Chance's Appeal.
(MRI results further down the page)
Chance is about 8 years old (at least). We have given him this name in the hope that this is now his chance of happiness.
This poor boy was found in a shed of an abandoned house by and RSPCA inspector, he had no food or water and is very underweight with nails that curled round. Chance was handed in to a local vets, who contacted us to see if we could help him. It became clear that chance has problems with his front legs, which seems to be down to a neurological problem. Chance falls over alot, his front legs knuckle over and he lands right on his face, he cant walk fast or run like a normal boxer should, but he is still happy to play with his toys and be the center of attention. It seems that chance has been left like this for a while, if he wants to get up onto something (like the couch) then he will use his neck/head to try and pull himself up, this as you can imagine is very frustrating for him, his head sooo wants to do it, but his poor body cant.
Click Here for a short Video of Chance
Chance was seen by our own vet and blood has been taken for tests on his thyroid and to rule out a parasitic virus which may of caused nerve damage. He also has an enlarges prostate gland and muscle wastage all over his body. If the blood test results come back clear then we wil be referred to a neurological veterinary surgery for an MRI scan and further tests. This as you can imagine is not going to be cheap, we have been estimated over £1500 for the MRI & tests. But we will not give up hope on this boy and will do everything possible to ensure he has all the care he needs.
We will keep this appeal as up to date as we possibly can and any new information will be added with each update.
UPDATE 26TH MARCH 2008
Chances blood test results came back today, all seems fine with them, there is a decrease in the urea enzyme, which is to do with the liver, but the reason that this was low is probably due to the fact he has been starved.
We are now being referred to Chester Gates Hospital were they will do an MRI scan and more blood tests. This will cost aproximately £1500, possibly more if further blood tests and treatments are needed. If you would like to donate to Chance's Appeal, cheques can be made payable to Boxer Dog Rescue NE and posted to: 'Chance's Appeal', 11 South Avenue, Cowlersley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 5UP
Or our paypal adress is: fundraising@boxerdogrescue.co.uk
We also have some lovely items for sale to help with Chances Appeal, which have kindly been donated by members of UK Boxer Dogs forum, please take a look here. http://ukbd.org.uk/index.php?showforum=102
If you are interested in buying any of the items you will need to register on the forum first and reply on the item thread.
MRI Scan Result's
Chance had his MRI scan on thursday and we went back later that day for the results. The results have devastated us all.
Chance has a large tumour in his spine - lymphoma, its very aggressive and will likely spread to his organs. Bone tumours are one of the worst to treat and he will not be cured. The vet has said radiotherapy is an option but the tumour will come back quickly. She has said he probably has about 2-3 months. He is on steroids at the moment to hopefully help slow it a little. We just have to see how he gets on with the steroids and make sure he has no side efects (he may possibly become incontinent) if this happens she will change the dose. The prognosis is obviously not good, if we go for the radiotherapy then this might give him a month more but he will probably be uncomfortable if he has any side effects to it, and we wouldnt want that for his last few weeks. He will return to Chestergates on the 18th April for a check up. We were all hoping for a happier outcome and everyone is devastated at the result. Chance will now stay in foster for the time he has left, and hopefully now have some happiness.
Update 19th April 2008
Chance went back to Chestergates on the 18th April for a checkup and to also get the results of a thyroid test, the results came back borderline so he will now be put on medication for his thyroid and return for another check up in 2 weeks time. Chance also has some exercises to do, to try and get some strength into his front legs. Good news is he has gained 5 Kilo's he was 22 when he arrived and he is now 27!
Chance is continuing to do well and enjoy life, just how he should.
Some New Pictures of Chance enjoying his recent trip to the beach!
BITS AND BOBS NEEDED
As you may have seen, we are soon to be holding our first BDRNE Fun Day!
There will be many stalls at the event to help raise funds, so we are looking for items to sell, they can be pet items, or household items, anything at all that you think myight be of interest! if you could possibly donate an item or two, please post to the address below, or if you are local to Liverpool, Widnes, Preston, Burscough, Essex, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Bradford, South Wales (or any areas close to these), we will be able to collect ourselves.
BDRNE
39 Lichfield Close
Netherton
Liverpool
Merseyside
L30 1PU
Collars and Leads Needed
Most dogs that come to us have unsuitable collars & leads, usually choke chains or no collars at all! We are in need of more collar and lead sets, these can be new or used, they dont have to be in perfect condition, if you have any you no longer need we would be more than happy to take them. Any donations can be posted direct to
BDRNE
39 Lichfield Close
Netherton
Liverpool
Merseyside
L30 1PU
