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Calling all dog lovers... a sick puppy needs help!
We have an 11-week-old golden retriever puppy named Bailey that was bought from a breeder three weeks ago. She has a birth defect called an “ectopic ureter” which requires surgery. The former family contacted the breeder and were informed that they could receive a refund if they surrendered and they could prove that the dog is “defective”. The family spent a lot of money to find out what it is that she has and ultimately were worried that she would be euthanized if they gave her back to the breeder. They contacted a couple rescues and we are the only one that offered them help.
The surgery will cost TLC Canine Rescue $1200.00 to $1800.00 plus any medication needed for after surgery treatment. Our
vet is donating the time and materials required and will be working with a specialist who has agreed to a discounted
fee. TLC is run solely on donations and adoption fees and are relying on your generosity to make sure that Bailey has
the chance to live a long and happy life with a forever family. We may all be unpaid volunteers but we will always go the
extra mile to see to a companion's needs... and Bailey needs help from all of us.
She's a beautiful dog and well behaved. She has started puppy kindergarten classes as well as a puppy social group. She's completely potty trained.
Ectopic ureters are the most common congenital abnormality affecting the ureters. For unknown reasons, it is more common in female puppies than males. An ectopic ureter is one which does not empty into the bladder as is normally expected. Rather, it empties urine into another location. In the female, ectopic ureters often empty into the vaginal canal. One or both ureters may be involved.
The symptoms vary depending on exactly where the ureters empty. In the case of the female, urine may simply leak out of the vaginal opening with the puppy dribbling urine on a constant basis. As a result of improper urinary flow and bladder storage, urinary tract infections are common. Most commonly, the puppy never develops proper control of urination.
Most patients with ectopic ureters will experience severe urinary complications including infections and urine scalding of tissue. Urine scalding is the result of the constant dribbling of urine containing acid and waste products on areas of skin, vaginal linings, etc.
Surgery is the only permanent solution. The ectopic ureter(s) are repositioned so that they carry urine directly from the kidneys to the
bladder, as is normally expected. Antibiotics are useful to control any associated infections.
TLC and Bailey asking for help to get her the necessary treatment needed for her to live a normal life. Every single dollar helps, so no matter how small the donation it will make a difference to this precious little girl.
Thank you all in advance for your help!
You can mail your donations for Bailey's life-saving surgery to:
TLC Canine Rescue
PO Box 43563
Brooklyn Park,MN 55443
Or you can donate via PayPal:
Foster Homes Needed
If you can't make that life-long commitment but still love the companionship of an animal and can open your home (and heart) to help a homeless canine, how about fostering? TLC will supply the food, a crate and cover any medical costs if needed when brought to our Vet. You can still enjoy the companionship of an animal and the feeling of helping a homeless companion is more rewarding than you can imagine.