Sofia - Tibial Plateau-Level Osteotomy (TPLO)
WSU Veterinary Hospital 2,500
Let us introduce you to Sofia. Sofia is a 5-year-old, female, Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. Her family started to notice weakness in her right back leg a while back. After several veterinary visits, and trying braces, testing finally determined that she has bilateral cranial cruciate ligament ruptures. The treatment for this condition is a tibial-plateau-leveling osteotomy (TPLO). Washington State University Veterinary Teaching hospital can surgically correct the right leg now and if the surgery and rehabilitation go well, they will not need to do the second leg. However, that is not a guarantee, and the left leg may need surgery in the future. The family has already expended $2,000 for diagnosis and treatment. The estimate from WSU for one TPLO surgery is $5,000. The family is asking for our assistance with this first surgery so they can have time to save up to cover the second surgery if needed. They can pay $2,500 toward first surgery and are asking for our assistance with the balance of the cost which would be $2,500. Please help us help Sofia live her best life by donating to her surgery. You can donate on our website by debit/credit/PayPal or you can send a check to PO box 532, Pullman, WA 99163. Please but Sofia’s name on the memo line.
Blessing - Pigmentary Keratitis and Canthal Trichiasis and Entropion
WSU Eye Center - $1,128
This is Blessing. Blessing is a 1.5 year old pug. Like 80% of brachycephalic (short headed) dogs Blessing has pigmentary keratitis. It is secondary to the shape of the head and eye which causes irritation to the surface of the eye resulting in the deposit of the pigmentation. Blessing's condition has been accelerated by medical canthal trichiasis and entropion which cause hairs to rub on and irritate the surface of the eye and has created a severe pigmentary keratitis which required surgical treatment to prevent progression to blindness.
Ashes - Mammary Gland Cancer - Chemotherapy
WSU - $415
Ashes is a 9.5 year old Russian Blue cat that lives in the Palouse area. Isn't she gorgeous! She recently had a complete mastectomy due to mammary gland cancer at Washington State University Veterinary Hospital. Ashes' veterinarian suggested chemotherapy post-surgery to make sure the cancer does not come back. Thank you to everyone that donated to Ashes' fund.
Cubby - Troclear Wedge Recession and Embarkation
Palouse Animal Wellness and Surgery Center - $973
This is Cubby, an 18 month old Pomeranian that lives in the Palouse region. Cubby has a stage II luxating patella which is very painful for him. Pomeranians are prone to this condition and it can worsen to the point that there is a ligament rupture. The wonderful vets at Palouse Animal Wellness and Surgery Center completed his surgery, a trochlear wedge recession and embarkation. Cubby's mom says his recovery has gone well. Thank you to Zelda's Pet Groom and Amber's Grooming Salon for helping us out with Cubby's fundraising. Special thank you too all the generous and caring people that donated to Cubby's Fund.
Gracie - Transjugular Coil Embolization
Washington State University Veterinary Hospital - $5,000.00
Gracie is an emotional support dog for a baby that has Sturge-Weber Syndrome. Gracie was less than a year old when she was diagnosed with a congenital liver shunt (abnormal blood vessel) which was misdirecting blood flow through the liver and keeping the liver from fully functioning. The coil embolization slowly closes off the aberrant vessel and redirects the blood flow appropriately. Gracie's family says she is recovering nicely from her surgery. Thank you to Amber's Grooming Salon, Pets Are People Too, and Zelda's Pet Grooming all of whom placed out donation jars and ask their customers if they wanted to donate to Gracie's surgery. Special thanks to all those customers that donated!
Perry - Bilateral Cataract Surgery
Washington State University Veterinary Hospital - $2,533.00
Perry is an emotional support dog. His first charge (Brandon) was killed by an impaired driver. Perry is now the emotional support animal for Brandon's mother. Perry had early onset cataracts and is doing well post-surgery. Thank you to Amber's Grooming Salon and their customers for contributing to Perry's Fund.
Jewl - TPLO for cranial cruciate ligament rupture, bilateral elbow arthroscopy
Washington State University Veterinary Hospital - $3,818.00
Jewl broke her right back leg as a puppy and it had never been properly set by the breeder. This resulted in extra strain on her other limbs. Jewl needed a TPLO on her back left leg for a cranial cruciate ligament rupture and bilateral elbow arthroscopy. This was completed in two separate procedures. Both were successful. Her mom has asked that we express her gratitude to all the people that donated to Jewl's Fund. She also asked us to thank Zelda's Pet Grooming and their customers for contributing to Jewl's Fund.
Mallory - TPLO
Washington State University Veterinary Hospital - $3,515.00
Mallory needed TPLO surgery for right cranial cruciate ligament rupture. Her left leg had TPLO treatment in 2016 at Washington State University Veterinary Hospital. Mallory then injured her other leg and her dad needed assistance paying for a second surgery. Surgery was completed and Mallory is doing fine.
Bella - TPLO for bilateral cranial cruciate ligament ruptures
Washington State University Veterinary Hospital - Goal $4,480.00, Raised $4,639.00, Final cost $4,717.26
Bella needed surgery on both of her back legs due to bilateral cranial cruciate ligament tears. The surgery was done at Washington State University Veterinary Hospital. Because both of her back legs needed surgery Bella's recovery will take a little extra time (up to 6 months). On last report (see pictures) Bella's recovery was coming along very well. Her family has expressed their sincere gratitude. They continue to keep us posted on her progress.
Sasha - Radiation treatment for brain cancer
Washington State University Veterinary Hospital - $1200.00
The veterinarians at Washington State University Veterinary Hospital discovered a brain tumor after Sasha was referred to WSU due to balance problems, eyesight problems and lack of appetite. After 18 radiation treatments over a three week period a repeat MRI showed no evidence of the cancer. On last report Sasha's mom said she was back to her old self. She thanked all of CLF's supporters that donated to Sasha's fund.
Macee Jo - Leg amputation
Cedar Veterinary Hospital - $1,036.75
Macee Jo's right elbow was crushed when another dog in her neighborhood attacked her. Despite the heroic efforts of the great vets at Cedar Veterinary Hospital Macee's leg was not able to be saved. Per last report from Macee's family she was healing well and making the adjustment to the loss of her front leg.
Scooby Doo - Perianal Adenoma Removal
Cedar Veterinary Hospital - $290.64
Scooby Doo had perianal adenomas that needed to be removed because they were painful and, if left untreated, could become cancerous. We are pleased to report that Scooby is doing well and is quite "frisky" according to his family since the surgery. According to Cedar Veterinary Hospital the pathology did show the beginnings of cancer so it looks like we may have gotten Scooby his surgery just in time.
Zack - Total ear canal Ablation (TECA)
WSU - $2,244.38 (goal) $1,803.00 (raised)
We were pleased to work with WSU and their Good Samaritan program to help Zack's family cover the cost of his treatment. WSU paid for the pre-surgery exam, blood work, and CT scans. CLF covered the cost of the surgery. When we last spoke with Zack's family he was doing well and still on antibiotics post surgery to prevent spread of the bacteria to other organs.
Dakota - ACL Repair
Palouse Animal Wellness & Surgery Center - $1301.40
Dakota is a seizure alert service dog. His torn ACL was hindering his ability to perform his service dog duties. CLF with the help of our generous supporters paid for the surgery at Palouse Animal Wellness and Surgery Center.
Mack - Wire Removal after Jaw Broken
Palouse Animal Wellness & Surgery Center - $258.72
Mack tangled with a moose and got a broken jaw in the process. Mack's parents are both retired secondary to disabilities. Despite their limited means they were able to scrape together enough money to get Mack the initial surgery to treat his broken jaw. They needed CLF's assistance for the second surgery to remove the wires.
Zeus - Dental Extractions
Alpine Animal Hospital - $1199.96
Zeus is a service cat to a gentleman with epilepsy. Zeus acts as his dad's early warning system alerting him when a seizure is about to occur. This enables his dad to get to a safe place before the on-set of the seizure. Alpine Animal Hospital worked with us and Zeus' family to get his infected teeth extracted so he could get back to work.
Booger - Cataract Surgery
WSU Animal Eye Care Center - $3,390.52
Booger is a companion animal to a gentleman who is quadriplegic. Booger's eyesight is critical for him to be able to maneuver and be comfortable around the medical equipment and nursing staff that his dad is dependent on.