How to Help: Donate

Derry the Maremma Dog needs surgery!

8-6-07 — Two years ago Derry tore his Cranial Crucial Ligament (ACL) on his right hind leg and had to undergo surgery. He has now torn the ACL on his left hind leg and requires the same surgery. It is painful, expensive, and has a long recovery period. But it is necessary.

Derry is our protector.

He keeps the sheep, goats ducks and chickens safe from predators.

He is an athlete and a working dog.

He is a loving dog and loyal to the farm.

He must have this surgery to not live in pain and to be able to do his job.

11-15-07 UPDATE — Derry is scheduled for surgery on Monday, November 19. We have opted for the newer method (Called TPLO) which costs just a bit more, but promises to have him recovered much sooner.

WILL YOU HELP?

or write to: Star Gazing Farm, PO Box 162, Boyds, MD 20841

Any donation, large or small, will help us raise the funds for Derry ’s surgery, and will be acknowledged by a beautiful photo of Derry , a thank you letter with a tax-deductible receipt, and recognition on our web site. Would you like to distribute flyers for Derry at your place of work or school? A PDF flyer can be downloaded here.

Costs for the surgery and follow-up therapy:

Surgery, including blood work, anaesthesia and pain medication: $2945

Post op medication (anti-inflammatories and joint building meds): $300

Physical and swim therapy: $700

TOTAL COSTS: $3945

Many thanks to our generous Derry sponsors

Sandra Abbott
Kristine Andreassen
Alf and Barbara Andreassen
Anonymous
David Badman
Mary Berman
Bridget Boyd
Rebecca Brewer
Bethany Coulter & Richard Cornwell in memory of Jammer
Karen Deblois
James & Mary Early
Lorena Forgosh
Barbara Fuhs
Tera German
Jennifer Gregory
Richard Grimes
Happy Hounds 4-H Club
Charlotte Hutchins
Tom & Jonnie Jackson
Stephanie Jeffery
Edward & Brenda Johnson
Sue Johnson
Janice & David Kantner
Randy Kurjan
Lorena Laraz
Hilda Lemly
Lucky the dog
Steven Manos
Martha Merritt
Bill & Shirley Meyers
Gina Miller
Christine Noall
Linda Petersen
Quince Orchard High School
Lawrence Solomon
Lisa Solomon
Louis & Alvina Soule
Yaeko Tise
Cora Weeks
Sue Whalen
Kathy Wolfe
Lynn Wulff
Lorraine Yeung

FUNDS DONATED (updated as of 9/9/07)	$50
No sum is too small!	$20
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TOTAL	$3515
REMAINING FUNDS TO RAISE:	$430

Please help us raise the funds for this essential surgery. We accept credit cards on our web site. Checks can be made out to “Star Gazing Farm” (please note that the donation is specifically for Derry ’s fund). *

*In the happy event that we receive more than $3945 in donations for this cause, we will reserve the money first for any additional costs that may be needed for Derry's care and rehabilitation including medication and physical therapy. Should any money be left over once he is fully recovered, we will place it in a special veterinary fund. Emergencies happen: just recently our female goat Rosalita nearly died of the bloat and had to be administered emergency veterinary care. There are also regular veterinary expenses such as annual rabies shots (administered to 22 animals), West Nile Virus and Potomac fever shots (administered to equines), and dental work. We never want to be in a position to not be able to pay for medical care of an animal.

THANK YOU !!!

or write to: Star Gazing Farm, PO Box 162, Boyds, MD 20841