Help Save Riley

[greenego]

Riley is a 6 month old lab that was hit by a drunk driver. The lady that witnessed the hit and run tried to get the driver to stop, but he kept going. Animal Control came and took Riley to the Shelter but they could not afford to treat him. The lady that witnessed this crime called a Labs4rescue member and asked if she could assist Riley.

Riley was taken to an orthopedic Vet but he did not have the means to treat him. An x-ray revealed he had a broken femur and a broken vertebrae in his back. He was taken to a UT Veterinary Hospital, who have the equipment and technology to treat Riley.

On Saturday, April 24 2010, Riley had surgery on his back that lasted from 11:30pm Saturday night until 3:00am Sunday morning to install a steel rod. He also had a bad head wound. As the Vet was cutting the dead tissue away, she made a horrible discovery.

Riley has multiple bullets in his head and one near the fracture in his back. Apparently, he had been shot before being run over.

He is so sweet and young and did not deserve to be treated like this. No animal does!! The bullets were in his sinus cavity near the brain! Riley also has holes in his eardrums.

Riley is in good spirits. He is eating, drinking and wagging his tail. Riley's second surgery removed the bullets and his third surgery repaired his femur. Riley is doing well. As you can imagine, this is a expensive treatment plan, but how can you turn your back on a lab that has so much fight and will to live?

Please help Riley by giving a donation for his surgeries. He needs someone on his side now. He needs a loving home, as well, where he will never be mistreated again. We are going to find out who did this and ensure that justice is served!

Riley's foster-mommy, Debbie, will post updates as soon as she gets them.

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[kb4ns]

That's so sad to hear. I'm glad he's getting treatment now and hope he finds a great home! No animal deserves what poor Riley there has been through!

[Il Duce]

I hope he gets well. If i didnt already have three dogs in the house I would be first in line to adopt him

[Guest TargetShooter84]

I'm a dog-lover and I hope he makes a full recovery soon.

The bastard who did all this to him should be hung.

[Guest Daelith]

Poor little fella. I wish I had enough money to save them all. Hope the people responsible for his condition get what they deserve.

[Guest Arko]

Poor little fella. I wish I had enough money to save them all. Hope the people responsible for his condition get what they deserve.

Agree. I'll find a couple bucks for this pup. If I didn't already have a zoo myself, I'd want to take him in.

[tntnixon]

I'll send a few dollars Riley's way. Of course I'd like to return the favor to the mf'er that did this. I just don't understand senseless cruelty.

[Guest Sgt. Joe]

I'm a dog-lover and I hope he makes a full recovery soon.

The bastard who did all this to him should be hung.

I like the way you think:) and of course agree 100%.

May or worse find this fool soon.

Agree. I'll find a couple bucks for this pup. If I didn't already have a zoo myself, I'd want to take him in.

Ditto on the zoo...Same here but I will find a few $ after the first for Riley. It sure wont be much but I figure every little bit helps.

I've got four now, two of what I call Real dogs and two ankle biting yappers.....If I lived out in the country and had the space it would probably be 40. I do love doggies. They are much more deserving of my trust and kindness than a lot of people I meet:)