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The GRFT Special Needs Fund The Greyhound Rescue Foundation of Tennessee Special Needs Fund was started in order to allow us to help place hounds like Pops into permanent homes. The problem for most adoption groups is that the expense of the medical attention alone is enough to mean that they cannot afford the added burden of caring for a special needs hound. Funds like this are about the only chance that injured, sick or old racers has to make it into an adoption program. The Primary use is to allow us to accept these special in need racers into our adoption program. The fund is also used to help hounds with more mundane medical conditions. Please help GRFT help other special needs hounds. You are the best chance they have. What You Can Do To Help Without your help there can be no special needs funds and adoption groups like GRFT can not afford the added financial burden of the care of special needs hounds. Fortunately, there are several things you can do. Individuals can help through donations of money and time. Businesses can help too by becoming a GRFT sponsor or partner. A sponsor organization is one that helps by donating cash to our special needs fund. Partners can help in many ways. They can provide materials such as food, beds or medical supplies. A partner can also provide facilities for fund raisers such as a dog wash or a meet and greet. Veterinary services are another invaluable donation. Contact GRFT to find out more about what you can do to help.
To donate to the GRFT Special Needs Fund please use the contact information below.
Our Special Needs Hounds
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GIGEM CHAROLAIS GigEm is a 3 year old beautiful boy. GigEm is a precious soul who has stolen our hearts. He has returned to foster care due to inconsistencies with his digestive system. We will access his needs and condition, will follow with vet appointments, blood work, and any additional treatment to determine the cause of the digestive flare ups. GigEm has come a long way and has been problem free and without medication for a couple month and it's time he finds his special home. Cared for by Brenda and Patrick
Small Animal Friendly:
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BRICKLIN Bricklin was located in an Animal Shelter in Kentucky where his previous adopter dumped him and 2 other non Greyhound dogs. Rumor has it they still have one younger Greyhound so we will be contacting groups in Florida to see who might have adopted this boy out. GRFT will treat Bricklin for his medical needs and get him back to a healthy worm free condition. Bricklin was obviously neglected. He turned 11 years old today, May 18th. His foster mom says he is a sweet loveable boy that needs to be loved for the rest of his life. More information will follow as we continue to treat him medically, physically and emotionally. How can people turn their backs when their "companions" age? Cared for by Barbara & George
Small Animal Friendly:
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 Bricklin Right Ear 50B Left Ear 88601 |
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RWC DIRTY HARRY
Harry was 4 years old in June. He has come into our home with multi dogs and has had no problems adjusting.
Harry's house manners are excellent, he crates well, does steps and has a beautiful coat of hair. We are already lovin this boy.
Harry has been on hold due to some gum issues and extensive dental work. After numerous dental visits, teeth cleanings, gum surgery and extractions, Harry has now completed his surgeries and is available to start his retirement with some lucky family.
Fostered by James in the Knoxville area
Small Animal Tolerant: Yes Small Dogs Status: Medical Hold |
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SEPHIE
Sephie was picked up by Animal Control as a stray on November 15th and GRFT notified. She could not be released due to laws and perhaps citations for animal neglect. How could anyone let this sweet little angel get in this condition.
She only weighs 41 pounds and the pads on her feet were all cut up with skin hanging loose, but she has not given up on the human race. She wags her tail and comes to be loved on. It tore our hearts out to know that we had to walk away until they could get a surrender or the time lapsed. Needless to say that was a long wait but the call did come and we were able to pick her up.
Sephie was eating and drinking and
had her initial visit with the vet but then things started going down
hill. Sephie began throwing up so on her second trip Doc
gave her a nausea-diarrhea shot & antibiotic shot. Sephie lost
another pound. She is now on 6 hours of nothing but ice chips &
water then we can start with rice and cooked chicken. Sephie will
receive 24/7 care in her foster home. Sephie has a long road ahead of her but she will be given all the care and love she can stand. She has never complained and seems much more confident and secure with her little lightweight jack on.
It would have only taken one phone call and this situation could have been avoided. Sephie did not deserve to become a walking skeleton.
Please keep Sephie in your thoughts and Prayers.
Sephie has now gained the weight she needed, still loves to eat, loves her people, loves to talk to you and would love to have a home that would love her in return for all the love she has to give.
Sephie does good with dogs but not so sure about cats.
Sephie has been in her home now for a few months and is doing amazingly well. She is loved, pampered and gets to be the Diva of the family.
I would definitely call this a success story.
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JOE THE PLUMBER Male Born July 6, 2007 Joe tested cat tolerant in Florida. He is a small boy at 70 pounds. Joe went into the cell program but after a month he started displaying symptoms of not eating and developed a "happy" tail. Joe was pulled from the program, examined and has recovered his appetite but will be having surgery on his tail. Joe is an extremely sweet, loveable boy that we will continue to care for him until he is ready for his special home. Fostered by: Brooke in Clarksville Small Animal Friendly: Yes Status: Medical Hold |
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KB'S MI FLY
Fly is doing pretty well, she got looked at by 2 other vets today, one of which is a veterinary urologist. Fly's infection is caused by a bacteria called Mycoplasma, which is a pretty serious bacteria, requiring long term antibiotics. Fly had her work up today, and she also has something going on with her uterus and it will be removed. She also had an ultrasound.
Fly is having an abdominal exploratory surgery at UT on Monday to determine the cause of her ongoing fevers, stomach and back pain, blood work abnormalities, and vaginal discharge which she has been continuously fighting. There is an abnormal structure which we think is an infected part of her uterus, she has not responded to antibiotic therapy, and having a low grade infection for a prolonged period of time can make things really tricky, especially in that area. Fortunately one of the top soft tissue surgeons in the country will be performing her surgery.
Hopefully Fly's surgery will be straight forward, though it is more difficult to do this then the actual spay with a chance of damaging her urinary tract. Fly might have to stay in the ICU overnight. Updates to follow.
Fly is recovering from her
surgeries. A surprising find, a hidden penis and her uterus have
both been removed. She is responding to the antibiotics so once
she has finished this round of antibiotics we hope the infection and
fever do not return. ( Dr. Iva English) CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE |
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PLAYTIME
Maggie as this little doll is called
has has two tumors removed from her neck but the swelling continues to
return and a third tumor has been discovered. The previous two
have been benign and we pray the results of her next surgery will be as
favorable. Maggie had her second surgery today with the tumor
being sent to the state lab. Send white lights for little Maggie's
results. She is such a happy lovable baby and hasn't complained
about having the surgery nor the times her neck has had to be drained.
She is a real trooper and we want to make her well again. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE |
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YO MY AMANDA
Amanda is a small, 56 pound, female. She was born July 27, 2005 and has just recently retired from racing where she was doing a good job at racking up some wins and went all the way to Grade A. Her career was not to last long. Amanda fractured/cracked her hock while racing. She has come into GRFT's Special Needs Program.
Amanda has had several x-rays and blood work done and we are continuing to battle the infection before we will know the next step in Amanda's treatment and recovery. Amanda is on total leash walking, crate rest and quiet one on one loving. Is she getting spoiled? What do you think? July 30th Amanda returned to the vet for additional x-rays. Results, she must continue with her medication and restricted activity. August 13th, Amanda's x-rays show the fracture/crack is fusing but she does still have some infection so she must continue with her medication but is able to have supervised off leash time in a fenced area.
This is one sweet little girl and GRFT will continue to care and do whatever necessary to help Amanda.
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SKIDDY DOC
Born May 21, 1998. Zev as he is called has been a babysitter, a toddler walker and a true friend but he was abandoned by his family, left to have his life ended.
Zev is an 11 year old, yes a senior, but with lots of love to give. He is not ready to lay down and give up although he does enjoy soft doggie beds.
Zev has had a dental due to an abscessed tooth, and the vet thinks he has a life to live and deserves a caring family to be cherished by. Zev is doing very good and looks forward to meeting the right family.
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KIOWA SANTA GAY
Born October 1997, Gabby spent years entertaining the folks in the nursing home where she reside until she became one of the kids that needed a boost with her arthritis and became a little slower on checking on the residents.
Gabby found herself in foster care at
the ripe age of 12, with proper vet care and medication she is happily
being cared for by a loving family that thinks she does no wrong and
wants her to have a happy remaining life. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE |
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SWEETIE
Sweetie was found forging through garbage cans near Cherokee Lake by Animal Control. GRFT was contacted and picked up Sweetie. Her ear Tats show she was either born in May or June 1998. No one has come to claim Sweetie.
What is it about the beautiful black seniors that some people turn their backs on and just walk away? Did they not realize just a phone call and Sweetie would be safe with us but she would have had her own name, birthday and history.
As it is, she is safe in foster care, being medically treated for her ailments, x-rayed for neck pain, and being brought back to health so she can have her mouth fixed and get ready for that special family. Sweetie will touch your heart if you have a chance to meet her.
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RED FLAME (Logan) Logan was one of the most gentle Greyhounds a person could ever meet. His injury was devastating and all known medical procedures and medications were offered this beautiful boy with the financial help of many artist, GRFT Volunteers, GPAEC and GPA-Nashville but after the surgeries and infections he just did not have the strength to continue to fight. The infections he could not fight off eventually took his life. The Special Needs Program was developed so that GRFT would be able to help some of the Greyhounds with special medical needs. Fundraisers and auctions help us have the funds to give this chance of a pain free life and a loving home to Greyhounds that might not have a chance otherwise. 11/1997 - 09/2006 CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE |
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BOOTLEG LEE Lee will be 6 years old in June. Lee raced at 79 pounds, retired and was adopted for approximately 15 months and lived with cats, small dogs and another Greyhound. In that 15 months Lee gained 31 pounds and became sluggish from being over weight and during this time his levels became out of whack. Lee is under a vet care for his weight and his blood levels. Hopefully Lee drops a few pounds his levels will adjust themselves. Lee will continue to be monitored closely during his weight loss program. Cared for by Len and Lois
Small Animal Friendly:
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HALLO CORONADO (Nada)
This
beautiful boy was doing what he does best, racing at Grade A until he
took a spill on 7/13. Nada went to GPAEC in
An update to Nada, for those of us who already know and love him, Nada is GRFT's newest special needs hound. Nada has just undergone a second surgery to remove the screws and wires. Two of the screws were loose, probably because his body was rejecting the foreign objects, and this was what was causing Nada to continue to have problems. Dr. Pearce said that there is some infection in the leg and has started Nada on a 2-week course of antibiotics. Some cultures were done of the infection and Dr. Pearce tested the antibiotics on the cultures to ensure that they were going to be effective. We'll be soaking his leg in warm water every couple of days when we change his dressing and take the stitches out on the 23rd. After that we'll be encouraging him to use the leg but are going to need to leash walk him for a couple of months until the bone has a chance to fill in where the screws came out. Right now they are like a piece of Swiss cheese and shouldn't be put under very much stress. We'll be taking X-Rays about every 30 days and sending them to Dr. Pearce to look at until he is happy that the bones are healed. (Shae & Russ)
Nada has made a remarkable recovery though the excellent care of Russ and Shae. Their tireless efforts and care have made it possible for Nada to find his forever loving home.
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Greyhound Rescue Foundation of Tennessee
P.O. Box 32554
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