What better way to start off the new year than to help an Eskie in need?

EskieFriends is donating $125 to the American Eskimo Rescue of St. Louis, ear-marked for ROSCO's fund. $1,500 is needed Rosco's surgery is schedule for Jan 9th, but more money is needed. If you have a few extra dollars in your wallet and want to donate, Rosco will be forever grateful to you. Contact his rescue org at info@eskierescuestl.org and tell them you want to help Rosco walk pain-free!!

Story can also be read below, or updates at:
http://www.eskierescuestl.org/
Rosco is a one-year-old male American Eskimo rescue dog. He is very sweet, gentle and kind. Rosco's family sent him out in the cold to become a stray. We don't know how long Rosco was a stray in Kentucky, but long enough to get a broken rear leg (perhaps he was hit by a car). While Rosco lived on the streets, his leg healed itself improperly. Now Rosco walks with a limp, and he is in constant pain. Rosco is only one year old. He's very smart, loving, and has a long life ahead of him.

Rosco will need an operation to fix his leg properly so he can use his leg properly and move without pain. The fee for this operation, even with a rescue discount, will run about $1,500. If you are interested in making a donation to help repair Rosco's leg, please let us know by Emailing info@eskierescuestl.org
***Rosco's leg surgery is January 9th.***
Thanks,
Pat

I should have included the mailing address for donations to Rosco's surgery fund. Make check out to American Eskimo Rescue of St Louis and mail to: American Eskimo Rescue P.O. Box 32025 St. Louis, MO 63132 MARK IT FOR ROSCO'S FUND. Pls email info@eskierescuestl.org with your donation amount. If you have trouble getting thru to info@, email me and I will forward your message to Kim and Shelley. Pat

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Rosco is a one-year-old male American Eskimo rescue dog. He is very sweet, gentle, and kind. Rosco's family sent him out in the cold to become a stray. We don't know how long Rosco was a stray in Kentucky, but long enough to get a broken rear leg (perhaps he was hit by a car). While Rosco lived on the streets, his leg healed itself improperly. Now Rosco walks with a limp, and he is in constant pain. Rosco is only one year old. He's very smart, loving, and has a long life ahead of him.
Rosco will need an operation to fix his leg properly so he can use his leg properly and move without pain. The fee for this operation, even with a rescue discount, will run about $1,500. If you are interested in making a donation to help repair Rosco's leg, please let us know by Emailing info@eskierescuestl.org. We will keep you posted of Rosco's progress.

*****Rosco's leg surgery is January 9th.*****

Rosco's Update Page December 30, 2002 Update on Rosco … A Very Special Eskie

Rosco originally came from Kentucky. He was then transported to Illinois, and then to St. Louis, Missouri. Rosco is only about 1-1/2 years old. He was a stray and probably was hit by a car. His leg healed without any medical treatment because he was a stray and had no one to take care of him. He was picked up by Animal Control and brought to the Kentucky shelter. No one at the shelter had any money to fix his leg. So American Eskimo Rescue of St. Louis came to Rosco’s rescue! And we are happy to do so. Rosco is scheduled for surgery on January 9 at Veterinarian Specialists in Bridgeton, Missouri. The doctor feels confident they can fix Rosco’s leg and he will be fine. The price to fix his leg is estimated at $1600 for the surgery. The maximum amount that they estimate is $2000. After surgery he will have to stay quite for 2 months. He will go back once a month for two months after the surgery to have some x-rays to make sure that everything is healing properly.

Rosco’s foster mom reports that Rosco is a really sweet, VERY smart little guy. He already has learned sit, down, and come. He’s such a great, happy dog. He wants nothing more than love and attention.

Rosco's leg X-ray	Rosco's leg X-ray

Thank you to everyone who has helped this little dog, Rosco. He will definitely be healthier and happier when he is in less pain from the leg. Without your generous contributions to help Rosco, we may not have been able to do this. Now he will have a working leg and be able to play without pain. We are very grateful.

Please watch for updates on this page. We will update again after Rosco’s surgery on January 9. Again, thank you for your generous gift!

American Eskimo Dog Rescue of St. Louis, Inc.