My name is Barney Bloom #7476!

12-22: UPDATE ON BARNEY OUR MEDICAL CRISIS PUP WE INTRODUCED TO YOU ON MONDAY (12/15)

HELP BARNEY RECEIVE HIS LIFE SAVING SURGERY – DONATE NOW! https://gofund.me/f8df2a464

First, we want to express our sincere appreciation to each one of you who has reached out wanting to help sweet Barney over the last few days. The outpouring of love and concern for this pup has been truly humbling.

We’ve received almost 30 foster applications in JUST five days — AMAZING! Please know our allvolunteer team is working diligently to review each one and will be in touch very soon.

Your willingness to help will not only save Barney, but also so many other deserving pups in our care who are waiting for their very own forever families!

NOW FOR THE IMPORTANT NEWS…

As many of you remember from our December 15th post, we rescued Barney—a sweet 4 year old Golden Retriever—from a Good Samaritan who found him injured and shivering in their barn with moments to spare…

Barney weighed in at only 40 lbs when he arrived—severely emaciated, dangerously dehydrated, and anemic. Xrays showed multiple fractures in his right leg and hip along with a torn CCL (ACL). He was immediately started on IV fluids, small frequent meals, pain medication, and strict rest. Amputation was recommended, but only once he’s strong enough to endure surgery and recovery.

Fast forward to five days later... Under the care of one of our best medical fosters the real Barney is emerging. He is sweet, gentle, loves attention, and is even starting to move around on his own—still wobbly, but DETERMINED! He perks up for food, seeks affection, and enjoys curling up on the sofa with his foster mom and the other dogs. TRULY A TESTAMENT TO HIS TEMPERAMENT!

HERE IS THE GOOD NEWS!

We also sought a second opinion from another veterinarian. After reviewing his Xrays, they believe there may be a chance to save his leg. The final decision will be made during surgery; if the damage is too severe, amputation will be necessary to give him a painfree life.

The estimated cost for surgery, postop care, and rehab is estimated to be $14,000! It’s a tremendous expense for our rescue, but we are absolutely committed to giving him that chance—to replace every moment of suffering he’s endured with comfort, safety, and a future filled with love!

Please consider donating and sharing Barney’s story. Together, we can make sure this brave boy’s story has a happy ending!

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Meet Barney

Today we rescued this poor Golden from Pulaski County—just in time! At only 40 lbs, Barney is severely emaciated and dehydrated, and our vet believes he would not have survived the night if we hadn’t gotten to him when we did.

Barney spent over 3 hours at the vet today and his injuries are extensive:

• Broken hip socket

• Shattered femoral head

• Torn ACL

At this time, the veterinarian believes his injured leg will need to be amputated, but Barney must first gain weight and strength before he can safely undergo surgery.

What Barney needs right now:

• A medical foster

• A very calm, quiet home

• Someone who can help him rest, heal, gain strength, and support him through surgery and recovery in the coming weeks.

Despite everything he’s endured, Barney is still here—and fighting. He deserves comfort, safety, and a chance to heal.

If you can foster Barney please fill out an application at www.GRRAND.org/foster and message us immediately so we can expedite your application. Time is critical.

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