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CHARLIE - Columbus, OH
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ESRA was contacted recently by an emergency Veterinary Clinic in the
Cincinnati area regarding a 2yr old neutered L/W male named Charlie. Charlie
had multiple fractures to his right rear leg as the result of a car
accident. His owners relinquished him to be euthanized citing cost of
care as the reason. ($1400) The clinic felt he was too nice a dog to euthanize
so they contacted rescue. Charlie's owners agreed to release Charlie
to rescue and he was transported to Columbus Ohio Thursday buy the Emergency
Vet who took care of him and initiated the rescue contact. My Vet, Dr.
John Cuica, and the Animal Care Center have agreed to do Charlie's 
surgery and provide his follow up care at a reduced rate. His practice
is also donating medications. Charlie had his surgery Thursday afternoon
and did very well despite having a more serious fracture than first thought.
He had multiple displaced fractures of both bones in his right lower leg
that required the placement of two pins and a number of wires. A plate
could not be placed because there were so many small pieces of bone. As
he heals a determination will be made to see if the pins can be removed
or if they will be permanent. At this point we are happy that the leg
could be saved. Charlie has had previous surgery on the right knee for
an anterior cruciate
ligament tear. He also has significant arthritis in both knees for a appears
to be in good health otherwise and is hoped to heal with only a slight
defect to his leg. His initial recovery is expected to take approximately
six weeks. So far his medical costs are approximately $700 the final cost
will depend on how the post operative period goes and any complications.
The balance of his bill at the emergency clinic was donated by the clinic.
When I saw him last evening he was still very sedated from the anesthesia
and pain medications. He did open his eyes and respond to his name.
| CHARLIE'S GENEROUS SPONSORS TO DATE: | |
 Mandy
Johnson |
in memory of Jolie |
| Joseph
& Jinette D'Oliveria |
in memory of Baboushka and Bobbi--two great Springers! |
| Maureen
Latimer-Somerville |
in honor of Joe; former foster, now forever boy, with a similar break--he runs like the wind now! |
| Shelly
Kerber |
in memory of Holly, my first (but not last) Springer |
| Randy
& Mary Kertzman |
in memory of Tribbles & Casey |
| Paul
& Linda Merkel |
in memory of Abby |
| Barb
Roller |
in memory of Maverick--I will always love you |
| Denise
Meyer |
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| Cori
Staley |
in memory of Maggie, our first Springer |
| Heidi
Kamrath |
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| Lesley
Blyth |
in memory of Pen Dawg |
| Kathy
Darrow |
in memory of Molly Pooh and with love for Disney, Tigger, and Pumbaa |
| Rise
Wagner |
in memory of Abagail, the perfect lady |
| Kathy
Sloan |
in memory of Missy |
| Margaret
Lytwyn |
in memory of Woody our beloved Springer |
| Vicky
and Bill Wingo |
in memory of Bob |
| Lynnea
Berr |
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| Lynda
Gegauff |
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| Kathy
and Bernard Raidt |
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| Michelle
Nolan |
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| Stacey
Kissam |
for Copy, who had a heart of gold |
| Kathryn
Gropp |
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| Deb
and Dick Smith |
in honor of Jean Goodman's 6th grade class at Benninghoven Elementary. |
| Thomas
Ching |
in honor of my dog Molly |
| Janet
Hall |
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| Dette
and Thomas Thompson |
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| Gary
and Margaret Hanes |
in memory of little Maddie from Texas |
| Michael
and Louise Bruce |
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