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 Fred the dog cheats death -- twiceFrom indystar.com He was limping on the side of the road. Cold. Sore. Lonely. And still in pain from the gunshot wound. 'Fred the Beagle' was having a pretty bad day on Jan. 11. He was spotted along a roadside north of Noblesville, Indiana. A motorist called Animal Control, which responded and took him to a local animal hospital. Fred had been shot, probably with a small handgun. The police were called. An investigation ensued, but at this point, nobody knows who Fred may belong to, nor do we know who tried to kill him. "We really don't know anything about the little guy," said Rebecca Stevens, executive director of the Human Society for Hamilton County. But here's what we do know: Fred is alive and well, thanks to an organization that isn't quick to pull the trigger themselves. It would have been relatively quick and painless -- well, maybe not painless -- to simply euthanize Fred and put him out of his misery. But Stevens made the decision to send Fred to an animal surgeon in a nearby town. 
The leg was repaired. Fred is OK. He can't walk just yet, but it won't be long."He is in good shape and he's happy," Stevens said. And Fred's now in Chicago Illinois. He's staying with the folks at Houndsong Rescue: www.houndsong.com - a pet rescue organization that specializes in beagles and coonhounds -- was asked to help and actually drove down to to pick Fred up. They are currently nursing him back to health and getting him ready for adoption. Fred is probably about 3 years old, and he's a mixed-breed. He weighed in at 35 pounds and Stevens described him as a very happy guy -- despite the gunshot wound. "Animal cruelty is unfortunately more prevalent than what any of us like," said Stevens. The good news is that he was spotted Fred before he died on the side of that highway. Now for the kicker. It cost the Humane Society of Hamilton County about $1,000 for the surgery and medical care that saved Fred's leg and his life. Remember, Stevens made that decision because it's tough to simply euthanize every stray that comes limping into her life. But the decision comes at a cost, and without donations, those costs can become prohibitive. "Without donations and support, it would be impossible for us to make these kinds of decisions," Stevens said. "It is your donations that make it possible for these animals to get a second chance at life. So we're asking all the Freds and Friends of the Freds to help out 'Fred the Beagle' and The Humane Society of Hamilton County and defray some of cost involved in saving 'Fred the Beagle's' life. Any and all amounts are welcome! Donate On-Line: www.hamiltonhumane.com Once at the home page, look fo the 'Make a Donation' button (left side nav bar at the bottom). Please note in 'The Comments Box' on the order form that you want donation to go to 'Fred the Beagle Medical Fund.' Donate by check: Make your check payable to 'The Humane Society for Hamilton County', 1721 Pleasant St., Suite B, Noblesville, IN 46060. Put "Fred the Beagle Medical Fund" on the check. The Humane Society of Hamilton County's Federal ID Not For Profit #35-1610723. Thanks to Indiana member, Fred Clayton, for bringing this sad 'tail' to our attention. Fred Clayton has told The FRED Society that he will match the first $100 donated by fellow Freds to the Humane Society of Hamilton County!! This is a Fred with a heart. Copyright 2006 IndyStar.com. and the FRED Society All rights reserved |
