Veterinary Dental

Acorn

Acorn is a three-year-old Dachshund mix in Dallas, TX, who needs $1,400 for jaw surgery.

Dallas, TX • Pooch Savers Rescue

Poor Acorn! He's suffering with a broken jaw and needs your help. Pooch Savers Rescue nabbed the adorable Dachshund mix from an extremely high kill shelter in Texas -- just in time. He was listed as a medical case and was not available for adoption to the public. His options were limited. When the rescue's Scott B. met Acorn, he knew they made the right decision. "He is so sweet despite all the pain he was in. He was not despondent or unapproachable; he was loving as can be." He rushed Acorn to see Dr. Shaffer at Veterinarians Dental, where X-rays revealed some shocking news: Acorn's lower jaw bone was broken in two places, making it painful even to eat. He needs several surgeries to fix his jaw using synthetic bone to help mend it back together. Scott tells Waggle that Acorn's prognosis is incredibly optimistic. After he is fixed up, he will be available for adoption. "We think he's got a lot to offer judging from his temperament and spirit. We know if we can get him pain-free and put back together, he will make someone's family complete." Pooch Savers Rescue has saved more than 500 dogs, and they need your help to save another 500. "We started Pooch Savers because we were moved to action by the crisis in Texas shelters. This catastrophe takes the lives of thousands of innocent dogs every year," Lisa B., president and founder of the rescue, tells Waggle. The rescue doesn't turn down dogs who need medical assistance, but they can only do that with your help.