
Boss' Emergency Fund
Poor old Boss was surrendered to our Lonsdale shelter last
month in so much pain, unable to open his eyes without immense discomfort.
The American Staffordshire Terrier was suffering from a condition
called entropion, where both his eyelids rolled inwards, causing the hair
around his eyes to constantly rub in his eyeball.
“To understand the discomfort Boss was in, imagine having
sand, hair or an eyelash in your eye – all the time,” RSPCA veterinarian Lauren
says.
Sadly, our vets predict that 11-year-old Boss had been like
that for a number of years, likely due to his previous owners not understanding
the extent of his problem.
Poor Boss was so squinty and inflamed that he struggled in
pain when anyone touched near his eyes. After conducting x-rays, our vets
placed the old boy under anaesthetic and carefully rolled back his eyes and
stitched them up. And that wasn’t all – Boss also had to have two skin cancers
removed.
The little trooper took this surgery so well, and was
briefly available for adoption.
But sadly, Boss had a dental disease that worsened, and our
vets decided that he would need further treatment where multiple teeth would
likely be removed – and he is now
awaiting dental surgery.
Despite all he’s been through, Boss is such a friendly and
gorgeous boy, and he’s so deserving of spending his golden years free from the
discomfort he’s used to.
Will you help this gorgeous senior citizen get the expert
care and attention he desperately needs? We estimate the total cost of Boss’
treatment and recovery will be $2,000.
Can you please donate today to help give Boss the best
chance of recovering and finding the loving forever home he deserves?
* The goal for Boss’
fundraiser includes surgery to roll back his eyes, remove his skin cancers and
treat his dental disease, as well as x-rays and the ongoing costs of antibiotics, pain
relief and rehabilitation. If his medical and care costs are less than is
raised in his name, additional funds will provide care for other animals in
need.
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