Update on Brock | 7-28-2026

GoFundMe for His Surgery

For those of you who have been following Brock's journey, you know he has a displaced break

in his right femur. And for those unfamiliar with his journey... I'm going to give a synopsis of his

story.

For more in-depth information on his journey, you can do a search under my name Linda

Durocher (Mill Creek, Michigan) on Nextdoor. The original story plus updates will be under my

name.

Rescue Organization Info:

I am a foster for “Haven of Love Dog Rescue” and reside in Michigan. I am local to the area of

Pinckney. “Haven of Love Dog Rescue” is a 501c3 non-profit located in Westland, Michigan.

Initial Rescue & Assessment

Laurie from “Haven” called one evening a few days after my current foster had been adopted.

She wanted to know if I would be willing to take on Broccoli. He had no back story, but she

knew he was limping and in really bad condition—extremely malnourished and matted down to

the skin everywhere on his body.

Laurie met me in Fowlerville, Michigan to make the exchange easier for me. The vet I use for

the fosters is Kern Rd. Veterinary Clinic located in Fowlerville.

I went directly to the vet after I picked him up so he could be assessed. X-rays were taken and

fractures were found in two legs:

● Right Femur: Broken and displaced by around 1” to 1¼”.

● Left Front Leg: Displaced elbow separated by ¼”.

Brock's condition was so poor he could not have any vaccinations or microchip placement. The

vet gave me the lowdown on how poor of condition he really was. My first goal was to slowly get

some groceries in him to acclimate him to processing food, get him groomed, and start him on

pain meds.

Road to Recovery

I took him home with me and laid him on a therapeutic dog bed. He laid very still and was quiet.

I brought water to him and a tiny bit of food. Now, he was on a small amount of food every two

hours 24/7 and drinking as much as he wanted to counter his dehydration.

All of this started on a Tuesday. He needed a day to rest, eat, and drink. On Tuesday a

grooming appointment was made at Royal Canine in Pinckney for early Thursday morning.

After 3 hours of "just get it done" grooming, I cried uncle for Brock—he had enough—and then

he was bathed. I'm surprised he held in there for as long as he did. I supported his injured legs

during the groom; he laid down for a good part of it.

My dog was great comfort for him. His first night he whined and cried. Teddy (my dog) laid next

to the ex-pen I had set up for Brock. With Teddy lying next to the pen, it was soothing for Brock,

Daily Life & Management

The love he gives is unending, from the way he plops his head onto you to the snuggles that

follow. His tail is almost always wagging, except on days when his pain flares up—that is when

his tail drops.

I have a ridiculous number of dog beds for him to choose from, and he currently plays musical

beds between them. After his bath and grooming, Brock started sleeping with Teddy and me.

The ramp leading up to my bed helps him immensely, and I also installed a wheelchair ramp in

the garage. No stairs for Mr. B!

Separation Anxiety & Triggers

By the time he was finally ready for his neuter at the end of June, he had not been left home

alone with Teddy even once. In fact, I hadn't been to a store since he first arrived. The very first

time I stepped inside a grocery store was while he was in surgery. Poor Brock suffers from acute

separation anxiety, but we are making small steps forward. I can now step outside to throw

away the trash without him having an instant meltdown.

To help desensitize him, I have been changing clothes two or three times a day, putting shoes

on and off, picking up keys to carry around, and walking through the house with my purse. All of

these used to trigger his panic about me leaving. Doing this routinely has helped lessen his

anxiety in small but meaningful ways.

Loud noises still terrify him. Thunderstorms were his biggest nemesis until the 4th of July, when

the fear switched over to fireworks.

We have gradually settled into routines that work for both of us, though each day brings its own

new challenges.

GoFundMe for His Surgery

It is imperative that Brock gets the surgery on his femur; without it, he will never be free from

pain. He is such a wonderful dog and truly deserves to live comfortably as he prepares to

transition to his forever home.

That is why Haven and I have started a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the cost of his

procedure. Haven regularly steps up for medical cases like Brock's that might otherwise end in

euthanasia. However, a major surgery like this puts a heavy strain on rescue funds, which risks

putting another dog's life-changing surgery on hold.

If you are able to contribute toward his surgical costs, I would be moved beyond words. It

breaks my heart to think that another rescue dog might have to wait for needed care due to

limited funds.

We understand that times are financially tough for many, and giving isn't always easy. Even any donation is a great help. If by some chance we reach our goal the extra funds will go towards future rescues in need of surgery.

The owner of Haven of Love Dog Rescue is a joint account holder on the donation account and will be accessed by her only.

All the love and support for Brock has been deeply appreciated. Your caring and love shall be in my heart and a wonderful memory in you making Brock pain free. Thank you seems in adequate, but thank you.