Froggy's Trip to Rehab!

Froggy went to rehab-yes, yes, yes------and all were pleased with his progress, especially me. Kyer Phillips at Dogs and Cats Referral went through a few new paces for us to do at home to work on that left leg that he still does not want to use, but he is able so we're going to work on that. We want him to be all that he can be and Kyer and Dr. Snakard thinks with work he can use that stiff left leg for more than just a crutch. He's taking 2 and sometimes 3, ten minute walks a day and 3 PT sessions at home a day. He'll be going back for more rehabilitation therapy with Kyer next Thursday and once a week for a while yet. He's a willing patient and he's making this a social function. They all like him because he's special.

Thank you to everyone who came to Froggy's Hoppy Hour

Last night was a huge success!! We raised $635 for Froggy's surgery. (Note that this is not reflected in his chip in because the donations were not made on line.) We're VERY close to reaching our goal of $3,500!

Froggy's latest video!

Check out Froggy playing post surgery!! YAY.

Froggy's HOPPY HOUR is This TUESDAY!!!

Don't forget!

July 20 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Asian Spice 717 H Street Northwest Washington, DC

$10 suggested donation

RAFFLE with amazing prizes!

Froggy is the LUCKIEST DOG!! Check out these fantastic photos of his recovery ..... He has the best mom ever!



How many dogs do you know get this kind of treatment?



How good is this pup with his peas?

And, check out that scar!

Froggy is on the Mend!

A note from Froggy's proud mama....

My Lucky Dog "Froggy" is the best dog in the world. He's in his 2nd week of recovery from double hip/leg surgery and he's taking it like a champ. He's taking his physical therapy in stride and is so patient with all the reps I put him through and seldom complains. On last Wednesday when I took him in for his first session on rehabilitation with the technician at Dogs and Cats Referral, he thought it was a social occasion instead of a trip back to the location of a very bad experience. Any other dog would be scared to go back there. That says a lot about this special dogs disposition but I think it also says a lot more about the staff there. Accolades all around.

He compensates for anything most of us would consider a disability and has proven himself quite an acrobat as demonstrated in the waiting room of Dogs and Cats -- only 5 days after his surgery. After greeting everyone in the waiting room with his wagging pom-pom tail, he scooted to the middle of the floor, balanced himself on his two front legs and flooded the area. He then walked on his two front legs a few steps out of the flood area and sat and waited for me to pick him up. I was pretty happy to see this because I had started to worry that he had an elimination problem. Problem solved with his acrobatic skills now at work. No problems with "taking care of business" since, and at home, in the appropriate places. Good dog!!

He went back to see Dr. Snakard today for his 2 week check-up, got his staples out and got an excellent progress report. She's very pleased at how well he's doing and he's starting his 2 ten minute walks a day. He'll like that, being the social animal he is. Didn't take this smart dog long to find out just where that back gate is. He gets to go back to see those nice people at Dogs and Cats that he likes so much,once a week for rehab right now until he learns to use those muscles again in his left leg.

This special dog just grabs every body's heart. He totally has mine. Everyone is just amazed at his disposition and spirit. I feel like the lucky one.

Movie Night Canceled!

Due to rain in Baltimore, the movie night at HOWL is canceled. We will reschedule soon!

MOVIE NIGHT TO BENEFIT FROGGY!!!

This Saturday, July 10th is MOVIE NIGHT!!!

Howl in Hampden is hosting a movie night for us to help raise funds for Froggy! We will be showing The Princess Bride as an outdoor movie and selling concessions to fundraise!

If anyone wants to come out and support, we would love to have you! Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and your favorite pooch!

Event doors open at 8pm.

Howl (formerly CHOW, Baby!)

www.howlbaltimore.com

3531 Chestnut Ave
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 235-2469

Froggy on the mend!

An update from Froggy's new mom. He is an incredibly Lucky Dog to find such a wonderful new home.

Lucky Dog Froggy is doing as well as can be expected after major surgery in both hips. As you might guess, attending to his care is a 24 hour job and we're doing just fine with that. He has such spirit, it's really a joy to care for him. He's is pain but he doesn't complain all that much. Right now, I'm sleeping and taking care of my personal needs around the house when he's napping. Any of you that have ever taken care of new babies, know the drill.

Froggy has his first appointment with the physical therapist this afternoon at 1:00p.

He's such a happy dog, I'm confident he'll get through these bad days just fine.

Picture from Froggy's Adopter

Here is Froggy when he check into the hospital yesterday. He was doing very well this morning!

Froggy's Surgery was a Success!!

Froggy's surgery was a big success!!! The poor little guy had quite an ordeal. Both of his hind legs were largely re-constructed with bone plates and screws. Dr. Snakard did an AMAZING job. He had bones that were literally pointing the wrong direction that had to be fixed.

Froggy is going to need a lot of physical therapy to help him recover. Because his leg bones were not pointed in the right direction, his quadriceps and other muscles are very atrophied and short. His new mom will be working with the therapists at Dogs and Cats Veterinary Referral -- as well as with Dr. Snakard to make sure that he gains strength as quickly as possible!

Thank you to everyone who has helped make this surgery possible. Please keep spreading the word and donating to Froggy's care!

An Update from Froggy's Adopter.....

Froggy, who I am now calling Lucky because that is what he truly is, is adjusting marvelously!! He's very social... he's desperate to interact with Rascal, the cat next door, but Rascal isn't sure. Froggy, of course, is just beside himself with his little pom-pom (tail) wagging a mile-a-minute saying "come on, come on, play with me"!!!!!!!

He is quite a character. The other day, I was sitting on the sofa reading and he kept looking at me expectantly. I didn't know what he wanted because he had eaten, had plenty of fresh water and had been out to take care of "business" recently so I ignored him--------until----he went to the back door of the sunroom and picked up one of my outside shoes and came and dropped it in front of me. OK-----end of ignoring. I got the picture that he wanted to go out! What a smart dog!

I took Froggy to get a short, short hair cut and bath yesterday in preparation for his surgery and extended convalescence. Tiffany, the owner of "Calling All Paws Salon and Spa" in College Park is wonderful with special needs animals.

She said Froggy was just the sweetest dog she had seen lately and that he was so good while being groomed that she was amazed considering all his problems. She said he is not only a lucky dog but that I'm certainly a lucky owner. Of course, I agree. More to come after surgery!

Froggy in his new home.... the day before surgery!

Froggy's Hoppy Hour Fundraiser

What better way to help Froggy out that with a Hoppy Hour!

Join Lucky Dog Animal Rescue at Asia Spice (717 H Street NW) in Chinatown on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 from 6-9 pm to help sponsor Froggy's surgery.

$10 donation suggested

Raffle prizes to be announced soon!

We hope to see you there!!!

Surgery is Scheduled!!

Froggy's surgery is scheduled for THIS FRIDAY!!! He is very excited. :)

We have to work really hard to raise the funds for this surgery. So, far we've almost rasied $1,000 but that leaves $2,500 to go. Please help!

Updates from Froggy's new home are coming soon!

The Vet Vist

One of Lucky Dog's fantastic volunteers pointed us towards Dr. Snakard at Dogs & Cats Veterinary Referral.

On Thursday, 6/24, Mirah took Froggy to meet Dr. Snakard. And, wow, did we learn a lot about poor little Froggy! Both of Froggy's hind legs had been broken, and neither of them them had healed correctly! Dr Snakard called them "non-union" fractures because the bones did not heal back together. As a result, Froggy had false joints in both hind legs. Yep, that is what it sounds like - his legs were really being supported by bone joints. It was a miracle he was even walking!

Froggy also had a fractured pelvis, and his left femur was not sitting properly in the hip socket...quite a lot that needed to be fixed!

Poor Froggy had to have suffered a very serious trauma to cause this much damage. We think he was either hit by a truck or he fell (or was dropped) 4-5 stories. Poor dog!! Its amazing he is such a happy go lucky little boy!

Dr. Snakard is very optimistic that we can fix Froggy's legs. The surgery requires putting rods into both femurs and attaching them to an external brace for a few weeks. This surgery will help force the bones back into the correct position. He will also need an FHO (Femoral Head Osteotomy).

Now, the only obstacle in Froggy's way is FUNDING! Please help us raise the money needed for Froggy's surgery.... We need to raise $3,500 to cover the expense! PLEASE DONATE NOW!

The Beginning.....

Sometimes a dog needs a little extra Luck to get by... Froggy is one such dog. But to understand what a miraculous journey this little dog has had so far ... and to understand how far he has to go still, we need to go back to the beginning.

One of our volunteers in rural South Carolina found Froggy sitting in a shelter, matted, dirty and flea ridden. (See picture on the right). Froggy was in such bad shape, our volunteer could tell that he was limping, but not the extent of the damage. She pulled him from the shelter and took him home for some TLC.

A local groomer took pity on poor Froggy and gave him a new hair cut (see top picture -- isn't he handsome!) And, while her amazing work gave Froggy a fresh start, it also revealed a troubling development: his left leg appeared to be sticking out at a 45 degree angle. Realizing something could be very wrong, we sent him for x-rays.

Dr Ross (at Foxnest Veterinary Clinic) took x-rays of Froggy and more bad news followed. He had not one, but TWO, broken legs. He would need to see a specialist when he got to Washington. Dr Ross predicted that surgery was in Froggy's future.

This, of course, created a dilemma... Lucky Dog absolutely wanted to do the right thing for Froggy, but being a non-profit animal rescue, funds were limited. We knew we needed more information.

On June 19th Froggy made the long trip to DC, along with about 40 or so other Lucky Dogs. (See transport pictures!). He was welcomed into a loving foster home and went to the adoption event the very next day at the Rockville Petco. There Froggy's luck picked up. He met a wonderful adopter who was willing to help Froggy heal! All Lucky Dog (and Froggy) needed now was the money for the surgery...