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If you can help with the medical care for Winslow
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can send a check directly to: Northeastern Boxer Rescue makes it easy and secure to
send payments online via credit card.
Thank you Holly Winslow for saving Winslow’s life. NBR would
like to honor Holly by giving this remarkable dog a remarkable woman’s
name. Holly was determined to do whatever it took to find Winslow
help.
08/02/11:
A Letter from Winslow's Dad
"Sunday was a tough morning, I was worried about Jax's injury and missing him, I am still not in a good place in dealing with my Winslow. When I start having a bad day or missing Wins, I always head down to the park to reconnect with him. As I was walking along I thought about lots of things. I know I'm not emotionally ready, nor have a conducive work schedule for a boxer, never mind a boxer puppy. So, I started to reflect and was happy to have taken the baby step to at least help in transport, or trying to come up with fund raising ideas(stay tuned). I was so terrified when Jane called, I took some time before I called her back just to steady myself. Anyway, walking along, about halfway through, I was completely amazed how I went from seclusion, to helping, albeit in a very minor way, in so short a time. It will still be a long journey for me, but, as my pace picked up I swear I heard "I'm proud of you Papa..." or was it the just wind in the trees... Please help me keep Winslow's fighting spirit alive by donating, in his name, to the pups who are now in the battle. Maybe, if we're lucky, a little piece of Winslow will go with each dollar to give these fighters the extra little bump to get them over the top..." 07/28/11: In Memory of Winslow .... A Letter from Winslow's Dad "The worst news, my... our, Winnie is gone. This is the 50th time I've started this letter and the 50th time I break down before reaching the end of this sentence. It was about a month ago, but, the pain is still so intense. He was, as you know, a game changer. I am thankful for the time I had, but, also bitter he was taken from this world way before his time. Winslow beat cars, mean people, disease, neglect, cancer, but lost to his own little body. He didn't have a chance, that's the sad part. You see, he had DM, degenerative mylopathy, a truly horrible condition, akin to MS and ALS rolled into one, in which the protective sheathing around the nerves degenerates and causes "misfiring and lack of awareness." It starts at the back and moves up the spine until there is major organ malfunction or the brain stem shuts down. Winslow's condition was pushed to the forefront on account of his battle with cancer. The stress of that was a major factor in the speed of the DM. Don't get me wrong, he battled, like only he can do, and it broke my heart I couldn't help him. We did therapy, acupuncture, walks on the beach for the sand, obstacle course, everything...but it was like a runaway locomotive... For those out there who knew Winslow, we never stopped our walks and he battled to the very end. The last weekend, his right back leg started misfiring(the left had started months ago) and he couldn't understand why he couldn't just jump up and continue on as he has done his whole life. The look on his face was the most horrible thing I've ever seen. That being said, our time together was truly a blessing. I know he reached out and touched some of you too. He lives on through Scooby, Owen, Sugar, and others I can't seem to remember at the moment, so please forgive me. He will also live on in my heart until I see him again. Of our almost 5 years, Mr. Winslow (Boobaloo) only missed, maybe, and I mean maybe, 5 days at the park. He and I went everyday...twice, sometimes three times, on days off. He was the king of the park. His infectious happiness and the joy in which he went about life changed that place forever. He ran free and loved it.(Jane, he was special and always was under my control. You see, we loved each other, and had an agreement to honor each other and he never really let me out of his sight anyway.) He was such a great ambassador for, not only boxers, but the rescue as well. Everyone there loved seeing him come thundering around a corner, legs going in all directions as he abruptly changed direction to go on his "meet and greets." Winslow did have one major weakness...kids. He couldn't get enough of kids. It'd take us three times as long to walk through the field with kids playing soccer because he would take a couple steps and look at me...take a couple more and look at me again...always waiting for his favorite words..."go Winny!" ...he just wanted to play with them...loved the little people...Anyway, I could write forever on how special he is, and probably will, as my thoughts unfold. I believe every pup has an unique gift inherent in their soul. Buddy, Winslow's older brother was a protector. Peanut, his sister, was a princess and had an ability to make you feel important. Winslow's gift was love, pure happiness and love. I never saw one person who saw Winslow that didn't fall under his spell. 99 percent of the time it was instant, for those who resisted(afraid of big dogs, never had dogs, etc.), it was always just a matter of time. He'd get you eventually, for that was his gift...I miss my little guy with all my heart and thank everyone at the rescue who "do what you do" to help him find me... "Who rescued Whom " was a magnet given to me by a young friend who saw us together(which was most of the time) and saw the look in my eyes every time I looked at him...Thank you for the greatest gift I've ever been given, 5 years with Winslow..." Happy Beginnings UPDATE - 11/2/08 Winslow Meunier My Story-The Beginning Winslow Meunier I’m here, I probably shouldn’t be, but, I am. After watching my family, strangers, and most of the shelter workers turn their backs on me and leave me to die, I realized the pain in my heart was almost as bad as the pain in my battered, fractured body. I wonder why my pain medication goes untouched, as I settle in for another lonely night, getting as comfortable as I can on my “good” leg, which, is now bloody and becoming infected from dropping on it so much. The night passes as slowly as the last week and a half because it’s so hard for me to breathe and to just get comfortable. Even with all the pain, I can’t wait for the morning because maybe, just maybe, my family will come back for me. Days come and go, and as long as I am able to, I will hang on, for my family needs me… I wonder why the people don’t pay much attention to me...does it have something to do with Friday? What does kill date mean? No matter, I will persevere because I have my spirit, and I have a big heart. One more long, lonely weekend alone. Hmmm, they must’ve forgot about my Friday appointment? Still no medicine though, and I am finally losing strength in my little body, it hurts so much! My first angel appears that day! I knew it, Miss Holly has found me! She calls everyone to help. Luckily, some place way up in Massachusetts wants me! They get me on a plane, and when I land, I’m conscience just long enough to see my next set of angels. I just can’t stay awake any more and slide off into shock. When I wake up, I have tubes, tape, and lots of other stuff going on. I notice my leg doesn’t hurt so much anymore, is that what the medicine does? Why wouldn’t they give it to me last week? No matter, these new people seem to like me… The story is picked up from here ..... Holly Winslow, Jane, Christian, Pam, and everyone else at NBR and Tufts who believed in me, Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I don’t remember the pain anymore, I just remember the hope you gave me by being there, and taking care of me when no one else would. It’s been so much fun since I got better, visiting nice families, and occasionally, the puppies. I’ve hung out with Bailey, Scooby and many others, and am hoping to meet many more. To everyone else, maybe I’ll see you at one of the awareness days! We occasionally pop in on Millie and her NBR table!! From my Family,
As we get ready to celebrate Winslow’s 2nd Birthday on Oct 30, the day we picked him up at Tufts, I wanted to express our thanks again for the immense effort put forth by Holly, and especially NBR, to save my little guys life. He is the greatest gift our family could’ve hoped for. He is, loving, energetic, funny beyond words, and a true champion. One look at Wins and our little troubles or issues just disappear and hope prevails. He is our strength, and we strive to give him as much love as he gives us. To all who may read this, if this guys will inspires you like it does us everyday, please contact NBR and show your support. Time, donations, foster care are all needed and appreciated. The next great gift of a life may be yours! Thanks, Peanut, Sharon, and Barry
7/27/07 Winslow training for the dog days of summer 
 "Just touching base. Winslow continues to get stronger everyday. He's a regular bull moose now. We are working on his walking and social skills. He's great with people but has become a little over anxious around other pups. I bring him to the park every day now and we're trying to get him back into the social life. Overall, he is doing fantastic and is a really happy pup. We are still trying to get a picture of his nubby dance but, he twists back and forth so quick that it's hard. Here are two pics, one snuggled up with Pnut's blanket during that little cold snap and yesterday, taking a little siesta."
THE WINSLOW FAMILY
Update 4/28/07
HAPPINESS FOR WINSLOW THE MIRACLE BOY
Winslow is on the final leg of his journey to a new life. He has
completed the last of his heartworm treatments and tolerated the
procedure well. The doctors feel Winslow is finally healthy enough
to be neutered and his appointment has been scheduled.
This fortunate dog has reaped the rewards from the kindness of
humanity. Our thanks go out to everyone who has followed Winslow's
story and contributed kind words, much needed prayers, and
generously assisted with his excessive medical expenses which have
taken a toll on our medical fund. I'm sure you will agree with us
that he was worth every penny.
The bonus to this happy ending is that Winslow’s wonderful foster
family have fallen in love with him. They have requested that he
become a permanent member of their family, and we are thrilled.
Welcome home Winslow!!!
Below is a summary from Winslow’s foster family:
“The first time I laid eyes on the emaciated, scarred, furless puppy
they named Winslow, I knew we would embrace him as part of the
family. As I took the leash from the vet tech at Tufts Animal
Hospital, I was instantly astonished at the power that this dog had.
It wasn’t the muscle, he was all skin and bones, it came from his
heart. Over the gasps I heard in the waiting room when the people
saw his poor condition (mind you after weeks in the hospital), you
could hear his feet going a mile a minute trying to scramble up to
everyone to say hi. After explaining to these people how NBR had
saved him, we headed home.
Our one big fear was that our 12.5 year old dog Peanut was going to
have objections to a new dog in the house. To our mild surprise,
she embraced him. I believe she sensed how much Winslow had endured
already and, having been without a family herself, she knew what he
was going through.
The days turned into weeks, and weeks melted into months as Winslow
battled through all of his treatments. Never a whimper, or tear, as
he put milestone after milestone behind him. Throughout all of his
pain and therapy, he made countless friends. Not once letting his
own predicament get in the way of the hugs that he felt everyone
needed. So, as we go into the final week of his “foster” time, we
look back at his recovery with disbelief that he lived through it
all, and look forward with great joy, knowing he will be part of our
family forever.
I promised Winslow that we’d continue to send updates on a regular
basis, but, in the meantime if you happen to see a brave little
boxer with a bit of a limp, stop and say hi, he’ll make sure you
know someone loves you.
For those that have followed Winslow’s story and for the new people
to visit this site, please help by sending a donation, if only a
dollar (they add up). These pups pay it back a thousand fold...and
if you find you can’t help financially, please spread the word to
help find loving foster homes which are desperately needed. This
world is a much better place because of the love our dogs give us,
let’s help all those we can.
Thanks to NBR for saving, not only Winslow, but all of these needy
pups, and to everyone who supported Winslow in his effort to survive
and have a chance to just be warm, safe and happy (which he
definitely is).”
Barry and Sharon
A word from Winslow:
“I ccan’t typee so goood with little hands buttt thanks too
everyonee for savingg me.”
Signed,
Sir Winlsow busterbrown rolyypolly bug can’t seem to finnd the rest
of my tail :) Meunier
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Update 1/27/07
Well, it has been a while since our last
update about Winslow. We had pretty much battened down the hatches
and hunkered down with Mr. Winslow due to doctor’s orders after his
first heartworm treatment. Luckily he has been doing amazingly
well. This latest treatment probably is not even a blip on his
radar screen after what he has been through, but, he still needs to
be kept quiet. Winslow’s progress has been spectacular but he is
not completely out of danger quite yet.
Winslow’s foster parents could easily claim they work two jobs, one for money, and the other to keep a three year old boxer calm. He has packed on the pounds and weighed in the other night at a very svelte 68. Last Friday, he insisted on taking his foster mom and dad back to their local vet to catch up on everyone’s hugs and kisses. The vet came out and her jaw just dropped. Besides being extremely handsome, she also noticed that his big melon head now fits his body.
His repaired shattered leg is coming along
great and he is now given access to the front door, which is six
steps down. He is allowed to climb the steps once or twice a day to
help build muscle strength in that leg. He is also getting along
very well with his foster sister Peanut and it seems most of their
boundaries have been set. Winslow seems to provide a nice comfort
to her as she now likes to stay home in the morning instead of going
to work with her mom, as she has done since she lost her brother
last March.
Next Tuesday Winslow goes back to the hospital
to be evaluated for the second and third portion of his heartworm
treatment. He will receive more tests including another
echocardiogram and a series of chest x-rays. If the cardiologist
gives the OK the doctors will proceed. Unfortunately, Winslow is
required to be hospitalized for three days for the treatments and
observation.
Winslow’s foster parents have asked all the
people out there following Winslow’s story to send him good thoughts
and wishes!
If you can help with the medical care
for Winslow
You
can send a check directly to: Northeastern Boxer Rescue makes it easy and secure to
send payments online via credit card.
Winslow has once again surprised the doctors
with his tenacity to defy the odds. Winslow returned to the
hospital for his scheduled appointment with the cardiologist, and
had chest x-rays and an echocardiogram performed to further evaluate
his heartworm disease. They were all amazed at how great he looked
and were elated to see him so happy. His echocardiogram still
showed evidence of heartworms in his pulmonary artery, although his
right heart and pulmonary artery appeared smaller than they did on
his last echo (which is good). His chest x-rays showed a small
amount of fluid around the lungs which is likely a residual from his
previous chest infection.
The cardiologist decided to forgo the
procedure to remove the heartworms directly from Winslow’s heart
since his test results were more favorable this time around.
Bloodwork (CBC, Chemistry panel) and urinalysis was also submitted
to ensure that Winslow did not have any persistent underlying liver
and kidney disease that would affect his ability to tolerate
adulticide therapy. Winslow returned the next day to receive his
first adulticide injection (1 of 3 injections), and the doctor wants
him to return in a month or two to repeat the tests to assess his
condition before scheduling his second treatment.
Winslow was not feeling well for a few days
after his treatment, but he is now feeling much better. His foster
mom and dad are doing an excellent job keeping Winslow as quiet as
possible and severely limiting his exercise during his heartworm
recovery, per doctor’s instructions. Winslow is not quite out of
the woods yet, but the road is near.
We are happy to report that Winslow’s recovery is progressing
nicely. He is now living happily with his new foster family, and
their daily reports have been inspiring. He is a remarkable dog and
we are humbled by the opportunity to help him begin a new life.
The following is an update from Winslow’s foster dad.
“What a face on this guy...Winslow is smart and getting stronger
every day. We are still working his leg three times a day, and he
uses it just about every step now. He still bounces, but I'm sure
he will stretch out those tendons soon. Winslow is getting around
the house quite nicely, but is still not allowed any stairs. He
seems to like the ortho bed at night as it cradles that arm a little
better with the memory foam. The ramp out back is working well for
him. We went back to the vet to remove his stitches and they all
came out great; the staff all got their weekly hugs and kisses.
Winslow continues to put on weight and his hair is starting to grow
back. He seems to enjoy life more and more, and is happy to greet
each new day. He looks more vibrant every time I see him. He is
eating well and seems to be filling out. We're hoping one rib,
every three days, will disappear from Winslow's physique. We see
him putting ounces on everyday. He was so skinny that first day, I
was shocked, but he is making a comeback as only he can.
Winslow is also starting to really pay attention to his
surroundings. When we take him out, he’ll spend a couple of minutes
sniffing the air before doing his patrol around the perimeter to
make sure we’re safe. He is sleeping really well now, keeping us
safe from the world. This morning he was so comfortable that all I
got was a wag, stretch and a “don’t forget to turn out the hallway
light on your way out” look.
And the face...Your six million dollar puppy is “priceless” he’s got
a great soul. Winslow still has a couple more hard months ahead of
him and we will do our best to make him comfortable.”
The good news.....Every day gets better for Winslow and the
generosity of the people who read his story makes it all possible.
All of us at NBR are truly grateful to all of the people who have
sent donations and kind words of encouragement for Winslow’s
recovery.
The bad news.....Winslow’s medical bills are still climbing.
Winslow will need to undergo another operation, and we still need
your help. Again, any donation is appreciated.
Winslow’s health has been on a roller coaster ride since being
admitted to the hospital ICU, and the daily reports from his doctors
have kept us on pins and needles. His care has been extensive (and
extremely expensive), but the good news is that he is recovering
remarkably well.
The doctors were surprised that Winslow bounced back so quickly
after the surgery to remove the necrotic tissue from his badly
infected leg and abdomen. We were later elated when the doctors
determined that open chest surgery would not be required for the
infection in his chest cavity (pyrothorax). He had a minor set back
when he developed pneumonia but it was quickly controlled because of
the intense monitoring of his condition and the high-powered IV
antibiotics he was being given. The repaired fracture in his leg is
healing as expected.
The last hurdle Winslow must endure is a delicate procedure to treat
his heartworm disease. The cardiologist, who is one of many
specialists overseeing Winslow’s care, would like him to recover for
a few more weeks before beginning treatment. The procedure the
cardiologist is recommending involves the surgical removal of adult
worms taken directly from the heart. Winslow will be anesthetized
and the worms will be removed with forceps via the jugular vein.
The specialist said that performing this surgical procedure prior to
starting standard heartworm treatment is safer than doing the
standard treatment alone. This procedure is scheduled for the week
after Thanksgiving.
We are extremely grateful that Winslow has survived, and marvel at
his tenacity to live. Unfortunately the hospital bill for Winslow’s
care has climbed to over $13,000. No…that is not a misprint. When
we accepted Winslow into our rescue program we had no idea that he
had such extensive medical issues. However, since the doctors said
Winslow had a good chance for a complete recovery with major medical
intervention, we could not deny Winslow the opportunity to live a
good life.
Needless to say, we are in desperate need to replenish our medical
fund. If you have followed Winslow’s story please send a donation
to help us pay his medical bill. If everyone who reads his story
would donate at least $5 we would be in better shape to help the
next dog who needs care. We cannot continue to help these dogs
without your assistance. We need your support more than ever.
Update 10/23/06 Luckily the doctors were able to stabilize Winslow’s condition after a few days of round the clock intervention in ICU and they began tackling his medical issues one by one. The doctor’s felt the leg surgery was the first thing to correct since it was causing him considerable pain. The surgery was a success but it was a very difficult repair. It required much hardware, including plates and pins to put his bones back together. Physical therapy has started and will continue for some time. The surgery was also lengthy and was very hard on Winslow given his condition. He lost a lot of blood and recovery was very slow.
Draining tubes were placed on both sides of Winslow's chest and his
chest cavity has been flushed daily. The doctors were hoping that
this infection would clear with medical intervention. However it now
appears that Winslow may require open chest surgery.
Winslow’s left front leg has a very serious infection and has been
difficult to heal.
Since his arrival at the hospital Winslow has developed complications
with this leg wound as well as a wound that he has on the side of his
chest. Some of his skin tissue has become necrotic and this dead
tissue must be surgically removed. He will be going into surgery
again tomorrow and depending on what they discover with the chest
wound, they may decide they need to perform open chest surgery at the
same time. Although Winslow is not the best candidate for surgery
because of his condition, the doctor’s feel that he will not get
better unless these surgeries are performed. Please continue keep
Winslow in your thoughts.
10/17/06 -
Flown On The Wings Of
Angels...Winslow Needs Your Prayers
Winslow is in critical condition and he is in the intensive
care unit at Tufts University Animal Hospital. He
definitely needs your prayers. When we first received the call
about Winslow we understood that his leg was seriously fractured
(apparently hit by a car), he was abandoned by his family, and had
not received medical attention for two weeks. We immediately
arranged to have Winslow flown to Massachusetts where he could
receive the best medical care available. As soon as we saw him we
were shocked by his condition and could not help but cry. When we
arrived at Tufts Animal Hospital it was apparent that Winslow was in
bad shape, however we were not prepared for what the doctors
discovered upon their examination.
Winslow must have flown on the wings of angels because the doctors
were surprised he was still alive. When he arrived at the hospital
he was in septic shock due to his untreated injuries that had become
infected. The doctors diagnosed multiple serious medical issues
that need to be addressed. Each medical problem complicates the
other and together they are intensely life threatening. Despite the
many problems to overcome, the doctors felt Winslow should
definitely be given a chance for recovery because of his sweet
nature and his strong spirit. Multiple specialists were brought in
on his case, and a treatment plan was arranged. The duration of his
treatment will be long and expensive.
Winslow’s right front leg was badly fractured at the elbow joint,
and he has a wound on his left front leg which has a serious
bacterial infection. His most serious medical problem is called
pyrothorax. Pyrothorax is an accumulation of pus within the pleural
cavity, usually associated with infection. The infection causes
fluid to accumulate in the chest cavity – the space between the
lungs and the body wall – which causes difficulty breathing. This
is a serious condition and is often fatal if not treated promptly
and aggressively. In addition, Winslow also has heart worm
disease. Sadly all of his medical problems have been caused by
neglect.
Obviously Winslow has an amazing will to live and a determination to
beat the odds. He was scheduled to be killed at the shelter two days
before we received the call to help him and he was somehow
miraculously overlooked on their “to kill” list. He surely has a
guardian angel watching over him. Please continue to say prayers
for him…Winslow will need all of them.
If you can help with the medical care for Winslow
You
can send a check directly to: Northeastern Boxer Rescue makes it easy and secure to
send payments online via credit card. If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out an online application first. Then e-mail ALL contacts listed below. Be sure to include your full name, city, state, and area code in the subject line of your message.
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