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Operation Sally - GOAL REACHED!!! SURGERY ON MONDAY, APRIL 6
April 4, 2009: Keep a good thought, everyone - Sally heads to Vegas for surgery this Monday, April 6!

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March 27, 2009: A big THANK YOU to everyone who donated, passed the word or sent good thoughts to Sally - we have reached the goal of $4,000! Tentative surgery date is mid April. Will keep everyone updated.

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Mind over matter has been Sally's mantra since the day she was born. Eventually ending up in a Los Angeles shelter as genetically messed up as she was, it's a miracle in itself she ever saw the light of day again.

But she's just the sort of dog Terrah Johnson has pulled from those high-kill facilities when no one else would.



Terrah - FHS volunteer and photographer who creates those wonderful adoption posters of our kids - adopted this obviously inbred pittie with the funny walk in 2007; now Sally has been diagnosed with a grade 4 medial luxating patella (floating knee caps) and requires surgery before she loses complete mobility.



Terrah is holding a fund-raiser for the double procedure with the goal of reaching the $4,000 surgical & post-op fees by March 31. In exchange for a $35 donation, she is gifting local donors with:

a 45-minute photo shoot
5 4x6 prints
digital darkroom processing
online gallery to choose prints
additional photos or specialty items

Those who donate from outside the Kanab/Fredonia and surrounding area can choose to regift their photo shoot or wait until they visit to have it done.



Visit Sally's blog for further info about luxating patella, details on the surgery and videos of her walking.



Donations can be sent directly to FHS at PO Box 1238, Fredonia, AZ 86022 or through PayPal with email fredhumsoc@aol.com. Please write "For Sally" on the check or PayPal donation.

All story photos by Terrah Johnson Photography.
Comments
Posted 17 Feb 2009 12:57 AM by Hook
I am so in!!! I met Sally on Sunday...what a sweetheart. And a photos from Terrah...worth WAAAAYYYYY more than $35. Sally and Terrah are the BEST.
Posted 17 Feb 2009 4:19 AM by carrie_fosters
I'm in, too! Wonder if I could sneak my 10 pound reject-of-society, Evi, with me on my next trip? Wonder if I would ever again be invited to share a cottage with my pals?
Posted 17 Feb 2009 8:12 AM by pattycatty
Carrie, not to worry. I would love to meet Evi, in fact I'm pretty convinced I may evern share some social traits with her.

Count me in. Since my cats are probably too booked doing press tours and tiara fittings she would do a private portrait sitting for Theresa.

I just love Sally's nose!

Did Coral receive her valentine?
Posted 17 Feb 2009 1:04 PM by Bear1
How sweet is that Sally! Oh my gosh!
too bad I am not local so I could get a photo session with....oh no, who would I pick??? Zephyr or Jiminy????
good thing I won't have to choose.
Sally is in my prayers as is Terrah.
I absolutely love her photographs.
Count me in!!!!

Lisa, Jiminy, Zephyr and Boo Kitty
Posted 17 Feb 2009 1:40 PM by fredoniahumane
Watch the donations grow on Sally's blog. Right side of the page under Tally So Far.
Posted 17 Feb 2009 3:31 PM by ktaylor2010
Count me in Terrah. I will send my donation to you via interoffice mail. I am so glad Sally does have options. Thank you,
Karol Taylor
Posted 17 Feb 2009 4:55 PM by JNA
I will send a donation on Thursday via interoffice mail. Thank you so much for giving her so much love! Jennifer - Humane Ed.
Posted 17 Feb 2009 4:56 PM by Terrahj
Thank you so much for everyone's support!! It means so much to me and sally!
Posted 17 Feb 2009 10:10 PM by LoriB
Sally, we are rooting for you every step of the way! We pooled our savings & sent you a donation. Maybe when you are all better we can play together or go for a walk since we live down the street from you.
-Mohawk, Curly, Zeppo, Grotten, Dune & Mallory Bernath
Posted 17 Feb 2009 10:22 PM by fredoniahumane
FIRST MILESTONE

$1019.00 as of 8:30pm mountain time!!!
Posted 17 Feb 2009 11:34 PM by carrie_fosters
In 24 hours??? We rock!!!
Posted 18 Feb 2009 12:16 AM by Terrahj
I would say there aren't words for this kind of generosity. You guys are pretty amazing.
Posted 18 Feb 2009 7:05 AM by pattycatty
It's that nose. It practically demands your attention.
Posted 18 Feb 2009 11:38 AM by frankie_paws
I'm in... hope to see Terrah and Sally in May while visiting BF and FHS. Please give her a hug for me, Terrah!!!
Posted 18 Feb 2009 7:44 PM by fredoniahumane
Everyone really needs to take a moment and check out Sally's tally. :-)
Posted 18 Feb 2009 7:51 PM by pattycatty
Oh wow! More than half way there.
Posted 18 Feb 2009 8:28 PM by carrie_fosters
Unbefreakinlievable! I think that it's important to remember, especially the day after so many of Sally's "kind" were murdered, that there are lots of good people willing to help in some small way!

Lots of good people + small contributions = HUGE GOOD.
Posted 19 Feb 2009 12:48 PM by wordmariner
For those with a Facebook membership, please see the new group I just formed for Operation Sally.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=77761334808

While I don't know either Sally or Terrah, I "feel their pain" having been through a similar one 2 years ago with my buddy, Monroe, who had a slipped disc and needed an emergency operation.

I created the group so that friends and friends of friends (and so on) may make a difference in the lives of Sally and Terrah.

All my best-
Sam
Posted 19 Feb 2009 2:14 PM by fredoniahumane
Unbefreakinlievable!

What Carrie said. :-)
Posted 19 Feb 2009 2:16 PM by fredoniahumane
Thank you Sam!! Spread the message far and wide.
Posted 19 Feb 2009 9:24 PM by Terrahj
You guys are all so amazing. I can't believe we are almost there. We feel so loved.
Thank you a million times and a million hugs.
Posted 20 Feb 2009 9:10 PM by Mimi
We so rock! As I mentioned to Tom on my paypal donation for Sally, it's a privilege to help someone who has done such amazing photographs and adoption posters for the FHS kids. Terrah, what goes around comes around. You did all the heavy lifting saving Sally in the first place. Thank you for letting us all have a part in helping her be successful, healthy and happy. Hurray!
Posted 23 Feb 2009 4:09 PM by fredoniahumane
Donations raised in the last week: $2,857

Amount needed to reach goal: $1,100

Almost there!! Please pass the word...
Posted 24 Feb 2009 10:29 PM by hope4dogs
I am so sad to hear this news. I know how much Terrah's dogs mean to her and the hard dedication to rescue work. She is amazing and I hope Sally gets enough donations, you could not donate to a better animal lover then a girl like Terrah!
Posted 25 Feb 2009 11:20 PM by fredoniahumane
Feb. 25: $3,024

Less than $1,000 to go!!
Posted 27 Feb 2009 8:36 AM by fredoniahumane
Currently at $3,179!!!

Sally Sends A Great Big Thank You!
Posted 4 Mar 2009 3:09 PM by SarahA
You're getting closer to your goal, Sally girl! Keep up the momentum. ;-)

Hugs and kisses from your friend in California,
Sarah
Posted 24 Mar 2009 1:13 PM by fredoniahumane
Still hanging steady at $3,524 - the finish line is in sight!
Posted 27 Mar 2009 3:16 PM by Mimi
Sally's March 25 total is $3600!! Only $400 to go!
Posted 27 Mar 2009 11:05 PM by fredoniahumane
WE'VE REACHED OUR GOAL!!
Posted 28 Mar 2009 4:20 PM by Joy
Awesome!!!!!!!
Posted 30 Mar 2009 10:44 PM by Bear1
I am so happy for Sally. Since Zephy has the same type condition, Sally's plight has touched me deeply.
As soon as I cover all my home purchasing costs I'll send some more to cover "after care" costs.

Happy Dance for Sally and Terrah!
Lisa
Posted 1 Apr 2009 4:00 PM by Terrahj
Thank you a million times over for all your support! This could not happen without you! I have her scheduled for this weekend April 5/6 given that her UTI is cleared up.
I will keep the blog updated!

Thank you!
Love and Licks,
Terrah & Sally
Posted 1 Apr 2009 5:09 PM by frankie_paws
Fantastic! Please give Sally a hug from all her fans. We are rooting for her... for a successful surgery and recovery! Hang in there, Mom, prayers and pawsitive energy are headed your way.
Posted 4 Apr 2009 6:12 PM by Bear1
all paws and fingers are crossed here in TX for Sally's surgery to be a huge success!

Prayers going out and hugs all around.

We love you Sally!
Posted 6 Apr 2009 10:30 AM by Joy
Prayers that all goes well today.
Posted 6 Apr 2009 11:50 AM by Bear1
prayers for Sally!!!!
Good ju ju being sent your way lil girl!!!!!

Hugs from TX!
Posted 6 Apr 2009 2:08 PM by frankie_paws
Paws crossed for Sally's surgery today.
Posted 6 Apr 2009 2:34 PM by carrie_fosters
Thinking of Sally and her mom today.
Posted 6 Apr 2009 3:11 PM by Terrahj
The vet just called. i am not sure if sally is worse or better than he thought. But he said after looking at her it would be better if they did one leg at a time. So the next leg will be done in a few weeks. He said her kneecap is also out of socket, so they will work on that. eek!

He will also take a look at her bowed elbows to see if they need work in the future. good thing I have that second job now. hehe!
These dogs cost too much, but they are very worth it.

I love her even if she is a mess.
Posted 6 Apr 2009 5:21 PM by frankie_paws
They definitely are worth it, Terrah.

One side down, one to go. Maybe Sally will heal faster one leg at a time and it will give her some more stability when the next leg is done.

Thank you so much for the update!
Posted 7 Apr 2009 3:50 AM by Terrahj
oh and frankie...about us hanging out in May, shouldn't be a problem!
Posted 7 Apr 2009 4:18 AM by Terrahj
just posted a quick update on her blog:
http://operationsally.wordpress.com
Posted 7 Apr 2009 3:59 PM by Mimi
Thanks for the update, Terrah. Sally is such a lucky little girl that you see not just her big problems, but her big heart as well. It's going to be quite a job for her to recover from all this medical stuff. And we'll be rooting for her every step...literally...of the way!
Posted 7 Apr 2009 10:05 PM by Terrahj
I will be keeping sally's blog updated - hopefully daily. So please visit and see her progress.

http://operationsally.wordpress.com/
Posted 14 Apr 2009 11:12 AM by frankie_paws
How is Miss Sally doing, Terrah? I hope every day has been a great improvement and that her pain is subsiding.
Posted 14 Apr 2009 5:11 PM by Terrahj
Hey guys! Sorry for the delay in posting.EEK! it has been crazy around here. I just posted to sally's blog and I am waiting on some answers from the vet. Hope to post more photos of her leg later tonight when she wakes from her beauty sleep.

she is doing great and feeling so much better! she can't wait to go ride on the wagon aunt lori got for her. so exciting!
Posted 14 Apr 2009 10:25 PM by Bear1
awww that is great Terrah! That Auntie Lori sure is a sweetie. I'd love to see a picture of her in the wagon.

Hugs from TX
Lisa and da boyz
Posted 14 Apr 2009 10:25 PM by Bear1
awww that is great Terrah! That Auntie Lori sure is a sweetie. I'd love to see a picture of her in the wagon.

Hugs from TX
Lisa and da boyz

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