Help PAWS help Bo!

Bo is a young pit bull (less than one year old) who was rescued by PAWS from Philadelphia's animal control shelter. He is a happy, friendly, playful, loving dog, but his front legs are badly malformed (a congenital defect) and he needs reconstructive surgery in order to live a normal life. Bo loves to cuddle with people and play with other dogs, but he tires easily and cannot walk or run more than a little bit at a time. As he ages, he will experience more pain and mobility limitations due to his condition. It must be corrected now, while he is young, to give him the best chance at a long, healthy, happy life.

PAWS is committed to getting Bo the care he needs, and has enlisted the help of a team of veterinarians at the Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center in Langhorne, PA. His surgeries (one on each leg, 2-3 months apart) will be performed by Cathy Popovitch, VMD, DACVS, a specialist in the area of angular limb deformity and corrective osteotomy. Robert J. Orsher, VMD, DACVS, will oversee Bo's follow-up care and recovery. They are generously discounting Bo's surgeries and will provide much of his follow-up care at little or no cost.

However, PAWS still needs to raise at least $5,000 for Bo's surgeries, and our budget does not allow for such extraordinary expenses. We are appealing to the public to help us help Bo. (Donations to PAWS are tax-deductible, and any funds raised beyond what is needed for Bo will be used to provide veterinary care for other sick or injured animals rescued by PAWS.)

Bo is currently in foster care. He is still searching for a loving adopter who will be committed to helping him through his operations and recovery, and give him the loving, permanent home he deserves. Bo loves other dogs, so the ideal home will have a dog that can be Bo's playmate and companion (once he has healed and is ready to play!). If you are interested in adopting Bo and can help him through his lengthy treatment process, please email bo@phillypaws.org.

From Bo and all of his admirers at PAWS, thank you in advance for your support. And please forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too! (Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure.)

For more information about PAWS, please visit www.phillypaws.org.