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07-29-2008, 08:10 AM
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Atticus, Hemivertebrae Pup
Atticus is now safe in foster care and adjusting quickly. This week he is going for his preliminary work up to the hospital so a treatment plan can be developed for him. This is a scary experience for him as well as a crucial diagnostic phase for determining his longer term care - he needs your positive thoughts.
  Here is the link to Atticus's videos: http://www.southerncrossgsd.com/page.../atticus.shtml
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07-29-2008, 10:17 AM
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Re: Atticus, Hemivertebrae Pup
Positive thoughts and of course $ help.
Southern Cross GSD Rescue 1097 Starmoiunt Trail Clarkesville, Ga. 30523 http://www.southerncrossgsd.com
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08-12-2008, 11:24 AM
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Re: Atticus, Hemivertebrae Pup
Atticus has a blog!!
http://atticusgsd.blogspot.com/ The not-so-good news - Atticus's condition is the result of trauma, not a birth defect - possibly hit by a car? His spine is very delicate and even with surgery, only stabilisation is possible - he will eventually be paralysed. Estimated medical costs on Atticus are ~$6000. His rescuer and foster mom are in close touch with his doctors and are trying to make the right decisions to ensure his future mobility.
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08-12-2008, 08:37 PM
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Re: Atticus, Hemivertebrae Pup
Atticus looks like such a sweet adorable little pup (and what a great blog they set up for him). We just made a little donation to his fund and will be saying lots of prayers for him and his foster family.
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08-14-2008, 10:33 AM
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Re: Atticus, Hemivertebrae Pup
Reportedly Atticus is having "on" days and "off" days. However, just because your hindquarters don't work so well does NOT mean you can't arm wrestle!
   http://www.southerncrossgsd.com/page.../atticus.shtml
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08-14-2008, 10:46 AM
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Re: Atticus, Hemivertebrae Pup
What a sweetie!
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08-14-2008, 03:38 PM
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Re: Atticus, Hemivertebrae Pup
I am so happy he is in a loving foster home!!
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08-15-2008, 04:01 PM
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Re: Atticus, Hemivertebrae Pup
Atticus is in the best foster home possible for him! Joanne is very experienced with dogs who have similar problems. She and Molly have been Atticus' true guardian angels in every sense of the word.
http://www.southerncrossgsd.com/page.../atticus.shtml http://atticusgsd.blogspot.com/
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09-19-2008, 01:17 PM
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Re: Atticus, Hemivertebrae Pup
Atticus needs some positive thoughts. Surgery was held off to allow him to grow a little more, but his condition may be deteriorating. Although he is a super happy pup, he is having more trouble getting around.
Some decisions regarding a strategy for Atticus will be made in the next couple of days. http://www.southerncrossgsd.com/page.../atticus.shtml
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