Dexter's Vision
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Hi, everyone. Dexter here. I’m an adorable 10-year-old Maltese boy who ended up at a Jack Russell rescue at the end of 2020. I was a breeder dog for most of my life and when they were done with me, I ended up at the kill shelter.
Mama Donna (the rescue owner) was at the shelter that day to pick up a JRT and saw me. One of the staff members said, “Please, take this boy. It’s his last day.” And it was. She couldn’t stand the thought of me being put down without knowing what a real life is like, so she took me to the ranch to find a new home.
When we got there, however, Mama noticed that I couldn’t hear … or see. Because of my malnutrition, I have about every visual issue you can imagine — corneal scarring, cataracts, and glaucoma. They have been taking me to a specialist, hoping the next step would be a multi-med routine of eye drops — and they bought and administered a LOT of drugs. Unfortunately, my condition is drug-resistant — and it’s becoming VERY painful.
So, after seeing another specialist, the decision has been made to remove my non-working eyes. It’s scary, and my rescue peeps really hate to do it, but everyone says I will feel much better afterward. I’ve heard about some "pretty boy Floyd" here who had it a few years ago and went on to live an awesome life, so we’re all hoping for the best!
The consultation was about $200 and the surgery is almost $1800 (will upload estimate). It will get done, one way or another, but we already have plenty of special-needs dogs here, so … we are reaching out for help. Once this is done and I’ve recovered, I will be ready to be adopted and venture into the next stage of my life in a loving home with someone who loves me for the lovable boy I am.
As always, we appreciate you so much.
Mama Donna (the rescue owner) was at the shelter that day to pick up a JRT and saw me. One of the staff members said, “Please, take this boy. It’s his last day.” And it was. She couldn’t stand the thought of me being put down without knowing what a real life is like, so she took me to the ranch to find a new home.
When we got there, however, Mama noticed that I couldn’t hear … or see. Because of my malnutrition, I have about every visual issue you can imagine — corneal scarring, cataracts, and glaucoma. They have been taking me to a specialist, hoping the next step would be a multi-med routine of eye drops — and they bought and administered a LOT of drugs. Unfortunately, my condition is drug-resistant — and it’s becoming VERY painful.
So, after seeing another specialist, the decision has been made to remove my non-working eyes. It’s scary, and my rescue peeps really hate to do it, but everyone says I will feel much better afterward. I’ve heard about some "pretty boy Floyd" here who had it a few years ago and went on to live an awesome life, so we’re all hoping for the best!
The consultation was about $200 and the surgery is almost $1800 (will upload estimate). It will get done, one way or another, but we already have plenty of special-needs dogs here, so … we are reaching out for help. Once this is done and I’ve recovered, I will be ready to be adopted and venture into the next stage of my life in a loving home with someone who loves me for the lovable boy I am.
As always, we appreciate you so much.
Organizer
Georgia Jack Russell Rescue
Organizer
Conyers, GA
Georgia Jack Russell Rescue Inc
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