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Fawn cataract surgery results

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:54:11 +0000

The fawn’s surgery on Monday went well. The stress of the operation and the anesthesia was a concern but she did great! Thanks to Dr. Doug Ruby at Quail Creek Animal Hospital and his staff!

Dr. Gwin, veterinarian ophthalmologist, removed both cataracts as planned. The fawn’s left eye had some other complications that were addressed at the time. We are most hopeful of improved sight in the right eye. The left eye we will just have to see.

We got her home Monday afternoon where she was still a little groggy but wanted to eat! We had to withhold food 36 hours before surgery so by Monday afternoon she had only one thing on her mind, food!

Today, Tuesday, her appetite and attitude are great! She is already showing a menace response in her right eye. In a few more days we will know more.

With the skilled hands of Dr. Robert Gwin and his staff and the thoroughness of Dr. Doug Ruby and staff this little fawn was in great hands! Thanks to both of them and to all of you who made this possible!

Post surgery

Dr. Gwin, Dr. Ruby and staff during surgery

To see Galen Culver’s, Is this a Great State or What? Piece on the surgery go to www.kfor.com/community/greatstate/ and click on the fawn. We will continue to keep you posted on her progress! Again Thank you!!!

Close up of surgery

Donation status for fawn cataract surgery

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:02:36 +0000

We have made it!!! As of 3:00 pm on Wednesday we have exceeded our $700 goal with $706 donated for cataract surgery for the fawn! Thanks to: Deborah & Jeff Murray, Ross Atwater, Jeff Patterson, Carol Bailey, Marion Lebica, The Flying Ewe, Stacey Macchia, Donna McMullan, Monika Garcia Lopez, Mary Sahlsteen, Deborah Booton Hiser, Jane Gagner, Deborah Kay, Sande Cross, Juju’s Dolly Mall, Lillian Young, Carol Bunyard, Wicked Stitchery, Carol Ganster, Dr. Deborah Cottrell for both donations!, Sue Harrison, Love Ermentrout, Jennifer Sturtevant, Joyce Schuelke, Mary Lebica Lamb, Vahla Todd, Tony Kyle, Jennifer Kohn Murtha, Kristy Wicker, Breck Sullivan-Carpenter, Nedalie Davison, & Nicole Worsham. What a difference your donation will make to the life of this one fawn! Thank you so much for caring! Rondi

Give a Buck to save a Doe

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:22:16 +0000

One hurdle after another, this fawn has leaped them all but we have one more that she can’t see to jump!

Born in early October this little fawn has had lots of hurdles.

She was orphaned only a few days after birth. Hurdle crossed when she arrived at WildCare October 4th.
Born 4 months late this infant has had to grow a winter coat very quickly to keep warm at night. Hurdle jumped as her spots have been replaced with her winter coat.

Her eyes have been cloudy from the start. Now at 2 months old it has been confirmed that she has cataracts in both eyes. This hurdle she can’t even see. She needs your help to leap this one!

Dr. Gwin, a veterinarian ophthalmologist has agreed to perform cataract surgery on both eyes at a tremendously reduced price! But WildCare will need to raise $700 before the surgery scheduled for Monday Dec 21st.

This is where we need your help! Every dollar you donate will make her life clearer! Every dollar helps! $700 may seem like a lot but if we all GIVE A BUCK TO SAVE A DOE she will be able to see clearly all of life’s obstacle.

Email a friend, tell a co-worker, then make a donations through PayPal on our Web site www.WildCareOklahoma.org or they can be mailed directly to WildCare, 7601 84th St, Noble, Ok 73068. Write GIVE A BUCK TO SAVE A DOE on all donations please! We will keep you updated on our fund raising efforts and her recovery!