Give Chance a chance
A couple of you know about my new dog, Chance. Now, I don't own her, nor does she live at my house, but she is mine because I have taken responsibility for her well-being. She is at Vetcare, waiting to have her fate determined.
Chance is six week old choclate lab puppy. Someone found her and her sister, Ann, on the road. They were taken to the Humane Society. However, Chance had been hit by a car...therefore, both Chance and Ann were taken to Vetcare to be put down. Ann was adopted by someone who works with me in the kennel. Chance however, had a broken femur and was scheduled to be put down.
When I found Chance lying in her pen...I was heartbroken. She is adorable, I immediatley fell in love with her. Every chance I get, I sneak her treats and toys and canned dog food. I spend my breaks petting her and soothing her, trying to help her ignore the pain she is in. I've spent hours brushing the hundreds of seed ticks from her skin...now, besides her useless leg, she looks wonderful.
Everyone that works at Vetcare knows that I care deeply for Chance. At first, they thought that I simply had grown attached to her. They thought that I was immature when it came to dealing with putting dogs down...but they soon learned that wasn't the case. I volunteered at the Humane Society for seven years. I learned the hard way that not all dogs can be saved...some of them have got to be put down. I've seen adorable animals be put down because of distemper, rabies, car accidents, heartworms, cancer, parvo, and almost every other deadly illness. Believe me, I'm used to it. With Chance, however, it was different. It isn't that I simply want her to come live at my house. I don't want her to truely be my dog. The only thing I want for her...is a chance at life.
If her leg were to be repaired, the process would not be easy. Because it is her femur that is broken, she must have surgery. The operation alone costs $800. Then there is a aftercare that comes with placing metal bars and screws in her leg so that it will mend properly. She must also have her puppy shots and be de-wormed. However, I continue to believe that she should be given a chance. That is why I named her Chance.
The kennel employees at Vetcare have started to feel sorry for me. Today, they offered to pitch in to help pay for Chance's operation. Four of them have chosen to donate $50-$100 each. However, this still does not cover the cost of her care. The good news is, Dr. Reed, the owner of Vetcare...has agreed to take the first step in giving Chance a chance. Tomorrow morning, he is going to take x-rays of her leg in order to determine if it can be repaired. It the prognosis is good...he has agreed to do the operation if I can raise the money and find her a home.
Friends and animal lovers, I need your help. I cannot save Chance by myself. I would be extremely grateful if you would choose to donate to what has now been christened the "Give Chance a chance" fund. I understand that in the aftermath of a devestating hurricane, the life of a single dog can seem insignificant. However, it is not only those who are struggling for survival after an epic natural disaster that deserve your symphathy. Everything that wishes and struggles to live deserves to be given a chance. Chance and I would appreciate any amount of money you are able to give, whether it be $.01 or $100. Also, if you are interested in adopting Chance once she has recovered, please contact me. My cell phone number is 530-3436. Please contact me in some way if you are willing to help Chance. We would greatly appreciate it.
Chance is six week old choclate lab puppy. Someone found her and her sister, Ann, on the road. They were taken to the Humane Society. However, Chance had been hit by a car...therefore, both Chance and Ann were taken to Vetcare to be put down. Ann was adopted by someone who works with me in the kennel. Chance however, had a broken femur and was scheduled to be put down.
When I found Chance lying in her pen...I was heartbroken. She is adorable, I immediatley fell in love with her. Every chance I get, I sneak her treats and toys and canned dog food. I spend my breaks petting her and soothing her, trying to help her ignore the pain she is in. I've spent hours brushing the hundreds of seed ticks from her skin...now, besides her useless leg, she looks wonderful.
Everyone that works at Vetcare knows that I care deeply for Chance. At first, they thought that I simply had grown attached to her. They thought that I was immature when it came to dealing with putting dogs down...but they soon learned that wasn't the case. I volunteered at the Humane Society for seven years. I learned the hard way that not all dogs can be saved...some of them have got to be put down. I've seen adorable animals be put down because of distemper, rabies, car accidents, heartworms, cancer, parvo, and almost every other deadly illness. Believe me, I'm used to it. With Chance, however, it was different. It isn't that I simply want her to come live at my house. I don't want her to truely be my dog. The only thing I want for her...is a chance at life.
If her leg were to be repaired, the process would not be easy. Because it is her femur that is broken, she must have surgery. The operation alone costs $800. Then there is a aftercare that comes with placing metal bars and screws in her leg so that it will mend properly. She must also have her puppy shots and be de-wormed. However, I continue to believe that she should be given a chance. That is why I named her Chance.
The kennel employees at Vetcare have started to feel sorry for me. Today, they offered to pitch in to help pay for Chance's operation. Four of them have chosen to donate $50-$100 each. However, this still does not cover the cost of her care. The good news is, Dr. Reed, the owner of Vetcare...has agreed to take the first step in giving Chance a chance. Tomorrow morning, he is going to take x-rays of her leg in order to determine if it can be repaired. It the prognosis is good...he has agreed to do the operation if I can raise the money and find her a home.
Friends and animal lovers, I need your help. I cannot save Chance by myself. I would be extremely grateful if you would choose to donate to what has now been christened the "Give Chance a chance" fund. I understand that in the aftermath of a devestating hurricane, the life of a single dog can seem insignificant. However, it is not only those who are struggling for survival after an epic natural disaster that deserve your symphathy. Everything that wishes and struggles to live deserves to be given a chance. Chance and I would appreciate any amount of money you are able to give, whether it be $.01 or $100. Also, if you are interested in adopting Chance once she has recovered, please contact me. My cell phone number is 530-3436. Please contact me in some way if you are willing to help Chance. We would greatly appreciate it.