But after a while Casey began to throw up and lose weight.   X-rays showed she had Mega-Esophagus, or “mega-E”.   This is a serious condition in which the esophagus doesn’t work right and the dog can’t keep food down unless fed upright (so the food gets to the stomach by gravity).   There is no surgical solution, rather mega-E is a condition that can only be managed.  Several times it was touch and go, and at one point we came close to putting her down. 

But each time she pulled through like the fighter she is and with the incredible dedication of her foster mom we found the right management regimen for her mega-E.   

However, during the bout with mega-E Casey’s hips had started bothering her tremendously.   She refused to sit upright during her mega-E feedings due to the pain of the weight on her hips.  She also began holding her back right leg up in the air whenever she stood still.   X-rays showed that both her hips need to be replaced!

So this sweet and adorable girl -- who has been through so much abandonment and so many health struggles -- has this one final hurdle to overcome. 

COST:  approx. $3,200 per hip (standard method) with rescue discount  
TOTAL NEEDED:  $6,400
SURGERY DATES:   first hip June 8, 2nd hip approx. 12 weeks later
SURGERY LOCATION:  University of Missouri Vet Hospital in Columbia, MO

Casey's foster mom says there simply is no better dog in the entire world – she has matured with good leadership so that she is wonderfully behaved, she has overcome multiple abandonments, she has adjusted to mega-E ….

And now our angel Casey needs help getting on with the next 10 years of her life.   Let’s get her through this one last hurdle to a wonderful life.

 

Your donations are greatly appreciated.

Casey's adoption fee is $300. For an explanation of our fees, policies, and what vetting is covered, please visit us at: http://www.mogsrescue.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption.

STOP!! READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER!

1. We're picky about our adopters. 
2. Are you sure you're up to having a GSD?  They're not for everyone.  They take a lot of time, effort, training.  They shed year round.  They're big.  They scare lots of people.  They "mouth" and herd.  They're usually strong-willed and stubborn.  You have to have references and a home visit.  If you're not willing or able to deal with any of this, please don't waste your time or ours applying.  
   
3. Will the dog be an inside family pet? We do not adopt to outdoor-only homes. All dogs must be indoor dogs.
4. Do you leave your dog outdoors when you're not home?   We do not adopt to homes that leave their animals outside when they're gone.  You must put your dogs indoors when you're gone.  A 3 yr old adopted MOGS dog died when the owners went to run errands, left her outdoors, the gate was somehow opened, and she was hit by a car.  Tragic and 100% preventable. Even privacy fences get broken into.  Gates are opened.  Thieves steal dogs. Never leave your dog outdoors when you're not home!!
   
5. What's your plan for unexpected events and major changes?  New baby? Divorce?  Moving?   How you will provide for your dog if your family breaks up? 
   
6. Will you make a lifetime commitment?  It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe, loved and cared for FOR LIFE.
7.  Do you understand we expect you to keep that lifetime commitment?  It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to stick by your family member -- no matter what.
8. Are you unable or unwilling to make a lifetime commitment? Do not apply.

Have Questions? Email us at mogsrescue@gmail.com