We have good news about Hutch.  He's finally regained control of his bowels and has proven himself to not only be one of the sweetest boys we've ever met, but he's also one smart little boy.  He's still living at the vet's office so this is what's been observed about Hutch.  He's housebroken, very laid back, loves all people, appears to like other animals, and is completely undemanding.  He looks at everyone with the most gentle, big brown eyes, hoping beyond hope that a comforting word, soft pat, and small piece of love will come his way.
The only negative reaction that Hutch appears to have is a colitis (completely controlled by medication) - a common condition that is successfully being treated by our vet.  This sweet little man has made such an impression on everyone that meets him that our vet has very generously offered to provide a year's supply of medication to the family that is willing to show Hutch that life for him on the cold winter streets of New York are forever behind him.  Are you kind enough to bring Hutch into your home?  Are you willing to show this most gentle of dogs that his soft kisses, and big brown eyes have stolen your heart?  Hutch is waiting to show you what the soul of a boxer is all about - kindness, gentleness, love and forgiving.  
P.S. His back end no longer looks like the pictures. We will take new ones next week.

 

12/24/04- There was so much trauma during Hutch's surgery that we still don't know his prognosis.  It may take many weeks before we know if he will recover fully.  This poor boy needs to get out and stretch his legs and run around and be a dog. It is not so much fun for him to live in a veterinary office.

12/07/04 - Hutch was found wandering around City Island in NYC. He was rushed directly to our veterinarian in White Plains, for emergency care for two grapefruit sized growths on his rear end right beside his anus.  He was diagnosed on Monday as having two perineal hernias and taken to a specialist where he had emergency surgery today.

A perineal hernia results when the pelvic diaphragm becomes weak and fails to support the rectal wall.  When the animal defecates, material is pushed into the stretched section of rectum. This results in constipation and can result in pelvic and abdominal structures being pushed into the hernia.  Perineal hernias occur most commonly in intact male dogs from 7 to 9 years of age and are rare in female dogs.

Hutch, named by one of his rescuers as he was found near the Hutchinson Parkway, is a very affectionate, well mannered Boxer.  He would not have survived long with this condition.  The hernias doubled in size in just a few days.  Hutch looks in good condition, aside and despite these hernias, and could not have been on the streets long.

His surgery was long and complicated... And expensive!  He came through it ok, but Hutch is not out of the woods yet.  He won the hearts of all the staff at the hospital, who will be taking loving care of him throughout his recovery.

Taking an easy dog from someone who has to move and rehoming him is not a huge challenge. The challenge is transporting and caring for dogs like Marshall, Dude, and Hutch. The challenge is finding the funds to help the dogs in need of medical care.

That¹s where YOU come in. We need donations to cover the medical bills for these dogs. Remember we get no public or private funding. We rely on adoption fees and your donations to cover our expenses. 

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out an online application first.  Then e-mail the contacts below.  Be sure to include your full name, city, state, and area code in the subject line of your message.

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