~ Bonnie 09 ~

This gorgeous lady is Bonnie.  She has an embarrassing secret that she's hiding from you.

Her life history is a bit sketchy, but somehow she ended up in a shelter, who adopted her into a home.  But there was a problem in Bonnie's new home, as they couldn't afford her care.  As a result, Bonnie's medical needs weren't being met, and she became heartworm positive as well as her having her embarrassing secret that must be quickly resolved.

Bonnie was surrendered to the same shelter that adopted her, but not to find a new home, rather, to be put to sleep.

Thankfully, the shelter staff contacted us for help with Bonnie's needs.

You see, Bonnie's secret is a large tumor that takes up quite a bit of space on the left side of her jaw line.  We won't know if it's cancerous until it is removed and sent to a pathologist for analysis.  We also won't know if Bonnie will lose any muscles that control her jaw, or otherwise cause her problems with eating, swallowing, drinking water, etc.  This can only be determined during and after her surgery, which is scheduled for Friday, June 19th.

This courageous lady could be facing a life altering surgery with a life ending result, if cancer cells are present.

We're hoping for the best with this precious soul.  She has the absolute best attitude and an ever wagging tail to help pull her through this tough time.  And if that wasn't enough, she will readily roll over for belly rubs whenever they are offered!

Please keep Bonnie in your thoughts as she faces her surgery and the pathology results.

We're here for Bonnie, and others like her, but can only continue to help them, if you share in their lives by giving.

Thank you for your help.

Thank you for caring. 

Scottie Kingdom Rescue, Inc. is an I.R.S. approved 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization.  We are not supported by your tax dollars or public grants, rather, we rely on donations to help us continue our rescue work for animals that are in need.  Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Donations may be made via PayPal to email address:
Donate@scottiekingdom.com
or via USPS, to PO Box 551265 ~ Dallas, TX  75355

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Update:

Bonnie has successfully completed surgery to remove the mass at her jaw line, as well as two others.  Cancer cells were found in two of the three tumors, however, it is believed the surgery removed all cancerous cells.  Unfortunately, Bonnie acquired aspiration pneumonia after surgery and has been on several medications to help her through a dangerous time.  Thankfully, she is now clear of the pneumonia.

In addition, one of her canine teeth was severely infected and required removal.  When the surgeon attempted to pull the tooth, her jaw bone broke.  This stops her from eating any dry dog food, hard treats, or chewing on Nylabones for at least 30 – 45 days, while the bone heals.  Of course, we had Bonnie on several pain relieving medications when she first came home, but she is now back to her active self, and wagging that tail of hers!