Taylor’s Cataract Surgery is Successful!

Taylor & Marilyn

Taylor is a 9 1/2 year old Brussels Griffon with health problems. He was adopted in August 2009 by his owner, Marilyn, who loves him dearly. Initially, he had to have surgery on both ears to relive his pain from chronic ear infections, unfortunately even though his pain was relived from the surgery he is deaf from the result of the years of untreated infections. At the same time extensive dental work was performed to correct severe dental disease. All of this was done at no cost to Marilyn from Tails of Woe. Marilyn makes weekly visits to the clinic to have Taylor’s ears cleaned. Now, Taylor is blind due to cataracts. Because he cannot hear or see, it is causing him problems getting around the house. First, Taylor will need an echocardiogram, and then cataract surgery. Taylor’s owner is retired and on a fixed income so Tails of Woe is accepting donations towards his surgery. If you make a donation for Taylor, please let us know so we can put it in “his” surgery fund!

Taylor - a real cutie!

FEBRUARY 8 UPDATE: After Taylor appeared on Channel 7 on January 30th we received donations that will cover his cataract surgery. Thanks to all who donated and especially to the Denver Foundation – Second Leash On Life Fund for their generous donation. We are setting up appointments for an echocardiogram and surgery and will keep you updated!

2/11 Taylor had his echocardiogram today (donated by Rocky Mountain Cardiologist) and we will be scheduling his surgery soon!

2/24 Taylor will be able to have cataract surgery on one eye (the other has a detached retina) and that will take place on March 2nd. We’ll keep you posted on his progress!

March 3 UPDATE: Taylor had surgery yesterday and he can see! The doctor said he did wonderfully and he will now go back for weekly rechecks for the next 4-6 weeks. THANK YOU for your donations that made this possible!

About Us

Tails of Woe is a Non Profit 501 (C) (3) whose mission is to provide life-saving top quality veterinary care for dogs and cats whose owners are unable to pay for their necessary treatment. What sets us apart from other like minded organizations are our unique affiliations with veterinary specialists in various fields and a 24-hour state of the art hospital that will provide their services at a fraction of the cost through Tails of Woe. Our organization has no administrative fees or overhead. Virtually 100% of donations go directly for veterinary services. We estimate that less than 3% of funds will go to the cost of advertising and setting up various fundraisers. Board members as well as any personnel involved with Tails of Woe receive no compensation. We provide assistance to shelter and rescue groups as well. We hope to reduce the number of animals who end up in shelters in the first place. In this economy, it is not only the very poor who find themselves unable to pay for veterinary bills. Animals that have been in middle class families for years are tearfully relinquished or euthanized due to costly, yet easily treated medical conditions. For 24-hour intensive care most hospitals charge $500-$1500 per night. This cost doesn’t even include any lab, x-ray or surgery. Payment is demanded up front. There are not many people who can immediately fund an unexpected $5000. Tails of Woe, however, is able to obtain the identical care for their patients for $100 per night. Tails of Woe can provide access for orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries at an average savings of %50 or less.

If you would like to contribute to our cause you can send checks to:

Tails of Woe
6701 N. Washington St.
Denver, CO 80229

or donate by credit or debit card using our donate page.

In lieu of monetary donations we would greatly appreciate any items or services that you care to donate to one of our upcoming auctions. Your generous donation will be publicly acknowledged at our event.