Teddy
What is Operation Save Teddy?
The Story: Teddy came from out of state almost two years ago. He arrived with an open wound on his right hind leg due to an accident.
Teddy is now involved in an animal welfare case and now he is, for the time being, relaxing at Joelsa Farm in New Gloucester, Maine.
UPDATE: As of JULY 31, 2008 Teddy has been signed over to us!
The Issue: We, at Joelsa Farm, have taken Teddy in and he has received several visits to the vet. The results of the first vet visit helped to solidify the urgency of the issue. As the vet performed a simple once over she was amazed that the horse wasn't in worse condition. There was not (amazingly enough) an abundance of infection which is due to the flies eating away the dead tissue, but it is horribly swollen. The vet debrided what she could of the scabs and such, flushed any tracks she found into the wound, and did X-Rays. The results of the X-Ray concluded that there was not a bone infection or a foreign body in the wound other than a bone fragment which was caused by the initial injury itself. Unfortunately there is excess granulation tissue (Scar Tissue) for the skin to close and so it must be surgically debrided. This means that the vet will cut away all of that scar tissue, clean the wound thoroughly, and administer antibiotics to the wound itself.
Here's the breakdown of what Teddy costs: Teddy has one huge bill! The cost for Teddy to recieve veterinary care is about $400.00 per appointment, every other week. He has the wound cleansed and debrided of excess scar tissue, as well as shockwave therapy to increase bloodflow to the area, and increase healing. So far Teddy has cost between $3,000.00 and $3,500.00. Skin Grafting may have to be an option if the skin doesn not heal more within the next 8 weeks.
Regular Vet appointment: starts at a $70.00 farm call. $25.00 for the Exam and then increases depending on what medications, treatments etc. is needed.
Hay & Grain per month: $100.00
Farrier: every 6 weeks: $30.00
Dentist: 1- 2 times yearly- $75.00
The Cause:We are asking for donations of any kind to help Teddy, because there is a good chance we cannot do it ourselves.We would like to be able to take Teddy and give him a good chance at life but without help we cannot do that.
We have set up an account at Key Bank for Teddy in which the funds are solely distributed to Blackstrap Hill Veterinary Center in Cumberland Center, Maine to be used only on Teddy as needed to assist in care.Donations of any kind will help!
Monetary donations can be sent (check or money order please) to:Teddy's Account C/O Ellen Forbes, 29 Shepard Lane, New Gloucester, Maine 04260Checks and/or Money Orders will be deposited receipts will be sent upon deposit.
Donations of equipment, grain, hay or goods to be used in bake sales, yard sales, tack sales, etc. are also very welcome!
Donations can also be made to:
Blackstrap Hill Veterinary Clinic
21 Schuster Rd Cumberland Center, Maine 04221
c/o Ellen Forbes account# 30010978
Teddy is now involved in an animal welfare case and now he is, for the time being, relaxing at Joelsa Farm in New Gloucester, Maine.
UPDATE: As of JULY 31, 2008 Teddy has been signed over to us!
The Issue: We, at Joelsa Farm, have taken Teddy in and he has received several visits to the vet. The results of the first vet visit helped to solidify the urgency of the issue. As the vet performed a simple once over she was amazed that the horse wasn't in worse condition. There was not (amazingly enough) an abundance of infection which is due to the flies eating away the dead tissue, but it is horribly swollen. The vet debrided what she could of the scabs and such, flushed any tracks she found into the wound, and did X-Rays. The results of the X-Ray concluded that there was not a bone infection or a foreign body in the wound other than a bone fragment which was caused by the initial injury itself. Unfortunately there is excess granulation tissue (Scar Tissue) for the skin to close and so it must be surgically debrided. This means that the vet will cut away all of that scar tissue, clean the wound thoroughly, and administer antibiotics to the wound itself.
Here's the breakdown of what Teddy costs: Teddy has one huge bill! The cost for Teddy to recieve veterinary care is about $400.00 per appointment, every other week. He has the wound cleansed and debrided of excess scar tissue, as well as shockwave therapy to increase bloodflow to the area, and increase healing. So far Teddy has cost between $3,000.00 and $3,500.00. Skin Grafting may have to be an option if the skin doesn not heal more within the next 8 weeks.
Regular Vet appointment: starts at a $70.00 farm call. $25.00 for the Exam and then increases depending on what medications, treatments etc. is needed.
Hay & Grain per month: $100.00
Farrier: every 6 weeks: $30.00
Dentist: 1- 2 times yearly- $75.00
The Cause:We are asking for donations of any kind to help Teddy, because there is a good chance we cannot do it ourselves.We would like to be able to take Teddy and give him a good chance at life but without help we cannot do that.
We have set up an account at Key Bank for Teddy in which the funds are solely distributed to Blackstrap Hill Veterinary Center in Cumberland Center, Maine to be used only on Teddy as needed to assist in care.Donations of any kind will help!
Monetary donations can be sent (check or money order please) to:Teddy's Account C/O Ellen Forbes, 29 Shepard Lane, New Gloucester, Maine 04260Checks and/or Money Orders will be deposited receipts will be sent upon deposit.
Donations of equipment, grain, hay or goods to be used in bake sales, yard sales, tack sales, etc. are also very welcome!
Donations can also be made to:
Blackstrap Hill Veterinary Clinic
21 Schuster Rd Cumberland Center, Maine 04221
c/o Ellen Forbes account# 30010978
Teddy's wound
18 months after the accident without vet care
7-18-08
July 22, 2008
Teddy had a vet check today- 7/22/08- and the vet was very optimistic and happy with how far the leg has come in such a short amount of time. We still have along way to go, but it should heal.
7-22-08
August 3, 2008 - Latest Update
Teddy had an appointment on July 31st. The vets over at Blackstrap have been so fabulous! They are very impressed with his progress. This time they debrided the wound, taking off more scar tissue. They also used a ShockWave Therapy on it to improve healing and speed recovery. On a side note, they floated his teeth, which needed to be done very badly.
The good news..., the owner has officially signed Teddy over to Joelsa Farm.
The good news..., the owner has officially signed Teddy over to Joelsa Farm.
August 3, 2008
8.14.08 UPDATE
Teddy received the 2nd shock wave therapy to the wound which stimulates new tissue cell growth. Dr S. is very pleased with the progress of the new tissue growth. She also debrided a 2 cm section of scar tissue from the middle of the wound. The wound now measures 3in X 3in. He will have 3 more shock wave treatments at 2 week intervals.
8.14.08 UPDATE
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Teddy
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