PLEASE HELP PRECIOUS BLUE!

Blue shortly after being hit by a car and abandoned...

This was sent to me by Diana, who for years has been an unbelievable support (emotionally and financially) for dogs that I personally have rescued as well as the non-profit group I used to volunteer with. This woman has the biggest heart in the entire world and saved so many lives with her generosity. The woman who actually "rescued him" called her for help with this precious boy Blue and now somehow she has been "stuck" with an enormous bill that she cannot pay because she has already committed to helping numerous other dogs (this woman should be retiring but right now she HAS to work to help her "rescue dogs"). She just paid over $3000 to help a Rottie that she saved and is adopting. Anyway, Blue ultimately is in need of a forever home so PLEASE if anyone can help, let me know. We did not post until now because we didn't have all the information.


This is Blue's story (written by Diana):

MAY 18, 2010

Brave Blue, a 1-2 y/o pittie mix, was wandering along a highway in Mason, TN, early in the morning on May 18th, when his whole world turned upside down. He was hit by a car and left to die in the middle of the road minutes before a wonderful lady saw him in her lane and saw him lift his head. Another good Samaritan blocked ongoing traffic so that the lady could scoop him up and put him in her car.

Blue was in shock, covered with blood and fecal matter, but the nice lady who stopped to help later said, “I really felt the spirit telling me to rescue this dog before someone else hit him again.” She rushed him back to Memphis to her vet near Wolfchase where the doctors provided initial exam, took X-rays, gave fluids, stapled a laceration, shaved his fur/cleaned several puncture wounds, and provided pain meds. They recommended, however, that she seek specialist medical care for possible surgery to left elbow and left hip.

She called one of our volunteers who promised to help and recommended that she take this brave boy to Shelby Center Hospital (where he was named Blue because one of his eyes is blue). X-rays also showed some swelling in the abdominal area and a little fluid in the lungs. Additionally, he did not have bladder control. In great pain, Blue continued on IV fluids and heavy pain meds for a couple of weeks and needed lots of personal assistance just to move from side to side so as not to develop bed sores.

Although his doctor hoped that manipulating Blue’s hip and elbow back into place would prevent the need for surgery, it was not to be. Two weeks after the accident, successful surgery was performed and for the first time since his accident, Blue finally could stand and walk. At the present time, his left elbow is manipulated back into place and bandaged but may eventually need surgery as well.

Brave Blue has been through so much but still wags his tail and gives doggie kisses.
His doctor and all the staff who care for Blue say he is the sweetest, friendliest boy who should make someone a wonderful family pet. His kennel is adjacent to those of other dogs, and he shows no aggression toward them or any of the other dogs he passes when he walks through the halls. We are happy to report that Blue is HEARTWORM NEGATIVE!

Blue still has a long way to go in his medical care/recovery, already a month since his accident. His medical expenses/hospitalization between the two hospitals that cared/continue to care for Blue are estimated to run around $1,600. Won’t you please help Blue, so that he can continue to receive the care he needs in order to begin a new, well-deserved life. No amount is too small as it all adds up.


UPDATE 6/10/10:

I went by a second time to see Blue, last Monday afternoon. The surgery on his left leg was a success and his left elbow was in a cast. Doc called me last night and told me his cast has now been taken off his left elbow and the elbow is staying in place. He wants to keep Blue approximately 2 more weeks for further observation and also to be sure the elbow will continue to stay in place. So, hopefully, he'll need no more surgery. He now has control of bodily functions although not housetrained. Doc is very pleased with his progress, his attitude, and his disposition. He says he is the love of the techs there at Shelby Center and feels he should make someone a wonderful family pet. He is on low dosage pain meds, about the strength of a Tylenol, Doc says. He was on morphine for quite a while at first. So, he really has come such a long way. I need your help--everyone's help--in getting him the rest of the way home!!!

UPDATE 6/18/10:

Blue is READY FOR A FOSTER HOME!!! The problem is that he has nowhere to go. Please try to help find this sweet boy a foster home!


HOW CAN YOU HELP???

DONATE DONATE DONATE!!! Seriously every lit bit counts. You can make contributions directly to Shelby Center Hospital for Animals, 6923 Stage Road, Bartlett, TN 38133-3922. Phone 901-372-2215. Please specify that your donation is to go to the care of Blue, the little pittie boy, who survived an automobile accident. His Chip In is below (click on link):

http://savekuma.chipin.com/brave-blue-pittie-mix

Spread the word: Post his story, pics, etc. and encourage other people to donate or foster this sweet boy. He ultimately needs a forever home.

If you need more information, you can call Allison at 901-240-9848 or Diana at 901-299-9191. You may also contact me (Allison) via email allieot98@yahoo.com