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Olivia
Update: 12/18/08
Olivia, CTW Olivia, is a beautiful, 2½-year-old red brindle female born March 12, 2006. Her sire is Kiowa Sweet Trey and her dam is CTW Outa Sight, making her grand sire the famous Fortress. Olivia suffered a central tarsal bone fracture with communited fourth tarsal bone fracture of the right rear leg. Her surgery for this very difficult repair was performed on November 21, 2008, by Dr. Doug Lange of Dallas Surgery Center. Dr. Lange said it was a very complicated repair, and it is expected Olivia will have a minimum of 8-10 weeks of recovery, at the best.
Olivia suffered her injury while schooling at Valley Race Park in Harlingen, TX on November 14. The track has not even opened yet (that is November 28, 2008) and, like last year, GALT is already receiving broken legs. GALT is working with the Texas Racing Commission and the Texas Greyhound Association, as well as many of the kennels at VRP, to insure the track surface is safe for racing. Last year GALT received 17 injuries from VRP, for a total of over $35,000 in the leg repairs only.
It is not known at this time if Olivia is small animal or cat tolerant.
See Greyhound-Data.com for Pedigree.
The special medical treatment cost needed by Olivia is why the Miss Mesa Fund was established. If you would like to help with Olivia'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/Olivia on your check.
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You WILL and CAN make a difference in Olivia'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
12/18/08
Because Olivia has so many open sores on her leg, her bandage changes have been every 3 days since her surgery. Dr. Lange is hopeful these procedures can be extended to every 5 days soon.
