Help EGRR Help Corey and Cody!

Unfortunately, EGRR is used to getting dogs that desperately need our help. Most times we are able to help them without having to ask our generous members for additional support in order to get our Goldens the medical attention they require. Whether it’s routine veterinary care, surgery to repair minor issues, expensive heartworm treatment or just some TLC from a caring person….EGRR is here to help.

However, sometimes circumstances are such that we have to ask our members to dig deep. This is one of those times. Last November, we received a call from another rescue group to come help Cody, a 7 month old, who was hit by a car, suffering a shattered pelvis and a break in the growth plate of the right femoral head.  He had been left at Hollywood Animal Hospital by his owners, who could not afford the expensive surgery to repair his injuries.  We stepped forward and took him into our program and are covering his expenses. Cody is now living in a wonderful foster home while he undergoes extensive and expensive therapy.  You can read more about Cody, who is the featured dog in our Winter Newsletter.

Then, two weeks ago, we heard about Corey, a 1 year old, who was also hit by a car. Here’s his story:

Corey’s “owner” got him from a friend who found him wandering the streets. She had him for a month, but couldn’t afford to feed him or take him to the vet. Her mother stepped forward to help out. She bought him a leash and collar, and brought them to her daughter while they were playing in a park. The daughter wouldn’t put the leash on him, and….the inevitable happened…….he was hit by a car.

Corey suffered a devastating injury called “brachial plexus”, which means the nerves and muscle in the armpit area were torn away from his spinal column, resulting in paralysis of the limb. He has no feeling in his left front leg, which drags on the ground.

Ninety percent of the dogs that have brachial plexus do not recover and must have the affected limb amputated. However, the Neurologist and our vets felt it was best to give the injury two weeks to see if, by some miracle, he improves.

Unfortunately, the two weeks are up and there has been no improvement. Now, decisions have to be made. Our vets are consulting with other experts to determine whether Corey should have the entire leg amputated or whether he’d benefit from a procedure that would require partial amputation and a prosthetic device be made for him. Either way, we’re looking at expensive surgery and a very long course of therapy so Corey will be able to enjoy a normal life.

Corey will  need a foster-to-adopt home while he recovers from his surgery and learns to walk again on either 3 legs or with a prosthetic device.   If you are interested in helping Corey as a foster-to-adopt home please call EGRR and let us know.

EGRR needs your financial help to help Corey and Cody. 

PayPal is a great way to make a direct donation to EGRR using your credit card.

You can also donate by mailing a check to EGRR Treasurer, 10729 Royal Caribbean Circle, Boynton Beach, FL 33437.

Dues Statements

Dues statements have been sent out and must people have renewed their membership in a timely fashion, but there are a few who forgot to put the check in the mail.  Reminders are being sent out this week. Remember EGRR dues help to pay administrative expenses so all  other income can be used for the care of the dogs.  In addition, the IRS considers dues paid to a non-profit organization, such as EGRR, to be a tax deductible donation.  This is because you do not receive anything but a good feeling for paying your dues.

If you adopted a dog in either 2010 or 2011, a questionaire was included with your dues statement.  Please complete this and send it back with your dues.  We really want to know how your dog is doing.

Save The Date

The next EGRR open Board Meeting will be held in Broward County on Wednesday, February 8th, at Jane’s home.  The meeting will begin promptly at 7 pm. We will be planning for Expo which is just around the corner.  We hope to see you there.  A light supper will be served.  For directions and to RSVP, email Jane at jlipson@bellsouth.net.

Gender: Female
Age: 2
Status: In foster home

Meet Miley!  She is a slightly overweight, 2 year old girl, who has had an upheaval in her life.  She is now looking for a very special “forever” home.  Here is Miley’s story:

Life was perfectly normal for Miley, who was living with the same family since she was a tiny puppy; however, she had some allergies, which caused her to bite and scratch at her skin, making sores.  Again, this is not at all unusual in Goldens, and once a proper food is discovered, the allergies are under control and the skin problems disappear.  Unfortunately for Miley, her skin sores became infected with MRSI bacteria.  (This is the canine version of MRSA.)  Under normal circumstances, this infection does not cross species, but Miley’s dad was on a form of chemo, which suppressed his immune system, and his oncologist was fearful that he would pick up Miley’s infection before she was cured.

 Miley’s tearful mom surrendered her to EGRR, and we promised to find her the perfect “forever” home.  Dr. Butzer told us that this infection is curable, but it does take time, and there are only a limited number of antibiotics that work on it.  Miley is on one of them now and ready to go to a foster-to-adopt home.  Although we have been told she can live with any dog, just to be on the safe side, we feel she should not live with a puppy or a senior dog, due to their weaker immune systems.  If you feel you are that special family to become Miley’s “forever” home contact EGRR and ask to meet her.  She really is a love.