DOUBLE ACL SURGERY

Tank (now named Ozzy) has had a difficult life. At 8 years of age, he was dumped by his owners at the home of an unemployed, single mother of two. Tank had never seen the vet and was neglected while in the care of his owners.

Approximately 6 months ago, the single mom contacted us for help. She was already struggling with two young children and did not have the time or money to take care of Tank and Pup, Tank's companion, but she did not want anything to happen to them either.

Because she was trying so desperately to help Tank and Pup, we worked with her. For months, we paid for food, treats, tie outs and other items she needed for the dogs. We got the dogs altered and UTD on vaccinations. We noticed that the male, an elderly boy, had bad knees but because the foster did not have a car, we did not get him checked out at our vet.

Over the months, we sent out numerous emails requesting help from reputable rescues. Finally, an independent rescuer in Chicago offered to take both dogs on the condition that if he needed ACL surgery, we would raise the money. Last week, the vet recommended surgery for Tank's torn anterior cruciate ligaments in both hind limbs. Surgery is extremely expensive and we have offered to pay a portion if we can raise the funds.

Tank is an amazing boy and Retschi, the independent rescuer, is a saint for saving the lives of both Tank and Pup.

For the Love of Pits is a 501(c)(3) rescue organization located in Cleveland, Ohio. We are one of the few organizations helping pit bull dogs and their owners and even if we cannot make room for a dog in our rescue, we work hard to save the life by finding another reputable rescue.

Please contact us if you have questions or would like more information: shana@fortheloveofpits.org

If you'd like to see Tank's webpage before we found rescue, please visit: http://www.fortheloveofpits.org/COURTESY%20LISTING/TANK/INDEX.HTM