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OSLF Pets In Need

Each of the dogs and caregivers listed on this page very much need your help. They have all arrived at Orthodogs' Silver Lining Foundation (OSLF) because their other resources for aid have been exhausted.

Please visit our Donation Options page if you would like more information regarding how to make a donation to one of the dogs listed here, or to OSLF's General Fund.

A note on charitable donations: United States tax laws are very clear in stating that a charitable donation is not eligible for a tax deduction if it has been earmarked for the relief of a particular individual or family. This is why all donations are directed to one of our general funds. OSLF is committed to ensuring that your donations are tax deductible, to the extent allowed by law. Please consult with your tax advisor or review the IRS regulations to determine whether or not a deduction is allowed for your specific situation.

Please visit our Success Stories page to see some of the dogs whose lives have been made better through your generous donations! In rare cases, applications may be closed prematurely for a variety of reasons — funds were obtained through other means, the caregiver was not able to comply with OSLF guidelines, or the pet may sadly no longer be with us.


Borias

Borias's Photo Breed: German Shepherd
Age: 7.5 years old
Diagnosis: Lameness in hind leg
Treatment: MRI, xrays, acupuncture
Estimate: $3,800
Amount Needed: $3,800
Fund: Silver's Cause Service Dog

Borias is an assistance dog for Tamandra Michaels, who was born with spina bifida, a medical condition that causes paralysis. Tamandra is disabled and confined to a wheelchair. But she has a heartwarming story to tell about her amazing seven-year-old service dog, Borias.

Borias is a very special dog, and Tamandra relies on him for many tasks. Borias is also certified as a therapy dog so he can help others in addition to Tamandra, and loves to compete in athletic events. Among the incredible things that Borias can do are: picking up things that Tamandra has dropped, even something as thin as an ID card or a coin; unzipping her backpack and taking out her wallet; picking up dirty clothes at home and taking clean clothes out of the dryer; opening doors; turning lights on and off; finding lost items; and going to get help if something is wrong.

Unfortunately, Borias recently started exhibiting back pain and lameness in one of his hind legs. His veterinarian has recommended that Borias get an MRI and has agreed to provide a discount, but Tamandra has already spent thousands of dollars on veterinary care for Borias due to surgery two years ago and does not have the money necessary for the MRI—or the follow-up treatment that will be needed once a diagnosis is made.

Without the veterinary care he needs, Borias has already had to start limiting his service dog responsibilities. To help Tami and Borias, click on the PayPal button below. Donations of any amount are always welcome.

Borias' story has been featured in a San Diego Channel 10 News broadcast. Tami wrote a post about the interview on her Heart Dog blog.

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

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


Chance

Chance's Photo Breed: St. Bernard Mix
Age: 9-12 years
Diagnosis: Bilateral Torn Cruciate Ligament
Treatment: Surgery
Estimate: $3,360 per limb
Amount Needed: $3,360 per limb
Fund: Companion Pet Orthopedic

Hi, my name is Diana, and I am a substitute teacher. My dear friend and companion, Chance, hurt his knee by simply running and playing with other dogs in the dog park. I've kept him quiet since New Year's Eve, when he first started limping, and I found out what he had done to himself. Chance has a torn ligament in his back leg. Then, once day he ran out the door and came back limping on the other leg. Same diagnosis. Two torn knee ligaments. So, Chance and I have not been to the dog park or anywhere for eight months now.

I really want to see Chance run again. For this, I will need surgery on both his knees. I would greatly appreciate any help. As it is, I barely survive on my single income. I do not, nor does Chance, have any medical benefits. If you are able to help, please know that Chance and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

To help Chance, 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: Chance
18402 E. 101st Place North
Owasso, OK 74055


Andy

Andy's Photo 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

Jetta's Photo 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


Donations to OSLF's general fund help keep our emergency resources available. Prefer to make a donation to our general fund? Mail us a check, Attn: OSLF General Fund, or click here to donate via PayPal:

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