Tres Magnifique!

During the recent clinic, DeeDee and Karen were in Ponemah waiting for residents to pick up their newly altered animals when a young man approached to ask for help. He said that his dog had been hit by a car about five days earlier, and the "bone was sticking out."

DeeDee followed him home to assess the situation and found a juvenile black lab cross with a homemade splint/bandage on his leg. She told the man that the dog needed to see a veterinarian immediately. He did not own a vehicle, nor could he afford to pay the veterinary costs, so he surrendered the puppy to Red Lake Rosie's Rescue.

Back at the warehouse, he was given the name Rufus. Despite his considerable pain, Rufus was happy and friendly.

UPDATE FROM ACT V:
Rufus (now known as Tres) came from Red Lake to us as an urgent request by DeeDee and Karen Good. He's a 17 week old lab/shep mix that had been hit by a car about 5-7 days prior to being turned into Red Lake during a spay neuter event. His hock joint was completely destroyed and the bones exposed to the environment. DeeDee transported him to us and stayed with him until evaluated.

Unfortunately, his leg could not be salvaged and it was amputated the next day. His new foster says he's doing really well. He's a snuggly guy. Wish him luck in his quest for a new loving home.

Act V Rescue

NOTE: All of these photos were taken after his surgery.