Greyhounds break their legs, hocks, and bones during their racing career. It’s a fact of racing life. Since Arizona Greyhound Rescue is a rescue group, we rescue dogs in good condition and not so good condition. We’ve rescued greyhounds with all kinds of broken bones who have gone on to have wonderful lives as pampered family dogs.
 

My name is Punkie and I’m 3 ½ years young. I broke my central tarsal bone (ankle) winning my last race on Dec. 23, 2006. They put a splint on it at the track. It was taken off a few weeks later and found to be swollen and bright pink. My lymph nodes are swollen and I got a nasty infection from the splint. The Veterinary Specialty Center said that my break is on a non-weight bearing part of my tarsus and I’m beginning to heal. My splint will be put back on the leg after the infection is all gone. If it still bothers me, orthopedic surgery could be in my future. I’m a brave little angel and want the life that I’ve only dreamed about.

Stay tuned as my progress will be updated.

The medical costs for broken leg dogs are steep. Our expenses include veterinary specialists and costly pain meds. Nothing about a broken leg greyhound is routine. Medical bills start at $2,500 and upwards. Can you help? Learn how below.
 

Your generosity makes a critical difference in the lives of these hounds. Thank you. 

You may make a tax-deductible donation online with Paypal by using your credit card.

Or download this donation form and mail with a check to: 

Arizona Greyhound Rescue
8987 E. Tanque Verde Rd., PMB 309/153
Tucson, AZ 85749