Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read Troop's story.

TROOP was taken to another rescue, this weekend, and ADOPTED the very NEXT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I began this fundraiser weeks ago, and am just now having the chance to launch it.......Am looking to try and receive donations to replace funds I spent to have Troop vetted.  I found him on November 23rd, 2015 and this *was* his story.......He is, now, the new member of a very loving family.  Thank you TO EVERYONE who has donated, thus far; means the absolute world to me, and I could not have done it without you.........simply could NOT have.....I do thank you!!!!!

I found this young man, on my porch, curled up in one of the feral station beds, that I have set up for any kiddo needing a warm/comfortable place to rest.

He was beyond scared, emaciated, despondent, and covered in blood..... Troop needed emergent care, for he had been struck by a vehicle....:(.., and sustained many injuries, to his maxillofacial area....He had obvious puncture wounds, on his snout, where his premolars had pierced his snout, causing him to lose a lot of blood. He also had been bleeding from his mouth, due to MANY fractured teeth, and bleeding from his nostrils, all due to the impact of being struck by a vehicle.

I took him to Dr. Neal's, in Paris, TN, and I am BEGGING for help with his vetting bill. It was clear to Dr. Neal that Troop needed emergent surgery. Doc stayed with Troop, in surgery, well into the evening. His injuries were severe, but, thankfully, no organs were bleeding internally. However, again, his maxillofacial area sustained so many injuries.

Trooper was checked with a universal chip reader, and he does not have a mircrochip.  Troop had many upper and lower premolars and molars that had been fractured; some hanging very loosely from his gums, and some absolutely shattered. This caused many open wounds in Troop's mouth, making for the perfect environment for a bacterial infection to deeply set in. He was not able to chew or swallow, and barely able to ingest any fluids, due to the severity of his injuries. 

Once sedated, Dr. Neal was able to fully assess Trooper's injuries, confirming that Trooper had also endured many small fractures, throughout both his maxilla and mandible, where the bone just broke into pieces. He was able to remove these pieces of bone, and they will, over time, heal and begin to regenerate. His snout has two large puncture wounds on it, and these were stapled closed. The odor coming from his mouth, and recognizing how malnourished and dehydrated Troop was, Dr. Neal stated that the bacterial infection had set in days ago, meaning, of course, so did these many fractures; hence, Troop practically starving.

Many of Troop's premolars and molars had to be removed/cut out/extracted for they were horribly fractured, some imbedded into his gums. Trooper did not only have many small fractures, but one very large fracture, measuring approximately 5 inches in horizontal length, to his right mandible, where the fracture proceeded well into the area of muscle, making for a very detailed and lenghty surgery, one where Dr, Neal was with Trooper, in surgery, well into the evening, until approximately 8 p.m., with a lot of pain and healing time. His approximate healing time is 8 weeks, where he is being fed a soft diet, for he cannot chew/does not need to chew, and kept practically on *bed rest*, in order to ensure minimal activity.

The right mandible fracture was repaired/placed back into alignment with a permanent, stainless steel wire; a circage wire. When struck, Trooper also developed two large fluid-filled cysts on his neck, which required lancing. Trooper was also unaltered when I found him, so he was neutered, too, during his maxillofacial surgery, and received all necessary vaccinations (Canine Rabies and DAPPV Booster). Troop also was tested for heartworms, and, thankfully, found to be negative. He has been prescribed two antibiotics, Cephalexin and Ciprofloaxin, and the painkiller Novox.

During his maxillofacial/alteration surgery, Troop was given Morphine and a BS antibiotic; both administered IV. In a few weeks, Troop is to be seen by Dr. Neal, again, to determine his healing/progress and, removal of the staples in his snout.

This kid is way too cute, and very loving. He wants to be held, constantly, and does have a ton of energy in that tiny body; should have named him *Zippy*......:)...Or *Buzz*.  He is a *jumpy* little thing. He does not realize his jaw was shattered....:/.....I do keeep him crated, with some exercise; Doc's ordered were *minimal acitvity* until rexamined.

Trooper is FULL OF ENERGY.....Will make someone very happy, once this young man is healed.... He is quite unequivocally resilient, no doubt. Please, if you can, donate a little something, towards Troop's fundraiser. If you would like, you can also call/mail donations in to Dr. Neal's office, under my name/my Charter (All Pitter Patters Matter), if this is more ideal/comfortable for you. His office details are as follows: Paris Veterinary Clinic/Dr. Michael Neal. 2101 East Wood Avenue. Paris, TN 1.731.642.22631.731.642.2263

My Charter Non-Profit Corporation File # is easily found, online, under ALL PITTER PATTERS MATTER....File # 000771301.  I am not a 501, and do not receive grants; only use my own monies, and gracious donations.

Money raised will be used to cover all of Trooper's vetting bills, and used to take care of him, during his recovery time, and any related costs, until another rescue/adopter is found. Here is a breakdown of Troop's medical history and estimated needed costs for his follow-up, and his care, during these few weeks.  If you can, please, just give a couple of dollars. Dr. Neal did a fantastic job repairing Troopr's mandible and cleaning out the shattered pieces of bone, along with the removal/extraction of all premolars and molars.

*Trooper's Maxillofacial Surgery, Alteration (neuter), vaccines, medications, heartworm test (negative), IV medications, Sedation, etcetera) = $390.68

*Cost related to Troop's Care (food, treats, toys, fuel, 3-tier Crate, etcetera) = $150.00

*Trooper's Follow-Up Examination, with the extraction of a small piece of protruding maxilla bone, from his gum line........= $20.00

THE TOTAL IS $560.98.  I am still shy $150.68......If you can donate just a few bucks, this will help TREMENDOUSLY, and will add up very quickly.......A lot of littles go a very long way.........

Troop's follow-up examination was imperative, and showed significant improvement and the monies raised will also go to pay for this, along with all surgeries, heartworm testing,vaccines, supplies, food, and fuel, to and from Dr. Neal's..... Feel very free to ask me absolutely anything. I/All Pitter Patters Matter survive(s) solely on using my own money, and donations. I receive no grants, whatsoever, for I am not a 501; just a Charter, doing my best to help as many animals as my pocketbook and space will allow, and, often times, as you fellow rescuers know, we exceed what our capabilities do allow.

In advance, I do, emphatically, thank you, and would so greatly appreciate any amount of donation, to help recover the costs of Troop's vetting, and all expenses associated with such.