Buddy
Your support as a “Foster From Afar” will help this senior sato after he was hit by a car.
This senior sato was hit by a car but has drive to live.
Buddy was rescued in Puerto Rico last December after seen walking on the side of the road appearing to be injured. Our Founder and President, Chrissy, and @KeepingFinn found him and lured him with wet dog food. He wobbled over with a wagging tail and we brought him directly to our animal clinic. He tested positive for heartworm and his x-rays showed that he had complete fractures in both of his hind legs, suggesting he was run over by a car.
Another issue was that his liver enzyme levels were high. We placed him on an IV for a week, and then oral medication until they were back to normal. He is now going through our extensive heartworm treatment as we figure out the next steps for his hind legs.
At the end of February, Buddy saw Dr. Mongil at CEVET, Veterinarian Specialists Center, for a physical evaluation. After his x-rays were examined, he pointed out that the muscles in Buddy's hind legs had severely deteriorated. He believed surgery could worsen the situation, and because it is a huge risk for him to go under anesthesia, he suggested we consider other options.
The alternative to surgery is placing his back legs in a dog wheelchair. We think this might be the best path forward for our lovely sweetheart. He has gone through so much, and we genuinely want the best future for him. We are dedicated to giving Buddy the best life possible and finding a loving forever home to spend the rest of his life. But until then, Buddy would love some virtual foster family support along his journey toward rehabilitation.
For any donation made below, you’ll receive a special digital postcard of Buddy. You can share it on social media or print it to display proudly and think of your foster dog every day. We’ll also keep you updated on your dog's progress. Just as if you were fostering in your home, you’ll be among the first to know when Buddy reaches new milestones in his recovery, meets his forever family, and finally gets to live happily ever after, thanks to your support.