Fund for Jesse
Jesse has big brown eyes that melt your heart. Despite considerable pain due to hip dysplasia, his sweet, sunny personality shines through. Like most Goldens, he adores people. His foster mother has registered his tail as a lethal weapon he wags it with such glee to greet you. At times he has a goofy side, as if to say "Look at me! I'm a nut!" He's very gentle with everyone he meets.There's nothing he enjoys more laying his head in a human lap to rest it there.He loves to cuddle, and just wants as much human contact as possible . In addition, this sweet guy truly enjoys the company of other dogs.(There are three in his foster home.) He's also very well mannered for a youngster. He's trustworthy in the house- as long as the bathroom door is closed- he has a thing about grabbing the toilet paper on the roll and decorating the rest of the house.... He gets so excited to greet his foster family when they arrive home that he hops like a kangaroo!!
 
Originally purchased from a pet store at age 3 months, he came to rescue when he grew too big for his owners. His foster family observed that he was having trouble walking and the grim diagnosis of bilateral hip dysplasia was made at age 17 months. He has been on some medications which have helped his symptoms some but he is still in considerable pain. He tolerates the pain well but by the end of the day his eyes and tail are drooping.
 
Our Vet recommends hip replacement which will give him the quality of life he deserves. However, this is a costly procedure with a lengthy recovery period. His surgery is scheduled for April 26, 2001. We are establishing a special fund for Jesse and donations are desperately needed to help pay for his surgery. If you would like to donate to help cover medical costs for this sweet golden, please send a check to:
Fund for Jesse
Golden Bond Rescue
14657 SW Teal Blvd. #140
Beaverton Oregon 97007
Your help and support in our fundraising efforts are much appreciated!
Read How Jesse is doing after his surgery.
Jesse and the Golden Bond Board of Directors Thank You for your generosity in giving to this special medical expense fund.
Update on the Fund for Jesse 6-11-01:
THANK YOU! We have received some very generous donations for Jesse's medical costs! We have raised $5842.5o so far! Very very close to the goal of $6000.00 We appreciate each and every person who has given a donation.
Photos of Jesse
Letters to Jesse