Many of the stars alligned to come to Kobe's aid, to get him to New York from the Shelter in West Virginia, shelter volunteers drove him and Randee part of the way and then turned him over to our Mid-Atlantic Region's wonderful volunteers who got him all the way up to Jill Pickering in Buffalo. That is after a stopover at a temporary foster home for a few days. Then he continued his trip and spent some time in another foster home prior to his surgery and is recooperating in the same home. Jill's vet did the procedure and the veterinarian and the staff took special care of him. A fund raisinf effort was organized to collect money for his surgery and after care. To help cover the cost of his surgery and not burden expend normal rescue funds for his operation. RRRI would like to thank everyone who helped, especially John Arvin, of Mystic RR's at http://www.mysticrrs.com/. John donated $1200 to help cover the greater part of Kobe's expenses! Part of Kobe's femur was shaved to reduce the bone-on-bone rubbing and aide him in putting more weight on his right rear leg. He is doing well in his foster home and hopes to find his forever home soon. He likes to be with his people and will follow you outside or into new rooms. Once there, he lays down and hangs out. Kobe gets along well with his foster brother Jake and enjoys rides in the car. He would do well with other dog-friendly dogs. Kobe had his sutures out on Tuesday and is now in recovery. He can go for short walks and will be able to enjoy 2-3 miles strolls in about 8 weeks, maybe sooner. Kobe would go tomorrow if he had his way! We also have several families interested in adopting Kobe and arrangements are being made for meet and greets.