Editor:
I am writing on behalf of our nonprofit organization, Lucky Pup Rescue, which is a dog rescue that helps save and rehome dogs on euthanization lists in both local and southern shelters. We have been very fortunate that so many people in southern Maine have learned of our rescue and have lent a helping hand.
Sadly, we need to ask for help once again with a sweet guy named Arlo, a German pointer that we rescued from an animal sancutary in Georgia at the end of March. Sadly, Arlo was hit by a truck last Sunday morning in Kennebunk. He sustained extensive damage to his front leg and paw, losing a great deal of soft tissue. Arlo is expected to make a full recovery in two to three months, but spent five days in intensive care, required many medications, dressing changes and anesthesia. As you can imagine Arlo’s vet care totals well over $4,000 and we still waiting to find out if surgery will be necessary. The person who hit Arlo only stopped briefly and did not get out of his truck to see if he was OK.
We are grateful to Arlo’s neighbor for rushing him to emergency care and to his foster mom for so patiently dealing with his medical needs. Any donations can be made to the rescue and sent to 132 Goose Rocks Road, Kennebunkport.
Thank you to the community for your support.
Janet Wendle
Kennebunk