http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=3286 en-us Gallery 2 RSS Module, version 1.1.0 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:29:33 +0000 120 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3713 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=3286 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=6256 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=6256 ]]> photo Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:05:14 +0000 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=6254 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=6254 ]]> photo Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:49:50 +0000 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=6252 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=6252
January 9th
Shorty is doing much better and starting to get a bit more energetic. He has even started coming up to us for scratches and letting us know he wants dinner or cookies (all the time). His appetite is back and good thing since he really needs to put on a few pounds...poor thing! He still won't put the leg down so he has a way to go with rehab. We will start the rehab after his visit with Dr. Wilson on Thursday the 14th. He will start at the Northern Macomb Rehab (At Wilson's Clininc in Romeo). I will let you know how things work out...
Ron - Foster Dad]]> photo Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:26:35 +0000 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=6250 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=6250
Hello all,

I just returned from Dr. Wilson's office for Shorty's recheck on his
leg. They removed his stitches, changed his splint, and checked his leg. Dr.
Wilson said that everything looked good in the x-ray but we need to get him
putting weight on that leg. He wants Shorty to start physical therapy in 2
weeks when we go back for his splint removal and recheck. Shorty also has a
slight fever and has had issue with loose stools/diarrhea since his surgery.
Dr. Wilson gave him another round of antibiotics and medicine for the
diarrhea. He said to keep Shorty on the bland diet with fiber until his
digestive system straightens out. I think I may start buying rice by the 50
lbs. bag.
Shorty did really good at the vet office. He did not give any
attention to the 2 little dogs or the cat he had to wait in the waiting room
with. He even let the little dogs smell him and approach him without any
issue. I will continue to keep you posted.

Ron Stafford - Foster Dad]]> photo Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:47:20 +0000 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=6248 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=6248
September 29, 2005 BF Shortcake was whelped along with his siblings; Cheesecake, Layercake, Mochacake, Coffeecake and Pancake. He ran 2 races in his short career, the first race he won but the second race Shorty broke his right rear leg. The track vets did what they could with extremely limited resources but the leg would never be the same. This career ending injury turned out to be a huge blessing for Shorty because he got the chance to get away from the cruel track life and start a new life as a loved member of a happy family.

In November 2009 MI REGAP was contacted by the Mobile Alabama dog track kennel asking if we could take in this special boy as he would need extra medical attention, how much was unknown at that time, but REGAP willingly took on the challenge. His first foster mom noticed that he had a problem with his leg since he wouldn’t put any weight on it. Upon examination and x-ray, Dr. Wilson, of Sterling Heights Animal Clinic found that Shorty’s leg was not healed correctly and recommended surgery and rehabilitation. It would be a long road to recovery for the sweet greyhound but REGAP’s devoted volunteers were ready for the task
Through the fundraising efforts and kindness of all involved with REGAP, Shorty was able to have the needed surgery to repair his leg. On December 15, 2009 Dr. Wilson had to surgically rebreak his leg, repair and set the break with pins and screws. The next day, Shorty went to a new foster home that was extra quiet for him to mend and heal. Shorty’s leg is casted and he must be leashed walked whenever he goes outside, he is on medication to help with the pain and he will have to go back to visit Dr. Wilson every 2 weeks for bandage changes and rechecks for several months. Once the cast if off, he will have to go to physical therapy to strengthen the leg.]]> photo Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:43:52 +0000 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=6246 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=6246
To Donate to help with medical costs please send your check to:
MI REGAP
PO Box 806131
St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
Or thru PayPal on our homepage at www.rescuedgreyhounds.org - on the left margin

THANK YOU!!!]]> photo Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:46:07 +0000 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=5745 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=5745
Personality: Midnight is calm, intelligent, alert and very curious. He loves to come up to you for affection and will rub against his foster mom's leg with his head for pets. He will play by himself with his stuffed toys and carry his favorites around with him. Midnight loves to play in water. He will run through the water hose and take turns cooling off in the kiddy pool. If Midnight is resting he wouldn’t mind if you had time to give him a belly rub.
Progress in Foster Home:
He doesn’t seem to know his name so he is slowly learning. He would not use the wood stairs at first but now does them fine. He will approach more often for attention then he did in the beginning and will allow more handling.
Ideal Home:
Midnight would do well with a working family home making sure that he gets enough attention and exercise if it’s a family that works a full work week. He probably would do best if he was left a 40 hour work week if there was another dog around. He would be fine as an only dog with someone who doesn’t work full time. He would do fine with older well-mannered children, 12 and up who would respect his space. Big dog roommates only.]]> photo Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:26:08 +0000 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=5743 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=5743
Personality: Lure is attentive, sweet and loving. He puts his head in his foster mom’s lap for loving and sleeps at her feet. He is very easygoing. He "chitters" with his mouth when he is interacting with people in happiness, and sometimes with the dogs.
Progress in Foster Home:
He had adjusted well in his foster home. Ideal Home:
Lure is attentive, sweet and loving. He puts his head in his foster mom’s lap for loving and sleeps at her feet. He is very easygoing.]]> photo Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:00:12 +0000 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=5205 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=5205 ]]> photo Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:39:33 +0000 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=5203 http://www.michiganregap.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=5203
Personality: Ruby is very loving and gentle. She has very loving eyes. She is playful and happy and will grab toys and run with them to her foster mom after her mom awakes from a nap. She will approach and put her head on you and look at you for love. She likes to lay in grass with the family grey. Their ears turn back and forth like antennae.
Progress in Foster Home:
She is now going up and down the stairs by herself. She has learned to follow hand signs. She knows and follows the rules of the house. She will come when she is called. She is eating well. She feels safe. Ideal Home:
Ruby would do well in a working family home with well-mannered children, 7 and up. She is good with other dogs and would probably be fine as an only dog in a family that had someone home more often.]]> photo Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:32:30 +0000