Dogs in distress: Otis & Sandy

On March 29th in the afternoon we got a call at Red Lake Rosie's Rescue that a dog was in distress in Red Lake, apparently had swallowed chicken bones and rib bones. Geri and Karen responded to pick up the little brindle pitbull Sandy and take her to the vet in Gonvick. Exploratory surgery was completed and she was to spend the next few days at the vet.

OTISLater that evening, we got a second call that another dog was in distress. This time it was Otis, whom we had met at the May, 2010 clinic and had seen last in October. Geri and Karen once again went to Red Lake and got Otis, who was surrendered by the owner, and took him to Gonvick late that night where the vet saw him and held him overnight for full assessment in the morning.

It had been one of those days, and we hoped that both Sandy and Otis would improve. We were very tired that night, but felt good about doing the right thing.

Otis survived and a team of very good people come together to pay his $460 vet bill. Then he was transported to Dr. Vickie in the metro for furter orthopedic and medical care and on to a foster home through a rescue there.

To our sorrow little Sandy died 3 days later in spite of the vet's efforts. Ironically, Sandy died at the vet on the same day Otis got his ride out in a new BMW.

Thank you for supporting RLRR as you are making a big difference here. The medical costs add up so quickly, we're always in need of donations, but we are so thankful that we have friends all over who are willing to help animals in distress in Red Lake, so we can respond to the needs. We are sad for Sandy, but have so much hope for Otis.

Karen and Geri, RLRR