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Roger
Running at the Rainbow Bridge
Roger is a three-month-old brindle male puppy born June 23, 2006. He was turned into a shelter in Oklahoma because he could not race. Roger is being evaluated by Dr. Jeff Ellis of VCA Preston Park Animal Hospital and Dr. Bob Radash of the Dallas Surgery Center at this time. Preliminary x-rays indicate his legs are the result of a congenital condition; however, further consultation and evaluation of his medical condition and x-rays will show more. Dr. Radash is out of town until Tuesday, October 10, 2006, and Roger has an appointment at that time.
However, since Roger has been in GALT's custody, he has not been able to keep food down on a consistent basis. He was tested for Parvo and was negative; the next test was for Megaesophagus, which a barium x-ray determined to be positive on October 4. He has received intravenous fluids in an effort to just stabilize him, which he has responded to. To read more about this congenital disease click here.
Roger has been sent to the Animal Diagnostic Clinic at the Veterinary Referral Center of North Texas Thursday morning, October 5, for immediate evaluation, as it appears this little guy has other serious problems in addition to the megaesophagus and congenital condition of his legs.
Please keep little Roger in your thoughts and prayers – he deserves a chance in this world.
Click here to see a video of Roger.
The special medical treatment cost needed by Roger is why the Miss Mesa Fund was established. If you would like to help with Roger'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/Roger on your check.
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You WILL and CAN make a difference in Roger'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.
