A Melanie’s Mondays post
Losing a pet is always difficult. Losing a capybara is devastating, especially one as sweet and loving as Chico Wren. At three years old, Chico had already captured the hearts of people around the world. His recent appearance on Inside Edition testifies to his ability to enchant an audience.
Chico was adored by his human family as well as their many other pets. He was great with children, often sharing his pool with them.
When Chico became sick, he was rushed to Texas A&M’s veterinary clinic where he was found to have an abdominal mass. Immediate surgery was required. Although we all hoped for the best, surgery revealed that Chico was suffering from invasive metastatic cancer that reached throughout his body. His life was ended without ever recovering consciousness.
As you can imagine, Chico’s treatment was very expensive. Although the veterinary college at A&M is much more affordable than most private veterinarians, even while providing exceptional care, all of the diagnostic tests, the surgery, and the subsequent necropsy added up to a considerable bill. That is what the ROUS Foundation is for.
The ROUS Foundation provides financial help for veterinary costs for capybaras. We provide free necropsies to determine cause of death and we subsidize laboratory tests and procedures done at private veterinarians. Another service of the RF is to gather various data on captive capybaras. For example, what anesthesia procedures to follow, and typical growth rates.
All of the ROUS Foundation’s work goes to improving the quality and longevity of captive capybaras. In Chico’s case, the RF will be covering the majority of his veterinary costs.
Please make a tax deductible donation to the RF. Even a donation of $10.00 will help make the lives of captive capybaras healthier and happier.
Thank you for your help.
