Help for Odin
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TL;DR version: Someone shot this poor dog before I adopted him. One bullet was removed from his left elbow, but another bullet remains in his right shoulder and he is in pain. The location makes the surgery complicated, and requires a surgical specialist. Since humans did this to him, I am calling on humans to help him now.
Scroll down/click on "read more" to see x-ray photos, a surgical estimate, and some glamour shots.
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I adopted Odin from a shelter in rural Kansas and had him transported up to me in Seattle. He was originally found as a stray, and was picked up by a local pound. From there, he was rescued from a neighboring humane society as he was on the kill list at this pound. He spent 7-8 months in this humane society on/off, as he was adopted and returned twice (once because the family's dog never accepted him, and again because he dug a hole and escaped a yard while unsupervised). During his time at the humane society, they noticed that he limped so they took him to the vet. After the vet took x-rays, it was discovered that Odin had two bullets in him. One in his left elbow, which was superficial/easily removed, and another lodged in his right shoulder. The humane society only had access to limited veterinary care and was not able to afford the expense to get him the help he needs, so he was adopted "as is". We don't know when he was shot, or why, but it's clear that he had a rough early life. He is about two years old.
After consulting with half a dozen general practice veterinarians, it was recommended he see a board certified veterinary surgeon due to the complexity of his case. In inexperienced hands, permanent nerve damage and eventual amputation was a likely outcome. So, I elected to consult an orthopedic surgeon at the Animal Surgical & Orthopedic Center in Seattle, who has the expertise to provide quality care that this dog deserves. Unfortunately, the cost is more than I anticipated, and estimated at $4,000-5,000. Fortunately, the surgeon is confident that the bullet can be removed, reducing if not eliminating his pain and improving his quality of life.
Odin has quickly settled in at home and is a top notch doggo. I hate to think what his early days were like and the circumstance surrounding his being shot, but I'm happy I can provide him a good forever home where he will be loved and spoiled.
X-rays:
Proof of veterinary estimate:
Evidence of being the goodest boy:
Scroll down/click on "read more" to see x-ray photos, a surgical estimate, and some glamour shots.
More info -
I adopted Odin from a shelter in rural Kansas and had him transported up to me in Seattle. He was originally found as a stray, and was picked up by a local pound. From there, he was rescued from a neighboring humane society as he was on the kill list at this pound. He spent 7-8 months in this humane society on/off, as he was adopted and returned twice (once because the family's dog never accepted him, and again because he dug a hole and escaped a yard while unsupervised). During his time at the humane society, they noticed that he limped so they took him to the vet. After the vet took x-rays, it was discovered that Odin had two bullets in him. One in his left elbow, which was superficial/easily removed, and another lodged in his right shoulder. The humane society only had access to limited veterinary care and was not able to afford the expense to get him the help he needs, so he was adopted "as is". We don't know when he was shot, or why, but it's clear that he had a rough early life. He is about two years old.
After consulting with half a dozen general practice veterinarians, it was recommended he see a board certified veterinary surgeon due to the complexity of his case. In inexperienced hands, permanent nerve damage and eventual amputation was a likely outcome. So, I elected to consult an orthopedic surgeon at the Animal Surgical & Orthopedic Center in Seattle, who has the expertise to provide quality care that this dog deserves. Unfortunately, the cost is more than I anticipated, and estimated at $4,000-5,000. Fortunately, the surgeon is confident that the bullet can be removed, reducing if not eliminating his pain and improving his quality of life.
Odin has quickly settled in at home and is a top notch doggo. I hate to think what his early days were like and the circumstance surrounding his being shot, but I'm happy I can provide him a good forever home where he will be loved and spoiled.
X-rays:
Proof of veterinary estimate:
Evidence of being the goodest boy:
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Andrea Bowie
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Seattle, WA