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After we received the MRI results and his diagnosis we now know that we can help Neko :) This is great news! We previously thought he had degenerative myelopathy. He does not.  He has intervertebral disc disease Hansen type 2.  This can be corrected with surgery.  We're presently raising funds  to get our boy walking normally again. Please help if you can! Thank you! | We need your help saving Neko. Please donate and follow his story at http://sylvestershaven.org/our-dogs/saving-neko/ #NekoGSD #SavingNeko #SylvestersHaven #gsdsofinstagram #gsd #gsdlove #gsdstagram #gsdloverss #gsdsoftheworld #gsdnation #gsdlovers #gsdsofigworld #gsdpage #gsdofig #gsdworld #rescuedog #rescuedogs #rescuepet #rescue #rescues #rescuegsd #rescuegsds #germanshepherd #schäferhund #gsdears #mansbestfriend #instagsd #instadog #ilovemydog #ilovemygsd @Sylvesters.Haven

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LAST DAY & ONLY 75 CHARMS AWAY FROM A $2,500 DONATION! Please help us get there. @WagAware will be donating 100% of ALL SALES THROUGH TODAY 12 MIDNIGHT PT to @Sylvesters.Haven German Shepherd Rescue!!! Please help us reach this goal, we are only 75 Charms Away ... @elvis_gsdexplorer CARE TO BE WagAware! We've teamed up with @WagAware to help @Sylvesters.Haven German Shepherd Rescue save more German Sheps in desperate need! THROUGH TODAY 12 MIDNIGHT PT, #WagAware will donate 100% of ALL SALES of ALL CHARMS (blue, pink, cat & dog) to @Sylvesters.Haven Rescue! Please show your support for pets in need and Join the Ruff-olution at WagAware.com. Plus, #itGLOWS & #Buy3Get1Free. No promo code needed. PLUS, they ship INTERNATIONALLY. Get one for your keychain or as a gift! A very special thank you to our Hosts for lending their BIG PAWS to this important cause. #BuyaCharmSaveaDog #WagAware4GSDS

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TOMORROW'S THE LAST DAY & ONLY 85 CHARMS AWAY FROM A $2,500 DONATION! Please help us get there. @cooper.the.gsd is thrilled that we've joined PAWS with @WagAware to help @Sylvesters.Haven German Shepherd Rescue save more dogs in desperate need. From Oct 12-28, #WagAware will donate 100% of ALL SALES of ALL CHARMS to @Sylvesters.Haven Rescue! The #WagAware Charm is the official symbol sup-PAW-orting rescue. Plus, #itGLOWS & #Buy3Get1Free. Join the Ruff-olution at WagAware.com. No promo code needed. Get one for your keychain or as a gift! #PawItForward! A very special thank you to our Hosts for lending their BIG PAWS to this important cause. #BuyaCharmSaveaDog #WagAware4GSDS

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TOMORROW'S THE LAST DAY & ONLY 85 CHARMS AWAY FROM A $2,500 DONATION! Please help us get there. @theo_thegsd is thrilled that we've joined PAWS with @WagAware to help @Sylvesters.Haven German Shepherd Rescue save more dogs in desperate need. From Oct 12-28, #WagAware will donate 100% of ALL SALES of ALL CHARMS to @Sylvesters.Haven Rescue! The #WagAware Charm is the official symbol sup-PAW-orting rescue. Plus, #itGLOWS & #Buy3Get1Free. Join the Ruff-olution at WagAware.com. No promo code needed. Get one for your keychain or as a gift! #PawItForward! A very special thank you to our Hosts for lending their BIG PAWS to this important cause. #BuyaCharmSaveaDog #WagAware4GSDS

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Major Health Update 10-26-2016: We finally got the MRI results on Neko and they look very promising but Neko requires surgery. The diagnosis is, Neko has Type II intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in the cranial thoracic spine (T2­T3, T3­T4 and T4­T5) with marked cord compression. Intervertebral discs are cushioning pads of fibrocartilage that sit between most of the vertebra of the spinal column. The discs have an outer layer of tough fibrous tissue and a center that is more of a gel-like substance. They act as shock absorbers for the bones called vertebra in the spinal column. Unfortunately, intervertebral discs are subject to degeneration, bulging outward, and even bursting or rupturing. When something goes wrong with a disc, the material inside escapes into the spinal column, pressing against the spinal cord or nerve roots, which causes pain, nerve damage, and sometimes, paralysis. This is the condition known as intervertebral disc disease or IVDD. This is what happened to our Neko. There are two forms of IVDD in dogs -- Hansen Type I and Hansen Type II. Hansen Type I is the acute, explosive herniation of a disc. Hansen Type II IVDD involves a gradual progressive protrusion of disc material that affects non-chondrodystrophic breeds who are older, usually between the ages of 8 and 10. This form of IVDD is most commonly seen in German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, and Dobermans. Neko has IVDD Hansen Type II. The treatment is surgery, followed by physical therapy of accupuncture, cold laser treatments and hydrotherapy. The fact that we have been doing all of these things already is probably a major contributor for Neko's overall good condition given his disease. We are waiting for the final cost estimate but the expected treatment costs are approximately $10,000, which includes the physical therapy required after surgery. Please donate to Neko's surgery if you can: http://sylvestershaven.org/donations/nekos-spinal-surgery/ #NekoGSD #SavingNeko @Sylvesters.Haven

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ALMOST THE LAST DAY & ONLY 105 CHARMS AWAY FROM A $2,500 DONATION! Please help us get there. Exciting news @WagAware will be donating 100% of ALL SALES Through This Friday (10/28) to @SylvestersHaven German Shepherd Rescue!!! @eli_and_rylee_gsd is excited that we've joined PAWS with @WagAware to help @SylvestersHaven German Shepherd Rescue save more dogs in desperate need. From Oct 12-28, #WagAware will donate 100% of ALL SALES of ALL CHARMS to @SylvestersHaven Rescue! The #WagAware Charm is the official symbol sup-PAW-orting rescue. Plus, #itGLOWS & #Buy3Get1Free. Join the Ruff-olution at WagAware.com. No promo code needed. Get one for your keychain or as a gift! #PawItForward! A very special thank you to our Hosts for lending their BIG PAWS to this important cause. #BuyaCharmSaveaDog #WagAware4GSDS

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​ALMOST THE LAST DAY & ONLY ​1​​​0​5​ CHARMS AWAY FROM A $2,500 DONATION! Please help us get there. Exciting news​ @WagAware will be donating 100% of ALL SALES Through This Friday (10/28) to @Sylvesters.Haven German Shepherd Rescue!!! @gsd_chief is excited that we've joined PAWS with @WagAware to help @Sylvesters.Haven German Shepherd Rescue save more dogs in desperate need. From Oct 12-28, #WagAware will donate 100% of ALL SALES of ALL CHARMS to @Sylvesters.Haven Rescue! The #WagAware Charm is the official symbol sup-PAW-orting rescue. Plus, #itGLOWS & #Buy3Get1Free. Join the Ruff-olution at WagAware.com. No promo code needed. Get one for your keychain or as a gift! #PawItForward! A very special thank you to our Hosts for lending their BIG PAWS to this important cause. #BuyaCharmSaveaDog #WagAware4GSDS

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INCREDIBLE SURPRISE: ONLY 150 Charms Away: WagAware Will Be Donating 100% of ALL SALES Through This Friday (10/28) up to @SylvestersHaven German Shepherd Rescue!!! Please help us reach this goal, we are only 150 Charms Away.... @misha_the_gsd loves that we've joined PAWS with @WagAware to help @SylvestersHaven German Shepherd Rescue save more dogs in desperate need. From Oct 12-28, #WagAware will donate 100% of ALL SALES of ALL CHARMS to @SylvestersHaven Rescue! The #WagAware Charm is the official symbol sup-PAW-orting rescue. Plus, #itGLOWS & #Buy3Get1Free. Join the Ruff-olution at WagAware.com. No promo code needed. Get one for your keychain or as a gift! #PawItForward! A very special thank you to our Hosts for lending their BIG PAWS to this important cause. #BuyaCharmSaveaDog #WagAware4GSDS

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INCREDIBLE SURPRISE: ONLY 150 Charms Away: WagAware Will Be Donating 100% (minus postage) of ALL SALES Through This Friday (10/28) Up to $2,500 to @Sylvesters.Haven German Shepherd Rescue!!! Please help us reach this goal, we are only 150 Charms Away.... @duke.and.liberty.the.sheps loves that we've joined PAWS with @WagAware to help @Sylvesters.Haven German Shepherd Rescue save more dogs in desperate need. From Oct 12-28, #WagAware will donate 100% of ALL SALES of ALL CHARMS to @Sylvesters.Haven Rescue! The #WagAware Charm is the official symbol sup-PAW-orting rescue. Plus, #itGLOWS & #Buy3Get1Free. Join the Ruff-olution at WagAware.com. No promo code needed. Get one for your keychain or as a gift! #PawItForward! A very special thank you to our Hosts for lending their BIG PAWS to this important cause. #BuyaCharmSaveaDog #WagAware4GSDS

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INCREDIBLE SURPRISE: ONLY 150 Charms Away: WagAware Will Be Donating 100% (minus postage) of ALL SALES Through This Friday (10/28) Up to $2,500 to @Sylvesters.Haven German Shepherd Rescue!!! Please help us reach this goal, we are only 150 Charms Away... @flynn_gsd CARES TO BE WagAware! We've teamed up with @WagAware to help @Sylvesters.Haven German Shepherd Rescue save more German Sheps in desperate need! From Oct 12-28, #WagAware will donate 100% of ALL SALES of ALL CHARMS (blue, pink, cat & dog) to @Sylvesters.Haven Rescue! Please show your support for pets in need and Join the Ruff-olution at WagAware.com. Plus, #itGLOWS & #Buy3Get1Free. No promo code needed. PLUS, they ship INTERNATIONALLY. Get one for your keychain or as a gift! A very special thank you to our Hosts for lending their BIG PAWS to this important cause. #BuyaCharmSaveaDog #WagAware4GSDS

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INCREDIBLE SURPRISE: ONLY 150 Charms Away: WagAware Will Be Donating 100% (minus postage) of ALL SALES Through This Friday (10/28) Up to $2,500 to @Sylvesters.Haven German Shepherd Rescue!!! Please help us reach this goal, we are only 150 Charms Away. @maximus.thegsd loves the EXCITING NEWS! We've joined PAWS with @WagAware to help @Sylvesters.Haven German Shepherd Rescue save more homeless dogs' lives. From Oct 12-28, #WagAware will donate a WHOPPING 100% of ALL SALES of ALL CHARMS (blue, pink, cat & dog) to @Sylvesters.Haven Rescue! The #WagAware Charm is the official symbol sup-PAW-orting rescue. Plus, #itGLOWS & #Buy3Get1Free. They have already donated over $226,000 in just 3 years. Join the Ruff-olution at WagAware.com. No promo code needed. PLUS, they ship INTERNATIONALLY. Get one for your keychain or as a gift! A very special thank you to our hosts for lending their BIG PAWS to this important cause. #BuyaCharmSaveaDog #WagAware4GSDS

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ONLY 235 CHARMS AWAY FROM OUR GOAL OF A $2,500 DONATION! Please help us get there! @northernshepherds CARE TO BE WagAware! We've teamed up with @WagAware to help @Sylvesters.Haven German Shepherd Rescue save more German Sheps in desperate need! From Oct 12-26, #WagAware will donate 60% of ALL SALES of ALL CHARMS (blue, pink, cat & dog) to @Sylvesters.Haven Rescue! Please show your support for pets in need and Join the Ruff-olution at WagAware.com. Plus, #itGLOWS & #Buy3Get1Free. No promo code needed. PLUS, they ship INTERNATIONALLY. Get one for your keychain or as a gift! A very special thank you to our Hosts for lending their BIG PAWS to this important cause. #BuyaCharmSaveaDog #WagAware4GSDS

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ONLY 250 CHARMS AWAY FROM OUR GOAL OF A $2,500 DONATION! Please help us get there!  @rememberforever.gsds is happy that we've joined PAWS with @WagAware to help @Sylvesters.Haven German Shepherd Rescue save more dogs in @rememberforever.gsds need. From Oct 12-26, #WagAware will donate 60% of ALL SALES of ALL CHARMS to @Sylvesters.Haven Rescue! The #WagAware Charm is the official symbol sup-PAW-orting rescue. Plus, #itGLOWS & #Buy3Get1Free. Join the Ruff-olution at WagAware.com. No promo code needed. Get one for your keychain or as a gift! #PawItForward! A very special thank you to our Hosts for lending their BIG PAWS to this important cause. #BuyaCharmSaveaDog #WagAware4GSDS

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Neko had his MRI this week. We're still waiting for final results. More next week. Neko needs your help! Please donate and follow his story at http://sylvestershaven.org/our-dogs/saving-neko/ #NekoGSD #SavingNeko @Sylvesters.Haven

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Neko had his MRI this week. We're still waiting for final results. More next week. Neko needs your help! Please donate and follow his story at http://sylvestershaven.org/our-dogs/saving-neko/ #NekoGSD #SavingNeko @Sylvesters.Haven

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Neko had his MRI this week. We're still waiting for final results. More next week. Neko needs your help! Please donate and follow his story at http://sylvestershaven.org/our-dogs/saving-neko/ #NekoGSD #SavingNeko @Sylvesters.Haven

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Neko had his MRI this week. We're still waiting for final results. More next week. Neko needs your help! Please donate and follow his story at http://sylvestershaven.org/our-dogs/saving-neko/ #NekoGSD #SavingNeko @Sylvesters.Haven