This is a personal appeal. Please read on…
It´s been close to three months since I flew across the world, to India, to rescue Tara, a dog that had been attacked by a monster and left on the streets with two broken legs to fend for herself.
It was a daring rescue but I jumped on that plane knowing that we were not alone, that the Let´s Adopt! community would have our back.
It´s been three incredible months for Tara, and her progress has been extraordinary but she needs us now more than ever. Let me explain.
Upon arrival the first thing we noticed was that her bones were terribly infected. This was the biggest challenge, to fix both fractures while at the same time treating the infection. Surgically, this meant making certain choices. Inserting metal plates would have failed as infection wouldn’t have allowed the plates to keep the bone stable, so instead we opted for applying two external fixations that would keep the bones in place, giving Tara enough stability to step on those legs while at the same time allowing infection to be treated.
The strategy was to stop bone infection and heal the external injuries and then, once all of this was under control we would operate again and this time instal metal plates that would provide the legs with the necessary stability to enable the total healing of the bone.
Please look at this picture and you will understand the ravaging effects of infection on Tara´s bone.
So, if we want Tara to ever walk again, the time has come to operate her again and give her legs the stability they need. To do this we are going to instal specially designed blockage plates using nine, possibly ten screws to provide maximum stability. We will also do an insertion of bone matter to accelerate the healing process.
Due to the very poor condition of the bone operating both buy xanax on craigslist legs at the same time would put too much stress on her legs, so we are going to operate one leg at a time to improve recovery.
As in all our most critical cases I will be there to document the surgery and to show you how we put cutting edge medical technology at the service of our rescues.
Tara needs us once again.
We have scheduled her first operation for Thursday morning. That is, in less than 48 hours.
And so, I need your help once again so that we can complete her treatment.
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UPDATE 21 of August
This is AMAZING AND INSPIRATIONAL AND WORTH SHARING. This image speaks 1000 words as it´s probably the first time a rescued indian street dog has this kind of facilities at her disposal.
There were SIX PEOPLE assisting on Tara´s surgery today. Two surgeons, two anaesthesiologists, and two vet techs…
Without a doubt we are giving Tara the best modern medicine can afford. All of this thanks to YOU…
A few hours later… Tara wakes up!
So… the first leg has been fixed… now we need to operate the second one!!!
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Update 8 September…
Tara´s first operation was a total success… There hasn´t been any infection and the bone has started to re-grow… it´s time to operate her second leg and to finally end what we started the day we went to India to rescue her.
Tara´s second and final operation is scheduled to take place tomorrow morning. The procedure will be slightly more complicated than the first one due to some issues with blood circulation inside the bone but we are very optimistic..
Please help us operate Tara´s second leg.. She has gone through so much, WE MUST FINISH WHAT WE STARTED…. this is the last stretch, the last sprint until she is finally able to walk freely, like your dogs do, like any dog should…
Please help us save Tara… SHARE!!!
UPDATE October 2014: Tara has been ADOPTED!
I have been following Tara´s rescue since the day you told all us you were flying to India to rescue her. Since that day I have spent countless hours reading about your work. I have never seen a more dedicated rescue and I am incredibly proud of being part of it.
I donated to Tara then and I am donating again today, it´s the least I can do for this beautiful girl.
Good Luck Tara!
I hope all Taras will be found and supported.
Heal well, Tara. 8:o)=
Donated again. Do you already have a family for her?
Thanks Birgit.. no.. not yet unfortunately… I´m sure once she is totally recovered well find someone
I just cannot donate this month – I have my own astronomical vet bills for 1 of my 8 dogs (a dog from Spain who had almost as difficult a start as Tara and who now only has 3 legs AND leishmaniosis!). I will donate at the end of the month, oromise, because I would adopt Tara with open arms, if only I had any more space in my house! It won’t be much, but better than nothing, I hope. Good luck,dear Tara. I will be thinking of you on Thursday!
Many thanks Jennifer.. Please give a kiss from me to your spanish dogies.. one by one. viktor
I followed Tara since seeing her being helped by the Guardians of the Voiceless. I’m so glad she can get even better medical attention now. When I get my next pay, I’ll make sure to donate! Thank you so much for all that you do….
Many thanks Crystal… I think you are going to be amazed and the operation on Thursday..
I have been following the story of tara since you announced that you would be flying to India to save her, bless Tara she so deserves to have her life back so she can run, and play. I hope the surgery can help tara to walk again and I hope she finds the best loving,caring forever home so she can be loved and spoilt. Thankyou to LAG for saving her. I hope coco is getting better and look forward to seeing her walking in a forever home.
Run Tara Run… happy to donate again to this so very worth cause….bless you, as usual, Viktor and LAG
Donated, you do amazing work helping these unfortunate animals. I wish I could adopt her here in Scotland.
Donated.
Thank you for saving this sweet baby and I am donation again to help in her recovery. I will be amazing to see her walk again~
When I looked at her face, I cried,literally.
Will donate – and possibly look to adopt later ,)
Tara’s story really moves me. I will keep donating until she has reached maximum recovery.
God be with you and TARA. I donated to TARA again.
may the monster who did this burn in hell.
good against evil
GOOD WILL OVERCOME evil.
God bless you. I have donated again but I’m sorry I cannot afford more for this precious dog . Janine xx
Many thanks Janine.. tomorrow you will see the extent we are going to save her life..
I am currently in a tight spot in my life (getting married and buying a house) so I cannot give anything at this time, but my thoughts are with this amazing dog and all the wonderful people who are helping her. =) Thanks so much for what you are doing, and hopefully in the near future (when things settle down) I’ll be able to help more.
good morning, Viktor,
I am so happy, that Tara can get more medical help, to be feeling better again. I donated and hope
it will help a bit. Bless you all… Could you give a huge to Tara, PLEASE…Thank you all….Karmen
Thank you for helping Tara Victor. I can only send a small donation on this occasion, hope that it will help. Best wishes to you all and tummy rubs to Tara bless her. xx
Victor TY she is beautiful. I have been following her since the first day when you were going to rescue her. I cannot donate today but will next week when I get paid. I have been going to the vet myself with my little one almost every week now so funds are tight. Take care of her. I will send something over next week. TY for everything you all do.
Darling Tara who has stolen my heart all the way from Australia. And of course I will be donating again…My thoughts and Pawhugs are with you today, it is now Thursday here in Australia………Your story is an inspiration to all that read it and I can,t wait for the next chapter.
I would like to know if this pin is current. Sometimes things get re pinned months after they were originally posted. I would like to know so I can donate. Either way. God Bless you and God Bless Tara. Thank you, ginger
Hi Ginger.. yes, it´s totally current. We are operating her this morning..
We donated al little bit, I’ m glad to see so many contibuted to this little fellow it’s operation! We hope she will get better soon!!!!
Grtz
Joeri & Inge
i donated . good luck we love you tara.
I will be donating to Tara on PayDay. Praying for continued blessings for that darling girl.
Wishing everyone, especially beautiful Tara, the very best of luck…have donated towards her care. xxx
I have everything crossed for Tara .. she has come thru so much … hope she gets a forever home soon xx well done Viktor and your team for everything you do. In a world of madness you are a breathe of fresh air xx
Fingers, toes and everything crossed for her. Go TEAM L.A.G. xx
You flew to India to rescue Tara? Amazing!
By the way, where did you embark?
Thanks… yeah.. it was quite a journey.. .
I embarked in Valencia, Spain… it was a crazy trip..
I remember seeing Tara when she was with the Guardians of the Voiceless (another wonderful group of people)….I’m so happy when I see all the good people who have compassion for animals. I admire all of you and pray for the continuance of your missions. If everyone who see’s your posts would donate $5.00, you would be able to do even more! Lots of hugs to you all Angels of the Animals!
Tara is just an amazing girl….and I want to say Thank You, Viktor to you and your team
for the quality of care you give to all the pets you set out to rescue!!
I have been in touch with Isabel…another great person on your team!!
I will donate in a few days for Tara and all the rest of the gang…
Also, myself and Alexandra are here to adopt Tara in New York!!
love you beautiful Tara…and just remember You are on your way to a 100% healing!!
pat
Wonderful to see that Tara has come through this stage of the surgery okay 🙂 Shall send donation again and thank you Viktor & the team for helping Tara to walk again, bless you. I have a dog named Tara 🙂 Rescue dogs are the best, they show their love & appreciation and remain so loyal. Ive 3 rescue dogs, was 4, but 1 developed Sarcoma 🙁
The wonderful work that you all are doing within rescue!>>I posted to my facebook page, the link, to hopefully raise donations for Taras surgery. Bless you all, tickle ears to Tara 🙂 xx
What wonderful compassionate human beings. May we all strive to be this way. Exemplary actions.
I’ve filled this story from the beginning. I’m so happy to see the progress.
Donating again….
Thank you Hero’s. ..God Bless you!
Contribute through paypal, though its minimal hope that contributes to Tart to walk again 🙂 Please send me the updates and eager to know the about Tara
La vidéo du sauvetage de Tara n est plus visible en France!
I would like to help ,but I am constantly warned about bogus charities on line fequesting donations for animals. How can I be sure? I am sorry, do not wish to offend you, I am just cautious!
Dear Judy…
Don´t donate, just follow our work… that´s the best way to be sure.
Please read this, does this looks bogus to you?
http://blog.myletsadopt.com/2013/06/04/please-help-axel-the-dog-that-crawled-out-of-hell/
I doubt you will find any animal rescue organisation that does what we do and follows up on their animals for as long as we do…
Best
Where is this beautiful strong pup?
Donated to this wonderful case, well done you guys for helping this innocent baby <3
Tara keep fighting you pretty girl. I have donated so you can LIVE. Compassion for all GOD’s creatures . And a SPECIAL congrats to a great team of vets and docs and nurses. Mans cruelty towards animals never ends , but I know a day of judgment will come.
GO TARA GO .. you are in my prayers.
Doing my little part. Three legs or four, Tara has already been saved. What needs legs is Let’s Adopt Global to stay in a position to always be able to move forward and be responsive. I’m grateful that for so little I can show some support for someone to do those things I myself cannot do (nor could my heart support the weight of some of the things you take on).
Donated – What a gorgeous girl, praying surgery on 2nd goes well. Love from Buster & Kevin
i love you
i love your work
i love everything you do
you inspire me
i wana help animals the way you do
donated again
Tara is so beautiful and sweet. Prayers for her and a little more to help.
JJ
you have done such an great job Viktor and your team also i have followed this lil girl since you rescued her from the Guardians of the Voiceless when they also looked after her bless them what an wonderful job you and your team have done Viktor i dont have an lot of money in the month when i get paid but i want to donate to you soon i cant always donate to your wonderful causes as i have cats to look after and feed i love them very much to my son calls me the crazy cat lady lol he means it in the nicest way casue at one point we had an lot of cats but i had to let some of them go as my housing officer who i rent my house of told me i had to my heart has been broken ever since i miss them terribly and i love them but i know they have gone to good and loving homes so i love reading all the wonderful things you and your team Viktor do for these wonderful animals and what you and your team do and donate when i can all the best for Tara’s operation tomorrow but i know she will do wonderfully as you and your team of angels are operating on her so it goes with out saying that she will be fine and once again viktor thank you and your team for all the wonderful things you guys do and your love for these animals its is just truely amazing and inspiraring x
Amazing!!! Now a loving forever home for tarah and she will have the life she deserves. Thankyou
Hi,
I would like to know how Tara is now? Can some one update about Tara’s health status. Hope she recovered well by now
Hi Krishna… I updated her original blog HERE: http://blog.myletsadopt.com/2014/06/02/tara-30-days-on-the-streets/
check it out.