Charlie's Adopted!

August 9th

Charlie’s infection persisted and could not be resolved.  However, x-rays showed that Charlie’s leg has almost completely healed so the vet removed the plate and pins holding it together.  Charlie has now been given a clean bill of health, and after so many months in his foster home, the family couldn’t give him up.  He has now been adopted by the folks responsible for his lengthy recuperation and we wish all of them a long, happy life together!  And a huge thank you to all of you for your support and concern for our Charlie!

June 30th

Charlie is 80% healed but his infection persists. Veterinarians have moved him to a stronger antibiotic and we are waiting to see if that solves the problem. WCHS sends a BIG thank you to his foster family who have been diligent about his lengthy care and recovery.

June 4th

Charlie had his follow-up x-rays on June 1^st and is now showing signs of an infection. Doctors say that, in rare cases, dogs will develop an infection in the bone graft that is persistent. We are waiting for test results now…and they will attempt to treat the infection. However, if the infection persists, they will have to “un-do” the bone graft and provide us with alternative treatments including possible amputation. Although the news is not good, Charlie remains in good spirits and very affectionate. 

May 10th

Charlie had his surgery on April 16th and was at the shelter for a week before he went to his foster home. He is on pain medication and antibiotics, and is being given a mild sedative for 6 weeks to keep him calm and less active (and THAT is hard to do with this boy!). He got his staples/stitches out last week and will have x-rays at the end of May. If the x-rays looks good, he will be taken off the sedative and be put up for adoption.