Harley was abandoned at a high-kill rural shelter in Texas on Thursday where dogs with medical problems are the first to be euthanized. Just two-years-old, the tiny terrier was paralyzed; he dragged his hind quarters and had no control over his bladder, yet when volunteers met him, the pup was so happy and content, he didn’t allow his disability to interfere in his pure zest for life.
His advocate at the shelter took him home after he arrived, because she knew if she left him over night, she would never see him again… And then Rescue Dogs Rock NYC was contacted, and co-founder Stacey Silverstein coordinated rescue efforts to transfer Harley to South Texas Veterinarian Specialists:
“X-rays have been taken and they show no broken bones. The next step is an expensive MRI to determine whether Harley‘s spine is fractured,” posted Stacey on Friday, and then further testing was ordered.
It was not known if the injury was recent or if it had been an older injury. On Friday afternoon the diagnosis came in.
“Harley just had an MRI which revealed 2 bulging discs on each side of his spine. The only hope Harley has to ever walk again is to have surgery right this very moment to repair the discs. Since his injury occurred more than 24 hours ago, his chances are 50/50 that the surgery will help , but we must try,” Stacey updated the organization’s Facebook page. “Harley deserves every chance at walking again and we hope you agree. The estimate is attached, and the surgery will be between $3500 and $5000.”
And the decision was made to do all that could be done for the paralyzed dog, and just an hour later, surgery was performed. It was the dog’s only chance to regain feeling in his legs and be able to walk again. Harley will remain at the veterinarian hospital for a few days; it will be a wait and see if he gets movement in his hind quarters. No matter what the outcome, Rescue Dogs Rock NYC will make sure Harley lives the best life possible.
Photos and video of paralyzed dog courtesy of Rescue Dogs Rock NYC.
To donate for Harley’s care, please click here, or PayPal Donate@rescuedogsrocknyc.
This was Harley’s video when he was rescued on Thursday:
https://www.facebook.com/RescueDogsRockNyc/videos/1340434402703979/
Praying for this innocent angel
I pray his surgery will be totally successful. He is a real fighter.
So glad Harley’s advocate at the shelter rescued Harley before it was too late and so grateful to the veterinarian and Rescue Dogs Rock NYC who had the courage & determination to help Harley – God Bless you all!!
I could not love Rescue Dogs Rock any more than I do. They are always stepping forward to help out with the cases that are so hopeless. They help these extreme cases turn into success stories. God bless them always!
I pray Harley will be able to walk again I ask god also to help all the other animals & doggies to get a home please god save them bg
Precious baby, here’s hoping he is able to recover the use of his legs. Bless Rescue Dogs Rock NYC for stepping up again to help these poor unfortunate dogs,
The person who surrendered this little kid is also the one responsible for the injury! Of this I have no doubt! It’s wonderful that Harley will have a second chance! As far as Harley is concerned he doesn’t think of himself as handicapped! Humans can learn a lot from this little man!
May God see fit to bless this little guy with the ability to walk again. He sent his earth angels to help. I am hopeful.
I have experience with paralyzed animals & would love to foster (110% probability of adopting this little treasure).
How do I apply?
So happy little Harley ???????????? he deserxe this! !! He Will LIVE ????????????❤❤❤❤❤❤THANK YOU ????❤????????????????
And I HATE THIS KILL CENTER !!!!!
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Quel amour, j’espère que tout ira bien pour elle a l’avenir. ????????????
I hope and pray he will be fine Asap and his serarey will go good for him
Crossing my fingers.
God bless you for giving hm a second chance at life!!! Please keep up updated on his progress!!!!
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Praying that he will make a great recovery.
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