OSLF Pets In Need

Maiya

Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier
Age: 13 Months
Diagnosis: Cranial Cruciate Ligament rupture and Medial Luaxating Patella on right rear leg
Treatment: Tibia Tuberosity Advancement Surgery
Estimate: $2600
Amount Needed: $1800
Fund: Companion Pet Orthopedic

Maiya is an approximately 13-month old American Pit Bull Terrier who was rescued from a woman just before she relinquished her to be irresponsibly bred for fighting-stock puppies. She was about 5 months old and had lived her entire life in a crate in a trailer, where she was not allowed to be walked or even tied-up outside. Her rescuer, a college student studying Veterinary Medical Technology, stumbled into her story after seeing a Free to Good Home advertisement. As a Pit Bull breed advocate, she always contacts those responsible for placing these ads to educate them on the inherent risks involved for all dogs, especially this breed, in re-homing pets this way. Once she heard what was about to happen, she rushed to Maiya's aid and became her new mommy.

Within just months of bringing her home and having her spayed, Maiya developed a significant limp from a congenital deformity that had allowed for the rupture of her Cranial Cruciate Ligament. Within weeks, she was limping on both back legs and was diagnosed with Bilateral CCL Ruptures, placed on indefinite cage-rest, and was finally admitted for her first surgery in January. The surgery failed, so after more weeks of 24-hour crate-confinement she went in for a second surgery to the same leg in late March. This surgery, too, failed, leaving her with only 60% use of that leg. At her recent consultation with her referral surgeon, she was diagnosed with moderate nerve damage in this leg. Nothing can be done for it without a high risk of causing more damage than she is currently affected by. We are left with only hope that she will get as much use from this leg as possible before the degradation becomes severe enough to necessitate possible amputation.

During this fight for her left leg, she has still been suffering with a CCL rupture in the opposite leg. To complicate matters further, her surgeon also diagnosed her with a Grade III Luxating Patella in this knee. She will now need an operation (TTA) in order to correct both afflictions at the same time. The TTA should result in as little further stress to her and her leg as possible by avoiding multiple operations on this leg as well.

Her care to-date has cost almost $2000, even after drastic discounts. She still walks with a hard limp, daily functions are painful for her, she must wear a belly-brace to be escorted to the bathroom, must be sedated and crate-confined 24-hours a day, and is unable to sit or lie down normally. Despite all she has been through in her young life, she has remained the happiest, most affectionate, tolerant little girl.

The TTA operation will cost at least an additional $2600, after the surgeons generous discount. Maiya and her mommy need your help and are actively seeking donations. Any amount you can give toward giving her the normal life she deserves will be greatly appreciated.

To help Maiya, click on the PayPal button below. Donations of any amount are always welcome.

If you prefer to mail a donation check, please make the check payable to OSLF, and mail it to:

OSL Foundation
Referral: Maiya
18402 E. 101st Place North
Owasso, OK 74055

Andy

Breed: Labrador Retriever
Age: 6 years old
Diagnosis: Allergies affecting paws, chin and elbows
Treatment: Weekly Allergy Injections
Estimate:$472
Amount Needed: $472
Fund: Silver's Cause Service Dog

Andy is a lovely labrador retriever. He is my service dog and we were volunteering as a therapy team until Andy's illness prevented him from doing so. Andy really enjoyed visiting the folks at the hospital. It was a sad day when we had to let that go. As for being my service dog (Andy is my seizure alert dog), that has been affected too. Many days he hasn't been able to perform his duties. He stopped playing with his toys and lost interest in playing.

Andy has allergies that affect his paws, chin, and elbows. His paws get swollen and filled with pus, making walking painful. He has been seen by several doctors over the past few years. Last year we met with an Allergy Specialist in Greenville SC. Several test were done. When the results were in they were inconclusive. But the specialist put Andy on weekly allergy shots anyway. Andy has improved a lot since then. We still have a long way to go. This treatment can take years. Andy is much happier now. He plays with his toys, runs around the house, and smiles.

I'm on Social Security Disability. I have paid several hundred dollars out of pocket for this problem. But funds have been exhausted and I would really appreciate any help for Andy.

To help Andy continue to receive his allergy treatments, click on the PayPal button below. Donations of any amount are always welcome.

If you prefer to mail a donation check, please make the check payable to OSLF, and mail it to:

OSL Foundation
Referral: Andy
18402 E. 101st Place North
Owasso, OK 74055

Jetta

Breed: Black Lab
Age: 8.5 Years
Diagnosis: Allergies
Treatment: Prescription food
Estimate: $70/month
Amount Needed: $70/month
Fund: Silver's Cause Service Dog

When I saw my new puppy Jetta for the first time, she was a ball of energy, running on clumsy black puppy feet, hips wiggling like a hula girl, tail wagging fast like a pendulum. She ran almost sideways, bounding toward me with joy to offer sweet, wet kisses. Jetta would be my Service Dog.

When I looked into her butterscotch eyes that gazed into my soul, I knew I'd found a partner for life. A piece of my heart was empty until Jetta came into it.

Unable to have a dog for many years, I prayed for another dog to come into my life. I knew the timing was right when I first heard about Jetta. A dog trainer told me that a litter of puppies was due and the breeding and temperament of these pups would be ideal for me. Big, sweet, gentle and smart, she was everything I hoped for in a puppy.

We loved each other from the first moment, a perfect fit, and we have taken care of each other ever since. I am affected by her butterscotch eyes that gaze into my soul. Her beauty is breathtaking. She struts her stuff and does the hula for people she meets on our daily beach walks. She does her sideways run and people stop in their tracks, delighted by her grace and gentle, loving spirit.

Attracting people like a magnet, she invites folks to play ball by trotting up to them and dropping the ball at their feet, gazing at them with her butterscotch eyes. They fall in love with her, too. Sensitive to children and unhappy individuals, Jetta has a unique ability to nurture them. I have watched her with a frightened child, and before you know it, they are rolling around on the floor together, being silly. She draws the best out of people, and makes everyone happy. People melt like butter when Jetta looks at them. Now I never walk the beach alone.

Every day with Jetta is a blessing. I still can't take my eyes from her coal-black velvet coat and those butterscotch eyes that gaze into my soul.

To help Jetta with her prescription diet, just click on the PayPal button below. Donations of any amount are always welcome.

If you prefer to mail a donation check, please make the check payable to OSLF, and mail it to:

OSL Foundation
Referral: Jetta
18402 E. 101st Place North
Owasso, OK 74055