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Veterans Service Dog Needs Help!
Started by: Tom Deussen
Veterans Service Dog Needs Help!
Dogs bring so much joy, companionship and unbridled dedication to our lives. They greet as at the door, are always pleased to see us, and give something that is truly priceless, unconditional love.
In Casey’s world, not only is she the constant companion for Tom, her owner, she is also his Service Dog in Training. Aged just three years old, this lovely American Staffordshire Terrier is attending the White Mountain College for Pets, based in Plymouth New Hampshire.
She’s a ‘dog with a job. ’ Her day involves stewardship of her owner, Tom, who is a disabled Veteran living in Moultonborough here in the Granite State. She picks items up for Tom, assists him getting in and out of chairs, reminds him to take medication and provides an unfailing, calming, supportive and gentle presence 24 hours a day.
About six months ago Casey tore her right cruciate ligament. Her training at College for Pets thought it best for Casey to take a break from training giving her body time to mend and recuperate. Having recovered her right knee, Casey has torn the cruciate ligament in her left knee, a common occurrence with such cases; she’d been compensating for the right leg for some time. Veterinary care will be upwards of $4000 including surgical intervention, antibiotic therapy, post operative follow up care. Sadly Tom cannot afford this, but he also cannot afford to be without Casey’s support.
For now this strong, stalwart canine receives pain medication only, but surgical repair is really what is needed in order for her to continue her work and certification to help Tom, her owner.
Tom has given years of service to his country; can we now assist Casey as she gives service to her owner?
Latest Update
Well she is back to her goofy self ,and we owe everyone who donated . Thank you again for helping get her back to work.
Posted by Tom
August 3 at 8:03pm
Its been about a week since Casey had her stitch's out . She has been sleeping and sleeping and binge watching Pit -bull and parolees and Animal Cops Houston. She has been doing great at following the doctors orders so she walks me on a leash to the mailbox and back. Leash walking for 5 more weeks then slow walks to get the muscles built back up in her legs. I still cannot thank everyone enough for all that you have done for Casey. The generosity is overwhelming.
Posted by Tom
June 5 at 3:53pm
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Laurie Williams — 6 years ago
Excellent! Dr. Lester is the best! Go Casey!
Casey's is home resting. We have a long road to recovery. Thank you Dr. Lester for everything you have done for us I can not express how much I appreciate everything. Again thank you everyone for you thoughtfulness and generosity.
Posted by Tom
May 19 at 12:28pm
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I dropped Casey of yesterday for surgery and she made through great. Casey will stay at the hospital for a couple days to make sure she is getting rest and to help me due to my limitations. I can't thank everyone for everything enough because of all who has donated and shared she was able to have her surgery.
Posted by Tom
May 18 at 4:13am
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Kelly MacCorquodale — 6 years ago
Prayers for a complete and speedy recovery!
Casey went to Northern Lakes Vet in Ashland and the veterinarian is very concerned about both her knees and has stated that we can not wait for the surgery. Her knees are bad and surgery needs to happen now rather than later. He also stated that with her age and breed she should recover quite well as they are a resilient breed. Surgery is scheduled for Wednesday, May 17th. Thank you to all who have donated to assist us with this procedure. We appreciate you all very much!
Posted by Tom
May 14 at 6:40am
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Well it was a ruff week for Casey she feel up the porch steps so we are building a ramp system this weekend so she does not have to go up or down steps. Thank you everyone who has shared and donated.
Posted by Tom
April 28 at 5:59pm
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We took Casey to see the surgeon and after an extremely thorough examination, it was recommended by the surgeon that Miss Casey have surgery on both knees. Currently, her left knee is in worse shape and should be treated first. We have scheduled surgery for June 16th for her left knee. If during this time we have raised enough, the surgeon will do both knees.
Posted by Tom
April 18 at 9:02am
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Marsha Deussen — 7 years ago
Just sending out a thank you to all that have shared and donated. We appreciate it and thank you!
Casey has an appointment with a surgeon on Monday the 17th to see how we are going forward with surgery. Thank You all who have donated!! We are Greatfull
Posted by Tom
April 12 at 8:53am
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Diane Burt — 7 years ago
We're pulling for Casey!
Donna Deussen — 7 years ago
Tom, that is great news. Keep me updated on Casey's progress!
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- Donald Ewing6 years ago Best wishes. Don
- Anonymous6 years ago
- Anonymous6 years ago
- Patricia Buhrman6 years ago Praying for better days for you and Casey! Thank you for your service!
- Anonymous6 years ago
- Michael and Debra Harvey6 years ago Best wishes. We want to wish Casey a speedy recovery.
- CLS6 years ago First of all Tom....Thank You for your service. I hope Casey will get the surgery and care she needs and be back to her old self and able to get back helping you and continue on with training.
- Anonymous6 years ago
- Kenneth W Bickford6 years ago Best wishes.
- Lisa Auer7 years ago Dear Tom, Thank you for your service, and I hope your dog can get the care she needs. Best wishes.
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Donna Deussen — 6 years ago
So happy to hear she has fully recovered! Such a sweetie!
Nancy Milligan — 6 years ago
Thank you for keeping us up-to-date. Glad Casey is back to normal.