Chanel's Medical Fund!

On October 17th, 2020, our rescue partner's received word of a petite 3 year old black lab on the side of the road in terrible condition and dragging her hind legs in Kinitra, Morocco.   Perhaps she had been hit by a car, no one is sure.  But we were sure that she was already very ill and starving to death - life as a paralyzed street dog is not pretty. 

She was rescued by our wonderful local partner, Kelb Derby, who got her checked out by a veterinarian and named her Chanel.  There we got good news, she was determined to have spinal bruising and they gave her an 80% chance of regaining use of her hind legs given time.  However they also found that she was pregnant and all the puppies had died in uterus, probably from the same event that caused Chanel's paralysis.  She needed emergency surgery to remove her perforated uterus and the pups who were slowly poisoning her blood stream.  Her road to recovery was going to be a long one!  

As Chanel slowly regained strength and mobility in Morocco, one of our lovely fosters said goodbye to their 17 year old black lab.  In honor of this dog who had given them so many wonderful years of love and loyalty, they offered their home in Minnesota to help her continue her road to recovery.   Chanel arrived to the Twin Cities on January 3rd, 2021. Unfortunately we got more bad news upon arrival.  She was determined to be heartworm positive, and while treatable, it is both an expensive and unpleasant treatment for dog who has suffered so much. In addition, Chanel continues to experience complications due to her traumatic C-section and spay - ultrasounds are showing that something was missed.  She will continue to experience frequent infections until this is removed.  

Chanel is the sweetest of dogs - there is no mean bone in her whole body.  Her foster family raves about the love that this dog has - she is cathartic gift to their grieving hearts.  They would love to make her a permanent fixture in their home! 

Chanel's medical expenses are adding up quickly.  We need your help to continue to help Chanel experience the life that she deserves.  Please consider donating a few dollars - no amount too small!  And if you cannot donate, please consider sharing Chanel's story.  

Thank you from the whole BRAG team.