Mike Now Has Four Working Legs
Update, May 1, 2012. Mike had his first visit to the vet yesterday to check out his new prosthetic. He is adjusting amazingly well to it although he thinks it’s a toy so trys to chew it. The process to get him adjusted to the prosthetic will take about 6-8 weeks and this will be just in time for another trip to Ohio State University for surgery on his left leg. He spent 4 days at OSU and it was determined that his growth plates have not closed yet so we have to wait, again, for the reconstructive surgery. Dr. Dyce also discovered that Mike has a deterioration issue with both back knees that will most likely need to be address in a couple years. This poor dog has the greatest spirit in spite of having so many problems. We will not give up on him and have decided to do whatever it takes to make him whole. Please keep checking back for weekely updates on Mike. Thank you to everyone for your support and compassion!
Paws with Pride, Inc. (PwP) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, which was founded and incorporated in Ohio. The organization’s main focus is dedicated to the care and welfare of displaced, abandoned and surrendered animals. Our goal is to place each and every animal in a loving “forever home”. We work extremely hard to find a “forever home” for each of the animals in our care. PwP does not have a shelter each of our animals are fostered in loving homes where they are part of a family. PwP is a “No Time Limit” organization which means that all of our adoptable animals stay with us until their “forever home” is found. PwP’s space is very limited and we try to do our best to keep an updated list of our needy animals posted on this website as well as Petfinder.com. PwP has a very small, devoted volunteer base that willingly take on any task to contribute to the care of these animals, from organizing fundraisers, caressing a sick animal, adoption counseling and custodial duties. Every person in PwP is a valued member of the team. And without these caring wonderful people, PwP could not accomplish the progress seen each and every day. PwP is constantly striving to find ways to insure that the lives of so many unwanted pets can be saved through education, by adopting them to responsible people who can provide a permanent loving home, by working closely with other animal groups, by organizing successful fundraisers and by receiving donations and supplies to keep this organization in operation. PwP exists to provide shelter, medical care and loving attention to all its animals. Your donations help PwP afford the things these animals need on a daily basis. For more information about PwP, becoming a volunteer, available animals, making a donation, or if you cannot adopt and are interested in sponsoring one or more of our wonderful animals, please contact us through this website. PWP believes pet ownership is a serious responsibility and a life-long commitment. Our goal is to place animals in the best possible homes where each adoptive person realizes their obligation to the animal. Paws with Pride reserves the right to deny an adoption for any reason. Please carefully read the following. If you think any of the following may apply, kindly think very carefully before adopting an animal. We understand that each of these animals need forever homes, but it is our goal to place each animal in the best home possible. We expect each adoptive family to understand that this adoption is a long term commitment. We do understand that unforeseen events happen, but wanting to return a dog for reasons such as, allergies, house training, excessive energy, barking, chewing or normal pet behaviors are not acceptable reasons to give up on your pet. Millions of pets end up in shelters because: And many more unacceptable excuses!!!! With certain breeds we require training classes. If you cannot afford to take on the expense or do not have time for this requirement, do not adopt a dog! Many people think they know how to train their dog, leave it to the professionals!!! Again, this is a long term commitment and if you cannot take on this responsibility, please think before adopting an animal.
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