Meet Lenny our lovebug! This guy has had a rough go of it this year and while he has some major issues with his jaw that will require surgery he is trying to stay positive and keep his chin up.
Right after coming into rescue in April, it was discovered he had been shot in the face and had to have his eye removed. Due to the trauma and buckshot being lodged in his jaw that can’t be removed he has developed TMJ. This causes Lenny to be in a lot of pain and is limiting how wide he can open his mouth. Even chewing food is painful and when Lenny is not feeling good his foster mom can tell as he rubs his face on the floor to make the pain go away.
We are managing the pain with medication however the TMJ is getting progressively worse. Lenny was seen by an animal dentist that concluded he will need a CT scan to determine how much the TMJ has progressed and that he will need surgery to repair his jaw.
The CT scan is $1,700 and a minimally invasive surgery would cost $4,500. If the surgery is more difficult the estimate is $7,500 with a $2,000 overnight ER stay. In rescue funds are always tight and we are asking our amazing supporters to help with Lenny’s surgery fund. We have until February 18th to raise $10,000. That is when Lenny will have his CT scan and surgery is scheduled for March 1st.
Amazing supporters, we are asking for your help in coming up with the funds to fix Lenny’s jaw! If we raise more than we need for Lenny the additional funds will go directly to the medical care of our other dogs in rescue. All donations are tax deductible and Lenny thanks you in advance for your generous support!
Our Mission: Great Pyrs & Paws Rescue is a 501c3 organization with a network of volunteers across the United States. We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome unwanted, displaced, and neglected Great Pyrenees along with other Livestock Guardian dogs that are abandoned in high kill shelters throughout Texas. By placing them in caring and nurturing foster homes we are able to successfully adopt them to loving homes throughout the Western United states. Our mission is to engage community members to promote better treatment of these dogs and reduce euthanasia numbers through adoptions, education, and other resources.