Jake was rescued by Buddy Rescue Foundation when dey went to rescue anutter doggy down south (u know dey hab hi kill rates in dem shelters down der). Jake wuz in da cage next to da doggy dey were getting n da peeps just knew dis doggy needed saved too…dey just didn’t knows how much he needed dem until later.

I will let de folks at Buddy Rescue Foundation tell you all about it, but Jake had to hab surgery n dey needs r halp payin fur vet bills. If u can spare a few green papers I knows dey will appreciates it. Once u read his story I finks u will be diggin ur wallet out & findin all da spare changin in da sofa to sends to dem.

Please share Jake’s story so we can halp get him a furever home too!

From the Buddy Rescue Foundation…

Every once in a while we have a rescue story that we share, that shows the true meaning of what rescue is all about.  Jake’s is one of the more heartwarming stories we’ve had, of how an unlikely rescue dog touches the hearts of many along the way, and everyone comes together to make a difference to that one little dog.

Jake was rescued by Buddy Rescue Foundation about one month ago from a shelter in Lancaster, SC.  He just happened to be in the same kennel run as Sugar, a female walker hound mix we were rescuing.  While we had no intention of rescuing him, the two seemed to be bonded and we didn’t want to leave him behind knowing he would be euthanized within hours.  All accounts were that he was a happy one-year-old lab mix, playful and loving despite what looked like obvious head trauma he had suffered some time ago.   So Sugar and Jake were rescued and transported to PA and everyone along the rescue route from the shelter to transport just loved him and were charmed by his sweet and playful nature and crooked little nose that seemed to add to his charm.  We had no idea of the extent of his head trauma and previous injuries until after he arrived with his foster in PA and we saw him drink and eat.  He was obviously challenged in that he could not open his mouth more than a half inch, burying his entire nose and mouth in the water and food to drink and eat.  While he had clearly adapted, it was on a warm day at an adoption event two weeks later, that we saw that Jake could not open his jaw enough to pant to cool himself down.  We knew we had to take significant measures to pursue a diagnosis that would ensure Jake could lead a normal and healthy life.

We pursued a diagnosis at University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital in Philadelphia and received the bad news that indeed Jake’s jaw was fused and only corrective surgery to remove the excess fused bone tissue would free up the joint to allow him to have normal function of his jaw. The recommendation for surgery was inevitable and necessary for Jake’s well-being, so he would not suffer the ill effects of his condition as he continues to grow.  The complicated and delicate surgery had some risks but chances were overwhelmingly positive that surgery would correct the jaw movement and function, and his ability to eat and drink and pant normally would be restored.

Thankfully Jake did have his surgery last week, and is doing well.  He can now open his mouth approximately six inches compared with the half inch previously!  You can see from his post surgery pictures, he can now smile and pant, just like a normal dog!  Jake’s surgery was more extensive than anticipated, since Jake’s right jaw was completely fused and the joint had to be removed.  The doctors speculate that his jaw and skull had been shattered due to trauma likely from being hit by a car when Jake was a young puppy, and fused as it healed without being treated.  Dr. Jennings and the medical team at University of Pennsylvania did a wonderful job in performing the delicate surgery and providing outstanding care for Jake.  Jake’s prognosis is good, however he will be on steroids and pain medications for months to come, so his healing preserves range of motion and does not result in more fused bone that would inhibit his jaw movement.

There are so many people to thank that helped get Jake to where he is today.  We hope that you will help us to continue to help him by donating to Jake’s fundraiser so we can cover the expensive corrective surgery we had to undertake to ensure his health and well-being.  Despite his obvious handicap and the undeniable pain he must have suffered, he is a playful and engaging puppy who will now have a normal pain-free life and make a wonderful addition to any family that will ultimately adopt him.  His surgery guarantees that he will continue to be happy and healthy for the rest of his life!  Thanks so much for reading Jake’s story and for your support of Jake’s fundraiser!  To donate, please click on the link below.

Please Donate: http://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/jake-needs-surgery-to-repair-traumatic-injury-to-his-jaw/83955

Most of this post and all of da pikshurs r frum r furrends at Buddy Rescue Foundation.