Thank you good samaritan! - Rocco's bill is now fully PAID

We would like to thank the good samaritan (who wished to remain anonymous - we do not even know who it was!) who called into the DMV Foundation today and paid off the rest of the bill for Rocco's surgery. What a lovely surprise!!! We can not thank this anonymous heaven sent angle enough, seriously. Very.. very much appreciated. Who would have thought a random act of kindness like this actually happens so close to home.

For a little up-date on Rocco.. he is doing fantastic!! Loving his wheelchair donated by Walkin' Wheels (thank you!) and of course his brand new functioning leg.

******* EMERGENCY - ONE OF OUR RESCUES GOT AWAY FROM HIS FOSTER AND WAS HIT BY A CAR ON THE HIGHWAY TONIGHT NOW HOSPITALIZED IN ICU AND LEG IS IN PEICES LOOKING AT AMPUTATION OR 4000$ SURGERY, WILL BE EVALUATED BY SPECIALIST TOMORROW - SEE HERE ********

Rocco wrap up (Case closed!)

After recently turning his life around, Justin now needs help saving the life of his 6-year-old dog who has seen Justin through all of his hardships. Justin Durrell is a familiar sight to NDG residents. Rain or shine (or 30 below), this young man can usually be found panhandling outside the corner of Sherbrooke and Hingston.

Justin is friendly with many locals, who give him change, or bring him hot coffee on cold days. They are also familiar with Justin's two beloved dogs, Rocco and Molar, who are always by his side. But lately residents have noticed that one of his dogs, Rocco, has been absent. Rocco recently suffered a leg injury, and Justin is desperately trying to raise money for an operation. He was playing ball and took a bad fall. He tore his ACL ligament and hurt two others - needs expensive specialized surgery to recuperate. Operation and recovery will cost 3, 700$. Justin ended up on the streets after a hard start to life and a series of foster homes. Justin has recently gotten off the streets and is in his own apartment, but doesn't have the money for Rocco's operation.

Justin’s plan was to try and raise 50$ a day panhandling for about 60 days to be able to afford the surgery. Even at –30 despite concerned citizen’s warnings Justin was on the streets desperately trying to come up with the money. Christmas day and all of New Years Eve, Justin still continued to relentlessly try and raise money for Rocco. However with the collective help of the community and good Samaritans we hope to be able to help Justin and Rocco and see them through the surgery and recovery.

As the word of Justin and Rocco buzz around NDG, Montreal and across North America (Thanks to the C4P Newsletter) this rescue story has quickly brought an entire community together in the efforts to save Rocco. From local vet clinics and businesses advertising Rocco’s story to neighbors coming together and donating an entire community is working together. From as far as Walkin’ Wheels in the states donating a much needed doggy wheel chair for Rocco to The DMV foundation covering 1000$ of the surgery and helping us raise money. Even Diane Bond from House of Shoes is organizing a ‘Shop for a Cause’ day for Rocco January 31^st. The community is in motion, and Justin’s dream of seeing Rocco back on his feet is coming closer and closer.

Rocco had his surgery January 19th at the DMV with Dr. Plante - and Rocco is doing GREAT, thanks to the DMV Foundation!

Eleven Eleven Animal Rescue was able to raise online 1000$ of 3700$ for Rocco's surgery!

Also thank you to the DMV Foundation who donated 1000$ towards his bill, The House of Shoes who raised 350$ at their Shop For A Cause day for Rocco, and an anonymous good samaritan who donated 500$ to the DMV for Rocco's surgery.

We would like to thank the contributors: Yulya Faibusovitch, Elena Benelli, Angie Laurusaitis, Stefan L'Esperance, Marie-Aude Gagnon Rousseau, M. Michelle Nadon, Kim Gladding, Kimberly Jeffrey, Elizabeth Abbott, Amy Webb, elizabeth cowan, Marie Kirby, Philippe Daviau, Anna Campagna, Joan Fraser, Jesse Radz, Ceilia Guigui and Luigi D' Agnillo.

We also would like to thank: Nathalie Simard from The DMV Foundation, Dr. Planté who preformed the surgery, Lisa Marie from Walkin' Wheels, and Diane Bond from The House of Shoes for all of their support.

Sponsor an Animal – Rocco

Rocco had his surgery last week and is already feeling much better! He is having a check-up at the DMV tomorrow to make sure everything is a-ok. Justin (his owner) and him can not thank everyone enough for what they have done to help Rocco, with out everyones support Justin would not have been able to have this surgery done for Rocco. Although even though the surgery has been done we still have a long way in fundraising to go, we are only 1/3 of the way there for paying off the bill. We still have 2000$ to pay back to the DMV who graciously let us go ahead and have the surgery done before we had the money. The DMV foundation covered 1000$ of the cost, we have paid 1000$ but we still have 2000$ more to go.

To see Rocco's story, or contribute please go here:

http://www.elevenelevenanimalrescue.org/Sponsor_an_Animal.html

Sponsor an Animal – Rocco

Rocco has been given the OK to go home, and was picked up by Justin tonight. He is now back home, safe n' sound!! With still over 1000$ bill to pay and a long road to recovery!

Good News - Rocco had his surgery!

Rocco had his operation on January 19th, and is now recovering, and resting comfortably at the DMV.

During the surgery, the Dr. Planté of the DMV discovered that the damage to Rocco's leg was even worse than we thought - thank you to the DMV for moving his surgery up! Especially, thanks to the DMV for their generous donation of $1000 towards the surgery.

A big thank you to everyone who has helped Rocco so far - to all his donors, including Walkin' Wheels, who donated the specialized wheelchair for Rocco's recovery.

Thanks to everyone out there who fell in love with this brave, beautiful dog, we have raised an incredible amount of money in a short time. But we can't stop now! We are getting much closer to our total goal, but there is still money left to be raised. We owe the DMV money for Rocco's operation, and Rocco will need medication during his recovery.

Once Rocco is better, his owner Justin, will be heading back to school, and able to make a new start in life.

Here are the ways you can help us write this story's happy end:

Go online and make a donation via paypal through Eleven Eleven Animal Rescue.

Visit the DMV's website to learn more about Rocco:

Come out to Eleven Eleven's next benefit concert - Take Me Home Tonight (Face Book Event)- this Friday at the Sala Rossa!

And don't forget to come to our 'Shop for a Cause' (Face Book Event) day organized by Diane Bondurak from House of Shoes - 20% of profits will go towards Rocco!

Sponsor an Animal – Rocco - TODAY IS THE DAY

Rocco went into surgery this morning with Dr. Planté! We have not heard back yet, but fingers crossed everything will go well! More updates when we get news. He will stay in the hospital 2-4 days post depending on the surgery. We are also still waiting on the 'Walkin' Wheels' doggy wheel chair, hopefully we should have it before he comes home!

Sponsor an Animal – Rocco

We brought Rocco to the DMV tonight to have his surgery tomorrow morning! Fingers croseds everything goes smoothly, we are so excited to finally see him back on his feet! 975$ has been raised, only 1, 525 left to go!!

To contribute or see more about Rocco's story go here: http://www.elevenelevenanimalrescue.org/

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Sponsor an Animal – Rocco

We are very happy to announce that Walkin' Wheels is donating a wheelchair for Rocco!!! - This is heaven sent! They are usually 500$, and without it Rocco faced the risk of tearing his 'good' knee from all the extra weight and stress it has taken on. With an already 3000$ surgery (Now 2000$ thanks to the DMV Foundation) , the 500$ was proving hard to fit into the expenses.

Thank you Walkin Wheels for such a generous donation, this will truly help Rocco and his fight to get back on his feet - literally.

Right now we are at 755$ - WOW! We are almost half way there!

Rocco will be getting the surgery done next week on the 19th because of how urgent it is, which we will then slowly have to pay off to the DMV as the donations come in.

Sincerely thank you to everyone who has come together and supported Rocco, is has honestly been inspirational and we are absolutely pleased to be able to be a part of this.

See Roccos Story Here:

http://www.elevenelevenanimalrescue.org/Sponsor_an_Animal.html

Sponsor an Animal – Rocco

Aside from the surgery costs of 3, 000 Rocco is a big dog and needs pain meds for his condition. Expensive pains meds.. and even more when he is so big. He has successfully gone through a 100ml bottle of Metacam in record time (at the recommended dosage). We had to pick up a 180ml bottle today for a pocket breaking 180$... YIKES. When we say every penny counts.. it really does!

To see his story, or contribute please go here:

http://www.elevenelevenanimalrescue.org/Sponsor_an_Animal.html

Sponsor an Animal – Rocco

The DMV foundation just confirmed that they will cover 1000$ of Roccos 3000$ surgery costs!! Dr. Plante evaluated him TODAY and he will do the surgery the 19th of January because of how urgent it is, we cannot wait to come up with all the money.

(Read more about Rocco: www.elevenelevenanimalrescue.org/Sponsor_an_Animal.html)

Sponsor an Animal – Rocco

While we are out celebrating with friends, family, or at home watching the ball drop. Justin is outside in the cold desperately trying to raise money for his dog's expensive surgery. (See story here: http://www.elevenelevenanimalrescue.org/Sponsor_an_Animal.html)

Special thanks to Christina and theA.M.R. Animal Services and Boutique team! they donated a ton of food to Rocco today!

Also 20$ has been donated towards him so far, only 2980 more to go!

Sponsor an Animal – Rocco

Justin Durrell is a familiar sight to NDG residents.
Rain or shine (or 30 below), this young man can usually be found panhandling outside the corner of Sherbrooke and Hingston.

Justin is friendly with many locals, who give him change, or bring him hot coffee on cold days. They are also familiar with Justin's two beloved dogs, Rocco and Molar, who are always by his side.

But lately residents have noticed that one of his dogs, Rocco, has been absent. Rocco recently suffered a leg injury, and Justin is desperately trying to raise money for an operation. He was playing ball and took a bad fall. He tore his ACL ligament and hurt two others - needs expensive specialized surgery to recuperate. Operation and recovery will cost about $3000. Justin has gotten off the streets and is in his own apartment, but doesn't have the money for Rocco's operation.

To contribute please go here: www.elevenelevenanimalrescue.org/Sponsor_an_Animal.html

*His story will be featured today on CBC radio's Homerun at 4:40, 88.5 FM on the dial.a