North Texas Scottie Rescue, Inc. is an approved non-profit 501(c)3 Organization.
MARGY TUCKER, 5432 BUCKNER COURT, FLOWER MOUND, TX 75028
| All dogs listed for adoption have received a full vet exam including spay
or neuter,
dental cleaning, all vaccinations
and shots required by Texas law,
heartworm test, and any medical treatment needed
to assure the dog's health and well being.
They are socialized and assessed for temperament
and behavior issues. Vet care for North Texas
Scottie Rescue, Inc. provided by
Carrollton
Animal Hospital & Trinity Pet Hospital
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LUCKY |
SEAMUS
(SHAY-MUS) |
TORY |
FRITZ |
SCOUT - SCOTTISH TERRIER
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| Photo
of Scout taken 9/25/04. |
Photo
taken 9/25/04. |
Photo
taken 9/28/04. |
Photo
taken 11/07/04. |
| Scottish Terrier ~ Male ~ Black Coat ~
1-1/2 years old ~ Prefers to
be an only pet ~ Special Needs (recovering
from bite wounds/emotional trauma) |
| SCOUT is an affectionate
scottie with a sweet personality. He will be 2 years old
in February, is house trained and likes to be held and petted. Scout
is a very special scottie who needs lot's of TLC and reassurance. Special Needs 9/25/04 – Scout recently suffered severe emotional and physical trauma from a dog fight and is now recovering in foster care with NTSR. Because of his special needs it will be several weeks before Scout will be available for adoption. UPDATE 11/05/04 – Scout has made a complete recovery and has been adopted! UPDATE 10/22/05 – Scout is living the good life as an only dog, keeps his owners wrapped around his little paw, and is spoiled rotten! Scout's owners are the lucky winners of the 2005 NTSR Raffle "Friends to the End" Print by artist Cherry O'Neill. Congratulations to Scout and his family! |
LUCKY - SCOTTISH TERRIER/CORGI MIX
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of Lucky taken 9/18/04. |
Photo
of Lucky taken 9/18/04. |
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| Scottish Terrier/Corgi Mix
~ Male ~
Brindle Coat ~ 5-6 years
old ~ 29
pounds ~ Cat
& dog friendly/very social ~
Heartworm positive |
| LUCKY is an affectionate
and intelligent scottie-corgi mix! He is 5-6 years old with an excellent temperament. Lucky is house trained (knows about doggie doors), crate trained, and will sit up for treats. He enjoys daily walks and is wonderful on a leash. Lucky also loves to ride in the car and is a model passenger. He is not food or people aggressive and likes cats and other animals. Special Needs 9/17/04 – Lucky is heartworm positive and will begin treatment on Monday. He also has several bad teeth and will need further dental work after completing HW treatment. UPDATE 10/18/04 – Lucky has successfully completed heartworm treatment and is now taking monthly preventative. Lucky still needs to have his teeth taken care of but will need to wait until December since he was just treated for heartworms. UPDATE 9/20/05 – Lucky is indeed a lucky dog! He is loving life at his forever home where he goes for daily walks and enjoys napping in his plush doggie bed in the kitchen. |
TORY - SCOTTISH TERRIER
| TORY - NORTH TEXAS SCOTTIE RESCUE SPECIAL NEEDS
- JANUARY 2004 (ongoing case) |
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| Tory
had surgery on 1/25/04 to repair a rectal
prolapse. This is a life threatening condition where the inner
rectal tissue protrudes from the anus for several inches,
and if the rectal tissue is not returned to its proper place
in the body it will die, which usually results in the death of
the pet. She also had several colon polyps and part of the colon tissue
needed to be removed. A tissue biopsy was taken and will be checked
for abnormal cells and possible IBD. Since Tory is experiencing
chronic prolapses she will also have a colopexy within the next few
days. A colopexy helps to prevent the rectum from prolapsing. The
rectum is attached to the colon (like an anchor) and kept inside
the body by the fixation of the colon. Tory's overall prognosis is
good. |
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| Tory's Diagnosis:
IBD, chronic colitis, rectal polyps, heart murmur (grade 3.6). Update: Tory continues to show improvement and she is expected to make a full recovery. MEDICAL COSTS TO DATE: Tory's vet care totaled over $1000. |
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| Tory's
surgery and dental work was funded by Texas Scottie Rescue Fund,
Inc. For more information about Texas Scottie Rescue Fund, Inc. please visit their website: Texas Scottie Rescue Fund, Inc. |
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JUNE, 2004: Despite a special diet and ongoing medications
Tory is still experiencing colon problems. She is having minor
prolapses with each bowel movement. 6/20/04: Tory suffered another rectal prolapse today and was rushed to the emergency clinic for treatment. The exposed colon tissue appears pink and healthy, but it also contains three new polyps. Tory will have surgery tomorrow morning to repair her colon. |
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| Photo
of Seamus taken 6/22/04. |
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of Seamus taken 6/29/04. |
| SEAMUS - NORTH TEXAS SCOTTIE RESCUE SPECIAL
NEEDS - JULY 2004 |
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| Seamus (pronounced SHAY-MUS) has a condition
called luxating patella. Both of Seamus' kneecaps
have this condition but one kneecap will require surgery
to repair it. UPDATE 8/1/04: Texas Scottie Rescue Fund, Inc. has volunteered to pay for Seamus' surgery. NTSR will post updates on his recovery. UPDATE 8/9/04: We have delayed Seamus' surgery and are seeking a second opinion. Seamus will be evaluated by a specialist on 8/12/2004 and we will post the results. UPDATE 8/12/04: Seamus' prognosis is good! His left knee is a grade 2 (not a grade 4 as originally diagnosed), and his right knee is a grade 1. His condition is not serious and does not require surgery. Instead Seamus will need long-term management with glucosamine and/or chondroitan sulfate 500 mg/day and NSAID for mild discomfort. Exercise and a healthy diet will be an important part of his daily routine.
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
PATELLAR LUXATION Lateral patellar luxation Patellar luxation is usually a congenital condition in which the kneecap, or patella, dislocates outside of its normal trochlear groove. Dislocation, clinically referred to as luxation, can occur on either the medial, or inside surface, or the lateral, or outside surface, of the knee. There are varying degrees of patellar luxation that are graded depending on whether the patella is intermittently or constantly luxated. This abnormal displacement of the kneecap results in pain, cartilage damage, and arthritis. There are varying degrees of severity of this disease, and surgery may be needed.
Clinical Signs
Lameness that is often intermittent, and may be unilateral or bilateral; thick, swollen stifles; pain on range-of-motion; crepitus; palpable luxation; inability to jump or walk normally; medial displacement of quadriceps muscle group; lateral bowing of the distal third of the femur. Symptoms Intermittent or consistent lameness; bowlegged stance; reluctance to walk or jump; occasionally holding a rear leg out to the side when walking. |
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| Please contact Margy Tucker for more
information about Seamus. (972) 539-2357 or Margy@northtexasscottierescue.com |
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| FRITZ - NORTH TEXAS SCOTTIE RESCUE SPECIAL
NEEDS - 2003 |
| Fritz came into scottie rescue in August of 2003
after his owner was hospitalized and could no longer
care for him. Fritz is a big, sweet, scottie fellow with a loving
personality. He is 6 years old, house trained, likes people
and other animals, and enjoys being petted and going for short
walks. Fritz also has canine epilepsy. Upon entering rescue Fritz was having seizures every 4-6 weeks. He has grand mal seizures and also experiences cluster seizures which occur every 6-8 hours over a 3 day period. NTSR is working on finding a treatment plan to control his seizures and give Fritz a good quality of life. |
| UPDATE: Fritz is responding to a combination
of phenobarb and potassium bromide and the seizures
are becoming less frequent each month. He has settled
into a daily routine in his foster home which includes playing
tug of war with his toys, going for short walks and watching
pet stars on animal planet. Fritz's medical costs are ongoing and it will be a life-time commitment to ensure his continued good health. Fritz will need to have his phenobarb and potassium bromide levels monitored every few months. He is on a healthy diet which includes milk thistle and Sam-E to protect his liver. NTSR will continue to post updates on Fritz. |
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UPDATE JULY, 2004: Fritz passed his last check up with
flying colors and is doing great. He has been adopted by his
foster family. |
| UPDATE NOVEMBER, 2005:
Fritz has been diagnosed with a serious liver disease called Hepatocutaneous
Syndrome. The prognosis is not good and we are keeping all paws crossed for
sweet Fritz. |
| Fritz crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 3/17/06.
Sweet Fritz, we miss you so much. |
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