Wrigley is a very special boy with some special needs GRFR would like to let you know about.  Wrigley was attacked by a large dog
when he was very little.  He's healing up from that traumatic experience very nicely thanks to a wonderful vet in his home town however
he does need  some continuing physical therapy to help with the scar tissue and keep his muscles and shoulder moving smoothly.  
Wrigley is currently being  seen twice a week at CRCG in Broomfield.  They do have a location in Englewood and one in Loveland so 
his forever family can continue those treatments (10 total) at GRFR's expense.  Once these treatments are complete he'll need some 
continued range of motion exercises that his family can handle from home.  Wrigley also may have some hip dysplasia in one hip.  
This is unfortunately quite common in golden retrievers and can usually be treated non-surgically with glucosomine supplements for life
and keeping Wrigley on the skinny side.  Lastly Wrigley does have a minor heart murmur, this is nothing to worry about, it is something 
that needs to be brought to your vets attention prior to anesthesia for any future surgical procedures...otherwise Wrigley will lead a 
happy normal golden life.  

GRFR's total expenses for physical therapy and vet bills are approx $600.00

Snickers is a 1 1/2 year old golden mix and is oh so very handsome.  Snickers is a typical happy retriever boy 
who's still working on some of his basic manners; however, Snickers has some more pressing issues in the 
meantime.  Snickers was found as a stray and was limping badly on his right front leg.  After consulting
with our orthopedic specialist in Colorado, it was determined that Snickers has bilateral elbow dysplasia.  The
doctors will perform arthroscopic surgery on both elbows at the same time.  Recovery isn't quite as daunting 
as with many other orthopedic  procedures.  As if that was not enough, Snickers was also diagnosed with a 
medial luxating patella - basically his knee cap floats around so GRFR will be scheduling a 2nd surgical procedure  
once he's healed up from the first one.  He'll need to be kept slim and trim for the rest of his life to give his joints 
the best chance at being pain-free and he'll need glucosomine supplements forever.  In the meantime GRFR will 
be paying between $2600 and $3000 for his two procedures.  Please consider donating towards Snickers' surgery.  
He'll kiss you later I'm sure.


 

Tucker is a 4 year-old purebred Golden boy that GRFR agreed to bring  into rescue and 
treat for heartworm.  In fact, once Tucker arrived he was also diagnosed with hip and 
elbow dysplasia.  Tucker just underwent an FHO surgery (femoral head ostectomy) on his 
right hip.  Now that this procedure is completed, he'll take a couple of weeks' rest and then have 
his heartworm  treatment.  Tucker's surgery and heartworm treatments will cost  approximately
 $2000.00 all together.  GRFR is happy that we could step up to help Tucker, but his 
orthopedic issues were unexpected.
 
If you would like to donate towards Tucker's FHO surgery and heartworm treatment, 
please click on the link below.  Tucker says, "Thank you!"

Duke arrived in GRFR's care with a multitude of health issues.  He had bi-lateral ear infections 
(interior/exterior) - anemia - heartworm  positive - unneutered.  Duke was immediately put on
antibiotics and  steroids to get his ears to the point that they could even be properly  examined. 
In the meantime his anemia needed time to improve and he developed a bad case of an upper 
respiratory illness and pancreatitis.  It was touch and go for several days but thanks to GRFR's 
amazing  vets and several GRFR volunteers visiting him around the clock, Duke hung in there 
and is now healthy enough to undergo his neuter surgery and finally get his heartworm treated.
Thanks to the amazing  work from his foster family in administering his ear meds Duke will be 
able to avoid ear surgery.   Duke's total medical costs will probably  be between $3000 to $3500
when all is said and done.  GRFR would like  to thank Animal Health Care Specialists in Denver 
for all of their  help.  They all fell in love with him during his week long stay there, and a special
thanks to Duke's amazing foster family.

Porsche is a tiny (20lb or so) 2 yr old retriever mix and a special  needs girl. Porsche has been 
diagnosed with Diffuse Cerebellar  Dysfunction.  She basically has a brain deformity that makes
it  difficult for her to walk.  She's learning to walk with the help of a harness and doing quite well 
with that.  We are hoping her adaptive skills will improve over time but she'll never gain complete
control  of her limbs.  She is potty trained if you watch her cues.  Porsche is  currently being seen
by the neurologist at VRCC, whom GRFR has worked with in the past.  Porsche is looking for a 
very special home that  will cater to her special needs.  Her life expectancy is normal.  She may 
eventually do well with a cart of some kind that could be used for longer walks and GRFR will be 
looking into physical therapy options.
 
Porsche was brought to GRFR through the efforts of Wags and Menace  Make a Difference 
Foundation. (www.wagsandmenace.org)  Wags and Menace is sponsoring all of Porsche's 
medical and physical therapy expenses.  GRFR is proud to be working with Wags and Menace
to help Porsche live a long and happy life.  If you would like to donate to Wags and Menace to 
support Porsche's care please visit their website.