Pawsitive Mobility

26/02/2024

Roxy is a two-and-a-half-year-old female cross breed from Whiteridge.

Roxy appeared to have picked up a injury and was limping, a vet diagnosed her with a Patella Luxation which occurs when the dog patella (kneecap), which normally sits on the groove of the femur (thighbone), shifts out of alignment (see picture).

If the condition is severe, surgery is required, which was the case for Roxy. The owner could not afford treatment and approached Pawsitive Mobility to assist. Their application was approved, and Roxy underwent successful surgery today at Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital. Preoperative Xray's revealed though that both her Patella’s were problematic, and she is also suffering from bilateral (both sides) Hip Dysplasia.

Hip Dysplasia is where parts of the hip joint grow at different rates, leading to instability and looseness in the hip joint. Most cases include osteoarthritis or the development thereof as the dog gets older. We will have to let Roxy recover from the initial surgery and then reassess and consider treatment options going forward.

Please consider donating to her treatment, she may also have to undergo more surgeries in the future as her condition worsens and the cost will add up to a substantial amount.

25/02/2024

Blackie is from the Hill in Johannesburg South; she is a female dachshund cross who was unfortunately involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) and sustained serious injuries.

On Saturday, Blackie ran in front of a car and the tyre of the car went over both her back legs. Her owners noticed her right leg was just hanging, and she was battling to balance.

Pawsitive Mobility were contacted, and we arranged for her to taken to New South Veterinary Centre for emergency care. Blackie was stabilised, Xray’s were taken, and she was placed on Morphine for pain.

This morning, she was transferred to Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital where she will undergo surgery to repair a seriously fractured femur and well as multiple pelvic fractures. Her road to recovering will be long but we are hopeful that she will be back to normal in time.

We appeal to our followers to please donate towards her treatment, all donations go directly to the patients care and allow us to take on the next case and help a less fortunate animal in need.

Our funds are running low and would appreciate your support.

We will keep you updated as always.

18/02/2024

Update - 19 February 2024

Surgery went well and Bailey was discharged, he will not have to be confined to allow the bones to heal, this will take between 6-8 weeks and a crucial part of the healing process.

We have added a post operative Xray of what was a complicated procedure.

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We have a new patient arriving today called Bailey, a male Jack Russel from Roodepoort.

Baliey was hit by a car and his owner took him to Animals in Distress. They stabilised the injury and then referred Bailey for orthopaedic surgery, the alternative was to amputate his injured leg.

The surgery is reasonably complex, with a terrible break near the elbow, but we want to save Bailey's leg, get him back to good health and moving again.

Please consider donating towards his surgery which we estimate to be upwards of R8k, your contributions allow us to help the next case that comes in. Please remember Pawsitive Mobility is structured in a way that enables 100% of donations go directly to helping animals and their owners that would otherwise not be able to afford surgery.

08/02/2024

05/02/2024

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25/01/2024

Update - 29 January 2024

Surgery went well and Rosie is able to stand, a bit shaky on her feet but is making progress. She is eating, urinating and taking some steps. Rosie is ready to be discharged and her mom will ensure that she receives enough rest to give her the best chance at a good recovery.

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Ursula contacted Pawsitive Mobility about her 12-year-old Pekingese called Rosie that needs our help. She comes all the way from Bloemfontein!

Rosie was diagnosed with IVDD two years back and recovered well, however in January this year started to become unsteady on her front feet. This time she was diagnosed with Spondylosis (osteoarthritis of the spine) which can cause disk and bone protrusions that affect the spinal cord.

Although she still appeared to have feeling in her feet she was unable to stand. Ursula undertook the four hour long journey this morning to bring her to us. Further X-Rays Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital revealed a protrusion at disk C5/6, the probable cause of her lameness.

She immediately underwent surgery; all went well, and she is now recovering. We will keep an eye on her over the next few days and update you on her progress. Rosie is quite feisty and full of life; we are hoping that her body will heal, and she will bounce back and be mobile soon.

23/01/2024

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22/01/2024

Orthopaedic surgery is expensive, however through your kindness we have helped all these animals get moving in the past 8 months.

For us to continue in our mission we need financial support, please consider donating, no matter the amount, every cent counts!

22/01/2024

Fluffy came to Pawsitive Mobility after being hit by a car, his owners could not afford treatment and we were asked to assist. It is believed that the car literally drove over him.

Following treatment for his superficial injuries by Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital, X-rays revealed a few a few broken ribs and a pelvic and sacral fracture. Fluffy will be placed on cage rest for 6-8 weeks and should heal from his injuries.

Fortunately, no surgical intervention was needed, and he will be discharged today.

20/01/2024

Update - Good News!

Gizmo is walking unaided this morning and ready to go home and begin the next phase of healing.

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Gizmo is also a new patient from Sonop, near Buffelspoort, Northwest Province.

Gizmo’ owner took him to the vet after noticing that he wouldn’t lift his head, seemed to be in pain and was struggling to walk. The vet diagnosed IVDD, dispensed anti-inflammatories along with pain meds and recommended surgery is not delayed.

Annalene from Paws of Love contacted Pawsitive Mobility and asked us to help the family, again being IVDD we knew that time is of the essence and ideally any intervention should be within 24 hrs of symptoms showing. While processing the application the owner advise that the condition had got worse with Gizmo no longer being able to stand and in obvious pain.

We made urgent arrangements and Gizmo was taken to Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital for urgent surgery, we are please that all went well and today Gizmo is already able to stand and walk a bit, a bit shaky but the healing will take time.

20/01/2024

Ore is a patient all the way from Zeerust.

Ores’ owner noticed this week that she was struggling to use her back legs, almost as if they were in cramp. They tried massaging them, but it appeared to be getting worse, so they took her to their nearest Vet to be checked as at this point, she was no longer able to walk.

A diagnosis of IVDD was made, and Cat Angel Refuge T/a Angels Refuge SA reach out to Pawsitive Mobility for help. After a fast-tracked application, we asked that they get Ore to Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital ASAP for us to perform surgery. The owners drove all the way from Zeerust to us and Ore was immediately operated on this morning due to the urgency of her condition and tests revealed no response to deep pain in her hind legs.

All went well, now that we have removed the obstruction causing IVDD, now the body must heal. We really hope that Ore will regain her functions, but this will now be a matter of healing and time.

A big thank you to Cat Angel Refuge T/a Angels Refuge SA (Joanne Wilson) for their kindness and help they have given Ore and her family, allot went on behind the scenes to make treatment possible.

20/01/2024

Update 20 January 2024

Surgery went well on Bells', it was a long, complicated procedure that went into the evening as Dr Candice meticulously reconstructed her femur. She is looking allot better and relived of pain, now the healing process begins.

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Our next case is Bells who was struck by a car and taken to a local vet. X-rays revealed a severely fractured femur.

The owners of Bells were traced but advised that they were not in a position to afford the treatment required and surrendered her to Recycle 4 Rescue. Pawsitive Mobility were asked to assist, and Bells was then transported to us for much needed surgery.

The injury is quite severe but Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital has challenges on saving Bells' leg, it will require hours of surgery and strict healing, but we believe she has a good change at full recovery.

20/01/2024

Update 21 January 2023

Blackie is eating and able to move around, she is ready to go home and begin healing. Her back leg is a bit "lazy" still from.surgery but we expect this will resolve.

Update 20 January 2023

Good news, Blackie is able to stand up in her cage and is eating!

May seems like a normal thing for most cats but considering she hasn't been able to walk or eat properly for some time, this is a major improvement.

With pelvic fracture there is often a disturbance to the intestinal structures, which result in not only pain but a decreased desire for food.

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Blackie who has come all the way from Durban.

Blackie was originally a feral cat that a kind family started feeding and then befriending. One day she came to eat, and they immediately noticed something was wrong, she was not able to use her back legs. She was taken to one vet who advise that she be euthanised as the injuries to her pelvic region were too severe, it is believed she was struck by a car.

The family decided that they wanted a second opinion, and another vet proposed some options which were unfortunately not financially possible.

Pawsitive Mobility were then approached and asked to help, after working out logistics the family drove little Blackie up to us for much needed surgery. Dr Ajit Bholla from Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital tackled the very complex surgery and after hours in theatre was able to successfully repair the fractures, now her body needs to start the healing process, we will keep you updated.

14/01/2024

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14/01/2024

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12/01/2024

Update - 16 January 2024

Toby underwent a FHNE this morning to his right side and everything went well! He will need a period of recovery and will have surgery to the left side in 12 weeks' time.

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Toby is a new patient; he is an 8-month-old Yorkie.

His owners noticed him struggling to walk and took him to their vet, if was discovered that he had quite severe bilateral (on both sides) hip dysplasia. Pawsitive Mobility were asked to consider treatment on him due to the owner not being in a financial potion to go ahead immediately.

Toby will be coming in on Monday and will be assessed for and FHNE (Femoral Head and Neck Excision) which will be perform individually or if possible, at the same time. The cause of this condition at young could be the result of Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCP).

This disorder of hip joint occurs in both humans and dogs. In dogs, it is most often seen in the miniature and toy breeds between the ages of 4 months to a year.

LCP results when the blood supply to the femoral head is interrupted resulting in avascular necrosis, or the death of the bone cells. LCP is believed to be an inherited disease, although the mode of inheritance is not known.

09/01/2024

Update - 19 January 2024

Hakimi is doing really well and will be discharged tomorrow to begin the next stage of recovery, this will require strict cage rest.

Update - 15 January 2024

Good news is that Hakimi's operation went really well, although a challenge for the surgeons at Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital we are confidant of a good outcome and healing phase.

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Meet Hakimi, a beautiful 11-month-old cat.

We were approached by Hakimi’s owner as he needs urgent orthopaedic surgery after falling from a 2nd floor balcony. The owner was away and Hakimi was in the care of a pet sitter who had left a sliding door open, he got out onto the balcony and fell. The pet sitter reported that there were no obvious injuries.

Upon return the concerned owner immediately too him to a vet and it was discovered that he had a severe femoral fracture. Surgery is scheduled for Friday, although quite a complex procedure we are sure that he will make a good recovery after a few weeks of strict rest.

Please consider donating toward Hakimi’s and other cases where owners cannot afford orthopaedic treatment.

30/12/2023

As this year draws to an end, we celebrate the many lives we have had the privilege of impacting for the better. We are grateful to our supporters and partners who hold the same vision and stive to ensure all animals experience a life free of suffering.

We look forward to another year of making a tangible difference to vulnerable animals in need and look forward to you being part of our journey!

Johannesburg Specialist Veterinary Centre JSVC Pawsitive Pawsabilities Woodrock Animal Rescue Vesper on Wheels Project NPO 237-753 Bewolk Industries Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital

17/12/2023

Wishing you everything of the best this festive season!
Thank you for an amazing year and helping us "get moving".

16/12/2023

Update 23 December 2023

Zoe has been making progress in being able to stand by herself when propped up, later this week she started to regain bladder function when is also a positive sign, she is ready to go home but will have to be under strict cage rest to ensure the next steps of her healing.

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Meet Zoe from Centurion.

Mrs Annetjie Bothes took little Zoe to her local vet after she suddenly lost feeling in her hind legs. The attending vet diagnosed her with IVDD and she needed urgent surgery. Dr Jacqui and Elize Avenant, the practice manager at Pierre van Ryneveld Veterinary Clinic reached out to Pawsitive Mobility for assistance, Annetjie is a pensioner living off SASSA grants and not able to afford surgery.

A very kind Elize assisted Annetjie with all the correspondence and completing the application, while being processed Elize drove Zoe to Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital on behalf of her client for urgent care, she really went beyond her call of duty to help Mr Botes and Zoe.

Zoe underwent surgery the same day, the surgeon can remove the cause of IVDD (disk placing pressure on the spinal cord) but the healing is not within their control. Please keep Zoe in your prayers, we really are hoping that she starts regaining some functions soon.

Should you wish to help Zoe financially please make use of our banking details, any contribution no matter the size is appreciated and allows us to help dogs like Zoe.*Original Post*

08/12/2023

Meet some of our recent patients, we are changing lives, one step at a time.

03/12/2023

Update - 08 December 2023

Babatjie has been discharged and gone home to begin the next phase of her healing under restricted movement. We will keep you updated on her progress!

Update - 05 December 2023

We are so pleased to let you know that Babatjie's operation went really well, the surgical team are happy with the post-surgical X-rays. She will be monitored for a couple of days and then be ready for discharge to begin her period of restricted movement and healing.

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Say Hello to Babatjie, a young female Collie mix who has a broken leg.

Cornelia Rudman approached us and asked if we would assist her daughter friend, who cannot afford the high cost of surgery required to repair Babatjie’s broken leg.

Babatjie was an abandoned puppy, despite being in a really difficult position themselves, was saved by a very loving young couple. She is well cared for and very playful, normally running around like a typical Collie. She slipped while playing, they heard a crack and immediately realised that something was wrong.

She was taken to a vet who diagnosed her fracture, we were approached for help and Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital admitted her, stabilised her leg and she is on pain medication awaiting her scheduled surgery on Monday.

We have wonderful supporters and call on you to please donate towards Babatjie’s treatment, we have helped so many animals and this has only been possible through your support!

# Some details and names have been excluded in owner's current circumstances.

30/11/2023

Update 16 December - Not good news.

We received the pathology reports back for Rusty, they unfortunately confirmed an Osteosarcoma which metastasizes (spreads) to other parts of the body quite quickly. Rusty will undergo chemo therapy and we reamin hopeful of giving him a chance of living a good life.

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Our latest patient is Rusty, a beautiful and very loving Pitbull mix.

Gordon Van Heerden asked for assistance after Rusty was diagnosed with possible "bone cancer", suspected to be an "Osteosarcoma". Osteosarcomas are tumours that arise from the abnormal production of cells that create and break down bone, this causes a fair amount of pain. Knowing that we had to act swiftly, Rusty was booked in for surgery Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital which required an amputation of the affected leg.

Post surgery he is doing extremely well, returning to his former self, and running around just a day after having the procedure. Due to his fast recover, he was discharged back into the care of his loving dad where his is enjoying life again.

We await the pathology result to determine the next step in his treatment but for now we are happy to have him back at home and pain free.

If you would like to help Rusty please consider donating towards his treatment.

28/11/2023

We would like to welcome our latest patient, a stunning American Pit Bull Terrier called Luffy from Woodrock Animal Rescue

Luffy is a real charmer, a goofy and very friendly guy who is around 18 months old. He has injuries to his hind legs, the right being more severe.

The Society for Animals in Distress where he was seen, advised that the meniscus (cartilage) is torn, and strongly suspect a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). They also took X-Rays of his shoulders and elbows to see that he would be able to carry himself and are satisfied that he is strong enough for surgery.

We wish Luffy well as he arrives at Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital today for his assessment and surgery, we will keep you updated on his progress.

We would appreciate any support in the form of donations towards his medical care, which we estimate to be upwards of R8k.

Thank you.

22/11/2023

Pawsitive Mobility’s day to day administrative operations are carried out virtually. Surgeries and postoperative care take place at our partner Veterinarians, who also donate their time and facilities.

Each director personally covers their own expenses and receives no salary. In this way we ensure that all donations are used directly for any patient under our care.

21/11/2023

We have the most wonderful news to share!

Bernie has been adopted by Jackie Hilsher from Glenvista, he is joining two Jack Russel siblings at his new home where we know he will be spoilt!

He will still need to recover with restricted movement but is already showing signs of improvement!

20/11/2023

*Update* Tuesday 22nd November 2023

We have received a generous donation towards Juliet's surgery but still need another R1,5k to fully cover the cost, please consider donating, any amount is appreciated. Your support enables us to help the next patient coming in and to get them moving!

Thank you.

*Update* Tuesday 21st November 2023

Juliet's surgery went well today, and her jaw fracture was repaired using surgical wire, to ensure the procedure was the least intrusive option as possible.

She is doing well post-surgery, and the radiographs look good. Juliet will return to Woodrock Animal Rescue tomorrow to begin her 4 weeks of healing under the watchful eyes of the Woodrock clinical team. We expect that she will make a full recovery.

A big thank you to Estelle Meldau and the team for saving this sweet girl and for all the amazing work you do! If you haven't already, go have a look at Woodrock Animal Rescue Woodrock MediCare Woodrock Animal Rescue POP-PUP! Or their website.

Pawsitive Mobility were able to keep the surgery costs at R2,5k and we would really appreciate contributions to cover Juliet's treatment.
Thank you.

Diane Goldblatt Jenna-lee Kay

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Woodrock Animal Rescue contacted us about a sweet girl called Juliet who was surrendered to them from Danville. Juliette was bitten by another dog on the property and has a fractured jaw which needs to be repaired.

Please consider donating towards her surgery, Woodrock Animal Rescue will be posting on how you can help her. You can also make use of our banking details, using the reference "Juliet"

We will keep you updated on her progress.

14/11/2023

Tigger (on the left) is healing up nicely from his fracture and got a special message from his #1 fan last week.

Hellllooooooooo Tigger! This is Cleo (on the right) saying HI and wishing you a Greyt weekend. Hope you’re healing up nicely and getting lots of love and snuggles 🥰

12/11/2023

*Update* 14 November 2013

Spud has been discharged into the care of his family, they will be staying in Gauteng for a few days to ensure all is well with him, and then making the long trip back to his home in CPT.

We are sure that after his period of rest that he will make a good recovery.

*Update* 13 November 2013

Spud underwent surgery this morning and all went well.

Post surgery his TPA = Tibial Plateau Angle is well within rage, basically meaning that his joint has been realigned during the surgery to repair the cruciate ligament rupture.

We expect that this will bring Spud relief from the pain he has been experiencing as well as giving him improved function of his leg.

He will be recovering from surgery today and hopefully moving about soon.

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Our latest patient comes all the way from Cape Town, his name is Spud.

Spud is a beautiful 9-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier that Amber Jade Crighton had adopted from Staffordshire Terrier Rescue South Africa. He has picked up a serious leg injury since and from the initial diagnosis it was found that he has injured his left cruciate ligament, from a physical examination it appears that the ligament is completely ruptured.

Spud has been in a fair amount of pain and Amber reached out to Pawsitive Mobility for help. She followed the application process and once approved, transported Spud all the way up to Brackenhurst Vet in Alberton this weekend to undergo a repair to his leg.

Surgery will most likely be performed on Monday the 13th of November. We will keep you updated.

11/11/2023

Bewolk Industries wowed us with yet another generous donation. Thank you for your love of animals and compassionate support to their owners, who may otherwise be unable to afford treatment.

Your support leads to healthy and pain-free lives for animals who would otherwise have no hope! We are privileged to have you as a supporter!