| Urgent - Dogs with Medical or Emotional Needs
These dogs' stories are examples of Roxie's Fund total commitment. It illustrates how we provide for each and every dog in our rescue program. The recovery road is often filled with obstacles, both physical, emotional and monetary. Some of these beautiful dogs will be available for adoption after some love and rehabilitation. Urgent- Darwin needs your help!
Darwin is a sweet, endearing, all heart wonderful dog.
He came to our rescue after he was a return adopt to a PA Shelter. Darwin was originally
adopted out at approx 4-5-6 months of age, returned to the shelter when
he was approx 10-12-15 months of age. The condition Darwin was returned
to the shelter was very sad. Darwin could not walk. The shelter kept Darwin
for approx 2 months or so, to determine possible animal abuse/cruelty, took
x-rays, to see if charges could be brought about. No cruelty could
ever be determined. That is when the shelter contacted Roxie's Fund for help!
When we picked up Darwin, he had made some minor improvements at the
shelter, and was at least able to walk some. Darwin was taken to our Vet, plenty
of X-Rays, blood work, Specialty Care at a neurologist, and much
collaboration to his condition. Darwin has made much progress over his time in
rescue.
Darwin has been to the Univ. of Florida with Dr. Danoff, for further
evaluation of his condition. Darwin is currently undergoing physical
therapy, doing underwater treadmill, Electric Pulse Signals, muscle
movements, and acupuncture with E-Stem. He cannot go up/down stairs,
and when he walks, he mimics a baby colt, if you will. He cannot walk long
distances, or hold himself up for any great length of time. The
physical therapy has made tremendous progress in Darwin?s mobility, and we would
love to see this wonderful dog be able to at least "walk" with the other
dogs for an extended period of time. The best diagnosis at this time is
Polyneuropathy. Darwin will need continued therapy for a while, to
help build up his muscle mass, and to gain coordination.
Darwin is all "heart" loves everyone he meets, is wonderful with other dogs, and if any dog
truly enjoys life, it is Darwin. He so much deserves the chance he never
had. He is a lovely dog that makes a great companion. He would love the
opportunity for continued support to help make his "quality" of life much richer.
When Darwin is out and about, he has his wheelchair and his foster mommy has
purchased a Red Ryder Wagon, exclusively for Darwin. When his little
legs get tired, he is in motion either in his wheelchair or Red Ryder Wagon.
Darwin would appreciate any support you can give him so he can continue on
his road to recovery.
You can help Darwin with a donation.
Roxies
Fund, Inc.
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