August 3rd UPDATE! Thank you so much for your support! Last night on August 2, we took Bowie to Imperial Mo to recieve a second opinion of his current condition and needs. At the reccomendation of the vet, Bowie will not be undergoing surgery at this time. Bowie appears to be healing well on his own,however we will be following up with some x-rays soon to check his recovery. A surgery may be needed down the road, but at this time he is doing well! Donations will be made to organizations all across the country, who assist families with sittuations just like Bowie's:) If you have not already read Bowie's story from the North County Journal today (August 1st) you can read it online at www.northcountyjournal.stltoday.com On Friday July 13th 2007,our dog Bowie was involved in a hit and run accident at approximitly eight pm in Florissant Mo. Despite his small size (seven pounds) Bowie miraculously survived the accident with a broken pelvis. Since the accident, Bowie has been seen at Animal Emergency Clinic in Bridgeton Missouri, as well as receiving a referral to a specialist at UM-Columbia Veterinary Teaching hospital from his local veterinarian(Paw Patch Animal Hospital in Florissant). Bowie's surgury will (eventually) be done at the University of Missouri Columbia Veterinary Teaching Hospital. However, Due to the hardships our family is experiencing, the cost involved for Bowie’s surgery greatly exceeds our resources. The estimated cost of Bowies surgery is nearly $3000.00, not including his post operation visit, pain medication etc... Currently Bowie is undergoing conservative management at home combined with pain medications,and lots of love and care until the funding is made available for him to have the surgery that he so desperatly needs. Every little bit helps:) We greatly appreciate your support! Donations are also being accepted by mail to the following address: MU Veterinary Teaching Hospital Attention Jodie Beetem C/O Bowie Case #: #376416 379 E. Campus Dr Columbia,Mo.65211 Donations can also be made over the phone by calling Jodi at 573-882-7821 Thank you for your support! If you would like additional information about Bowie, please email help_bowie@yahoo.com