Help Romeo

Let me tell you about our special boy, Romeo.

In 2009, his previous parents tossed him out on the streets without any identification in North End Winnipeg and he was taken to the pound.  I found him there and wanted to adopt him immediately.  Andrew and I took our first dog, Mia, along to meet him.  Romeo loved Mia as soon as he saw her.  He ran around and leaped over everything, he was so excited to have a new family who loved him.  It's a scene I'll never forget.  

Everyone who meets Romeo loves him right away.  He's a very good boy and he loves everybody.  He loves to run around in circles, chase Poe the cat, and dance and hop.

On May 20, 2011, he was playing with Mia and he suffered a back injury, initially thinking a sprain.  The vet said he needed rest and some medication.  Sadly, by May 22, 2011, he lost the use of his back legs.  An x-ray revealed calcification between two of Romeo's vertebrae.  The doctor says Romeo's a good candidate for surgery because he still has feeling in his back legs and tail, but he would have to go to Saskatoon ASAP for surgery which is very expensive.  If he can’t have surgery for whatever reason, he may need to get a doggie cart to pull his legs around for the rest of his life.  

Won’t you please help Romeo to dance again?  He wants to run with his sister, Mia.  He wants to hop up on the bed to cuddle his Mommy and Daddy.  He can't "sing" (howl) anymore, which is something he loves to do. 

Please donate today at PayPal.  Every bit counts.  The e-mail address to help fund Romeo's vet care is saveromeoslegs@gmail.com.  Thank you.

Romeo now:



Now let me tell you about us.

Andrew (aka Daddy) and I (Holly, aka Mommy) have been together for over 8 years.  During that time, we have had pet rats, rescued a wild bird and nursed it back to health, and then came Poe the cat.  In 2008, we adopted our first dog, Mia, from Funds For Furry Friends.  Less than a year later, I thought Mia needed a friend other than Poe (who wasn’t feeling friendly to Mia) so I found Romeo at Winnipeg Animal Services.  The two dogs have been inseparable best friends, always worried where the other is if he or she is not around.  Romeo particularly likes to know where everyone is in the house and what state of mind they’re in.

The pets Andrew and I have are our children and we treat them as such.  We love them as much as any parent would love their child.  We want nothing but the best for them.  

It’s not easy for us to turn to the public to ask for help in taking care of one of our fur-babies.  This is an extraordinary situation for an extraordinary dog.  Romeo’s injury was completely unexpected, but we still want to help him.  

Time is of the essence to help Romeo.  If he can’t have surgery in Saskatoon, he may have to spend the rest of his life in a doggie cart.  

Please help by donating.  Any donation towards helping for Romeo’s care is deeply appreciated.  Donations can be made via PayPal by sending donations to the e-mail address saveromeoslegs@gmail.com.   We will post updates on Romeo’s recuperation, whichever method ends up happening.  Thank you.