Humane Society for Southwest Washington
As the ringing in of a new decade draws near, the animals at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington all hope that a new, forever home is waiting for them in the New Year. For one shelter resident though, the New Year brings with it not only the prospect of a new home and a new family, but a new life.
Weighing in at over 135 pounds, a dog named Chopper patiently waits in an oversized kennel for the chance to live out his life with less pain and more freedom. Chopper was surrendered at the Humane Society on August 26th by a struggling owner who was not able to give the three-year-old purebred Rottweiler the veterinary care he needed. Despite having obvious pain in his rear legs, Chopper met everyone in the shelter with a wiggly bottom and big sloppy kisses and it was instantly clear that this exuberant giant had the will to survive. Much more interested in giving custom face washes then starting any trouble, Chopper quickly became a staff and volunteer favorite.
Under the recommendation of the shelter veterinarian, Chopper immediately underwent pain management treatment while shelter staff worked diligently to find him a suitable placement with a local rescue organization. While everyone fell in love with Chopper, no rescue organization was able to front the money that it would cost to treat his condition. Chopper was put up for adoption on November 19th, with hope that someone who was financially able to care for him would be interested in adopting. Potential adopters came and went, but Chopper still waits quietly for a new family.
Chopper has been officially diagnosed with bi-lateral luxating patellas with cruciate ligament tears which significantly inhibit movement in both his knees. He will require surgery on his hind legs in order to live a moderately normal life. While he will always require a low-key life and pain management even after the surgery, shelter staff and veterinarians are confident that he still has a good number of years to be a happy, healthy companion animal.
Humane Society officials have plans to pay for the cost of Choppers surgery up front so that he can have the second chance at life that he deserves. The Humane Society for Southwest Washington truly believes that there is an appropriate home for all shelter animals and that taking the time and making the effort to rehome every possible animal is paramount.
The estimated cost of Choppers surgery is $9,000. The Humane Society is seeking donations to help pay for Choppers surgery and place him in a loving, forever home for the New Year. Individuals may show their support for Chopper by donating to the Save Chopper Fund in person at the Humane Society, located at 1100 NE 192nd Avenue or online at www.southwesthumane.org.
For more information about Chopper and the Save Chopper Fund, please contact Kate Goudschaal at 360.281.9533 or kgoudschaal@southwesthumane.org.
The Humane Society for Southwest Washington in the only open admission animal sheltering facility in southwest Washington sheltering more than 13,000 homeless and abused animals every year. Since 1897, the Humane Society for Southwest Washington has been working to foster a community in which all animals are treated with compassion and respect through high quality animal care practices, community partnerships and by leading efforts in the advancement of humane education. Unleash the possibilities at www.southwesthumane.org.
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Apr 29, 2010 | 2 | Humane Society
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