Updated: After visiting the Ballard Animal Hospital, it turns out the Boo-boo has a dislocated hip. “At some point Boo-Boo was hit by a car,” Kathryn, the dog’s owner emailed us.
Because its not ‘a fresh’ dislocation & because they found some abnormal structure issues her hip needs surgery if she’s going to be ok. They’re quoting around $3000. In addition to the $550-700 for today’s care. We’re looking in to loans, & are going to try calling around to see if we can find a better price. But right now we have no idea how we can afford her care. If anyone might have info on a charity that assists owners with pet bills? Or maybe a vet who would work with us on the financial end?
Earlier:After more than ten days, Boo-boo the former rescue dog has been found safe in Fremont.
Boo-boo’s owner, Kathryn, called us this morning to tell us the news. She says a homeowner in Fremont went to investigate after their Dachshund kept going to the back corner of their lot. Curled up in the corner was Boo-boo.
A very relieved Kathryn says the homeowner held a cell phone up so Boo-boo could hear her voice, and the dog’s ears perked up. Boo-boo is being taken to the vet for some scratches, but Kathryn doesn’t think the dog has any major injuries.
Boo-boo first went missing more than ten days ago near the intersection of 8th Ave NW and NW Market after she got spooked and broke off her tie. Kathryn posted a Craigslist announcement for people to be on the lookout for the dog who was wearing a Seattle dog license and is microchipped. She says the dog is very shy and nervous around new people, which Kathryn believes is because Boo-boo was rescued from a hoarder’s home when she was nine-months old.