Save Dogs

Sun and Sand

I'm leaving for Puerto Vallarta tomorrow for a small vacation.  I'm praying I don't find any stray dogs there!  Knowing me, they will be destined for Los Angeles if I come across them.  I've had Bullet on my mind the last week.  I just hope he has some peace in his bruised head.  It is incredible how many people opened their hearts to Bullet.  For instance, one of my neighbors left a check for me inside of a greeting card; she read my blog and wanted to help pay for Bullet's vet bills.  That kind of stuff just makes me teary eyed.

He still has a few hundred dollars worth of bills...but I feel it isn't just my responsibility to fundraise.  It's got to be a group effort and it's going to take time.

I'm full of emotions.  Joy...sadness...hope...confusion.  I think I'm mostly anxious about leaving my dog in a kennel while I'm gone.  I'm sure a few Piña Coladas will do me well.  ~Jon~

Who is Bullet?

It's a kind of mystery.  Who's dog is this?  Where does he belong?  And how do we get him there?
The medical bills are still pretty high; one guy pledged $200 but never called it in.   Bullet is sweet. He is a bit aloof and confused, but he looks pretty damn good for being run over a week ago.  I offered him some treats, but he wasn't interested.  His body seems crooked and he is walking a bit bowlegged.  His chin has a metal wire in it and his lower jaw has a wire apparatus attached to his teeth.  I'm worried that he's going to be forgotten.  I'm leaving next week for Mexico and I hope that the others involved in Bullet's rescue make time for him.  I went from making a deposit on an unknown dog's surgery to raising funds and keeping a diary of his recovery.  I have the sneaking suspicion that the more I help, the more I'm stuck being the helper.  Keep Bullet in your thoughts...I certainly will.

Relief

Just a quick update: Thank you to those who have donated to Bullet's vet bills.  I'm in the process of transferring the money I've received online and via checks to the veterinary clinic in Torrance.  I'm visiting Bullet tomorrow at the animal hospital to bring him blankets and treats and I will post the remaining balance tomorrow as an update.  It appears that the outstanding balance will be cut by at least 30-50% with the money that's come in so far!  Thanks again for your financial and emotional support.  It's nice to see dog-lovers come together to help this poor guy out.  Best, Jon

In need: Bullet

My former co-worker, Judy Crozier, was on her way home when she saw cop cars on Pacific Coast Highway.  As she looked closer, she saw a dog in the middle of the road, howling and bleeding, and the cops just stood there and stared.  (A witness of the accident recognized the dog as "Bullet" and said that he belonged to a 'drifter' that stays in the Lomita area)

With the help of Sherri Stankewitz from Spaky & the Gang, the dog was loaded into the back of a van and brought immediately to Affordable Animal Emergency, which was the closest animal hospital.  Unfortunately, this emergency has been anything but affordable for the three of us, who have exhausted our financial resources on rescue dogs over the past few months.

I put down the initial money for Bullet's treatment (on my credit card)...I couldn't stomach the thought of a dog not receiving immediate life-saving care because of finances.  And I knew if my dog had been hit by a car, I would hope a good Samaritan would do everything in their power to help out my precious baby.

Please Please Please consider donating to Bullet's care and rehabilitation.  He is a sweetheart--I didn't get a chance to meet him until after I put down the money for the accident, but I am so very thankful I did!  He is a beautiful dog with a sweet soul, but he is also in a lot of pain.

If you would like to donate, please use either the Amazon.com box or Paypal donation box on the right hand side of the page.

To verify that this story is genuine, you can call Affordable Animal Emergency in Torrance--they did the initial surgery.

Or, you can call Dr. Jansen's Veterinary Clinic in Torrance to find out his current status.  He is being boarded there at the sum of $30 per day because he is on medication.

Below are pictures of Bullet post-surgery and the medical bills.
You can also call me on my cell-phone to discuss the matter.  E-mail me at savedogs@gmail.com and I will be happy to give you my phone number.

Sincerely,
Jon

Here are the bills and a snapshot of my online credit card statement...click to get full-size photos (These are large files):