Nate and Snoops Dog House: Emergency Medical Grant Report

How did this grant help your organization and the pets in your care?

Macho's front left leg suffered nerve damage and is now inoperable. His back right leg had a tibial fracture that caused the bone to improperly heal. After careful evaluation, the doctor had to rebreak the bone, insert a plate, and perform a bone graft, adding about three inches of bone to ensure the leg could heal properly.

These treatments were just the beginning. Macho needed ongoing care and support as he recovered from these procedures, and the costs were high. This grant helped us get Macho's surgery paid for and he is now living a pain-free life and about to be ready for adoption!

How many pets did this grant help?

1

Please provide a story of one or more specific pets this grant helped.

Macho’s story is one of survival, hope, and the will to live. This sweet, friendly pup was brought into the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services as a stray, suffering from severe injuries after being hit by a car. Despite his gentle nature and the love he had to offer, Macho was placed on the euthanasia list.

But we couldn’t let that happen. At Nate and Snoops Dog House, we knew Macho deserved a second chance at life. We rescued him, despite knowing that his future was uncertain. We were committed to giving him the help and care he so desperately needed, no matter the cost.

Macho’s injuries were extensive. His front left leg suffered nerve damage and was inoperable. He may be a candidate for amputation, but at this time to save costs and because he doesn’t appear to be in pain, we are leaving his front leg alone.

His back right leg had a tibial fracture that caused the bone to improperly heal. The doctor had to rebreak the bone, insert a plate, and perform a bone graft, adding about three inches of bone to ensure the leg could heal properly.

Today, Macho has one more week left of crate rest before we start fully integrating him with other furry friends and children at the foster home. He has been on very strict seven weeks (of eight weeks total) of crate rest to allow his back right leg to fully heal and allow the bone to heal back together the proper way.

We already know Macho is so ready to be playing and having the time of his life. He will be on Petfinder and available for adoption soon. Please watch our Facebook page for all the updates on Macho and his story!