Canines in the Clinic
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.
Charlie - Shattered Leg Charlie was was a lonely little boy who lived outdoors but would dig out of his yard in search of human companionship. Just before Christmas, he was found after having been hit by a car, with severe road rash injuries to both legs and his abdomen. His owners were contacted but chose not to reclaim him because they couldn't afford to pay for his care. Lucky for Charlie, he found his way to New Rattitude. After a couple weeks in a temporary foster home in Texas, he was finally well enough to fly to his permanent foster home in Florida. His new vet found that in addition to his road rash, his left rear leg had been badly smashed. Orthopaedic surgery would be needed to fix it and to a badly injured toe and dew claw. Charlie's diagnostics, surgery, and follow up care are estimated to cost $2500.
Last updated 02/05/10
You can make a Paypal donation to sponsor Charlie by clicking the Sponsor button.
If you prefer, you can also mail a check or money order to:
New Rattitude, Inc.
P.O. Box 14064
Lansing, MI 48901
Please be sure to write "Sponsor Charlie" in the note field of your check. THANK YOU!
Buffy - Broken Leg Buffy came to New Rattitude with a front leg that had both bones badly broken. Although the injury was obviously a few weeks old, it had never been treated, and the bones had started to heal on the ends, although they were completely out of alignment. Her leg has now been set and casted, and we hope that when the cast is removed on December 31 she will be fully mended. If not, she may have to face surgery to set things right.
UPDATE:7 weeks of casting didn't have the hoped-for results, and the bones did not fuse for poor sweet Buffy because the break was so old. Plating and pinning will be required in a procedure that includes some bone grafting material, at a discounted cost of $2500
Last updated 02/05/10
You can make a Paypal donation to sponsor Buffy by clicking the Sponsor button.
If you prefer, you can also mail a check or money order to:
New Rattitude, Inc.
P.O. Box 14064
Lansing, MI 48901
Please be sure to write "Sponsor Buffy" in the note field of your check. THANK YOU!
Claire - Severe Neglect/Diabetes/Pancreatic Issues Sweet Claire is fighting for her life. This darling girl was dumped in deplorable condition at a shelter that then made her trouble worse thru their neglect. She is severely underweight (as you can see), diabetic, in pancreatic shut down due to the diabetes being untreated, and to top it off she caught Kennel Cough at the shelter but has no energy to fight it. Yet through it all Claire still has a tail wag and big brown loving eyes for everyone she meets, despite the neglect that was heaped upon her. Now Claire is fighting to survive, with special veterinary care, fluids and medications and we are hoping this sweet young girl gets a second chance at the life she so deserves. As her vet bills are mounting, we must continue her care and hope for her success. Won't you please help us to save Claire? You can read more about Claire and see additional photos in her
image event album.
Last updated 01/28/10
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, Inc.
P.O. Box 14064
Lansing, MI 48901
Please be sure to write "Sponsor Claire" in the note field of your check. THANK YOU!
100% of your donation goes towards the rescue & medical care of needy dogs.
