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POSEIDON NEEDS ANOTHER MIRACLE

Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids received and urgent call for help the evening of Saturday 12/23/17. A tiny 8-month-old Pittie puppy was attacked and almost killed by a dog. The pups name was Poseidon. He was at a vet clinic for initial care but he needed immediate transfer to Eastern Iowa Veterinary Specialty Center for critical care. His life was in the balance. Once admitted to EIVSC, it became clear that this would become an epic battle for survival. Poseidon had lost a significant amount of blood. He was lethargic but still wagged his tail. His wounds were located on his head, neck and front limbs and shoulders. They were gaping and exposed to infection. This puppy quickly became the most critical patient in the hospital. At 11pm last night, Dr. Matt Keller called CC with what would become an overnight war against death. Poseidon required a blood transfusion, then a plasma transfusion. His heart rate was over 200 and all hospital resources available were diverted to the minute by minute care of this baby. At 3am this morning (12/24/17), Poseidon again took a turn for the worst. Dr. Keller worked to keep his blood pressure up for the remainder if his shift. At 8am this morning, Dr. Miller assumed care of Poseidon and called with an update. They brought in a staff members blood donor dog in case another transfusion is required. Poseidon’s body is grossly swollen but his tail still wags. Dr. miller reports that they are very concerned about septic shock. Pain medication is being administered for his comfort and the battle for life continues. Critter Crusaders asks for your help to save this puppy. He deserves his life and if he survives, in years to come this episode will be a small blip on the radar of his life. His care will be a financial struggle for Critter Crusaders with many other medically challenged animals in our system.

HELP US MAKE A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE FOR POSEIDON. PLEASE SHARE THIS PLEA FOR HELP. We estimate at this point that his care could exceed $7000.00. Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids is a 501c3 charitable organization since 2008. 100% of all donor funds are tax deductible and will go directly to Poseidon’s care as we work to save his life.

If you chose to donate through the mail, you can designate Poseidon in the memo of your check and please mail donations to:
CCCR
PO BOX 10111
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52410
Or go to our website at www.crittercrusaderscr.org
Federal EIN 26-2821920
WE THANK YOU.

Organizer

DeAnn Gerdeman Brannaman
Organizer
Cedar Rapids, IA
Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids
 
Registered nonprofit
Donations are typically 100% tax deductible in the US.

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