[News Boquete] ARF-Update on Samuel

We would like to thank everyone who donated to Samuel's operation.  We wish we had better news, but unfortunately, the story did not end as we hoped.

Samuel had his operation on Wednesday, February 17^th.  Dr. Sam in David from Happy Pets performed the operation.  When Dr. Sam opened up Samuel's leg, it was discovered that the bone was very brittle, and even portions of it were considered "dead".  This made it impossible for any steel plates or pins to be secured properly.  The degradation of the bone was due to the time that had elapsed from when his injury occurred, to the time that we found him (approximately 3 months later) and he began treatment for the infection.  The decision was made to have Samuel's leg amputated.  The operation lasted three and a half hours.

Samuel is doing fine.  He is a happy boy, and this event has not seemed to dampen his positive outlook on life.

We raised enough funds for Samuel's pre-op care and surgery.  We also raised enough to help with his after care.  Any additional funds that may be left over will go towards the medical treatment of our current and new rescues.

Samuel will be recovering for the next few weeks in a safe and comfy foster home and will be ready for adoption in the near future.  We will continue to keep you updated on how he is progressing.

Again, thanks to all that contributed.   Donations for our other furry friends can be made thru our website: http://www.arf-boquete.com/donate.html

Samuel pre-op with Dr. Sam

Samuel post-op with his foster dad

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Lisa Mosley

www.arf-boquete.com

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