for surgery for rectal tumors.
Winky update (06.14.10): Winky was seen on July 13th at Angell Animal
Medical Center in Boston by neurologist, Dr. Sisson. He is now regaining
strength and movement in his back legs but there is only slight progrss in
his front legs so far. Winky's bandage was replaced by a special collar that
will keep his spine in alignment and hopefully will allow more progress.
Winky update (06.04.10) : Winky was seen at Angell Medical Center by Dr. Sission.
Small improvement in back legs. He changed his neck splint and he will see him
in 2 weeks. Hoping for the best.
Winky had his MRI and a neck xray under anesthesia at
Angell
Medical Center, Boston Ma. The neurologist, Dr.
Sisson advised he wear
a neck splint for 3 months before attempting surgery. Surgery is
deemed highly risky given the serious nature of the results of his MRI,
however the splint may make a major impact on his walking abilities. He
spent two days at Angell Medical Center in the hospital and is now home.
Winky will have to be transported to Angell Medical Center in
Boston every 2 weeks to have the splint changed by Dr. Sisson and
to determine progress and for continued medical care. Updates will be posted
periodically.
email: flowerdogsorg@aol.com
Inspiration: Saint Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and the environment. His teachings and respect for all living things are still with us today and continues to be the inspiration for the foundation of The Flower Dogs Sanctuary.
Mission: To continue to provide 24 hour care for hard to place dogs such as blind, aged chained, pregnant, disabled or a high risk for immediate or deliberate death. This is their forever place and they live in a home environment with lot of safe room to play outdoors on two acres.
Policy: The Flower Dogs Sanctuary does not euthanize any animal. No animal will be chained and no animal will be allowed to reproduce. We do not act as a foster home but rather a permanent refuge. We do not allow dogs to be adopted out unless an already pregnant mother dog is rescued and her puppies will be adopted out. Flower Dogs Sanctuary is a non-profit organization.
Because the animals living
here are primarily elderly, sick and disabled, there is a greater need
of donations from the public. Veterinarian bills are extremely
high with this population.
Their lives are worth saving and the tail wagging is their way of saying THANK YOU
to all of
you out there who have helped and continue to do so.
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FLOWER DOGS SANCTUARY IS AT FULL CAPACITY AT THIS TIME
If you know of an animal in need, neglected,
or chained, contact Flower Dog Sanctuary or your local Humane Society. Flower Dogs was created in Memory of Francesco, |
