06/05/2023
Sadly, sweet little Leroy passed. All my efforts were in vain; with the exception of surgery, nothing could have saved his life. What I suspected was an abscess, turned out to be a mass that surrounded a deformed rib that was not attached to the sternum. He also had two extra ribs on that side, so it was thought be a birth defect. His finder told me she thought he had been attacked by a male raccoon, but no matter his assailant, his strange rib poked a hole through his abdominal cavity and punctured his stomach.
This is why having a vet who will work with you is so very important. We can do a lot; we’ve seen enough of what works and what doesn’t, but we don’t have diagnostic equipment. Nor do many of us have the funds to pay for the treatment of such extreme cases. I know it’s hard to choose where your donations go, because what makes one life more important than another? I don’t have the answers to things like that.
What I do know was Leroy was loved. Saving them all is never possible, but showing them kindness and love is.
Donations of money, items off our Amazon list, in-person donations of items…trust me when I say almost every rehabber across our country feels the need at some point, but we hate asking. Recently someone asked if I needed marketing help. I don’t think so. If you want to help and can afford it, thank you. If you want to help but can’t afford it, thank you. I appreciate every soul who is kind to animals. ❤️
