P O BOX 1809 Fourways 2055
Fax: 086 669 6264
Email:merinda@4ourpaws.org.za
Cell: 083-377-3219
052-145-NPO
Web: www.4ourpaws.org.za
25 May 2011
Dear All
We recently came across this poor Staffie in Diepsloot squatter camp. He was shaking terribly and on closer inspection, we realized that he could not stand on his front leg. We took him to our vet, Dr Shelagh Hahn, who confirmed that he had SEVERAL broken ribs and that his front right leg was very badly broken in MANY different places! She also confirmed that whatever happened to him, happened some time ago, so this poor dog had been in the most excruciating pain for who knows how long!
Dr Hahn informed us that the leg was just too badly broken to try and save it and decided to amputate the leg.
His ears had also been cut off, most probably a self done job with a knife or scissors. We suspect that he had been used for fighting.
Fortunately this sweet, strong boy made it fine through the operation and is now on the road to recovery! As soon as he has made a full recovery, he is going to need a very good home. Please contact us if you can offer him a home. We urge people not to give their pets to their domestic staff who live in Townships! They simply do not have the finances or transport to provide their animals with health care or veterinary treatments.
We are in desperate need of funds for his medical bills, please help us by making a kind donation or supporting our fundraising initiatives (see below) and please forward this email to all your friends and family? We also desperately need dog and cat food for all our shelter animals.
Thank you and kind regards,
Merinda Brits
Banking details:
FOUR PAWS
Nedbank, Fourways
Branch code: 168405, Acc no: 1684110750
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