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Maine Greyhound Placement Service
Adoption Center
249 Old Belgrade Rd.
Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: 207-626-2893 Fax: 207-626-2835
or email Scott Bruns at
greyhoundplacement@verizon.net
2007 Poster “Boy” For MGPS Glendower Fund
(Click on image for larger view)
Whelped on August 8, 2005, Calypso Scooby
began his racing career in June 2007. He had promising skills and was advancing
well until October 8, 2007. Early in his race Scooby sustained a severe fracture
of his leg (see x-ray insert). Being in the lead
 pack when his leg fractured, he
was blessed on that day not to have sustained greater injury. As he slowed and
went to the outside lane, the remaining dogs somehow avoided colliding with him.
The second miracle was having extra track staff available who were immediate in
their response and aided Scooby in receiving veterinary care that included
splinting of his leg. A short time later Scott Bruns arrived in the MGPS hauler
for a planned pick-up of retiring dogs. After hearing Scooby’s story he asked to
bring him back to MGPS but was denied. With further explanation of the
veterinary care capabilities and available supportive care at MGPS, Scott was
then granted his wish. After arriving back in Augusta, MGPS veterinarian, Dr.
Alan Slack DVM, reviewed x-rays of Scooby’s leg and felt that although the leg
fracture was severe, amputation would not be necessary. Instead a full-length
leg cast and pain management was prescribed. At the kennel Scooby received a
great deal of attention with strict orders for non-weight bearing activity,
needing assistance to the pen by using his hind legs, and cast care as well as
extra tender-loving-care. Three weeks later x-rays were taken to check the bone
healing process, which was progressing well. As the cast was being replaced an
area of skin breakdown around a bony prominence was found and treated. After two
weeks another set of x-rays were taken. At that time the fracture was healing so
well, Dr. Slack elected to have Scooby neutered, which turned out to be a more
difficult procedure than usual. While healing, Scooby exhibited the indomitable
spirit for which he has become known and fully recovered. His last cast was
removed shortly there after and physical therapy was begun on his shoulder and
leg muscles that had atrophied from lack of use. He continued to gain strength
daily and received special loving care from staff and volunteers at MGPS. To the
delight of everyone involved in Scooby’s care, he was adopted on Dec. 22 and
placed in his forever home where he is doing very well.
The Glendower Fund is named in memory of one of our special Greyhounds, who was
a great ambassador promoting Greyhound adoption. Donations to the fund enable
MGPS to provide care to retired racing dogs like Scooby that require additional
veterinary care for them to be healthy and ready for adoption. Greyhounds with
fractured legs, infections, lacerations or significant dental problems have
received supportive care through generous donations to this fund. |
