Can you help "Jersey"?

PORTLAND, OR 11/9/06:  CBR took a special case today.  A 5 year old lemon & white beagle named "Jersey" came to us with a fractured hind leg and torn ligaments.  He also has a severe condition on all 4 feet that is being diagnosed by our specialists.  Jersey's leg has been evaluated by our vets and has now been referred to an orthopedic surgeon.  He fractured his leg more than 2 weeks ago but nobody cared enough to help him.   This dog is about as sweet as they come and has a great prognosis, but he needs YOU.  His surgery and post-op rehabilitation will be expensive, but we know he's worth it!    Please consider helping this sweet guy today.  If you are unable to make a donation, please keep him in your thoughts as he begins his new life in the care of CBR.  HELP JERSEY HAVE A NEW START ON LIFE! 

"Can you help me?"

 

"Jersey" cannot bear weight on his painful hind leg due to fractures and torn ligaments.  Also note his swollen, infected feet.

 

Painful, raw, red, swollen and infected, "Jersey's" paws are being tested by CBR vets.

Post-op day 1

THANK YOU EVERYONE!

11/15/06:  Bandage change..this is underneath.

 

Jersey is such a trooper..he just licked the tech as she cleaned up his wounds.

 

Jersey out of surgery.

 

Pressure bandage to help with swelling.

 

Michelle assures Jersey that he is loved.

 

Susan O. worries about his pain level.

 
   
   
   

 

Jersey sends kisses to the following supporters:
 

Missy, Russ & The Tillamook, OR Hounds!

Deidre & Randy Sindelar
In lieu of gifts this year, we send this gift to Jersey.  Get well soon!!

 Karen Kukla
May the new year bring you the forever home you so deserve. Thurston Howl V and my beloved rescue boy Smokey send get well ArrrOOOHHHs to you!
Michael Brummett Valerie Beasley
You will be in our prayers. You will be treated with dignity and gentleness from now on. Valerie,Dwane,Beauregard,Benjamin,Elizabeth & Mickey at the bridge.		 Lynn Brantman
God speed, Jersey.  You are one tough cowboy. With love from Bandilynn & her humans, Flynnzi and Magpie

Gail Wilkening

 Rick & Mary Garland Kevin Miller
Karen Haneline
"Hope you get well soon and find a wonderful home."  In memory of Radar and Rowdy. 		Cindy Powell
Happier days are coming now that you're in the right place.  We wish you good thoughts and a speedy recovery. Cindy & Rascal, the beagle.		 Cassandra Butler

Carol Sutphin
Joseph Lavigne
-GOLD LEVEL SUPPORTER-		 Vicki Marty
 Maureen Capra		 Deborah Clark
Zoe Land
 "God bless you Jersey. May you be pain free soon!"		 Ron Janick & Bella
 I hope this gift helps with your recovery. We're behind you 100%, Love Bella. 		The Bump Family

Lynn Willis
Get well quick Jersey!!
With love from Joey, Dewley and Pistol Sanford. (Lynne, too)

Kathryn Krieger
In loving memory of Ginger.

Gina Gold

Karen Kukula
Cindy Powell & Rascal, the Beagle
"Happier days are coming now that you're in the right place.  We wish you good thoughts and speedy recovery. "

 Sylvia Morales
I hope you are back on your feet soon and this donation can help you!

Business Supporter:
 "In Memory Of"

Michele Krause
 Hang in there Jersey!  The Krause Haus is pulling for you.  Way to go CBR-West Team..you guys are wonderful!

Sue Hughes
Jersey, from now on may all your Christmases be bright!
 

 

Joyce Adams
"Get well soon, Jersey, the best is yet to come."  Mr. Max & Bubba Adams.

Amy Freeman
Welcome to the CBR Family, Jersey. Love, Amy & Boomer.

Barry Inciong

 

Ketzel Levine
In loving memory of Della Blue.

Marilyn Nipe
Love & best wishes from Bandit & Brody

Bruce Cornley
With love from the BaskerBeagles.

Roger Peterson
~Foster Home for Beagles~

Catherine O'Connell
To Jersey from Coquina Blu on her gotcha/birthday.  We are hoping that you feel much better soon!

Denise Kavanagh
Good thoughts for a quick recovery, Jersey, from this Jersey girl and her beagle Madison.

 Robert Wagner
 Fresita from Costa Rica sends her love!
www.soyfresita.com

Lisa Powell
Get well soon, Jersey. 
I know you'll find the loving home
you deserve.  In loving memory of Haley.

Susan O'Brien
&
 Denise Sproul

Progress Notes on Jersey:

11/10/06 Update:  Jersey is scheduled for surgery tomorrow which will be performed by Dr. Lozier of NW Veterinary Specialists in Portland, OR.  His leg is fractured in 2 places; one is in the ankle joint. Several ligaments are also torn.  The surgery will involve metal plates and bone grafts.  The estimated cost of surgery is $5,000.  He will be in a cast for 8-10 weeks and may need rehabilitation.  Jersey made a lasting impression on the vets with his sweetness and the courage he demonstrated during his exam.   They feel that his feet are infected and have pustules due to a food allergy or other skin allergies.  They are starting treatment for this today.  This is a very severe condition that needs immediate attention.
11/11/06 UPDATE:  Jersey's surgery is scheduled for approximately 1:00 PM, PST and is estimated to last 5 hours.  Please keep him in your thoughts.  Watch for a post-op update later this evening.  POST OP REPORT:  After 5 hours of intense surgery, Jersey is finally out of anesthesia and waking up.  Dr. Lozier said it was a complicated fracture and several bone grafts were installed into areas in the fractured joint.  He had to take bone sections from Jersey's hip to use in his leg.  He has a metal device with pins and rods that go through each of the toe bones (metatarsals) through the ankle joint and above the ankle.  Although Jersey's pain is being controlled by IV meds, when we visited, he was trembling with pain.  His leg/foot is swollen to 4 times its size so it has a pressure bandage on it.  Below are the pictures from tonight's visit.
11/12/06:  Jersey is doing well, but had to remain in the hospital another day due to severe swelling of his leg.  They are soaking all 4 paws trying to relieve the pain and infection.  Jersey's spirit is strong and he offers the staff kisses.  CBR Volunteers delivered a sign to the hospital to be hooked onto his hospital kennel that says "My Name is Jersey.  I am loved by CBR!" .  He is scheduled to be released tomorrow.  Keep watching for updates!

11/14/06: Sweet Jersey is learning to hop on 3 legs to go potty.  He still cries out in pain but settles down if we sit and hold his head.  He looks up as if to say "that's all I needed..just hold me and I'll be ok."  He seems to still have quite a bit of swelling & soreness.  Tomorrow he goes for a bandage change.  New pics below. 

11/15/06:  Today they changed his bandages. Pictured below is the hardware that was encased in the bandages and wrap.  Jersey was quite painful during this appointment but he still found it in his heart to kiss the techs.

11/21/06:  Jersey continues to improve but will not bear weight on his injured leg.  He seems to be tolerating the pain under the compassionate watch of his fosters Jann & Amber.  He is described as "such a sweet, wonderful guy."  His next vet appointment, barring complications, is set for December 14th, when he will have xrays.   His hip, the site of the bone harvest for grafts, is sore and swollen, but his spirits are good. He offers kisses often.   His diet has been switched and his paws seem to be a bit better.  It's amazing what a little loving care can do!

11/26/06:  Over Thanksgiving, our sweet boy was a gem.  He seems to understand that he is being cared for, although his leg is bothering him, he greets visitors with kisses.  For the past couple of days he has been trying to begin to bear a little weight on his leg, but only baby steps at this point.  He will still need another surgery, eventually, to remove the hardware.  He will then need to learn to walk normally again.  Watch for new pictures soon!

12/4/06:  Today is our Pictures with Santa event and what a surprise when Jersey's foster mom showed up with him!  Apparently Jersey had left a note for her that he just had to have a meeting with Santa.  What did he wish for?  Warmth, love and affection for every homeless beagle on earth.  He said he feels pretty lucky that so many people cared enough to help him with his surgery!  He still has one more operation to go and some therapy.   He is doing better every day.  One more thing he whispered into Santa's ear...."If you happen to find an empty heart and home on Christmas Eve, please tell them I would be happy to fill the void!"

1/3/07:  Follow-up vet appointment today included xrays.  While some parts of these tiny bones are weaving back together, there are some that are not.  Little Jersey will have to wait another 4 weeks for a recheck and hopefully the bones will be further along.  It is possible that his hardware could be ready to come out on Valentine's Day! Please continue to keep paws crossed!  Jersey thanks all of you immensely for your support!!  He has an appointment with a vet Allergy Specialist on 1/24/06 to consult on the swelling, itching feet.  Watch for updates on this!

1/24/07: The Allergy Specialist cultured Jersey's feet and discovered that he has staph, strep, and yeast infections going on..poor baby.  No wonder he is so miserable.  Several prescriptions were given and a whole regimen of bathing, drops, meds were laid out.   His wonderful fosters, Joanne and Jim, are taking such wonderful care of him and are actually falling in love with him....could there be an adoption on the horizon????  On Valentine's Day, he has a recheck with both the orthopedic surgeon and the allergist...please keep paws crossed that his bones are finally healing properly!! 

 
 

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