Southern Cross German Shepherd Rescue

Those of us in rescue become accustomed to seeing animals in less than perfect shape on a daily basis but every once in awhile a dog comes along that shocks us again and reminds us about why we rescue. "Rip" is one of those dogs and we were recently contacted by his rescuer for help for his medical bills. Rip has a herniated bladder and needed immediate surgery at UGA. The cost was immense but Rip has battled back from near death to a life where he is loved and appreciated for who he is.

Here is what his rescuer Karen has to say about "Rip":

This is Rip.He was tied to a chain and left to starve and that he almost did..He was brought to me instead of to the pound so that he could be spared..He was 28lbs when he came to me almost one year ago and weighed 68 lbs last night. He is a handsome boy but has had alot of stress in his life. Last night he had a hernitated bladder from his life of trauma.I had to rush him to UGA in the middle of the night and he is having surgery on Monday. He is in good hands and will hopefully be fine.He will remain on my farm with his friends. I feel that hateful humans did this to him and we as good humans need to make sure that we make it up to him.From the bottom of our hearts,Thank you for caring. I will send pictures of a healthy Rip soon. Sincerely and with Gratitude

Karen and Rip

"Rip's" medical bills are now nearing $4,000 - please consider making a donation today! For those of us at Southern Cross every life counts. We cannot continue without your help.

Thank you,

Molly....and the Dogs