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12:05 pm
31 March 2011
OfflineHi Guys,
I know it has been a long time, but mom has kept me VERY busy with a new brother and stuff!
I have a friend who is in need. A cute little Heeler mix named Hogan. He is a new Tripwad!. His 'family' took him to the Vet to be killed because his leg had been shot! Well thank goodness the nice folks with Scouts honor rescue was there and saw him. They saved his life!!! But now they need a foster or an adopter for him. Read below…….
Meet Hogan! Hogan came to us under sad circumstances. Hogan had owners but had allegedly gotten out somehow and went missing. But, being a loyal companion, Hogan returned home after a few days. However, while he was out he was shot in the leg by some horrible person. Even after being shot and suffering extreme pain, this boy didn't give up and lay down to die, but hobbled back home. When he got home he probably expected his family to be thrilled and do everything they could to help him. Unfortunately for Hogan, that was not what happened. His "family" took him to the vet, considered saving him, and then decided they didn’t want to spend the money on a “dog”. So they just left him there and then just called back on the phone and said to put him to sleep. So poor Hogan's family's reward for his loyalty was to desert him and have him euthanized. Well, we happened to be there with one of our other dogs who is very sick (Beetle) and couldn't let such a sweet boy suffer such a horrible fate and we stepped in to help him.
Hogan had been shot in the leg which shattered all of his bones in his left front leg and it was beyond saving. So, he underwent surgery late Sunday (2/12/12) night and is recovering nicely. Understandably, our sweet boy is having a bit of a tough time right now trying to figure out why he only has 3 legs now and probably more importantly, why his family is gone. The vets and vet techs are just doting over him and he is a very lovable guy. Even before they got him on pain meds, they were all commenting on how sweet he was, despite the excruciating pain he must have been enduring.
Now what Hogan needs more than anything is a foster home to recuperate in and eventually a forever home.
http://www.face…..38;theater
Even if you can't adopt him, consider opening your home to him so he can recover in a safe comfortable place. Hogan will be at our emergency vet for a few more days and then really needs to move to a foster home. Because of the size of the incision, we can’t put him in boarding and jeopardize him getting an infection. We really need someone to open their home to Hogan, even if just for a few weeks until he recuperates.
Hogan is 1 year and 2 months old. Yep, his “owners” purchased him from a breeder and so we know his exact age. He’s now up to date on vaccinations (not due to his owners caring for him) and neutered.
To learn more about Scout’s Honor’s adoption, sponsoring and fostering procedures, please visit our site at http://www.scou…..shonor.org. As always, Scout’s Honor will cover all cost associated with fostering, and if requested, the foster can receive a tax deduction receipt for documented expenses. If you cannot foster, please considering donating towards Hogan’s surgery and care – we really were not in a position to incur more significant costs for a major surgery, but we could not turn our backs on him!
If you can help this sweet baby boy, please contact Leslie at lesliehillendahl@yahoo.com.
12:06 pm
31 March 2011
OfflineIf you follow the link, he has a couple of photos there….
Thanks for helping to spread the word about Hogan needing a new family.
Maddie Mae and Mama Kelly
2:48 pm
Team Tripawds
25 April 2007
OfflineHey it's great to hear from you! I'm so sorry it's under these circumstances though. Stories like this just make me want to SCREAM, some people are horrible!!! 
Thanks dog that most are not.
Where is he currently? We would like to put this in your post's title so people know right away. Thanks!
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3:34 pm
29 October 2010
OfflineOMD. What a story. Can't believe his "family" would buy him from a breeder, but then abandon him.
Grrrrrr. Some people!
Found him on their site. He sure looks like a sweetie. Hope he finds a good home. (Looks like he's in TX?)
Jackie, Angel Abby's mom
8:05 pm
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14 August 2009
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Comet - 1999 to 2011She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
6:38 am
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12 February 2010
Offlinewhat a handsome boy!! the really, REALLY terrible part of the story is that these moronic humans will probably purchase many, many more dogs and continue to treat them like disposable chattel…and they will pass the mindset on to their prodigy…humans can be such a disappointing species!!
hopefully hogan will quickly find a forever home with wise parents – a life he truly deserves.
charon & spirit gayle
10:34 am
7 January 2011
OfflineOh what a lovely boy– the thought of him struggling to make it "home" after getting shot and then his "family" telling the vet to put him down breaks my heart. I lived in Houston for ten years and still think of it as home– I hope and pray that someone will give this brave boy the life he deserves.
3:26 pm
Team Tripawds
25 April 2007
OfflineOh my gosh he's in Texas. We're in Texas! Dang, if only I could convince Admin we have room for one more pup!
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12:14 pm
31 March 2011
OfflineHi guys! Whew, it has been crazy….
I wanted ya'll to know that we found a foster home for Hogan. He will be cared for in a loving home here in Houston TX until his forever family finds him :)
Hopefully soon.
So please keep him up here for adoption…..He still needs a permanent home and family of his own.
http://www.scou…..Preference
7:07 pm
Team Tripawds
25 April 2007
OfflineOh good! Thank you for all your hard work. We will keep him up here, and you keep us posted OK?
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