks. During that time, Box had an
ultrasound, blood work and his tumor removed. Box's cost of
care was approximately $1500. Please help our rescue by
donating towards Box's treatment so NJBR can continue to
help Box and other pups in need.
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February 2008 - Cost To Date: $2000.00
New Jersey Boxer Rescue ended 2007 and started 2008 with many mixed
emotions. We ended 2007 with a 1 year old stray pregnant
boxer who we named Lola. Everything was against this girl
she was malnourished, positive for lymes disease, heart worm
positive, and pregnant with puppies that were due any day!
Care given to Lola and her pups: vaccinations for all,
special food, heart worm & lymes testing, heart worm and
lymes treatment, boarding, ultra sound, medication for a
unary tract infection, and too many other things to list.
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January 2008 - Cost To Date: $7000.00Tonka came
to New Jersey Boxer Rescue when a local city shelter
contacted us on his behalf. NJBR was his last hope.
Before meeting him we were emailed a video of so that we can
see his condition. Tonka had been neglected which
deformed his rear legs and he was severely emaciated. NJBR
immediately took Tonka to orthopedic vets who examined his
leg condition and diagnosed him with a condition called
luxating patella’s. His case was very severe- "a 4 out of 4"
the orthopedic vet told NJBR.
Tonka needed surgery and rehab to both of his
hind legs. Without surgery, we were told he would be
dragging his legs behind him and in severe pain by age
5. Tonka made a miraculous recovery, and now walks and runs
pain free!
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January 2008 - Cost To Date: $1900.00
Cain came to NJ Boxer rescue with chronic diarrhea, from
owners no longer able to care for him. He is a VERY sweet,
gentle 3 yr. old male Boxer, who has had this condition for
years. Upon arriving to his foster home, it became
immediately clear he was stooling blood, and very thin. He
was taken to the local Vet for treatment, but also required
a full work up and a hospitalization for intensive care at a
large Specialty Center. He has had extensive studies, and is
being treated for an unusual type of colitis with multiple
medications and special diet. The Vets say it will take
about eight weeks of these medications, follow up Vet
visits, and close monitoring of his weight for him to get
well, though expect improvement sooner.
Because of his young age and beautiful spirit, NJ
Boxer Rescue wants to help this dog in any way they possibly
can. The Vets are hopeful he may be cured with his new
medications specific for this type of colitis, and get well
for good. Please help by giving Cain that chance to be a
healthy dog.
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October 2007 - Cost To Date: $1050.00
Cost With Possible Surgery: $5500.00
Meesha came to NJ Boxer Rescue via an inter-city shelter on
9/1/2007. She is a 6 month old puppy, one of the youngest
and anticipated one of the most costly rescues. Meesha has
a deformity of her right elbow and only 5 days after rescue
was taken to the
University
of Pennsylvania's orthopedic department for a complete orthopedic
evaluation. It was determined at that first visit that
Meesha had sustained a Salter Harris1 fracture of the right
distal ulna and radius (i.e. a fracture of the growth plates
near the wrist). Her right foot was deviating outward at
the wrist. She has been on restricted activity since she
came to NJ Boxer Rescue (that alone is challenging for a
boxer pup!), and visits University of Pennsylvania once a month for
monitoring. Though her second visit at the University of Pennsylvania's veterinary hospital, 10/11/2007, showed marked
signs of healing, surgery has not been completely ruled
out. Meesha's monthly visits to Penn for re-evaluation and
monitoring are $450.00 per visit. Her next visit is
scheduled for 11/12/2007 and will continue monthly until she
is older and has grown almost to adult size before
determining whether or not surgery is necessary. Meesha has
been adopted by a wonderful family. Because of our
commitment to our rescued dogs, NJ Boxer Rescue will incur
all costs for Meesha's
angular deformity, even though she's
been adopted, no matter how expensive. NJ Boxer Rescue has
also paid for Meesha's
spaying which was done recently. Meesha is a terrific little
pup and deserves whatever it takes to ensure she has normal
use of all of her legs for the rest of her life.
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June 2007
Lily was seized by the authorities at a Puppy Mill in
Pennsylvania. Lily is yet another case of horrible neglect
by mill owners who selfishly use dogs for their own
financial gain. When Lily was taken by the authorities, she
was malnourished and had blackened, bald skin from mange
from the conditions that she was caged in. This little
puppy was only 8 months old when the authorities did a “mass
seizing” at the mill and by that young age it was apparent
that she had already been bred. (remember, the mills make
money selling puppies, they lose money by providing
veterinary care or clean conditions!) After the authorities
took Lily, she had to remain in a shelter until she was 16
months old as the legal case against the puppy mill was
pending. In the end, it was determined that the mill was
not entitled to have her back, and she was released to
NJBR. We then invested in treating her mange until she had
recovered. She needed to have her inoculations, she needed
to be spayed and, despite how young she was, had abscessed
teeth from chewing on metal bars at the puppy mill that
needed to be extracted. Finally, this little girl got to
enjoy being a puppy and has found a wonderful, loving
forever home.
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June 2007 - Total
Cost: 500.00
Baxter spent months at a municipal shelter before he came
into rescue. He has been living with a foster family
waiting patiently for his much deserved forever home. This
incredibly sweet, gentle and smart boy woke up one morning
unable to walk. He was brought to the vet and then a
neurologist for an emergency consultation where he was
diagnosed with an infarction, which affects the use of his
right leg and his ability to walk. Baxter will need
medication, rest, a great deal of tender loving care and
follow up with a specialist. Although we are hopeful about
his recovery, his rehabilitation will be long term and we
anticipate expenses for his follow up care. Just one day of
diagnosis and treatment has cost the rescue $500.00.
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April 2007 - Total
Cost: 700.00
When Emmit came to NJBR we discovered a
suspicious lump on his side. Upon further examination and a
biopsy, the lump was found to be a form of cancer. Once he
recovered from the biopsy, it was necessary to conduct blood
work, and an ultrasound and x-rays were performed to
determine if the cancer had not spread. These tests
confirmed that the cancer was contained exclusively to the
lump on his side, and surgery was then performed to remove
the lump in its entirety. Fortunately, the cancer was
caught early, and we treated it aggressively, and Emmit now
has a clean bill of health. His vet care cost $700. |
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March 2007 - Total
Cost: 525.00 Honey spent many
months at a municipal shelter before coming into rescue.
At the shelter Honey was in a terrible fight with
another dog. She
had several open wounds and puncture marks on her body.
The worst injury was to her head and she had to have
a drain temporarily put in as well as stitches.
Honey is now in her foster home waiting for her
forever home.
Her extensive vet care exceeded $500.
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February 2007 - Total
Cost: 600.00
Sam came
to NJBR after having been rejected by 7 homes. At 2
years of age, Sam had grown to become a big, powerful, boxer
who was never taught boundaries or limitations and as a
result, he was passed on from home to home because nobody
could control him. NJBR volunteers saw the potential
that he had and we refused to turn our backs on him.
Thanks to the support of our donors, we invested in Sam’s
future by enrolling him in an obedience course at K-9 Basics
that converted him from the out of control (and difficult if
not impossible to adopt) dog that he came to us as, to a
well mannered, fun loving boxer. Had Sam been
surrendered to a shelter and exhibited his former behavior
in the shelter, in all probability he would never have been
adopted. |
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February 2007 -
Total Cost: $950.00
Penny came to
NJ
Boxer Rescue as a stray via a shelter. Until that time she
was used as a money making machine, producing liter after
liter of puppies and probably tossed aside when she became
sick.
NJ
Boxer Rescue has incurred the cost of vaccinations,
heartworm treatment resulting in medication, radiation-like
treatment and 2 nights at the vet. In February
NJ
Boxer Rescue incurred the cost of spaying Penny and the
removal of 4 mammary tumors including stitches, staples and
staple removal along with one overnight and two day stay at
the vets. Her total cost was $950. |
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February
2007 - Total Cost: $3000.00
It has been almost a month since
Puppers'-"Pup-pup" little accident and she
is doing GREAT!!!!! Even with the bulky cast
on her leg, she is still as lively and
loving as ever. She acts as if she was not
even hurt. I have to tell you she is just an
amazing dog. She does great with the cats
and kids and just everyone. She goes back
the vet next week to get X-rays. Hopefully
the bones are healing nicely and the pins
can start being removed. She still has her
boxer wiggle and will jump up on the bed
every night. And of course she is still
trying to box even though she has a "club"
instead of her usual paw.
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January
2007 - Total Cost: 700.00
I am
Maggie, a wonderful girl who has had some life long
allergies. I am appealing to you for sponsorship as my
veterinary costs are astounding. I am 7 years old and was
surrendered to New Jersey Boxer Rescue, a 501 C non-profit
organization composed of a volunteer staff. I have been to a
dermatologist for my skin afflictions and am slowly getting
better. This organization has spent over $700.00 on my care
and my adoption fee is only $300.00. Obviously, dogs like me
need sponsors like you so that this organization can keep
going and saving other dogs. Anything helps, whether is is
$5.00, $10.00, whatever your pocket can spare and your heart
is willing to give. I have attached a couple of photos so
that you can see what a beautiful girl I am and hopefully
find a willingness to help. I have to return to the
dermatologist so my expense is still counting. |
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December 2006 -
Total Cost: $900.00
Chance was
dumped in the woods by his owner the day before
Thanksgiving. He was dumped because he had mange. Because
it was untreated it spread to the extent that there was no
more hair and only open sores on Chances body. In addition
he was starving out in the cold woods. NJBR was contacted
about Chance, we took him in provided foster and vet care.
His vet care was approximately $900 and worth every cent,
just look at him now. |
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November 2006
- Total Cost: $725.00
Leya came into
rescue in the end of 2006, despite our best efforts, we were
unable to help her through her struggle. Unfortunately
she passed away, but at least she is no longer in pain. |
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November 2006 -
Total Cost: $1500.00
This handsome
boy was surrendered to the rescue with a broken jaw due to
unforeseen circumstances, He had to have surgery immediately
to wire his jaw back together. |
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November 2006 -
Total Cost: $1252.00
Before Tiger
came to us, he spent his days in a basement, tied to a poll,
he got to go out a few times a day into the backyard and
then back to the poll. Obviously after years of living
without socialization, his social skills are lacking. Tiger
has some issues with trust (to our surprise he is great with
dogs). After an initial evaluation by a trainer we decided
to invest in Tiger’s future and pay for some training. His
foster parents are bringing him through a training program
and will pass down what they have learned to his new
adoptive home. Until he finishes his training he will not be
available for adoption. In addition to $337 we have spent on
his training program, the rescue program invested $915 on
vet care for him. Tiger came into rescue with a stage 2 mass
cell tumor on his left hind hip the size of a golf ball. It
was removed and his prognosis is good. |
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November 2006 -
Total Cost: $600.00
Poor Tango
after enduring over a month in a kennel, Tango finally made
it into a loving foster home. Unfortunately Tango go a
little excited about a deer walking by and injured his leg
pretty badly.. His emergency vet bill was over $400 and we
are still diagnosing his condition but think he will be ok.
In kennel and vet we have spent over $600 on Tango. |
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August 2006 -
Total Cost: $1100.00
Chuck came to
us from Georgia. After seeing these pictures of how he lived
(chained and outside 24/7), and the fact that he was
recently attacked by a stray rottweiler, in addition to
being heartworm positive, and in need of a rescue to provide
veterinary care, how could we not take him into our
program. As of today his heartworm is being treated his
eyes have healed nicely and after almost a month of being
kenneled, Chuck is now adopted and living happily INSIDE in
a loving home. |
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August 2006 -
Total Cost: $400.00
Poor Stewie, he
spent many many months in a shelter, he finally made it into
rescue and into his loving foster home.. wow what a
relief...to not LIVE IN A CAGE and have a quiet place to
sleep at night and some love and attention. Unfortunately
after visiting our vet we learned Stewie was heartworm
positive.. after a long hot summer in a shelter, he may have
been bitten one too many times by mosquitoes, and of course
while in the shelter he was not on heartworm preventative.
Don’t worry we are taking care of our boy and will get him
over this little set back.. Stewie waits patiently for his
new forever home. We estimate his HW treatment will cost
about $400. |
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July 2006 -
Total Cost: $800.00
Zues was
in a terrible dog fight. He had to have surgery to
remove one of his eyes so he could heal properly. His
is doing fine right now in a loving forever home. |
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July 2006 -
Total Cost: $600.00
Lucy was found
(along with Spanky) out in the woods behind a very nice
person's (now a volunteer (-: ) home. After her rescue by
NJBR, we realized she had a heartmurmer, a cardio ultrasound
($300, showed no serious heart damage) and hives that would
just not go away... after several antihistamines, and
steroid treatments, and then a $300 skin graph, it was
diagnosed as dermatitis and we put her on antibiotics. She
is doing great. .. In total her vet bills were over $600,
but all necessary in order for us to prepare her for her
adoption. |
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June 2006 -
Total Cost: $1200.00
Duke came into
rescue in need of perianal hernia surgery. This is a
serious type of hernia which enables a dog to urinate and
causes rapidly enlarging swelling right next to the anus if
the urinary bladder becomes trapped in the hernia.. which
was the case with poor Duke. Duke also had prostate and
bowel disease.. two diseases more common in un-neutered
dogs. Another reason to Neuter and Spay! To make matters
worse Duke suffered like this for quite some time before
coming to us. After a consultation with UPenn Veterinary
Hospital, NJBR decided to operate. Unfortunately when the
vet opened Duke up in surgery they found that he was full of
cystic masses (an unknown before surgery), the masses kept
bleeding. Even after a blood transfusion, Duke had lost too
much blood, NJBR lost our beloved Duke. The only peace we
have now is to know he is no longer living in pain. |
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June 2006 -
Total Cost: 600.00
Hailey has an
on-going skin irritation. We have tried many different
tests, and medicines but so far nothing seems to help. Just
this week Hailey visited a new vet who recommended a
dermatologist. NJBR will be sending our sweet Hailey to a
dermatologist next week and hopefully we will get her
properly diagnosed before she goes off to her new home. To
date NJBR has spent $600 on her vet care and her vet bill is
still growing. |
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April 2006 -
Total Cost: $500.00
Spike came to
us with a known heart condition... we just did not know how
serious. Shortly after Spike was placed in his foster home
he had to be rushed to an emergency vet where he passed away
with what was believe to be a pulmonary embolism that caused
heart failure. |
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April 2006 -
Total Cost: 2000.00
A 10 year old
boxer came to us and could barely walk, he had been
diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the spine, and prostates
(due to not being neutered all these years, and we recently
had him neutered and removed a huge mass cell tumor, and
after all this he has come down with two corneal ulcers on
his eyes. We continued to keep Pudgey comfortable in his
loving foster home, but unfortunately he passed away. |
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2006 - Total
Cost: $800.00
Gus was found
roaming the streets in the heat wave. Once we brought
Gus into rescue we realized something was wrong he was not
processing his urine.. and was having many accidents. We
had him tested and found out that he has diabetes. We are
continuing to adjust his medications, which unfortunately
are not working at the current dosage. We will keep you
updated on Gus and will continue to do whatever possible to
keep him comfortable and hopefully cure him or at least
figure out his ongoing medical needs. |
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June 2006 -
Total Cost: $600.00
Our senior girl
Sheeba came to us with a large rock in her stomach, needless
to say it had to be surgically removed she was adopted and
is doing great. But if that rock had not been diagnosed and
removed she would not be with us today! |
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March 2006 -
Total Cost: $1100.00
These two
cuties had to have a lot of Dental work, removal of several
tumors - all removed - all Benign!!! - $1,100 |
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February 2006 -
Total Cost: 2500.00
Hospital Care
for over three weeks. Needed for severity of the situation.
several types of antibiotics and nutritional supplements,
also treatment of kennel cough. Happy to report he is now on
his way to recovery! - $2500, and growing |
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February 2006 -
Total Cost: 2000.00
Ty digested a
toy, it had to be surgically removed from his small
intestine - $2,000 - he is fine now! |
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February 2006 -
Total Cost: 2200.00
Two surgeries
to address some malignant mammary cancer cells (low level
thank god ), (equivalent to breast cancer in humans) Now she
is cancer free, very clear margins - $2200 |
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February 2006 -
Total Cost: $1300.00
Several tumors
removed, dental work treatment of (pyometra), due to
pregnancy Both are doing well and are in a foster home that
may adopt them. -$1300 |
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February 2006 -
Total Cost: $1500.00
Kia had to have
her tail amputated due to a serious infection. She is
doing great now though! |
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August 2005 - Total
Cost: $500.00 Exxon was
living outside (24/7) before he was surrendered into rescue.
Once in rescue we neutered him, updated all of his
vaccinations and gave him a heartworm test.
Unfortunately his heartworm test came back positive.
We found Exxon a wonderful foster home and started
his heartworm treatments immediately.
Thankfully the damage to his heart was not beyond
repair and within a couple of months of treatment he was
well. He now
lives happily as an inside dog in his adoptive home.
Heartworm treatments, shots and neuter exceeded $500.
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January
2005 - Total Cost: $860.00
Raquel was obviously exploited by someone who was only
interested in her puppies.
After giving birth Raquel was dumped.
A family found her and called rescue.
When she was rescued, the milk from her last litter
was still drying up, and her nipples were as big my thumb!
We also quickly learned that she was heartworm
positive. Her spay,
heartworm treatment, and additional misc veterinary needs
exceeded $800. Raquel
now resides with her loving family and is in good health.
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January
2005 - Total Cost: $1200.00
When Nozzie came into rescue he had nine
cancerous tumors up and down his back.
NJBR had all of the tumors surgically removed and
biopsied and found him a wonderful home.
His adoptive mom knew
that what ever time she had with him would be a blessing.
It broke our hearts to put him through surgery but he
recovered fine and lived another TWO happy years in his new
home. His mom
misses him dearly but feels fortunate to have been able to
give him a wonderful end to his life.
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November
2004 - Total Cost: $1200.00
Charlie Girl's story is a very special
one, please take the time to read her entire story
here.
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June
2004 - Total Cost: $1700.00
Brother and Cookie are brother and sister,
both dogs were surrendered by their elderly owner, who
became terminally ill and could not care for them any
longer. Unfortunately
while in our foster home Cookie was struck by a car.
Brother and Cookie were fostered in NYC.
Because Cookie was a country girl and not accustomed
to city noises she became startled by something while on a
leash and bolted out into the street.
Thank goodness she was not badly hurt.
Regardless she was brought into the vet for an
emergency visit and a series of tests and an over night
stay. At the end
she was treated with for minor injuries and sent back to her
foster.
Unfortunately this incident cost the rescue $1700 in
emergency vet care but the good news is that Cookie was ok
and has since been adopted along with her brother “Brother”,
to the same family who loves them both very much.
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April
2004 - Total Cost: $1025.00
Apollo is an 8 year old boxer whose owners
surrendered him to a local shelter.
Unfortunately aside from the typical trauma a boxer
faces when losing his only home and ending up in a shelter
something horrible happened.
The shelter neutered him and then returned him to his
kennel run, over the next few days he developed a painful
abscess in his lower area.
The abscess became and developed into a horrible
infection. By
the time Apollo came to us he was in terrible pain and
needed another surgery.
The boy had to be reopened and treated.
After a lot of pain and a long healing process Apollo
was adopted and went on to live a happy life in his new
home.
Unfortunately he passed away in 2006 but he passed in the
arms of his loving family and not in a shelter.
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