Laz Gets a New Lease on Life



Yesterday afternoon A1340518 found himself given away by his "family" when he needed them most, alone in a cage at a shelter, having lost the use of his back legs, less than 4 hours to live, and needing a miracle. One of the best things about rescue is that miracles can and do happen, and when they do happen, they happen quickly, and in a way that is humbling for even the most seasoned team like DRSF.

Our executive team could not fathom a way we could gather the resources to help this little boy in less than 4 hours, but we decided to put out a "hail Mary" request to our community, and as always, you did not fail us. Within seconds, funds started coming in and fosters started to come forward who
had the knowledge and experience to give this little guy every possible chance to have the life he deserves.

Our initial note went out at 1:30 yesterday and within an hour, and thanks to our amazing community, we had an early indication that we could raise the resources we needed to help him. The shelter was called and told we were on our way, Dr. Wong was ready, waiting for us and Regina was on her way to pick him up.

He arrived at Southeast Vet Neurology with no deep pain sensation and was scheduled for blood-work, a meylogram, and then was headed to surgery. Given his condition, he was given a 50% chance of walking again, 40% chance of not walking, and a 10% chance that he would develop meylomelasia.

We all held our breath and waited for an update. Dr. Wong completed the surgery at 1:45 AM; the compression was easily removed, but his spinal column was badly bruised which is symptomatic of an injury. As of this AM, our little boy was resting comfortably and is pain free, although not yet responding to pain sensation. He is by no means out of the woods as he has a long road ahead of him, but he is safe, loved, and we can only hope somehow knows how many people are thinking of and paying for him.

DRSF Foster Dad Sady had a wonderful suggestion for a name for him, and "A1340518" will now be known as Laz, short for Lazarus, who walked from his own death. We have raised about half of the $2,500 needed for Laz's surgery and have posting below the names of all those who have contributed. But we need much more. Please share Laz's story and encourage help; no donation is too small.

Thank you to all those who have contributed in time, transport, skills, love, prayers, and donations for this little boy and it is only thanks to our community that we are able to make this miracle happen.

If anyone can help please visit Dachshund Rescue South Florida and let them know. There is a big time committeemen while Taz recovers from surgery. I am not in anyway affiliated with the group just passing on the information.

CraftyGal