Rescues In Need

This page showcases different dogs that are currently with MAGDRL and are receiving treatment and training to help them overcome the abuse and neglect they have suffered before finding their way to us. Each of these dogs deserves a chance and our dedicated volunteers are working to save their lives.

Jaxx

Jaxx is a 4 year old (DOB 1/05) black male with white markings and natural ears. He is a stunning young man who was surrendered by his previous owner because he could no longer care for him. Jaxx is suspected to have been hit by a car and has a slight limp on one of his back legs that he will be seeing a vet to have evaluated next week. He is an all around great dog. He loves everyone and everything that he meets. He has been great with all animals that he has crossed paths with and that ranges from Emus to Llamas to Goats at his foster home. Jaxx has been a perfect gentleman in the house and loves getting rubs. He has never met a stranger and thrives on attention. He is very eager to please so future training should go very easily. He would love to find his forever home so he could snuggle on his very own couch(or bed). Jaxx came to MAGDRL in November 2008. (9)

Update 12/17/08 - Jaxx received his first heartworm treatment 12/15 - 12/16. So far he is doing great. He was really happy to see his foster dad when he picked him up at the vet's office this evening and was ready to come home. He ate a great meal for dinner and has been sleeping a lot. He is resting comfortably this evening and is just really happy to be back with his foster family. Jaxx will need lots of rest in the upcoming weeks and will return to the vet in 30 days for additional treatment/check-up. It appears as though Jaxx has an old hip injury that may need to be treated. This will be investigated further with the veterinarian.

Update 1/3/09 - Jaxx has settled in very nicely with his foster mom and dad and is currently living with 2 other danes, 2 golden retrievers and 2 cats. He is two weeks into his heart worm treatment and is scheduled for a check up with the veterinarian in two weeks. He is finally starting to come out of his shell and appears to be a very goofy boy. He is a very loving and affectionate dog. If he isn't ready for you to stop petting him he will nudge you to let you know he wants more. He doesn't like to be to far away from his foster mom and dad. He has some separation anxiety issues that his foster family is working on with him. Since coming to his new foster family he has gained 5 lbs.

Update 3/27/09 - Jaxx is doing wonderful in his foster home. He was neutered 2 weeks ago and has healed nicely. Due to just recently being neutered, Jaxx does not always like all the male dogs that he meets (if they are not neutered). He does still have some of his separation anxiety issues, but they are getting better. Because of this, Jaxx will need to be adopted to a family that has at least one other dog. He is very trust worthy when left loose in the house. He is a very sweet and loving dane.

Jaxx's hip has been evaluated, and the vet has determined that he will need a total hip replacement due an accident that happened last July. Jaxx was hit by a car and his hip was fractured in two places. His fractures went untreated and healed incorrectly. We are currently in the process of fund raising for Jaxx for this procedure.

Update 6/03/09 - Jaxx has been doing wonderful in his foster home. He is just the sweetest boy ever. He just went for his 6 month heartworm recheck from his treatment and is heartworm free! He is scheduled for his hip replacement on June 19th.

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Boston

Boston is a beautiful spayed 7 year old female black Great Dane with cropped standing ears. From what we can put together she was loved and well taken care of until she turned about 4. Then something changed, her family could no longer keep her and they thought they found her a steady loving new home. Unfortunately they were wrong and since that time Boston has ended up with at least 3 new owners, if not more, her medical care went by the way side as did her general care. Thankfully for Boston help arrived, a Good Samaritan contacted MAGDRL when Boston was dropped off on her property and in we went, scooping her up and lavishing her with the care and love a senior girl deserves

Boston suffered from severe malnutrition, undiagnosed Hypothyroidism and was extremely filthy including an impacted anal gland when she arrived. She has since also been diagnosed with pneumonia, a gum infection and has had an emergency trip to the vet. There also appears to be an underlying health issues which is causing her to have spells of extreme illness. She is currently in the diagnostic phase for these episodes. In addition Boston is suffering from a skin sloughing as a result of her malnutrition and is extremely sensitive to everything. She has to have weekly grooming sessions with medicated shampoo and skin conditioning.

Boston is a very sweet girl who seems to like everyone she meets even the veterinarian which she has unfortunately gotten to know quite well. She is very good on leash, loves other animals and will do almost anything for a treat. She has made fast friends of the other two dogs in the house and even lets them lie on her for warmth. Boston came to MAGDRL in September 2008. (5)

Update 2/8/09 - Boston is doing well! She still has her spells now and again but for the moment they are only lasting 48 hours and are only coming on every other week and seem to be lighter in intensity. We have no idea if this is part of the cycle or if she has somewhat stabilized. The last vet we saw was a new one and he had his own idea. He thinks that it may be a heart condition, which would explain the on and off nature of the spells and why she may have good months and bad months. Of course the only way to be sure is to bring her to a cardiologist and we’ll look into that. She is still as sweet as ever and her coat has grown back in. She looks great and now weighs 120 pounds.

Update 4/13/09 - Boston is doing well, all of her hair has grown back in and she is now a beautiful Black shiny Great Dane again. She has also finally gotten up to weight and is now 134 pounds, which the vet advises is just right for her frame. She has enjoyed relearning the finer things in life like, car rides, the dog park, sleeping on the couch, belly rubs and of course rawhides which she will perform many a trick to get. She still suffers from her spells occasionally, we have brought her to a cardiologist and found that she has arrhythmia. On her good days it is minor and does not currently need medication. Diagnostics still need to be performed during one of her spells to determine if the arrhythmia spikes and that is the definite cause of the spells which would then call for regular medication. Boston loves laying in the sun in the back yard, going on daily walks and watching a good movie with her people on the couch, she may even give the occasional kiss to show you how much she loves you. She is wonderful with children and other dogs, she is also very gentle and is great with older individuals. If you are looking for a love bug to share your days and nights with you could make no finer choice then this girl!

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Fiona

Fiona is a 14 month old (DOB 3-1-2007) merle female with natural ears. She is a sweet girl that has had a tough time in life. She has a dislocated hip and pelvis and elbow fractures that have healed incorrectly. Fiona has had an initial consult with an orthopedic specialist and he believe she may need a total hip replacement. She is being fostered with a male and female dane, two minpins and cats. She gets along with them all. She is a true love bug and just loves any new people she meets, especially children. She is crate trained, housebroken and her foster home is working on her basic obedience commands. For all she has been through she is the sweetest dane. Fiona came to MAGDRL in April 2008.

Fiona needs further diagnostic testing that will cost about $1200. Surgery cost could range $4000 to $6000.

Update 11/14/08 - Fiona has settled into her foster home. She is a great girl! She loves to go for walks and bike rides. She is great with other dogs and loves to meet new people. She wants to please and loves to be around her foster family members. We love when she gets the zoomies. That’s when she is really excited and wants to race around the yard. She loves peanut butter in her Kong and treats. She carries a teddy bear in her mouth or a bone. I am proud to say with continued socialization and positive relationships, Fiona has worked through her fear of men.

With all her happiness, Fiona lives in pain. Demonstrated by the limp she shows when she walks quickly or tries to run. Her hip socket has been damaged with resulting muscle atrophy and her elbow is larger on one side. This past week she had her final orthopedic surgery consultation. We are waiting to hear the results.

Update 11/30/08 - Fiona has been considered a good candidate for hip replacement surgery and will have it done within the next 2 weeks. We have found a wonderful vet that is donating about 1/2 the cost of the surgery to us, but the estimate for the surgery is still $2000 - $2500.

Update 12/6/08 - After taking a look at the sizing for Fiona's hip, the vets have decided to wait until after January to complete her surgery. They want to be sure to have all three available sizes at the time of surgery to ensure she gets the perfect fit.

Update 1/2/09 - Fiona is scheduled for her hip replacement on January 24th.

Update 1/24/09 - Fiona had her hip replacement this morning. She did well during surgery and both doctors were pleased with the results. Fiona has about a ten week recovery period to get through, so please keep her in your thoughts.

Update 2/21/09 - Fiona is doing wonderful after her hip replacement. She's been an awesome girl through her recovery. She's now allowed short walks around her neighborhood. Fiona has about 5 weeks left on her recovery time from her surgery and she'll be taken off medical hold.

Update 3/23/09 - Unfortunately Fiona has had a bit of a setback in her recovery. She has an infection in her hip replacement which may lead to further surgery. Please keep this girl in your thoughts.

Update 5/30/09 - Due to Fiona's infection she will be having another surgery next month to remove the implant. She has been a trooper and thankfully she doesn't realize everything she's been through. Once through her recovery she'll be going to her new family who's been waiting for her for a couple of months. When they came to meet her everyone could tell it was a perfect match. Please keep Fiona in your thoughts through her surgery and recovery.

Can You Help Fiona?

We are accepting donations to help defray the medical bills of our Rescues in Need. Thank you for caring.

If you would prefer to make your donation by check MAGDRL gladly accepts personal checks and money orders. Donations can be made to MAGDRL, P.O. Box 575, Manchester, MD 21102.

All donations made from this page will go toward the expenses for all the special needs dogs in MAGDRL's care.

Thank you. All donations are tax deductible. 52-1177018