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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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