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American Eskimo Dog (medium coat) : : Female (spayed) : : Adult : : Medium
Learn more about the American Eskimo Dog.
My name is Frosty and I have been through a great deal in the past few months. I lost my lifetime owner of 7 years when he passed away suddenly. His family did not have the love for me like he did and I ended up in a shelter in FL. Eskie Rescuers heard of me and took me into their care. I was a bit overweight and although my owner loved me he did not realize how feeding me extra was very bad for me. I had a bad right knee in the back and some pretty nasty teeth. Well ERU got my teeth cleaned and had surgery done on my knee as well. I was doing great recovering but then fell and hurt my front paw. The vet examined me and said it was just a strain. There was a wonderful couple from Ohio who vacation in FL and wanted very much to adopt me. They got all checked out and approved and did adopt me. They babied me a great deal carrying me because my leg hurt so much and we all thought I just needed some time to heal. When they arrived back in Ohio they took me to the vet and had me examined and things were a lot worse than thought. The surgery on my back knee did not take and the injury to my front was to my shoulder causing issue with both front legs. Extensive and very expensive surgery is required for me to have any chance of walking again. The adoptive family loves me very much but they cannot afford the surgery required to give me a chance so ERU has taken me back into rescue. My adoptive family is going to foster me as they are retired and hope to pull me through my surgeries and recovery time. I know some people would say why spend so much money on a girl who is already seven years old. I hope I can answer that by telling you how grateful I am that ERU pulled me from that cold shelter and continue to value my life no matter what my age. I know I will not be able to repay those that help by donating for my surgeries, but I promise to pour as much Eskie love onto my foster family and anyone else who I come in contact with. I WILL pay it FORWARD with Eskie kisses and cuddles. ERU has had a generous offer from two donors of matching funds. They will match any funds collected up to $2500. So if we can raise $2500 they will donate an additional $2500 for a total of $5000. If my problem can be corrected with the two surgeries planned that should cover all costs. My foster family is dedicated to following the strict recovery period necessary to make the surgeries a success. More about Frosty in OHGood with Dogs, Good with Cats Sponsors: Two Anonymous Donors of matching funds to $2500 Special Needs: Requires extensive surgeries on her back leg and front shoulder Whenever possible Eskie Rescuers United tries to adopt out its dogs locally (or at least to adopters in adjoining states to where I'm being fostered). Please note that ERU processes LOCAL adoption applications before considering those from out of state. Other Pictures of Frosty in OH (click to see larger version):
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