Madeline

Madeline is a ten-month old Wire Haired Pointer. She was in varying degrees of pain and discomfort when she came to Friends for Pets Foundation in Sun Valley, California. Madeline limped and hopped and we did not know why. FFP Founder Diane Monahan took her to the vet for x-rays. He could hardly believe what he found. The vet said he thinks that Madeline was hit by a car and that the impact drove her femur bone into her pelvis and "jammed it there". With no attention from her owner, it healed that way.

Diane intervened for Madeline and decided to have her see a specialist. FFP volunteer Dawn VerMeulen took her and discovered that FHO (Femoral Head Ostectomy) was the only treatment that would get rid of the pain and help her live a fairly normal life. When Dawn called Diane from the lobby of the specialist with the news - Diane did not hesitate and said "when can he do the surgery?" Madeline had the surgery the next day.

Madeline is in Dawn's care now as a foster, and getting 24/7 attention. She is going to professional physical therapy several times a week as well as Dawn providing physical therapy exercises with her two times a day on the off days. The surgery, x-rays, physical therapy, etc. will run FFP about $5,000 when all is said and done.

Because funds are limited, Friends for Pets is making a special appeal to help pay for Madeline's medical expenses. If you can help, send your check today with this mail in form or donate online now.