Pit Bull Terrier [Mix]

We need donations badly to care for Jade.

Jade is a 1.5 year old Pit Bull mix that we unexpectedly took into our rescue on 10/25 after a tragic turn of events. Jade and another dog were loose and both were hit by a car in front of Jennifer's rural home (she is one of our foster homes).

The Rott mix that Jade was with was killed in the accident and Jade was badly injured. Jennifer rushed Jade to the emergency vet.

At this point we did not know who the dogs belonged to. We later found out that the owner is in California living in a place where pets are not allowed while her husband is deployed to Iraq.

She left Jade in the care of someone here and Jade and the other dog (not owned by Jade's owner) got loose. They cannot have the dog where they live nor can they afford the enormous medical bills for this so they reluctently signed Jade over to us so that we can do what is in her best interest.

Jade spent the night at the emergency vet on morphine until we could get her to our vet today (10/26/08). The ER vet closed a huge gash on one of her hind legs and tended to numerous patches of road rash.

She was transferred to our vet first thing Sunday and they did Xrays and determined that both hind legs are broken. One has a small bone in the foot broken and the vet said it will heal on it's own. The other leg is shattered in many pieces.

After consulting with the vet, we decided she stands a better chance if the leg is amputated rather than trying to put the many tiny fragments back together.

As you can imagine, our bill is mounting. The ER vet bill was over $500.00 and the bill at our vet is climbing as I type.

**UPDATE: 10/28/08** Jade is doing well after the amputation but will be staying at the vet for a couple more days to keep an eye on her. Our vet bills thus far are in excess of $1,300.00.

**UPDATE: 11/2/08** Jade is doing GREAT! She gets around fine, is well-behaved, housebroken, loves everyone! Jade is in a temp foster home and needs a more permanent one within the next two weeks,...or a Furever home!

**UPDATE: 05/07/09** Video of Jade at Unleashed

DONATIONS:

You can help Jade by donating via paypal:

OR

You may send checks, money orders or gift certificates for PetCo or PetSmart to:

Cause 4 Paws Rescue
PO Box 24
Calumet City, IL 60409-4241

Thank You!

Jade is up for adoption, and is looking for a long term foster or a Furever home. Jade is good with kids and dogs!

If you have any questions, are inerested in meeting Jade or are considering adoption, please send us an email:

Email: Cause4Paws@gmail.com