Hendricks County Friends of the Shelter

Disregard the big paragraph here’s take two

Last night at work I responded to a call that I still couldn’t shake long after I’d gone home. Anytime a child or a dog is victimized it is often something you just can’t turn off thinking about. At the request of my agency I will have to be very broad and cannot comment on the ongoing criminal investigation. Last night myself and other officers responded to a call where a person and a dog had been stabbed and lacerated stemming from a potential domestic dispute. The dog, Gunner, suffered deep lacerations and stab wounds and was bleeding heavily. While attending the scene, this dog even in great pain and surely scared after what he’d been through- wagged his tail and tried to make friends. We do not deserve dogs. He was evacuated to an emergency vet, stabilized and is recovering. His bill however for this life saving treatment is substantial. The human victim was also treated on scene and transported to a hospital for further treatment. The good folks at the Hendricks county animal shelter saw to it he got the best care possible, and now could use our help. My martial arts school Pollaro’s Martial Arts at 2481 E Main St, Plainfield IN will be hosting a benefit roll to support this dog. At 1100 on 10/26 any donation amount gets you in, all affiliates welcome. If you don’t train martial arts but would still like to contribute, it would be appreciated. “The only thing that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing”

Hi team, I know in the past we have done benefit rolls to help with food and supplies at the shelter. Today we have a different goal- below are pictures of a dog I have named “Ripley” because I’m a huge fan of the alien movies and this pretty lady is also a survivor. Taken from a neglect case and at the request of my department I cannot go into any more specifics at the moment. The heroes that work at animal control worked with us and the vet clinic to save her life. Budgets are a real thing, but Chief Hughes said that nothing else mattered more right now, and to get this dog every ounce of treatment she needed. The vets said that there was a possibility she may have died any second just during the exam. This poor angel weighed 20 pounds on a bone frame meant to hold 50 for a dog her size. Her temperature was 94 degrees, where a normal dog temperature is 102. Her glucose levels were 39 where a normal dogs is 85. She very nearly did not make it. However I am happy to say, due to a dedicated team of vets working 36 hours non stop- today she has been stabilized and started on solid food, and is going to make it. She will be in ICU for several more days before going to a foster family while she gains weight. For our next benefit roll I am asking for you to contribute anything, even a dollar, to her medical expenses. Any contribution gets you into the benefit roll. As humbly as I can, hat in hand, I am asking for your help.

Update- I am absolutely blown away by everyone’s compassion and generosity for this poor dog. Any funds that exceed our goal of Ripley’s care will be used by the shelter for veterinary costs for other dogs in their car. Thanks everyone for sharing, it takes a village

Update 2- the publics generosity has truly been overwhelming. All of the funds donated will go 100% to the budget of veterinary care of animals at the Hendricks County Animal Shelter, and hopefully never be needed for such a horrific treatment of such a beautiful dog, but we will be ready.

Update 3 - again, thank you so much to everyone. Both Ripley and Newt will be getting the care they need and will live to bear witness as the criminal process continues.

this event started out as a charity roll. Reminder thatPollaro’s Martial Arts will be hosting a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu open roll to help raise money for Ripley’s vet bills. The event will take place on May 6th @ 11am.

Pollaro’s Martial Arts

1620 E. Main Street

Plainfield, IN 46168

If you would like to attend just go to the link below and make a donation to Ripley’s GoFundMe page. All schools and affiliations welcome to attend