Two Dogs With Big Tumors Needing Removed - Get Your Quilt Raffle Chances
 

The rescue I am with, Low Rider Dachshund Rescue of Florida, has taken in two two little senior dogs with BIG tumors that need to be removed. One little dog can barely walk. To fund the surgeries the rescue is raffling off a lovely, one-of-a-kind quilt by a wonderful lady who supports rescue. (See photos of dogs and quilt below. Also, info. on the poor little dogs is listed below).

WHO: Low Rider Dachshund Rescue of Florida, a 501c3 nonprofit rescue
WHAT: Online Quilt Raffle - measures 44" x 66". Well-made by an avid dachshund loving rescuer. This one-of-a-kind quilt is unique in that one side is a soft, silky mink fabric.
WHERE: Online (Chances can be purchased online. The quilt will be mailed to the winner.)
WHEN: Now thru Jan. 27th (Winner will be drawn live on the rescue's Facebook page on Jan. 28th at Low Rider Dachshund Rescue of Florida.)
HOW MUCH: $5 for single chances. $20 for 5 chances. $35 for 10 chances.
HOW: To purchase chances you can do it a few ways. Check or PayPal are accepted. Please make a note it is for the quilt raffle or send me a message. Some people can see where it says to leave a note and some cannot. Below is the rescue's PayPal link and the mailing address, if you choose to send a check. If you don't want to use the link, you can also go on Facebook to either the rescue's regular page Low Rider Dachshund Rescue of Florida or our auction group at Low Rider Dachshund Rescue of Florida Awesome Auctions. We have the raffle posted in both locations on Facebook.

PayPal: PayPal.Me

Check send to:
Low Rider Dachshund Rescue of FL
13435 S. McCall Rd.
Unit 16, Box 135
Port Charlotte, FL 33981

For each chance purchased your name is written down on a spreadsheet. Example: you buy 50 chances, then your name is written down 50 times. Each line is assigned a number. An online random number generator will select a number. The name that corresponds to that number is the winner. Drawing is live Jan. 28th on the rescue's Facebook page.

Here is info. on the two little dogs:

Maple is a senior, 13 year old red girl—a big one--(at a whopping 36 pounds) who is loving and deserves the chance to live life without the encumbrance of a very large tumor on her chest and enjoy the rest of her life in comfort. She is also heartworm positive. The good news is we expect this tumor to be mostly benign and just a lipoma, but nevertheless, what a terrible thing to live with and it needs to GO.

And then there is Little Bit, a senior black and tan girl of 10 years, 12.5 pounds (2.5 pounds of which, at the very least, is a large mammary tumor located between her back legs). She can hardly walk without it dragging the ground. And yet her foster mom reports she wags her tail constantly and has the sweetest disposition you could ever imagine! X-rays show no masses in her major organs and her bloodwork is good so this girl has a lot of life ahead of her.

Thank you in advance for helping us to fund these surgeries and make a big difference in their lives! GOOD LUCK in the drawing!! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

How much are the chances/tickets?

What the ....? I can't unsee this

Thank you for asking. I was in a hurry and apparently forgot to include that very important information. I have edited my post and added it. Chances cost: $5 for singles chances, $20 for 5 chances, or $35 for 10 chances.

are you able to share the vet hosp they would be staying @? you never know-someone may want to donate directly

I'm not over that, but I had inquired about the same thing in the past. I recall it was not an option.

I just purchased 10 chances thru PayPal. I’m glad to help the dogs but I hope I win cause the quilt is so cute!

Thank you so much, Mickersma! I've got you entered 10 times. We sure appreciate it. Good luck in the drawing!!

Dachshund tumors
 

I just donated via Paypal $50 - no quilt required. May they have their surgeries soon. I do this in the name of my dog "LitBit" that I lost some years ago.

Thank you to this rescue and all animal rescues that work everyday to eliminate animals suffering.

Two dogs
 

Hi, I make jewelry and I have a Doxie pendant you can also raffle off. Let me know if you want it.

You never know. Maybe some kind soul would absorb the cost if they could deal directly with the vet

Please keep us informed.
 

Please let us know how the beautiful pups recover. Thanks!

sueblack, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved "LilBit" some years ago. That is never easy. Thank you so much for helping this Lil Bit. It is a wonderful thing to honor our previous pets by helping another in need. Many blessings to you and yours.

Thank you for rescuing those precious munchkins! I've been involved in rescue for at least 30 years if not longer, and I love it! It's so rewarding. The quilts are beautiful.

I sent $35 for the raffle of the quilt but it never asked me what it’s for. I sent it thru PayPal a few minutes ago. This will help towards those 2 senior dogs.

Kennshoess, Yes, we would love to have one of your doxie pendants for fundraising. Thank you so much! Depending on how the fundraising goes for these dogs, we may keep it for our flash Valentine's Day auction or our March auction. If you have a website or Facebook page where you sell them online, let me know what the web address is. In our auctions, we put a link that people can click on and go to the donor's websites, if they have one. Only one person can win an item, but there may be others who would like to purchase one.

The rescue is made up of volunteers and foster homes all over the state of Florida, including The Villages, Leesburg, Wildwood, and surrounding areas. But all items we get for our fundraisers go to the following address, which is the main address for the rescue:

Low Rider Dachshund Rescue of FL
13435 S. McCall Rd.
Unit 16, Box 135
Port Charlotte, FL 33981

If you have any questions, please let me know. And again, THANK YOU!

I totally agree. But some veterinary offices are very busy and don't want to be bothered keeping track of things like that.

The rescue is registered 501c3 non-profit, if anyone else is reading this and wants to check the rescue out. Low Rider Dachshund Rescue of Florida

lisarenne523 - Glad to hear you, too, are involved in rescue. It is rewarding to be able to help all these little guys. Especially the ones that have medical issues that have medical issues that were not addressed. I really love being a part of this. It is my passion.

Ipecoraro, I think it must depend on what device you are using???? I'm not a tech person. I know some can see a place to put what it is for and some do not. I do see your payment and I just entered your enteries on the spreadsheet. On behalf of the rescue, thank you so much! And good luck in the drawing!

How much is total needed for each dog.

I don't know because I'm not over that. But I will see if I can get that information.

Wheeler412, I had to check with the rescue because I'm not over that. I just heard heard back on the totals needed for each dog.

Lil Bit's surgery is $2,400.
Maple is in the process of being assessed, but believe that her charges will be around $1,000.
Raised $1,685 so far.

UPDATE: Lil Bit had her tumor removed and is doing well. I'm sure she is loving the fact that she can now walk without that big mass hindering her steps.

The rescue is still selling raffle chances on the quilt to pay for the surgery and for the other little dog, Maple's vet expeneses. In addition to having a tumor, too, Maple, came to the rescue with heartworms and will be going through heartworm treatment. I'm not sure if there are other medical issues or not.

Forgot to mention that the rescue is a registered 501c3 nonprofit. Raffle chance purchases are not tax deductible, because you are getting something in return for your money. But if you decide to donate and do not want to participate in the raffle, then your donation is tax deductible.

Another new foster dog
 

I just wanted to share and ask for prayers for Winnie, another new little foster dog Low Rider Dachshund Rescue of Florida has taken in. She was found roaming a parking lot and nobody claimed her. She has a a large open mass on the side of her face.
She is in the hospital now undergoing many tests to determine what this is. Her teeth are also terribly infected but we believe that the mass is unrelated. Doctors are suspicious of a cutaneous cancer. Her bloodwork is all good, organs functioning well. She has bacteria and yeast infections in both ears. She is on pain meds of course.

Foster dad reports she is extremely loving and just wants to be a normal dog. We are ON IT! Please send prayers and positive thoughts her direction today. Let's deliver Winnie a "WIN" over this thing!

And the winner of the quilt is....