A late start this year... but....

!Every year Rupert and I raise funds to give back to the organization that saved his life and enriched mine.  I know money is tight and I don't want anyone to feel any pressure to donate.  We are accepting positive thoughts and comments as well!!!  As many know, Rupert was hit by a car Christmas eve 2009.  I found him while on duty Christmas morning.  He was in the median of the 401 and had been there so long his body heat melted the ice and snow leaving him in a puddle of water.  Despite several broken bones in his left rear leg and a blown out right rear knee he did not whimper, bark or bite when I picked him up.  I could hear his bones grinding... but he was tough!!  and stubborn...soooo very stubborn.  A plea for his owner went out... he was only about a year old and obviously some ones pet.  Turned out he was owned by a violent drug dealer who used to beat on him (drug dealer burned to death in deal gone bad 6mnths later). The plea brought in enough donations to fix Rupert's injuries and with the donation of an amazing rehab vet, Dr Cherie White he learned to walk again!!  He can now chase down rabbits and squirrels!!!  Please add your own stories to this thread as well!!!  I've attached the donation site... They finally accept  PayPal this year!!  You guys have helped me raise the most money each year since I've started.   I can't thank you enough for that!!!!! !  I've attached the donation site...  This year they finally accept PayPal!!!   You guys have helped me raise the most money each year since I've started.   I can't thank you enough for that!!!!!

Donations here > https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-kingston-humane-society/p2p/bigpaws2018/page/sean-and-rupert-giving-back/

From a local media interview:

The story of Rupert

 

 

“Rupert was struck by a car early Christmas morning 2009 on a bleak stretch of the 401 highway just west of Kingston. The stalwart Lab was found in a ditch where he'd dragged himself after suffering severe injuries to both hind legs, including a shattered femur and badly torn ligaments. OPP officer, Sean McCaffrey was directed to the dog by a passerby.

"After being flagged down, I followed the small trail of blood to the dog who, having lain there long enough to melt the snow and ice beneath him, was shivering in a pool of frigid water," said McCaffrey. "Rupert did not whine or growl when I approached him. He shivered and wagged his tail and gobbled some food and allowed me to cover him with my coat and hold him to warm him."

 Rupert was transported to the Kingston Regional Pet Hospital. The next morning, Boxing Day, brought a sad turn to the dog's story. It seemed that Rupert's injuries might be too severe to be successfully operable. The afternoon of the 26th saw an improved prognosis for Rupert, with recovery possible although amputation of one leg likely. Rupert's comfort was a priority throughout the evaluation period and he was kept pain-free and at ease.

Rupert's case was then brought to the attention of Dr. Parker and the Ottawa orthopedic surgeon agreed to assess Rupert at Alta Vista. Not only did Dr. Parker think he could help the dog, he believed that both legs could be saved.

So the young dog made the trip from Kingston to Ottawa late on the 29th and spent the morning of the 30th being assessed. Following the exam, Dr. Parker began surgery to pin and plate the broken femur and repair the torn ligaments in the other leg.

"I spoke with Dr. Parker, a veterinarian orthopedic surgeon at Alta Vista Animal Hospital in Ottawa. He has fully assessed Rupert and he feels the prognosis for Rupert is quite good," said Janice Saunders, president of the Kingston Humane Society, in a release dated December 30th. "The current plan is to repair Rupert's fractured left hip. Damage to the cruciate ligament in the right hind leg was also detected and Dr. Parker is repairing this injury during [the] surgery as well." 

The following morning Rupert underwent a final surgery to adjust the plate and pins and then spent the next five days resting and recovering from the successful but arduous surgery.

When Rupert was first brought to the emergency clinic in Kingston he was a stray with no identifiable owner. The Kingston Humane Society sent out a plea to locate Rupert's owner, unsure of the dog's future and seeking a reunion. The community responded immediately offering concern and financial support for the dog.”

 

 

 

 

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Edited August 7, 20186 yr by odot1

Donation sent, Sean.

Thanks for all you do! 

17 minutes ago, irv said:

Donation sent, Sean.

Thanks for all you do! 

Thanks @irv !!  You're always there helping each year!!!!   

Thanks @Frostynuts!!!!    Loved the message BTW!!  Me too!!

Edited August 7, 20186 yr by odot1

Will send something later.  Happy trails Rupert, you're in good hands.

Sent again this year, good on you Sean!  Missing my Poncho everyday..Cheers!

Thanks @Poncho dogs, eh?!?!

1 hour ago, ArcticCrusher said:

Will send something later.  Happy trails Rupert, you're in good hands.

Thanks!!!!!

21 minutes ago, odot1 said:

Thanks @Poncho dogs, eh?!?!

Yep...they are tough.....on the heart...

20 minutes ago, odot1 said:

Thanks!!!!!

Just sent hope you got it.

1 hour ago, ArcticCrusher said:

Just sent hope you got it.

I did!!     Very generous, thank you so much!

Edited August 8, 20186 yr by odot1

Here is my Red and Coyote on the deck today.

They are part of the family.  Nothing we would not do for them.

 

 

 

9 hours ago, ArcticCrusher said:

Here is my Red and Coyote on the deck today.

They are part of the family.  Nothing we would not do for them.

 

 

 

Great pic!!  Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!  

 

Thanks Tim!!  Appreciated very much...  new goal..  again!!   

Rupe and I at last years event.  Thanks to the generosity of FS'ers We surpassed our $500, $600, $700 goals.  Now pushing for $800.  Thanks all!!!!!

Latest update..  $1345!!!!   Thanks , you guys are awesome!!

Thanks @psledhead !! 

Thanks @steve6 !!  We just rolled over $1500!!!!    

Edited August 15, 20186 yr by odot1

Just hit $1700..  On to $1800?!?!?

On ‎8‎/‎8‎/‎2018 at 7:56 PM, odot1 said:

Rupe and I at last years event.  Thanks to the generosity of FS'ers We surpassed our $500, $600, $700 goals.  Now pushing for $800.  Thanks all!!!!!

have you got a muzzle to ???  Yikes your big lol

He was abused badly before I got him. So when my wife or daughter are around he gets a little excited if guys get close to them.  And thanks!!   I think!

Thank you to everyone!!  Rupert and I did the walk yesterday.   In the end, thanks to you guys we turned over $1840 this year.