SteveÕs Story

August 2011

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In August 2009 poor Steve, this beautiful and lovely lurcher was knocked down by a car in CarlowRemi took him to BrayVets for an operation at the time where Steve had to undergo surgery on two fractured legs.  After his surgery we took him back to care for him and prepare for his rehabilitation.   We desperately tried to find his owner and even took him with us to make an appeal on Ireland AM.    No-one came forward.   

Not long after we put out a special appeal to help us help Steve we were thrilled to hear that he was lucky enough to be offered a home.   Unfortunately, during his time in his new home more issues arose with his leg and Steves new owners couldnÕt afford to pay his ongoing vet fees.  So Steve came back to us and we were not only faced with the costs of caring for Steve but our worst fears came true when recently the vet told us we faced the decision to amputate his leg!!  This is not something we entered into lightly but Steve was in too much pain and last week we agreed to amputate.

We hope Steve will somehow forgive us.  It broke our heart into a thousand little pieces to be the ones to have done this to Steve but we know and have been advised and assured that it was the only course of action for Steve to make him feel better.   However Steve is not over the worst yet and has had a few issues since the operation.  We are all hoping and praying that Steve will recover quickly and return to his happy lovely self very soon. 

Steve is a perfectly rehomable three legged dog though.  HeÕs always been such a lovely dog and weÕd always recommend him for any home whatsoever.   Everyone here loves Steve and all volunteers ask for him.  Yes, heÕs only got three legs now but that hasnÕt affected hundreds of three legged dogs out there.  Please donÕt raise Steves hopes if you are not ready to look after him by giving him the time, company, love, attention and a few walks (depending on how he goes).   He deserves that, he deserves a lovely life, a couch or place to snooze and all the hugs and kisses a person(s) can give him.