Kale ARPH #14699
If ever there were a dog who deserved an easy chapter, it’s Kale. ❤️🩹
When Kale first came into our care, he had already survived more than most dogs ever will.
He was found with devastating injuries consistent with a severe animal attack - deep wounds and punctures across his body, a partially degloved lower jaw and a fractured vertebra near his tail. His wounds had become infested with maggots, and he spent a week hospitalized before beginning a long road to recovery.
His jaw was surgically repaired. His wounds healed. His fur grew back. And eventually, you could hardly tell what he’d been through (aside from the world’s cutest little “blep.”)
Even more amazing? None of it took away his sweetness. Kale is silly, affectionate, gentle and incredibly loving. He has been thriving with his foster family and getting to experience what being safe and loved feels like.
Unfortunately, Kale now has another fight ahead of him.
In early August, we noticed that there was some swelling in his mouth. He had to have a second oral procedure where a cyst had formed around an unerupted upper canine tooth.
In an abundance of caution, we sent some of the cyst lining and gum tissue for pathology. We just got the call yesterday that it came back as a form of oral cancer.
To be exact, Kale has papillary squamous cell carcinoma.
After advanced imaging and evaluation by his veterinary specialists, a third, more aggressive oral surgery has been recommended to remove the affected portion of his upper jaw and surrounding bone. It’s a significant procedure, but the goal is to remove the cancer completely and give this young boy the best possible chance at a long life ahead.
It feels particularly unfair for a dog who has already fought so hard to get here. But if Kale has taught us anything, it’s not to underestimate him. ❤️
His foster family will be beside him through surgery and recovery, and we’ll continue sharing his journey along the way.
If you’d like to help Kale through his next fight, please consider donating toward his medical care or sharing his story.
He fought incredibly hard to get here, it’s our duty to continue fighting for him. ❤️
You can donate by using his personal PayPay button located below. A PayPal account is not needed. Donations can also be mailed. Any donations exceeding Kale’s expenses will be reserved for other ARPH dogs in need.
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