Sweet Rainy has probably been thru a lot in his short lifetime. This 92 pound Aussie/Malamute mix with border collie markings, approximately 5-6 years old, was dumped in the Salinas shelter, pretty obviously because of his badly injured right eye. (photo attached, if you’re squeamish don’t open). Rainy was scared, dirty, and nobody came to claim him. The call came from our friends at the Salinas shelter: this dog needs out or, due to his injury, he will be euthanized! Because that’s what Norsled does, that’s who we are, and because his picture tugged at my heartstrings, we pulled him. Rainy is now safe.
His surgery to remove a painful, bulging and useless right eye is complete thanks to Animal Health Center, a wonderful facility in Salinas. Prognosis – Rainy is now cancer and tumor free. Injury could have been caused by trauma, untreated glaucoma, we don’t know, but his other eye is fine. Freshly groomed, he looks splendid with his big shiny black and white coat gleaming. (more photos attached). He has blossomed since the surgery, is happy and perky. His ugly protruding eye must have been very uncomfortable. The post-op drain was just removed, his cone will come off in a few days and the stitches will dissolve. Once his fur grows back he will be drop dead gorgeous, big and friendly. He is currently resting in a quiet foster home, a wonderful Norsled adopter who has another one-eyed dog. Coincidence? I think not!
In the meantime, can you lend a paw to help us pay for this costly surgery and after-care. A click on the Paypal icon on www.norsled.org and the notation “for Rainy’s surgery” will assist us immensely. We count on our supporters in times like these, and you always come thru for the dogs. It makes a difference in all our lives, and it surely makes a difference to the dogs we save. If you can’t or don’t want to use paypal, send your tax deductible contributions payable to “Norsled” to me at 1561 Sutherland Court, Concord 94521. Thanks from all of us in advance for helping yet another beautiful canine achieve a happy forever life. And if you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact me!
