The BSR Christmas in July Auction is OPEN! Make sure to check out ALL the pages, as there is good stuff all the way through! Bidding closes SUNDAY at 6pm EST.
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We are so grateful for the incredible generosity of our Boykin community. Donations continue to come in, but we wanted to share that we have raised $114, 329.13.
We thought that you might like to see a video update of one of our Parvo litters.
#bsrsundaygratitude
It's Christmas Eve! Time for the annual telling of "'Twas the Night Before a Boykin Spaniel Christmas!".
This video includes photos from all the Boykin community and has become a cherished tradition.
We wish you all a wonderful holiday!
As we begin the long Christmas weekend, we would like to thank you for your love and support this year! Enjoy this special time with those you love most!
Please enjoy this video, from all the dogs we have cared for this year!
Don't know about you, but I needed a mid-week pick me up. BSR Alum Walt (Uncle Walt) never disappoints! Warning- tissue alert!
Bio: A senior that had strayed from wherever he had come from, Walt found himself in a southern shelter. He had heartworms and an apparent injury to his forearm that needed orthopedic evaluation. Curiously, xrays revealed that sometime in his former life, before finding himself in a shelter, Walt had had an injury or congenital deformity that had necessitated pins in his elbow. Unfortunately, the repair had deteriorated, and he was left in a great deal of pain and a poorly functioning forearm. Surgical repair was impossible due to the condition of the joint, and veterinary orthopedic specialists who evaluated him advised that Walt would have a significantly improved quality of life if his front leg were amputated at the shoulder so he could be pain free and completely mobile. Indeed, Walt immediately adapted to being a "tripod" after years of pain and mobility issues. In fact, he found a love of being on the water with his fosters! He was an extremely affectionate dog that enjoyed just about anything his fosters wanted to do if it meant he could be by their sides!
Luckily, some adopters LOVE seniors, and Walt hit the jackpot with a family that has other dogs to go do the busy work of playing and retrieving, while he soaks up the love and attention from his family in his laid back, loving way. They also live on the water, so Walt has been able to indulge his love of the water as copilot to his dad on their boat!
FAST FORWARD..... Walt was adopted, and he is living an amazing life! He now has a prosthetic leg! Here is an update from his adopter:
"This is only the fourth day working with the new leg and adjusting it for the correct length, but Walt is getting very strong and learning to use it. 3D Pets said some dogs take up to 30 days to even move with it. He is way ahead of the game! Our pictures from the day of adoption to present
It's Christmas Eve! Thanks to all who submitted photos. Here is our annual telling of 'Twas the Night Before a Boykin Christmas! Enjoy!
Dear Friends-
As we approach Christmas Day, we reflect on all that we have been able to accomplish with your help. The 104 dogs who have come into care, 84 dogs adopted, 27 in our Permanent Foster Care System and another 28 dogs who will be with us into the New Year still needing evaluation and rehabilitation before being cleared for adoption. All of whom are in a home with a family this holiday. We are so very grateful to you for your care and support.
We have put together this video card from all of the dogs, to wish you the Merriest Christmas and Happiest of Holidays. We hope that you have a wonderful and safe holiday with those you love most.
Best Wishes-
Jill Freeman
President
BIG NEWS! We will hold a special auction NEXT WEEK! We will have ALL kinds of trips, virtual experiences and MORE! We cannot wait! More information on the items starting TOMORROW! Stay tuned!
PFC UPDATE!
Maya came into BSR's care as a critical case. She had a disc rupture that required surgery and was also pregnant. Fortunately, she underwent a c-section and delivered 4 healthy pups post surgery. A BSR foster drove an 800-mile round trip to pick up Maya and her pups and transported them to her home. Time was of the essence to get Maya into therapy, but the pups needed to be old enough and strong enough to be weaned without detriment to them. In the meantime, the foster was assisting Maya with a special harness to help her as she walked to keep her as strong and mobile as possible. When the pups were ready and had been successfully weaned, Maya's foster transported her to a rehab boarding facility where she stayed for a 3-weeks while undergoing a 3-week intensive therapy program which included daily traditional therapy as well as water therapy on a treadmill and laser therapy. Maya has now moved on to her Permanent Foster family where she continues her rehab in addition to wheelchair training. While Maya has a long road ahead of her, she continues to make slow but steady progress thanks to her strong spirit and can-do attitude and the attentive, dedicated, going "above and beyond care" and efforts of her fosters", as well as the care of her veterinarians, specialists, and therapists. #bsrdogoftheday
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