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Mr. Spot is a happy go lucky youngster who is full of life. He loves to race through the yard and fetch balls and toys, even if he has to play by himself. Countersurfing is not one of his talents, but he does enjoy gnawing on a shoe if his people foolishly leave it out for him.

He is housetrained, will tolerate a crate if you insist, and good with children. He likes female dogs better than males, but still has to be reminded to have good manners with them occasionally. Grooming is ok with him and his vet's office thinks he's terrific. Cats are unknown. He is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, heartworm and parasite free.

Sadly, Mr. Spot has hip dysplasia, and his vet feels the deterioration is so extreme that he will be in significant pain, with limited mobility, in four to six months.

He is scheduled to have the first femoral head ostectomy (FHO) surgery on July 16th. Please help us get Mr. Spot the surgery he needs to be able to continue to run free of pain.

Update 17 JUL 07: Mr. Spot had his first surgery and is doing great. He is very "mommyfied" and fooled the vet into thinking he needed a second pain shot, when what he really needed was a warm lap and someone to rub his chin and comfort him!

The surgery went well, and he started touching his foot to the floor immediately, which is a good sign. He'll get a few days to recover and then we will begin to insist that he use the leg regularly and provide physical therapy. Within 24 hours, he was bringing a toy to be thrown for him, and was clearly disappointed that no one would cooperate, so he may not need much encouragement.

He is such a good boy and really deserves a long and happy life.

Thanks to everyone for making it possible!

Contact: Debbie Kersey kadick@aol.com

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MR. SPOT'S GENEROUS SPONSORS TO DATE:
Katrin Owen
Cary Branthwaite	In memory of my first Springers, Jack and Gus.
Jamie and Ed Balazs	For Audrey and Eddie Balazs, our two beautiful human children.
Monica and Ray Smith	And from Bailey, Chance, and Benji Smith, to help you run like the wind!
Richard and Nancy James	In memory of Angel and Star. Hope it goes well and we can see Spot run!
Carol Sanderson	In memory of Pam Civile's beloved Harry.
Theresa Schaufer	Holly here. I had this surgery and now I'm GREAT. Love, Dasher, Dre, Holly, and Rori.
Ashley Szymkowicz	In memory of my first beloved foster dog, Norman.
The Hollo Family
Linda Lintz	Get Well Soon Spot!!  From your friends, the Lintz's, and Molly, Lucas, Benny, and Laney.
Cathryne Slaughter	In honor of SpringerPaw Ranch.
Susan Morrison	In memory of Willie and Alexandra.
Carol Brokob	In memory of our beautiful Maverick.
Anonymous Donor	In memory of our Special Needs Springers, Gus and Lexi.
Kristine & Kirk Downing	In memory of our beloved Jersey Boy.
Jeff and Carol Brokob	Get well soon Spot!
Marilyn Gorman	In memory of Jade and Snowy.
George Boettcher Jr.	In memory of my best friend, Willowind Luke Germain.
Nancy Keyser	In memory of Solitaire, Dicha, Syrup, Corey, Lacey, and the best boy Pancake. For Mr. Spot, we have a setter who was blessed enough to have angels who saved his hips.
Karin Kramer and Dylan	WOO WOO and get well soon, from your pal Dylan.  I got a titanium hip when I was your age and it made all the difference in the world.  Happy Running!
Tom Tracewell	In memory of Duke of Earl, the finest dog I ever owned.
Elizabeth and Duatre Velosa	In memory of Aggie Bea Velosa.
Carolyn Molloy	In honor of Terry and Belle and Charlie, for their loving support of all Springers.
Bob Knell	In memory of Samantha, Joshua, Rose, and Brady.
Renee Villanueva	In memory of Sammy, I miss you boy. Hugs and Kisses to you Mr. Spot!.
Lori Tillman	Mr Spot, I hope your well on your road to complete recovery. If I could, we could stroll together, and get physical therapy for our hips. Happy times sweet boy...
Jill Howard and Mozart            (my Springer)	In loving memory of my boys Finian, Blitzen, and Wiley.  Every little bit makes a difference!
Karman and Eric Williams	In honor of our Springer, Sampson, who also had an FHO and is going strong now.