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10/21/04
Marshall's foster home writes
His splint were changed for the second time. Bright Pink this time! His stitches are out. He has gained about 10 lbs and looks great. He is crazy as the day is long, enormous amount of work trying to keep him quiet. He's dying to play with  Boxer Betty and the cats--and everything, and anything and everyone else. We can't wait to see him with no splints so he can be a regular part of the family, playing, running, and no cone of silence... Will be worth the wait he is a great dog. Newest nickname is Braveheart as he hides behind us while Betty barks wildly at  whoever is at the door. Marshall is a great watchdog as he is happy to watch...

Northeastern Boxer Rescue would like to again thank all the people who sent donations for Marshall. Please keep them coming we are a long way from covering his expenses.

10/07/04 - Post Surgery Update

Marshall had his surgery on Monday and we picked him up today. The surgeon had to put metal plates in both of Marshall's legs - this will allow him to stand on the pads of his feet instead of on his ankles.  Once he is healed, Marshall's future looks wonderful - he should be able to run and play and do everything else a sweet boxer boy does.

Marshall will require eight weeks of crate/down time in order to recover completely and we've been fortunate enough to find a wonderful foster home for him that will give Marshall the time he needs to heal.  Marshall will have weekly visits to the vet for bandage changes and checkups.

We want to share an encouraging story about Marshall.  After we picked him up from the surgeon today, we waited for his foster family to meet us at the vet's office where he's been staying since his rescue.  The minute we walked into the office, the entire staff came running out to greet Marshall and get a ton of kisses.  And one by one, each person said, 'he looks so good, look how tall he is!'  We realized at that moment that this beautiful boy, with the sweetest disposition, is every bit a proud boxer, now able to stand tall and straight.  Our hearts just melted knowing that Marshall suffered for so long but he never lost the heart that makes a boxer a boxer.  He's displayed love and loyalty, strength and courage.

And we are doing everything we can possibly do to allow him to lead a full and happy life.  But Marshall's rescue and recovery came at a huge financial price - over $3,000.  There is no gentle way for us to ask you, so we're going to just come right out and say that we need your donations now.  In the past few months, NBR has taken in many dogs with very serious medical conditions - and each dog was given the best medical care possible.  But these special needs dogs have left us with very little reserve for the next Tommy or the next Marshall - and they will come in, unfortunately there is never a lack of sick and injured dogs coming into rescue.

We desperately need for you to click on the giving hand  and become part of the NBR family - help us to help Marshall and the Marshall's that are still waiting to be rescued.

Marshall's surgery was Monday, 10/04/04...

10/06/04 - Marshall's surgery was a success. The surgeon did not expect some of the deformity he found once inside the legs. All in all he feels the results will be great.

Now the hard part...

Marshall needs complete rest for 6 weeks. Not easy for an 11 month old boxer boy. Marshall has 2 very large splints on his legs so he will not stress his wrists when walking (pictures will be posted on Thursday). These splints will be changed every week. Another expense over the $3000 already spent. I would like to thank Marshall's new foster family for all the effort it will take to care for him.

9/21/04
Marshall was seen today by the 2nd specialist. They both agree that Marshall's wrists need to be frozen so he can stand up straight. The doctor today suggested we do this soon because he is walking on his skin. If his skin becomes torn or worn down he will be more prone to infection at the time of surgery. The surgery will involve putting metal plates on both his wrists.

We are now convinced surgery is the only choice we have. With a large discount for being a rescue dog the surgery will be $3000. Marshall will have splints on his legs for 6 weeks. We need to find a foster home that can limit his exercise to only bathroom walks. The home must also be close to a vet who can change these splints when needed. A home in Westchester Co. would be ideal. Or do you think your local vet would help if you were the foster home?

9/14/04 Marshall

Marshall is a perfect case of neglect. This sweet dog came from an Amish puppy mill. The Amish farmer brought him to a vet months ago but did not want to spend any money. Marshall was then given to a women who worked for this vet. She brought him to a specialist who told her it would be $6000 to repair his legs. She also was not able to help Marshall. The money was just too much. As you can see from the pictures Marshall walks with his wrists bent all the way down. He must of had some injury to the growth plates as a young puppy. The saddest part of the story is how frightened he becomes if you raise your arm or if you walk by him with a broom. He just hits the ground. After he hears a soft voice telling him it is OK he is just full of Boxer wiggles and kisses.

Marshall saw an orthopedic specialist today. He feels we could freeze his wrist joints but he walks so well we could also leave him the way he is until his wrists start to hurt him. We will not do any surgery for cosmetic reasons. We will only operate on Marshall to insure a good quality of life. Marshall's x-rays were sent to another specialist today for a second opinion.
We are looking for a foster home to keep him until we know what to do. He is living in a Veterinary Hospital and would love a couch or a dog bed of his own.

If you can help with Marshall's expenses

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You can send a check directly to: Northeastern Boxer Rescue P.O. Box 95 Sunderland MA 01375.  
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If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out an online application first.  Then e-mail the contacts below.  Be sure to include your full name, city, state, and area code in the subject line of your message.

Marshall - Standing Tall for the first time in his life!

Pre Surgery

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