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Buzz
Update: 5/8/08
Buzz, aka Valley Buzz Bomb, is a 3½-year-old brindle male born August 18, 2004. His sire is Always Faithful, making his grand sire the late famous Molotov, and his dam is Chasmo's Callie. Buzz's 68-race career began on August 23, 2006, at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, moving to Interstate, Pueblo, Dubuque, and Valley Race Park in Harlingen where he broke his right hock on March 9, 2008.
Buzz arrived with Sunshine in Dallas on Sunday, March 16, with the help of many caring volunteers who drove both of them 10 hours from Harlingen to Dallas. Upon arrival both were taken to VCA Preston Park Animal Hospital where Dr. Jeff Ellis took x-rays to determine the extent of Buzz's injury, referring him immediately to Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center where Dr. Doug Lange performed surgery on Tuesday, March 18. Buzz's grade IV central tarsal bone fracture was stabilized with a 2mm lag screw, and he will be in a cast for the next 6 weeks. Cast and bandage changes will be performed every 7-10 days during this time. It is imperative that Buzz be kept quiet in his foster home during this time to insure the healing process occurs without incident.
From Buzz's foster mom:
Buzz has got to be one of the sweetest dogs we've ever fostered! All he wants is attention, and he'll position himself anyway he can to maximize the TLC. He loves to rub up against our legs just like a cat, and would stand for hours as long as you had even one finger on him.
He is as quiet as a mouse and loves to lounge, but he sure does love his meals. He can stand to gain some weight so we're glad he doesn't choose to miss a meal! Buzz passed his cat testing with flying colors, and gets along with our four dogs perfectly fine. He was potty trained almost the moment he came through the door, and will even stand at the door when he needs to go out. He sleeps quietly all night on a dog bed in his foster parents' bedroom no matter how late we sleep. He's sequestered in an x-pen during the day so he's got some room to move around until his cast comes off. He definitely has no complaints about having a little room to himself!
He is such a handsome boy, too, with a unique, stark-white triangle on top of his neck. You won't just want to adopt him for his good looks, but rather his fantastic personality! Give this boy a chance, and you'll have a loyal companion for life!
See Greyhound-Data.com for Pedigree.
The special medical treatment cost needed by Buzz is why the Miss Mesa Fund was established. If you would like to help with Buzz's care, please take a moment to make a donation to the fund. You can use a credit card, check or PayPal by making the donation through the GALT GreytStore. You can also write a check (Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, P.O. Box 680, Addison, TX 75001) and note Miss Mesa Fund/Buzz on your check.
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You WILL and CAN make a difference in Buzz's life and the lives of other greyhounds in need of special medical care. Your help and support will make a difference...one greyhound at a time.
Update
5/8/08
Buzz is receiving bandage changes every 10 days and all seems to be progressing okay. He will be scheduled for an x-ray within the next 3 weeks to monitor the healing of the hock.
