100% of your donation goes towards the rescue & medical care of needy dogs.

Some of the dogs we rescue have severe illnesses or other serious medical issues that are much more costly than the money brought in by adoption fees. To help nurse these dogs through their medical needs so that they can eventually become healthy and adoptable, we must find sponsors to help with the costs. Please read their stories and consider becoming an angel that these Rat Terriers so desperately need. Canine Clinic Donors are listed on our Donor Recognition Board with donations of $50 or greater denoted by our clinic icon . Also, please pay a visit to our Heartworm Library to learn about Ratties needing Heartworm Treatment.

NOTE: In the event that donation amounts are raised in excess of the required vetting for any particular clinic dog, the overage will be used to assist other current or future New Rattitude clinic dogs. All clinic funds stay within the clinic specifically for dogs with special financial health needs.



Aaliyah - FHO Surgery
Litte Aaliyah is not even a year old and weighs just 8 lbs. so it's tragic that she has been suffering from a broken femur head. The top of her leg bone, which normally fits into the socket of the hip, was fractured, causing much pain. To alleviate this, she needed "FHO" surgery, which removes the head of the femur and allows the joint to heal as a "false joint," allowing normal function of the leg after a couple months of recuperation. Aaliyah's surgery cost $900, and she hopes you will help New Rattitude pay the bill.

Last updated 5/24/13

You can make a Paypal donation to sponsor Aaliyah by clicking the Sponsor button.


If you prefer, you can also mail a check or money order to:
      New Rattitude
      P.O. Box 14064
      Lansing, MI 48901

Please be sure to write "Sponsor Aaliyah" in the note field of your check. THANK YOU!





Gramercy - Spinal Lesion
We are enormously thankful for the $1,650 that has already been raised for Gramercy. We thought it would be used toward knee surgery, but upon viewing the X-rays, the orthopedic surgeon determined that Gramercy's problem was likely NOT the knee...instead there were spinal issues and a neurologist needed to be consulted ASAP. The money already raised covered the neurology consult and the MRI that was required for a diagnosis. It was discovered that Gramercy has an almond-sized fluid-filled sac from a herniated disc that is compressing his spinal cord, pinching nerves, and causing severe pain in his back and left rear leg. Other than a lifetime of painkillers, Gramercy's only option is to have a "simple and highly successful" surgery to remove the spinal lesion and thereby remove pressure on the nerves. Spinal surgery is not cheap, of course, but Gramercy's ability to live a happy, pain-free life depends on it. Please help us raise the $3,000 it will cost so that we can fulfill our commitment to Gramercy. To follow his story, check in regularly with his blog at http://cattierattie.blogspot.com/.

Last updated 5/29/13

You can make a Paypal donation to sponsor Gramercy by clicking the Sponsor button.


If you prefer, you can also mail a check or money order to:
      New Rattitude
      P.O. Box 14064
      Lansing, MI 48901

Please be sure to write "Sponsor Gramercy" in the note field of your check. THANK YOU!





ELLOISE - Heartworms & Complications
Elloise had been found wandering around as a stray and had evidently been on her own for quite awhile, as she was very thin and heartworm positive. New Rattitude saved her from the high kill shelter and began her heartworm treatment, but Elloise had a bad reaction to the initial medicine. She ended up in the emergency clinic, needing fluids, steroids, antihistimines, and overnight monitoring. She charmed the ER vet and staff with her sweet and gentle disposition. Elloise will be undergoing the remainder of her heartworm treatment in late spring. Can you contribute to her care to help save her precious life? The total estimated cost of Elloise's emergency vet bill and heartworm treatment is $1,000.

Last updated 5/24/13

You can make a Paypal donation to sponsor Elloise by clicking the Sponsor button.


If you prefer, you can also mail a check or money order to:
      New Rattitude
      P.O. Box 14064
      Lansing, MI 48901

Please be sure to write "Sponsor Elloise" in the note field of your check. THANK YOU!





Zoe - Fused Hip
Zoe had been found wandering in the middle of a busy highway in Tennessee. She has an old injury that keeps her from using the left rear leg. The hip is out of the socket and there is severe muscle atrophy. The ligaments have contracted along with the muscles, so that even under sedation the leg cannot be extended and will likely never be functional. Amputation is the recommended protocol to alleviate pain from the head of the femur making contact with the pelvis. Or if the vet feels that some functionality could be restored to the leg, a Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) could be advised. The cost of either surgery would be $800. Please help us get Zoe the surgery that will relieve her pain.

Last updated 5/29/13

You can make a Paypal donation to sponsor Zoe by clicking the Sponsor button.


If you prefer, you can also mail a check or money order to:
      New Rattitude
      P.O. Box 14064
      Lansing, MI 48901

Please be sure to write "Sponsor Zoe" in the note field of your check. THANK YOU!





Ace Ventura - Broken Leg
Ace Ventura is a young fellow who suffered a broken leg after being attacked by another dog. His vet believes that he will not need surgery, but it will take several weeks of rest in a splint, with frequent monitoring and follow-up X-rays to ensure all is healing nicely, plus pain medication and antibiotics for his wound. His medical care to restore his leg to good health will be at least $650. Can you help us get Ace Ventura back on his feet?

Last updated 5/15/13

You can make a Paypal donation to sponsor Ace Ventura by clicking the Sponsor button.


If you prefer, you can also mail a check or money order to:
      New Rattitude
      P.O. Box 14064
      Lansing, MI 48901

Please be sure to write "Sponsor Ace Ventura" in the note field of your check. THANK YOU!





Sierra - Luxating Patella
Sweet little Sierra has a painful “slipping kneecap” known as luxating patella that keeps her walking on 3 legs much of the time. She needs surgery to correct this issue and after a little recuperation time will be ready to tear around again like the young rattie she is. Sierra has had a surgeon consultation with exam, X-rays, and treatment plan. The current cost estimate for her needed vet care is $750. Would you help us get this playful little girl back in the action? Any amount helps.

Last updated 5/15/13

You can make a Paypal donation to sponsor Sierra by clicking the Sponsor button.


If you prefer, you can also mail a check or money order to:
      New Rattitude
      P.O. Box 14064
      Lansing, MI 48901

Please be sure to write "Sponsor Sierra" in the note field of your check. THANK YOU!





Gramercy - Luxating Patellas and Leg Deformity
Gramercy, a gentle teddy rat had experienced a rough life, but he hit the doggie lottery when he was rescued by New Rattitude. Once in foster care, his personality started to shine, but his physical ailments also became apparent. A vet visit revealed that he had old injuries, likely from having been hit by a car. In addition this poor fellow has genetic structural defects in all of his legs! Both back legs have luxating patellas and both front legs bow severely due to his weight distribution. In addition, the bones in his right front leg grew at different rates, causing the leg to twist. (To read a more account of his medical situation, visit Gramercy's blog post at http://cattierattie.blogspot.com/2013/01/gramercys-vet-visit.htm.) Gramercy tries to keep up with his foster siblings, but after being on his feet for more than a few minutes, the pain in his back left leg causes him to pull that foot up, which in turn buckles the front twisted leg, sending the poor boy sprawling across the floor. We hope an orthopedic surgeon exam will determine what can be done... at the very least we know that fixing his back left knee will give him some relief. Known vet expenses to date, including the LP surgery, amount to $1650, and we expect the total cost to rise after we get a plan for dealing with his other legs. Can you please help us remove Gramercy's pain?

Last updated 2/17/13

You can make a Paypal donation to sponsor Gramercy by clicking the Sponsor button.


If you prefer, you can also mail a check or money order to:
      New Rattitude
      P.O. Box 14064
      Lansing, MI 48901

Please be sure to write "Sponsor Gramercy" in the note field of your check. THANK YOU!





Langley - Neurochemical Imbalances
Langley is an incredibly smart and active boy who is struggling with neurochemical imbalances that have caused issues such as high anxiety, extreme compulsivity, and hyper alertness to visual stimuli. His vet has prescribed medicine that has helped somewhat, and Langley has also worked with a positive trainer but he continues to be easily knocked off balance emotionally by the slightest changes in his environment. Typically here in the clinic you see dogs struggling with physical injuries. Just like we don’t give up on those broken dogs, we also want to do our best to help this sweet boy. His current vets have recommended that he be seen by a Behavioral Veterinarian both to get a clear diagnosis as well as to have a plan developed to help Langley both with behavior modifications training and possibly finding a medication that is more effective. Langley’s previous veterinary treatment, blood work and medication plus the cost of a consult from a behavioral vet will be about $650. Your help will pay the costs of the special care that Langley needs to get back on track and find the loving home that he deserves.

Last updated 12/19/12

You can make a Paypal donation to sponsor Langley by clicking the Sponsor button.


If you prefer, you can also mail a check or money order to:
      New Rattitude
      P.O. Box 14064
      Lansing, MI 48901

Please be sure to write "Sponsor Langley" in the note field of your check. THANK YOU!

LONG TERM CARE

Claire - Diabetes & Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)
From time to time, New Rattitude takes in a foster dog that requires life-long medical care and support. Young Claire is one of those special cases. She has diabetes and Exocrine Pancratic Insufficiency (EPI - the inability of the pancreas to manufacture and secrete the necessary enzymes required by the body to digest food). Claire must take insulin daily and every morsel of food she eats must be treated with pancreatic enzymes. The cost of managing her diabetes and EPI runs about $100 per month, and she requires regular vet visits to keep her healthy and stable. You can make a Paypal donation to sponsor Claire by clicking the Sponsor button.


If you prefer, you can also mail a check or money order to:
      New Rattitude
      P.O. Box 14064
      Lansing, MI 48901

Please be sure to write "Sponsor Claire" in the note field of your check. THANK YOU!