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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=190 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="3d9c8903.png"> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bowser Rescue"><B>Bowser Rescue</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bowser Blog"><B>Bowser Blog</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bowser Shop!!!"><B>Bowser Shop!!!</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bowser Special Friend"><B>Bowser Special Friend</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bowser Tale"><B>Bowser Tale</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bowser Picture"><B>Bowser Picture</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bowser Journal!!!"><B>Bowser Journal!!!</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rainy!!!"><B>Rainy!!!</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id5.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bowser Link"><B>Bowser Link</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id1.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="BOWSER HOME!!!"><B>Bowser Home!!!</B></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" width="100%" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> Tonight Bowser read VERY BEST NEWS EVER from Buddy Foster Mom, Stacie!!!</div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" >Buddy was neutered and x-rayed at the University of Missouri Veterinary</FONT></div> <div> Teaching Hospital this week. They were able to get really good radiographs</div> <div>  of Buddy's legs while he was anesthetised. The radiologist thoroughly</div> <div>  examined the radiographs and has concluded that Buddy's right leg was</div> <div> never broken or fractured. Both of Buddy's front legs are deformed due to</div> <div>  premature closure of the growth plate in the bones of his legs. Bassets</div> <div> are  notorious for this condition. However, poor breeding, malnutrition, trauma</div> <div> (i.e. dropping the dog, twisting the legs, etc) can cause this condition.</div> <div>  Additionally, the fact that Buddy was kept in a small crate probably</div> <div>  exacerbated his condition. Furthermore, Dr. Fox feels that the former</div> <div> owners are negligent. If the owners would have gotten Buddy veterinary care when</div> <div>  the first signs were observed than it could have been corrected with less</div> <div>  invasive treatments.</div> <bR> <div>  Buddy's orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Fox, is ready to operate on Buddy's left</div> <div> leg (the worst one). To appropriately align the leg the surgeon will have to</div> <div>  make 2 or 3 cuts into the bone and then set the bone in place with a bone</div> <div>  plate (or pins & an exterior fixator plate). Buddy will have to be</div> <div>  hospitalized for 5-7 days and will be kept on morphine until he is</div> <div>  comfortable enough to come home. Depending on the procedure they have to</div> <div> use</div> <bR> <div>  Buddy will have to wear a bandage for 1 or 6 weeks after surgery. The</div> <div>  surgery itself is estimated to be $1500 for the left leg. Weekly bandage</div> <div>  changes will probably cost $40. Following surgery Buddy will have to be</div> <div>  x-rayed 3 to 4 times at 6 week intervals. They estimate the cost to be</div> <div>  $100/visit.</div> <bR> <div>  Dr. Fox has decided to wait to correct the right leg until Buddy has</div> <div>  recovered from the first surgery. One of the bones in Buddy's right leg is</div> <div>  not sitting in the joint properly (subluxation). This is also due to the</div> <div>  premature closure of the growth plate on one of the bones in that leg. He</div> <div> is planning on doing a less invasive procedure that will correct the</div> <div>  dislocation at the elbow joint and help straighten that leg out. This</div> <div>  procedure is less invasive and will cost less than the first surgery.</div> <bR> <div>  If you have not done so please visit Buddy's webpages at:</div> <div>  http://Bowserhome.Tripod.com>. There is a link to a video of Buddy</div> <div> playing.</div> <div>  We hope to have the webpage updated soon with new pictures and the latest</div> <div> medical information. Buddy is an exceptional dog. Despite the trauma and</div> <div> abuse he has endured he is a very sweet and loving boy. He was very happy</div> <div> to come home after his 2 day hospitalization. He played, barked and ran all</div> <div>  night. He ravenously enjoyed his dinner. Then he collapsed on one of the</div> <div>  beds and slept like a baby. Buddy is all puppy and thankfully now he will</div> <div>  have a long pain-free life to live.</div> <bR> <div>  If we do not perform these procedures soon osteoarthritis will begin to</div> <div>  occur. We are told that there is a minute chance that Buddy won't use the</div> <div>  corrected leg. However, we feel the chance is small enough that we should</div> <div> go ahead with the surgery.  If we do nothing for Buddy the damage will be</div> <div> irreversible and painful. I plan on scheduling his surgery for next week.</div> <bR> <div> If you can send a small donation to go towards Buddy's care please do so (see</div> <div> address below). Please remember the small donations add up! This is a</div> <div> joint effort between MABR & WTVBR. Both groups have numerous dogs in there care</div> <div>  that need our help. We can not afford to pay for Buddy's surgeries without</div> <div>  your help. If you'd like to participate in our calendar fundraiser:</div> <div>  </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.fetchitgraphics.com/mabr/calendar.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.fetchitgraphics.com/mabr/cale"><IMG SRC="377c8c80.gif" border=0 width="200" height="200" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  Donations: Please make checks payable to MABR</div> <div>  Address: </div> <bR> <div> MABR</div> <div>  PO Box 35</div> <div>  Paola, KS 66071</div> <bR> <div>  Paypal donations use: houndsrus99@hotmail.com address.</div> <bR> <div>  Thanks for your time and support. If you have any questions about Buddy</div> <div>  please email me privately at k9closet@mcmsys.com</div> <bR> <div>  Sincerely,</div> <div>  Stacie Raymond & The Gang</div> <div>  www.mabr.org</div> <div>  www.k9closet.homestead.com</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id97.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Title 97">More Buddy?</A></div> </td> </tr></table></body>