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DREYFUS

Meet Dreyfus, a gorgeous young, Golden
Retriever Chow Shepherd mix that probably may
be one of the most affectionate dogs that ever
walked this earth. He has a limitless supply of
hugs and kisses for every one and gets along
great with dogs and cats.

However, despite his wonderful disposition,
Dreyfus has not had it easy in this life. Dreyfus
has difficulty walking from a traumatic injury
suffered when he was young. Dreyfus has a right
forelimb, that due to a traumatic injury that was
never addressed, is now locked in position with a
severely contracted and shortened bicep muscle
limiting his elbow from extension. The right
shoulder is locked in flexion and will not allow
for extension, and the muscles have atrophied
from non-use. Dreyfus, the poor guy, also
suffers from dysplasia in both (rear) hips.

However, it is not all sad news for this little guy
as he is on the road to recovery (long as it may
be). After numerous visits to four different
vets and undergoing multiple x-rays, Dreyfus
found his way into the office of
Dr. Sherman Canapp (DVM, MS) of the
Veterinary Orthopedic Sports Medicine Group
(VOSM) in Ellicott City, Maryland.

You can read all about how Dreyfus is doing,
follow him through treatment and recovery,
and cheer this little guy on
as he strives to land on all four paws
by visiting the Dreyfus Blog,
updated twice weekly.

As for the personality of this loveable little
chow boy, with all of this going on, Dreyfus is
beautiful and loves life, people, and other
animals. He will offer anyone his poor paw
(which he can hold straight up to appear like he is
waiving). He will even hold hands with you until
he slowly falls backwards (because he sits like a
panda bear and slowly loses balance). Dreyfus
definitely is a unique and funny little character
that needs as much help as he can find.

We helped rescue Dreyfus from being put to
sleep and brought him back to our area to help
him recover and find him a new home. However,
we desperately need financial sponsors for
Dreyfus because he will need extensive medical
treatment, physical therapies, and most likely
multiple surgeries. Although Homeward Trails is
generously making sure Dreyfus is getting all of
the medical care he needs, Dreyfus does not want
to take resources away from other animals that
need rescuing. Dreyfus is, after all, a very
proud little man. We hope to raise enough money
to cover Dreyfus' medical costs so that
Homeward Trails can continue to save the lives of
countless other animals that will otherwise not
see a new dawn.

Please consider donating ANY AMOUNT to
Dreyfus so that he may walk and play again like
every other dog. Please make any donations out
to Homeward Trails and mail them to P.O. Box
100968, Arlington, VA 22210. Please be sure to
place his name on the donation in the memo box.
You can also donate directly through the their
website.

However, please also email me when you donate at
pawboysandgirls@yahoo.com
so that we know the donation is for Dreyfus
and so that Dreyfus may thank-you.
ANY DONATIONS are a HUGE help.

Homeward Trails is a 501c non-profit, and more
information can be found on their website. Our
only role with Homeward Trails is as Dreyfus'
foster and caretaker. Please contact the
organization directly for any questions
concerning a dog other than Dreyfus. Thanks so
much for having such a big heart....