Dear Friends of GDRNE, As many of you know, Great Dog is a non-profit organization that relies primarily on donations to help our dogs in need. Each year the number of pups we rescue increases and with that come increased medical costs across the board. We’re highlighting one story in particular to showcase the dire need for funds.  <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/33336684_1538171252106566_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="33336684_1538171252106566_r.jpeg" /> Mandee is a sweet, two year old hound mix, who was surrendered to GDRNE. On August 24, just an hour after being in her new foster home, Mandee slipped out of the yard and found herself on the run on the Methuen/Lawrence border. Great Dog volunteers partnered with Missing Dogs Massachusetts and began the daunting task of trying to locate Mandee’s whereabouts. After two weeks of running, we received tips that Mandee was seen a mile and a half away. After that, the calls went silent for another two weeks. In those two weeks of silence, the gas explosions and evacuations happened in Lawrence and surrounding areas. Mandee’s sightings were (thankfully) not near those sites, but surely she heard the sounds and saw much of the extra activity. With all of this, no one knew where Mandee would show up next. It was late one Saturday night that we received our first tip in a new area over three miles away from where she started and by Tuesday night, we had a feeding station and camera set up. At 12:30am, we saw Mandee on camera for the first time. At 5:00am, Mandee’s foster set the safe-trap. By 7:15am and now 32 days after her escape, Mandee was in the trap and safe. Mandee was clearly not putting weight on one of her hind-legs and had abrasions on that same leg. She’d also lost 10 pounds. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/33336684_1538170948939052_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="33336684_1538170948939052_r.jpeg" /> And now, we ask for your help. Mandee had her first vet visit on Thursday, September 27. The vet highly suspects that Mandee was hit by a car while on the run through Lawrence. Considering how densely populated the areas Mandee was seen in, this is very likely this is the case. Mandee is booked to undergo FHO (femoral head ostectomy) surgery next Thursday. We are excited for Mandee to have the surgery and get back on the road to her forever home. Mandee’s surgery is expensive and as mentioned above, we are non-profit and rely on people like you to make a difference. For every one Mandee, there are more dogs like her with different injuries or ailments, which need your help to get the medical attention they need. On top of the unexpected medical expenses, we have our regular medical costs, such as spay and neuter fees. This is a time where we desperately need your help. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/33336684_1538171320184073_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="33336684_1538171320184073_r.jpeg" /> If you can, please help contribute to Mandee’s healing journey and to the other dogs that need medical attention. With your donations, we’re able to help these dogs off to their forever homes and bring in more dogs that need our help. Every donation matters and counts. No amount is too small and we are greatly appreciative to receive whatever you’re able to donate. As a 501 (c)(3) registered charity, donations are generally tax deductible. Please see your state tax laws for specifics. Also, many employers provide employee matching gifts which is a great way to double your donation. Please visit our website and Facebook to learn about our organization. <a href="http://www.gdrne.com">www.gdrne.com</a>. All of us at Great Dog, Mandee, and the future dogs your donations will benefit thank you endlessly. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/33336684_1538171163884768_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="33336684_1538171163884768_r.jpeg" />

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Help support Mandee's & Evelyn's surgeries

Help support Mandee's & Evelyn's surgeries

Still $1,645 to go. Help us build momentum.