Update on Rocky

Rocky is doing great under the loving care of Foster Mom Jen Bevensee, who does his therapy and attends to his medications.
Rocky came through his surgery of putting a plate into his leg to bond the severely broken leg very well. When his foster Mom, Jen, got him from the vets office her instructions were that he needed a LOT of care and it didn't faze her at all. He needed meds, compresses, exercises (special ones) multiple times a day. Plus, he had to be leash walked and hand fed.

Jen says, "This is Rocky with my BT Willie. This is as close as Willie wants to be to Rocky (I'm surprised he's even THIS close!), but Rocky has gotten along just fine with all animals and people he has encountered so far. He also rides well in the car, walks nicely on the leash and takes food/treats VERY gently by hand."

This is Rocky in Jen's kitchen. Making progress... Rocky is doing well, and despite the extensive pain and suffering he has had to contend with, he has never shown himself to be anything but a true gentleman. It now appears that the injuries he suffered were not from a car accident, but do to purposeful violence by a human.

This week, Rocky got his staples out of his leg and cone off. He also tested negative for HW and preliminary x-rays are looking good. Jen got him a new toy to celebrate, and here he is chewing on it ! Rocky is now eating out of a bowl on his own (Jen had to hand feed him while in the cone) and has shown NO food, treat or toy possession/aggression. She can put my hand right in his bowl, and can take his toy right out of his mouth. He is a darling, and it is hard to believe humans could be so cruel to him.

New Foster Rocky

Rocky is a beautiful three year old Boston Terrier who was brought to a municipal shelter. He was found wandering on the street after having apparently been hit by a car on New Year's Eve. The injuries to his leg were extensive, having shattered the elbow in multiple places, and it was feared that amputation would be the only solution. But here's where Rocky's luck changed. After having been contacted by the shelter, NEBTR stepped in. They paired with Dr. John Fedina of Caldwell, NJ, who worked hard to make sure that Rocky's leg would be saved. It was a very delicate,complicated surgery, but Rocky got through it like a Champ. He is now recuperating at his foster Mom Jen's home, and she is showering him with love and tending to his physical therapy.
Now NEBTR has to pay for his care, and we are asking anyone who can assist to help this sweet, loving boy so that he can run free again and regain the use of his leg. Thank you so much!

Rocky's leg was badly broken, as you can see from the bones sticking up in his x-ray.

Dr. Dillon performed extensive surgery on Rocky

Dr. Fedina of the Veterinary Medical Center, Caldwell, NJ took good care of him.

Rocky is ready to go to his foster home with Jen and begin the road to a new life.