Sammy's Journey

One of the greatest aspects of The PRC to me is our effort to work cooperatively with shelters, veterinarians, other rescues and the community.  It is a commitment that we take pride in, protect vehemently, and strive toward every day.  


We are fortunate that this cooperative approach led us to team up with Hendrick Boards. They actually came to find us via Dr. Wheaton on Twitter.  Based in Orange County, California, Hendrick Boards seeks to showcase and build the culture and lifestyle that skateboarding inspires, while ensuring the protection of the environment and helping to safeguard the welfare of pets and animals through each and every purchase. 


The power of social networking is awe inspiring and a new useful tool to help us enhance the cooperation we strive for in our mission.  


On February 27th, 2012, David Hendrickson (of Hendrick Boards) happened upon Sammy, a blue nosed pit bull whom was most likely a victim of the dog fighting culture.  Sammy was in dire need of rescue, and David stepped up to the plate.  He immediately contacted us and brought Sammy in for an evaluation.  Sammy is a very handsome, 2-3yr old, male, Pit Bull. We all believe that poor Sammy has been used as a bait dog. He had old wounds and very new wounds covering his body, including a 3-4 inch laceration to the bottom of his chin and significant damage to his ears. 




Warning Graphic Photos!!

The open laceration under his chin

His poor ear

Before Surgery

 Immediately we put out a call to our supporters through Facebook.  We started a Firstgiving page, and through our FB page and the call to action sent out by Hendrick Boards through Twitter and their FB page, we raised enough money to take Sammy immediately to surgery to repair his wounds.  Amazing!

After surgery

In the world of rescue we need two things to keep us moving forward.  The financial resources to identify need and address it, and the support to carry it out, to save deserving dogs and cats from unnecessary euthanasia.  (Which is often the choice dog/cat owners make when the necessary surgery exceeds their resources.) Sammy's case is ideal.  Although, life was clearly hard for him for too long, he finally got a break, we are so happy he is healed and healthy.  
On the 8^th of March, Sammy got a wonderful chance to give back. Piper, a rescue dog from DAWG Rescue, was brought into Alicia Pet Care Center after ingesting rat bait. He needed a blood transfusion and Sammy was his match!

Piper, receiving a transfusion

 He was such a great patient through the whole procedure and Piper was very lucky to have him.  Another example how working cooperatively in rescue is rewarding on all levels! 

He is almost completely healed and ready for a family to love him forever. Sammy is very well behaved. He gets along wonderfully with other dogs and people of all ages, shapes and sizes. He also knows some great tricks! He would be a very obedient and loving companion. His sutures were removed from his laceration repair on March 12^th and he is ready to go! 

We are very grateful they were able to help this sweet boy and we hope to find him the right home soon. Come check him out!


Thank you David! Thank you Hendrick Boards! Thank you Dr. Wheaton of Alicia Pet Care Center! Thank you Sammy for helping Piper of DAWG! 


Cheers to working cooperatively!  Thank you for your support!  


For more information about The Pet Rescue Center, go to www.thepetrescuecenter.org/about


The Pet Rescue Center or a 501c3 non profit, 100% reliant on the generosity of our supporters.  


To donate visit, http://www.thepetrescuecenter.org/give

Sincerely, 

Blythe Wheaton

Co-Founder and Executive Director

http://www.thepetrescuecenter.org/give