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Missouri was a good racer, completing 83 races. On Friday, October 15, 2010, he was the favored dog in the sixth race. He led the pack going into the first turn. But then something happened and his leg gave way. He didn't fall as many do, and so avoided further injury. But he was screaming, clearly in terrible pain. The track vet saw quickly that it was a severe, career-ending injury, and advised the kennel manager to get him to an adoption group as soon as possible. Missouri was given medication for the pain and his leg was put in a splint. The manager called GreySave on Saturday while we were all at our Oktoberfest Fall Social. We agreed to take Missouri. Our president Cathy Kiburtz arranged transportation from the track, and GreySave volunteers met them half way. By Wednesday Missouri underwent successful surgery for a very unusual fracture.
Like the other broken leg greyhounds we take in, Missouri will need six to nine months of recovery before he'll be able once again to feel the wind in his face as he runs. In the meantime he's enjoying playing with toys, "cockroaching" on a soft spot, and all-around relaxing in luxury.
How You Can Help
With help from folks like you, GreySave has become one of the largest greyhound adoption groups in California. Our growth brings increased expenses. About 10% of the dogs we rescue now need extraordinary medical care averaging $3500 (10 in the first 10 months of 2010). Repairing these injuries is our greatest expense: our $275 adoption fee for Missouri will cover less than 10% of his medical expenses. Become a GreySave Benefactor
Submit Your Donation CLICK HERE to get the donation submission page. Print it out and mail it to the indicated address, along with your donation. Thank You! GreySave is a completely volunteer-staffed Southern California-based 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Public Benefit Charity. All donations made to GreySave are tax deductible. GreySave is supported through fundraising events and donations/gifts from individuals, organizations and businesses. |
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Missouri, a white and ticked male greyhound, came off the Tucson track in October 2010 when his leg was broken in a race. He was born on May 11, 2008, given the racing name Missouri Mauler, and began his racing career at the Phoenix dog track. When that track closed in December 2009, he was moved to the Tucson track. 
Missouri quickly settled into a foster home with two greyhound buddies. Despite his cast he is one happy boy, with a whip for a tail that, according to his foster mom and dad, should earn him the name "Zorro." 
Through the GreySave Benefactor Fund you have a chance to give retired racing greyhounds, including those with serious injuries like Missouri, a fresh start on a life they could never have imagined before.
Brindle Level: $50 
Fawn Level: $100
Black & White Level: $250
Red Level: $500
Blue Level: $1,000 or more