Hello Indiana-PAW Foster Parents & Volunteers,

We have an emergency, time-sensitive request for assistance tonight from the Humane Society of Hamilton County. I'll let Rebecca Stevens, the Executive Director of the Humane Society of Hamilton County, explain:

Amy,

I don't know what it is with the animal cruelty cases over the last month or so.

Animal Control contacted me regarding a Beagle that someone shot totally shattering one of its legs. The vet is waiting for me to make a call on whether or not I want to amputate the leg or save it. They think the leg can be saved, but it will require some intensive after care that I cannot provide here at the shelter. Saving the leg means inserting a pin and using a device on the outside of the leg to keep it in place for 8 to 10 weeks. This dog would have to go into immediate foster care in order to heal. Unfortunately, I have to make a decision on this tomorrow as they are simply keeping him comfortable with pain meds until we decide which way to go.

I would like to save his leg and I know I can raise the money to do so. The key is having a foster home on MONDAY that can take him. Let me know if you have any prospects.

Thanks
Rebecca