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Mister’s will to survive a horrid condition as a puppy now gives him the strength to face his next task. He is a 2 1/2-year old, 78 pound, Lab/boxer mix. He was diagnosed with bilateral anterior cruciate ligament tears.
A common sports injury in human knees is even more common in dogs. Each year, more than 1 million dogs suffer from cranial cruciate ligament deficiency, which is comparable to the ACL injury in humans. The common method of treatment by many veterinary surgeons involves cutting the tibia bone to stabilize the CCL-deficient knee in these dogs. Mister will be undergoing this surgery. He will be at the Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Clinic in Overland Park, under the care of Dr. Dudley. His first surgery was on Nov. 3. The second surgery will be scheduled after his first leg heals.
Mister has been in the care of his foster mom since he was 6 weeks old. Prior to rescue, kept outside in a small wire crate, Mister was malnourished with every bone showing. He now has his own room set up for him with lots of dog beds. He is known as “the couch potato” in his home! He has a very pleasing personality, enjoys lying around, and licking the face of anyone that meets him. Maybe after his double surgery, he will be more active.
Joanne Vaughn, budget and finance chairperson, said, “I can think of no better way to spend ABF’s money than with cases like his.”
Animals Best Friends takes great pride in caring for their animals. If you would like to help, all donations are tax deductible. Donations can be made payable to Animals Best Friends, P. O. Box 493, Independence, Mo. 64051. If you would like to help in other ways, please visit our Web site www.animalsbestfriends.org to read our “How to Help” section. Helping animals is a very rewarding experience. You can check the Web site under “News and Events” to track Mister’s surgery and progress.
Animals Best Friends appreciates all the support that we receive from the community and the metropolitan area. Without that support, we could not help “kids” like Mister.
The ABF wish list includes dog chow, dog biscuits, rawhides, cow hooves, canned dog and cat food, laundry soap, bleach, Fantastic cleaning spray, paper towels and newspapers. There is a paper recycling bin in the parking lot at ABF Headquarters, 2302 S. Crysler Ave., Independence. Please, no cardboard or telephone books. We appreciate your support.
The following animals are available for adoption at the Independence Animal Shelter. Visit the shelter at 875 Vista Drive or call 816-325-7207 for more information. If you have an animal control problem, call 816-325-7205.
• 8988018 female Shiba Inu, tan, 2 years.
• 9022965 male cocker, black/white, 4 years.
• 8904183 male beagle, tri-color, 2 years.
• v9036785 male beagle, tri-color, 3 years.
• 9071578 male border collie, black, 2 months.
• 9080225 male Shih Tzu, cream/gray, 10 months.
• 9042195 male retriever, black, 2 months.
• 9089634 male Pomeranian, black, 14 years.
• 9051131 male schnauzer, black, 5 years.
• 8989445 female cat, orange/white, domestic shorthair, 2 years.
• 8897116 female cat, calico, domestic shorthair, 1 year.
• 8968951 male Siamese lynx, cream/black, 5 years.
• 8964954 male cat, black, domestic shorthair, 6 months.
• 8068785 male Manx, gray/white tabby, 3 years.
• 8959009 male cat, black/white, domestic longhair, 3 years.
There are lots more dogs, puppies, cats and kittens available for adoption.
Mister’s will to survive a horrid condition as a puppy now gives him the strength to face his next task. He is a 2 1/2-year old, 78 pound, Lab/boxer mix. He was diagnosed with bilateral anterior cruciate ligament tears.
A common sports injury in human knees is even more common in dogs. Each year, more than 1 million dogs suffer from cranial cruciate ligament deficiency, which is comparable to the ACL injury in humans. The common method of treatment by many veterinary surgeons involves cutting the tibia bone to stabilize the CCL-deficient knee in these dogs. Mister will be undergoing this surgery. He will be at the Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Clinic in Overland Park, under the care of Dr. Dudley. His first surgery was on Nov. 3. The second surgery will be scheduled after his first leg heals.
Mister has been in the care of his foster mom since he was 6 weeks old. Prior to rescue, kept outside in a small wire crate, Mister was malnourished with every bone showing. He now has his own room set up for him with lots of dog beds. He is known as “the couch potato” in his home! He has a very pleasing personality, enjoys lying around, and licking the face of anyone that meets him. Maybe after his double surgery, he will be more active.
Joanne Vaughn, budget and finance chairperson, said, “I can think of no better way to spend ABF’s money than with cases like his.”
Animals Best Friends takes great pride in caring for their animals. If you would like to help, all donations are tax deductible. Donations can be made payable to Animals Best Friends, P. O. Box 493, Independence, Mo. 64051. If you would like to help in other ways, please visit our Web site www.animalsbestfriends.org to read our “How to Help” section. Helping animals is a very rewarding experience. You can check the Web site under “News and Events” to track Mister’s surgery and progress.
Animals Best Friends appreciates all the support that we receive from the community and the metropolitan area. Without that support, we could not help “kids” like Mister.
The ABF wish list includes dog chow, dog biscuits, rawhides, cow hooves, canned dog and cat food, laundry soap, bleach, Fantastic cleaning spray, paper towels and newspapers. There is a paper recycling bin in the parking lot at ABF Headquarters, 2302 S. Crysler Ave., Independence. Please, no cardboard or telephone books. We appreciate your support.
The following animals are available for adoption at the Independence Animal Shelter. Visit the shelter at 875 Vista Drive or call 816-325-7207 for more information. If you have an animal control problem, call 816-325-7205.
• 8988018 female Shiba Inu, tan, 2 years.
• 9022965 male cocker, black/white, 4 years.
• 8904183 male beagle, tri-color, 2 years.
• v9036785 male beagle, tri-color, 3 years.
• 9071578 male border collie, black, 2 months.
• 9080225 male Shih Tzu, cream/gray, 10 months.
• 9042195 male retriever, black, 2 months.
• 9089634 male Pomeranian, black, 14 years.
• 9051131 male schnauzer, black, 5 years.
• 8989445 female cat, orange/white, domestic shorthair, 2 years.
• 8897116 female cat, calico, domestic shorthair, 1 year.
• 8968951 male Siamese lynx, cream/black, 5 years.
• 8964954 male cat, black, domestic shorthair, 6 months.
• 8068785 male Manx, gray/white tabby, 3 years.
• 8959009 male cat, black/white, domestic longhair, 3 years.
There are lots more dogs, puppies, cats and kittens available for adoption.
