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Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend August 16, 2005 Injured dog doing better thanks to contributions Jack is resting after surgery and has had several adoption offers By SANNE SPECHT Mail Tribune A badly injured stray dog rescued from a roadside ditch is resting comfortably after surgeons repaired his three broken legs. Dubbed "Jack," the young Rottweiler-Doberman mix "is doing much better," said Lori Dey, clinic supervisor for the Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center. "His repairs were all successful," Dey said. The dog was struck by a car on Old Stage Road on Aug. 8 and discovered in a ditch by passersby. Jack was headed for euthanasia when his owner couldn’t be found, but was spared when news reports of the pooch’s plight opened a floodgate of cash donations and adoption requests. Advertisement "The Jack Fund is up to $5,000," said Donna Patnesky, a technician with the Jackson County Animal Care and Control Center. "The response has been incredible." Veterinarians agreed to operate after determining the dog’s leg injuries, though severe, were fixable. Dr. Steve Ferreira repaired the three fractured legs in an intensive 10-hour surgery on Friday, Dey said. Three days after the surgeries, Jack is off pain medication and is eating and drinking well, she added. "He’s bright and alert," said Dey. Jack is already walking —with a little help from the technicians. "But he’s going to need at least a few weeks of recovery before he can be adopted," she said. Jack’s veterinary bill will be "at cost," but the final tally has yet to be determined, Dey said. Patnesky said Jack’s love life may have been a contributing factor in his accident. "Jack was not neutered," said Patnesky. "That gives a dog a tendency to roam. Jack was probably out looking for a good time." Jack was not neutered during his leg surgeries, said Dey, "but he will be before adoption." Jack appears to be enjoying his 15-minutes of fame, said Dey. The dog’s attention is glued to a television set technicians placed next to his kennel. "He enjoys watching TV," said Dey. "Maybe it’s because he’s watching so many (news) stories on himself." In spite of the intense media coverage, Jack’s owners have not come forward or been identified, Patnesky said. Jack must pass temperament testing before he can go to a new home, she said. The 60-pound dog has endured his ordeal with forbearance, Dey said. But he has voiced a few complaints. "He was very gentle when he first came in," said Dey. "But it’s been very painful. Naturally, that’s made him a little cranky." But Jack hasn’t bitten anyone, she said — just "growled a little." Donations still may be made to the Jack Fund (call 541-774-6654). Any excess money will go toward medical funds for animals in similar situations, Patnesky said. Unfortunately, Jack’s situation is all too familiar, she said. "We get dogs that were hit by cars or are gunshot victims all the time," said Patnesky. "They’re not all as lucky as Jack." Reach reporter Sanne Specht at 776-4497 or e-mail Injured dog doing better thanks to contributions ">[email protected] . Mail Tribune Home | Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life | Opinion AP News | Archives | Site Map | Community | Classified Copyright © 1997-2005 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback www.bingo.com Home Security Systems Trunks, Footlocker dvd-r Distance Education Computer Security Ztech Media Hosting Sports Equipment Online Casino Reviews Student Loans tcg student loan consolidation Online Pharmacy online casino Myspace Home Equity Loans Windermere Van Vleet Rogue Valley Travel Reservationstogo Hotel Reservations Southern Oregon Loans Online Casino News Natto Kinase Nattokinase Casino Gambling Sites Budget Website Templates Investments & Loans Advertisement s