Here is another example of kindness. An individual has donated $600 towards stem cell therapy and Medivet are helping out too.
Dogs rescued with dramatic injuries attract attention, donations as therapy continues
Update: Kentucky-based stem cell lab MediVet Biologics has informed Kelley's Animal Clinic that they are donating a stem cell therapy kit for Bolt, officials confirmed this morning.
WALKER, MI -- Two dogs housed at a Walker animal clinic after making waves with their stories are improving and awaiting prospective owners. Bolt, a wheelchair-bound terrier mix, alongside his fellow Kelley's Animal Clinic resident Chuck, have both grown to prominence since arriving in Walker.
Chuck and Bolt, a pair of 2-year-old terriers, attracted interest and donations after their stories became public knowledge. Chuck was found with a trap anchored to one of his front legs, and veterinarians believe Bolt was hit by a car in Muskegon, partially severing his spinal cord.Chris Clark | MLive.com
West Michigan residents were first introduced to Chuck after he was found in a Southwest Grand Rapids neighborhood with a trap anchored to his leg. Despite initial concerns for the dog's health, veterinarians were able to save the injured leg.
Jan Denny, an administrator at Kelley's Animal Clinic, said both dogs have garnered public support since beginning their respective therapy regiments.
After discovering Bolt's spinal cord was only partially severed, veterinarian James Kelley hoped to get the 2-year-old stem cell therapy. He hoped that with therapy, which typically costs around $2,000, Bolt could regain control of his lower half.
In the days that followed, Denny said an individual came forward and donated $600 toward the stem cell therapy. Thanks to negotiations, Denny said she expects they only need another $300 to get Bolt his treatment.
Recovering from injuries inflicted by an unmarked body-grip style trap, Chuck is currently improving thanks to a regiment of cold laser therapy. A potential adopter has also come forward for the two-year-old Staffordshire terrier, but Denny said both dogs are still available for adoption.
Representatives from a nationwide kennel club have also expressed interest in publicizing Chuck's story in an effort to discourage unlawful trapping, Denny noted.
Douglas Reeves, the assistant chief of the Wildlife Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, noted in a previous article that traps do require either a name and phone number or an address attached to the device.
No such identification was found on the body-grip trap that injured Chuck, and neighbors expressed concerns about the unmarked and improperly set traps. Reeves noted that traps set up properly should pose no threat to non-targeted species.
If you're interested in learning more about Chuck or Bolt, contact Kelley's Animal Clinic at 616-453-7422.
