Remember I had said she has been constipated?? Well..she is not anymore for now..lets just leave it at that :)
Tomorrow we go for a bandage change.
WHAT A DAY IT WAS
Today, October the 12th, was a HORRIBLE day!!! No worries, Indy is fine. I feel very sorry for her right now, but she is OK.
Remember I had said she has been constipated?? Well..she is not anymore for now..lets just leave it at that :)
Tomorrow we go for a bandage change.
Remember I had said she has been constipated?? Well..she is not anymore for now..lets just leave it at that :)
Tomorrow we go for a bandage change.
INDY'S FIRST DAY HOME ALONE ALL DAY
Today, October the 11th, 2010 was Indy's first day home alone all day since her surgery. June and I have been taking half days off at different times so someone would be home with her. I was so worried about her all day. I was very glad to see she had done well when I got home.
Right now, Indy is very constipated. I am sure it is from all the meds.
This makes it even harder to get her to go when she has her minute of time outside. When I got home, she had went a little. It was like rocks! Tonight I started her on some pumpkin.
She did not care for it in her food very much. I am hoping this will help by tomorrow. If not, I will have to contact her doctor and see what can be done.
Here she is taking a cone break while I type here.
Right now, Indy is very constipated. I am sure it is from all the meds.
This makes it even harder to get her to go when she has her minute of time outside. When I got home, she had went a little. It was like rocks! Tonight I started her on some pumpkin.
She did not care for it in her food very much. I am hoping this will help by tomorrow. If not, I will have to contact her doctor and see what can be done.
Here she is taking a cone break while I type here.
INDY HATES THE SLING!!!
Getting Indy outside to potty with the sling continued to be so hard on her. If she sees the leash and collar, she knows the sling is next. She tries her best to avoid it. On Sat. October the 9th, we decided to try to move some furniture around to make more space for her to get in and out of her crate and also to lay her bed out for her PT.
So after a lot of thought, we made the move. This did help so much. We now have room to put more rugs out for her. We have tile, so rugs are a must to prevent her from slipping. She trys to run when she is going out to potty. I think the faster she goes the more she feels she can balance.
Here is a lovely photo of her with the cone..I know she is SO sick of!
So after a lot of thought, we made the move. This did help so much. We now have room to put more rugs out for her. We have tile, so rugs are a must to prevent her from slipping. She trys to run when she is going out to potty. I think the faster she goes the more she feels she can balance.
Here is a lovely photo of her with the cone..I know she is SO sick of!
AT HOME!!!
Once home, we got Indy out of the car and placed the sling around her and got her inside. She seemed to really dislike the sling. We got her right to her bed and kept all the others away from her for now. Now to figure everything else out.
We tried a large crate we had, but it was just not large enough. So June took off to PetSmart to buy the biggest one they had. She also went to get a rotisserie chicken to have just in case:)
We moved some things around in the room to make it easy for her to get in and out of the crate. After all of that was in place, it was time for dinner and her meds. She ate great! She did have some chicken mixed in. Then it was time for her PT.
This went well also. She seemed to not mind PT at all. Now for a potty break.
This did not go so well, but we got it done. The sling seemed to scare her. She just did not understand. Now she was ready to settle in for the night.
Here are some photos of her right after we arrived home and once we got her crate all fixed up! She was taking a cone break in her crate while we watched after her.
We tried a large crate we had, but it was just not large enough. So June took off to PetSmart to buy the biggest one they had. She also went to get a rotisserie chicken to have just in case:)
We moved some things around in the room to make it easy for her to get in and out of the crate. After all of that was in place, it was time for dinner and her meds. She ate great! She did have some chicken mixed in. Then it was time for her PT.
This went well also. She seemed to not mind PT at all. Now for a potty break.
This did not go so well, but we got it done. The sling seemed to scare her. She just did not understand. Now she was ready to settle in for the night.
Here are some photos of her right after we arrived home and once we got her crate all fixed up! She was taking a cone break in her crate while we watched after her.
HEADED HOME!!!
It was day three. Two days post surgery. I was anxiously awaiting my morning update call. Caroline called not long after I had arrived at work. She said Indy was doing so well that she could go home that afternoon!! We were all so thrilled. Her Dr. was also very happy with the way she was progressing. Plans were made for me to pick Indy up later in the afternoon.
Around 4:30, I headed over to pick Indy up. She would go home with Clavamox, Tramadol, and Rimadyl. I was given physical therapy instructions also. PT to be done 3 times a day for 5 minutes. Then a very gentle massage of her flank muscle. Indy would return in one week for a bandage change. She and just had a new one put in place right before I arrived.
I also found out Indy ate well the night before. They got her to eat some rotisserie chicken the night before. I was wondering how she was going to take to dog food after eating that! Who cares, she ate and now she was ready to go home.
I was also told, for the first two weeks, Indy is to only go outside to potty and must have sling support. She must be confined to a crate or a very small room. Her exercise would slowly increase over time. I know Indy must be so sick of it all.
We checked out and headed home. Here we are in the car. You can see how large her new fixator is now.
Around 4:30, I headed over to pick Indy up. She would go home with Clavamox, Tramadol, and Rimadyl. I was given physical therapy instructions also. PT to be done 3 times a day for 5 minutes. Then a very gentle massage of her flank muscle. Indy would return in one week for a bandage change. She and just had a new one put in place right before I arrived.
I also found out Indy ate well the night before. They got her to eat some rotisserie chicken the night before. I was wondering how she was going to take to dog food after eating that! Who cares, she ate and now she was ready to go home.
I was also told, for the first two weeks, Indy is to only go outside to potty and must have sling support. She must be confined to a crate or a very small room. Her exercise would slowly increase over time. I know Indy must be so sick of it all.
We checked out and headed home. Here we are in the car. You can see how large her new fixator is now.
VISIT AFTER SURGERY
The next morning, October the 5th, 2010, Caroline called and said Indy was still doing well. She was remaining on IV antibiotics and pain meds through out the day. She had not wanted anything to eat, but they were going to tempt her with all kinds of good things that evening. As soon as she ate, they were going to start her on oral pain meds. Plans were made for me to visit her at 3:00 that afternoon.
I was looking so forward to seeing her. 3:00 FINALLY rolled around. When I got there to visit, they were moving her from isolation into ICU. Caroline came to the waiting area and we walked back, I was made to put a gown and gloves on due to the MRSA. Indy looked really good! She was new to the area, so she was really curious as to what all was going on around her. I was so happy to see her so bright and alert. Her new external fixator was SO much bigger than the previous one. I was not allowed to stay very long. I gave her a hug and told her I would see her tomorrow!
Caroline called later that evening to say Indy was doing well and was about to have dinner.
I was really missing her at home..
I was looking so forward to seeing her. 3:00 FINALLY rolled around. When I got there to visit, they were moving her from isolation into ICU. Caroline came to the waiting area and we walked back, I was made to put a gown and gloves on due to the MRSA. Indy looked really good! She was new to the area, so she was really curious as to what all was going on around her. I was so happy to see her so bright and alert. Her new external fixator was SO much bigger than the previous one. I was not allowed to stay very long. I gave her a hug and told her I would see her tomorrow!
Caroline called later that evening to say Indy was doing well and was about to have dinner.
I was really missing her at home..
SURGERY DAY OCTOBER THE 4TH, 2010
We had to have Indy back at UGA by 7:30. It seemed like SUCH a long ride to get there. Indy was nervous you could tell. Maybe she was feeding off of my emotions, but I knew she knew something was up. I was doing all I could to remain positive and calm.
When we arrived, she did NOT want to go inside. Finally we made it in and her assigned student, Caroline, came up to get her. She did not want to go back, but did with some encouragement. I went on to work to wait.
It was not long and Dr. Torres called me. He said there and been a change in plans. He said he had met with all clinicians and the decision was to place another pin and external fixator rather than the plates. My heart sank! He said due to all the infection, they all felt this was Indy's best chance. If they plated it, there was a 99% chance they would have to go in and remove it, which would mean yet another surgery. So this was the way it was going to go. All I could do now was wait.
The day went on and I was so anxious to hear how she was. FINALLY the call came.
Dr. Torres said she was doing good. He also said it was much worse than he had thought when they got in there. There was much more dead tissue and infection. They also had to removed some bone in order to get her femur to line back up. The pin and fixator was now in place along with antibiotic beads. They had to remove a lot of dead tissue and then the area was flushed well with some type of MRSA killing solution. Dr. Torres said they hit her with all they had to rid the MRSA. She was placed on IV antibiotics and pain meds and was recovering. I would not be able to visit her this day. I would have to wait for a evening update call.
Caroline did call in the evening and said she was resting comfortably and doing well. She also said she would call me in the morning with an update and we could make plans for me to visit her then.
When we arrived, she did NOT want to go inside. Finally we made it in and her assigned student, Caroline, came up to get her. She did not want to go back, but did with some encouragement. I went on to work to wait.
It was not long and Dr. Torres called me. He said there and been a change in plans. He said he had met with all clinicians and the decision was to place another pin and external fixator rather than the plates. My heart sank! He said due to all the infection, they all felt this was Indy's best chance. If they plated it, there was a 99% chance they would have to go in and remove it, which would mean yet another surgery. So this was the way it was going to go. All I could do now was wait.
The day went on and I was so anxious to hear how she was. FINALLY the call came.
Dr. Torres said she was doing good. He also said it was much worse than he had thought when they got in there. There was much more dead tissue and infection. They also had to removed some bone in order to get her femur to line back up. The pin and fixator was now in place along with antibiotic beads. They had to remove a lot of dead tissue and then the area was flushed well with some type of MRSA killing solution. Dr. Torres said they hit her with all they had to rid the MRSA. She was placed on IV antibiotics and pain meds and was recovering. I would not be able to visit her this day. I would have to wait for a evening update call.
Caroline did call in the evening and said she was resting comfortably and doing well. She also said she would call me in the morning with an update and we could make plans for me to visit her then.
A SATURDAY FUN DAY
On Sat. October 2nd, Jennifer Gregg was coming to Carla's to take photos of some of the rescue dogs. June and I took Indy to get some new photos made of her. We thought it would get her out and also be a good trip for her. A ride someplace other than to a vet!
Here are some of the shots Jennifer got of Indy.
Here are some of the shots Jennifer got of Indy.
SCHEDULED SURGERY DAY
I was not able to sleep much the night before. All I could think about was Indy being at UGA. What was she thinking??
I went into work and waited to hear how she was doing. Early that morning, the student assigned to Indy called and said Indy is doing well. She also said they had several emergency cases come in and Indy's surgery would not be done until much later in the day. I continued on at work and waited to hear back.
It was getting late and I was getting anxious. I finally heard around 4:30 that Indy's surgery was not going to get done. They were trying to work her in a already booked surgery schedule and with the emergencies, it just was not happening.
I went over and spoke with the Dr. and we decided it best..rather than Indy sit there and wait and hope she would be worked in, just to reschedule for Monday October 4th. She will be on the schedule and the surgery would for sure be done. I was to have her back on this day at 7:00 am to get ready for the surgery.
So off we went home with Indy. She seemed to be SO happy to be home.
This is not the best photo, but is one of my favorites. This was taken right after we got back home. She looks so happy.
I went into work and waited to hear how she was doing. Early that morning, the student assigned to Indy called and said Indy is doing well. She also said they had several emergency cases come in and Indy's surgery would not be done until much later in the day. I continued on at work and waited to hear back.
It was getting late and I was getting anxious. I finally heard around 4:30 that Indy's surgery was not going to get done. They were trying to work her in a already booked surgery schedule and with the emergencies, it just was not happening.
I went over and spoke with the Dr. and we decided it best..rather than Indy sit there and wait and hope she would be worked in, just to reschedule for Monday October 4th. She will be on the schedule and the surgery would for sure be done. I was to have her back on this day at 7:00 am to get ready for the surgery.
So off we went home with Indy. She seemed to be SO happy to be home.
This is not the best photo, but is one of my favorites. This was taken right after we got back home. She looks so happy.
APPOINTMENT AT UGA
September the 28th finally arrived. Indy's appointment time was at 9:00 am.
When we first arrived, we were scheduled with the internal medicine service. After the review of her case, Indy's case was turned over to the orthopedic department.
We met with Dr. Torres. He laid out a game plan for the day. Indy would get evaluated and have more xrays to see what things looked like. Dr. Torres said he would call me just as soon as they were done. I went on to work for a bit and anxiously awaited the call.
Several hours pasted and the call came. I went back over to discuss Indy with Dr. Torres.
Dr. Torres showed me Indy's xrays. The xrays showed the internal pin that had been placed by the other vet was also backing out and was for sure causing Indy some discomfort. The pin was also not working. The bone had become badly misaligned and you could see the infection all around the bone. Indy would require another surgery.
At this time, the plan was to plate her femur, clean out all the infection, and place antibiotic beads all around the plate. More cultures would be done at this time also. Indy was to stay the night and have the surgery the next day. A quote of 3000.00 - 4000.00 was given for the surgery. We were also told she could still end up lame or even loose her leg. Dr. Torres said she did have a really good chance at a full recovery, so the surgery was scheduled for the next day. They also wanted Indy to stay the night at UGA to prepare her for the surgery.
We left very sad knowing Indy was really back at square one, but also felt she was in good hands. My main concern was the MRSA and her life.
When we first arrived, we were scheduled with the internal medicine service. After the review of her case, Indy's case was turned over to the orthopedic department.
We met with Dr. Torres. He laid out a game plan for the day. Indy would get evaluated and have more xrays to see what things looked like. Dr. Torres said he would call me just as soon as they were done. I went on to work for a bit and anxiously awaited the call.
Several hours pasted and the call came. I went back over to discuss Indy with Dr. Torres.
Dr. Torres showed me Indy's xrays. The xrays showed the internal pin that had been placed by the other vet was also backing out and was for sure causing Indy some discomfort. The pin was also not working. The bone had become badly misaligned and you could see the infection all around the bone. Indy would require another surgery.
At this time, the plan was to plate her femur, clean out all the infection, and place antibiotic beads all around the plate. More cultures would be done at this time also. Indy was to stay the night and have the surgery the next day. A quote of 3000.00 - 4000.00 was given for the surgery. We were also told she could still end up lame or even loose her leg. Dr. Torres said she did have a really good chance at a full recovery, so the surgery was scheduled for the next day. They also wanted Indy to stay the night at UGA to prepare her for the surgery.
We left very sad knowing Indy was really back at square one, but also felt she was in good hands. My main concern was the MRSA and her life.
REFERRAL TO THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Over the next few days, Indy continued to eat well eating the satin balls. I could tell she was starting to put on a little weight. She still was having problems holding her urine. I was so afraid the MRSA had spread.
Carla and I talked about it and it was decided it was time to go to the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. MRSA is something that takes aggression and a little extra knowledge to deal with. So a referral was called in to UGA. Indy was set to go there on September 28 .
On the Wednesday before she was to go to UGA, I came home to what seemed like a different dog. She had held her urine while I was at work and seemed to feel SO much better. She even grabbed a bone and was chewing on it. This was big! It seemed the antibiotics had finally kicked in. The MRSA was the cause of her kidney/bladder problems. It was SO good to see her feeling better. Although feeling better, a trip to UGA was still very necessary.
While waiting to go to UGA, we all made the best of Indy feeling better. Here are some shots of her enjoying her time outside.
Carla and I talked about it and it was decided it was time to go to the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. MRSA is something that takes aggression and a little extra knowledge to deal with. So a referral was called in to UGA. Indy was set to go there on September 28 .
On the Wednesday before she was to go to UGA, I came home to what seemed like a different dog. She had held her urine while I was at work and seemed to feel SO much better. She even grabbed a bone and was chewing on it. This was big! It seemed the antibiotics had finally kicked in. The MRSA was the cause of her kidney/bladder problems. It was SO good to see her feeling better. Although feeling better, a trip to UGA was still very necessary.
While waiting to go to UGA, we all made the best of Indy feeling better. Here are some shots of her enjoying her time outside.
ANOTHER INTERNAL PIN AND CULTURES
Something needed to be done quick to find out what caused her femur to refracture. On September the 14th, Indy returned to the veterinary clinic. Another internal pin was put in and cultures were done.
Indy was not eating and really needed to gain back the weight she had lost. We started feeding her satin balls when she returned home from the clinic. She liked these and was again eating.
She continued to have problems holding her urine. Even for a short period of time. I would be amazed at the amount she would urinate. It was hoped this would get better in a few days.
On September the 18st, the results from the cultures came back positive for MRSA. This was what I so dreaded to hear, but was expecting. This is the only answer I could think of that would cause her femur to refracture. Indy needed antibiotics for this right away. She needed Chloramphenicol. This is not a antibiotic found at your local pharmacy. It had to come from a compounding pharmacy. It was a Sat. and Carla and I called all over trying to find this medication.
Finally, Carla found it. It was found at a pharmacy in Forest Park GA.
My friend Joanne drove me to pick it up. Indy was started on this right away. 1000 mg every eight hours.
A few days went by and Indy continued to have problems holding her urine. We took her urine in for a check, but it came back normal except a low specific gravity. I was so very worried about her.
Indy was not eating and really needed to gain back the weight she had lost. We started feeding her satin balls when she returned home from the clinic. She liked these and was again eating.
She continued to have problems holding her urine. Even for a short period of time. I would be amazed at the amount she would urinate. It was hoped this would get better in a few days.
On September the 18st, the results from the cultures came back positive for MRSA. This was what I so dreaded to hear, but was expecting. This is the only answer I could think of that would cause her femur to refracture. Indy needed antibiotics for this right away. She needed Chloramphenicol. This is not a antibiotic found at your local pharmacy. It had to come from a compounding pharmacy. It was a Sat. and Carla and I called all over trying to find this medication.
Finally, Carla found it. It was found at a pharmacy in Forest Park GA.
My friend Joanne drove me to pick it up. Indy was started on this right away. 1000 mg every eight hours.
A few days went by and Indy continued to have problems holding her urine. We took her urine in for a check, but it came back normal except a low specific gravity. I was so very worried about her.
TIME TO REMOVE INTERNAL PIN
Indy continued to eat well, but also continued to slowly loose weight. I contributed it to the inch and a half of the internal pin that was poking out. The area continued to look more and more angry.
On September the l3rd, Indy returned to the vet. It was time to remove the internal pin. June and I were so excited. We both had worried about the pin working its way out and how it continued to seem to be causing her pain.
Indy was also in need of a spay. I remember early in her recovery, she had went into heat. Just something else the poor girl had to deal with on top of everything else. Carla and I talked about it and the decision was made to go ahead and spay her. The hope was this would be it. No more anesthesia and things could only improve from this day.
The pin was removed and Indy was spayed. While still at the veterinary clinic, Indy slipped and fell on her leg. When she was checked, it was found she had broken it AGAIN! What had caused this?? Why did it break? Our hearts just broke for her.
Once home on the 13th, Indy would not eat. She felt horrible. She could not hold her urine and was going so much and ALOT! We were thinking it was due to the spay. Her body maybe in shock due to lack of estrogen. What to do now was the question..
On September the l3rd, Indy returned to the vet. It was time to remove the internal pin. June and I were so excited. We both had worried about the pin working its way out and how it continued to seem to be causing her pain.
Indy was also in need of a spay. I remember early in her recovery, she had went into heat. Just something else the poor girl had to deal with on top of everything else. Carla and I talked about it and the decision was made to go ahead and spay her. The hope was this would be it. No more anesthesia and things could only improve from this day.
The pin was removed and Indy was spayed. While still at the veterinary clinic, Indy slipped and fell on her leg. When she was checked, it was found she had broken it AGAIN! What had caused this?? Why did it break? Our hearts just broke for her.
Once home on the 13th, Indy would not eat. She felt horrible. She could not hold her urine and was going so much and ALOT! We were thinking it was due to the spay. Her body maybe in shock due to lack of estrogen. What to do now was the question..
INDY'S MOVE
Over the past couple of months, I had spent a great deal of time with Indy. Indy and I had formed a real close bond. I ask Carla, now that the external fixator was gone, if I could foster Indy. She agreed and Indy moved to my home.
It was so good to have her home with me. She fit right in right away. All the other dogs loved her and seemed to respect her for her injury. They would bring their toys and sit them on Indy's bed with her.
At first Indy would not eat. I am sure she was missing Carla, but I noticed one day, the internal pin was beginning to back out. It was really poking her skin.
Carla came in a couple of days and paid Indy a visit and the pin came out and was no longing poking her skin. The vet said this was normal, but it made me hurt just to look at it. After this, she began to eat again. The pin was out about a inch and a half and it only seemed to get worse. The area around the pin started to really ooze. She was doing OK at this point..who knew that something was eating her inside.
It was so good to have her home with me. She fit right in right away. All the other dogs loved her and seemed to respect her for her injury. They would bring their toys and sit them on Indy's bed with her.
At first Indy would not eat. I am sure she was missing Carla, but I noticed one day, the internal pin was beginning to back out. It was really poking her skin.
Carla came in a couple of days and paid Indy a visit and the pin came out and was no longing poking her skin. The vet said this was normal, but it made me hurt just to look at it. After this, she began to eat again. The pin was out about a inch and a half and it only seemed to get worse. The area around the pin started to really ooze. She was doing OK at this point..who knew that something was eating her inside.
EXTERNAL FIXATOR COMPLETE REMOVAL
On August the 30th, Indy returned to the vet for evaluation and possible removal of the remaining external fixator. It was determined that the remaining external fixator could be removed. Only the internal pin would now remain in place. Things were really looking good for Indy. Walks continued and hopes were high Indy would soon we running with the rest. Indy was looking great!!
FIXATOR REMOVAL BEGANS
On August the 17th, Indy went to the vet clinic for more xrays and evalution of possible removal of part of the external fixator. At this time, part of the fixator was removed. Her bandage was now smaller. Things continued on back at Carla's home just as they had been. Breaks outside along with "Indy sitters". Indy was now taking short walks to help build the strength back in her leg. Here is Indy on a short walk.
WEEKS OF RECOVERY
Indy made several trips back to the vet for re-checks and xrays. Her days were spent in Carla's office resting. Indy would have what we called "Indy sitters" so Carla could work and care for all of her other animals.
Indy had many more bandage changes which Carla herself did. It was quite a job, but Carla did a awesome job.
Indy loves to just sit outside and look around. Carla and the sitters would take her outside for just a bit to give her a break from indoors. Just something to get her out for fresh air and of course, to potty.
Below are various photos taken during this time of recovery.
Indy had many more bandage changes which Carla herself did. It was quite a job, but Carla did a awesome job.
Indy loves to just sit outside and look around. Carla and the sitters would take her outside for just a bit to give her a break from indoors. Just something to get her out for fresh air and of course, to potty.
Below are various photos taken during this time of recovery.
TREATMENT TO REPAIR FEMUR BEGANS
Carla stayed by Indy's side day and night July the 3rd until the morning of July the 5th. Watching and hoping Indy would not have any problems from her severe head injury. On July the 5th it was time to go to the veterinary hospital. So far so good with Indy's head injury.
Once at the veterinary hospital, Indy was evaluated further with xrays. Her skull fracture was looking good, but her broken femur was going to require surgery. Indy's surgery was done on July the 5th. A pin along with an external fixator was used to repair Indy's broken femur. Pin and fixator would need to be in place for about 6 weeks. After the surgery and recovery period Indy returned back home to Carla's.
Once back home, Carla continued to stay by Indy's side day and night as much as time allowed. If Indy was alone, she had to wear the dreaded ecollar.
Here is Indy right after surgery and at her first bandage change.
Once at the veterinary hospital, Indy was evaluated further with xrays. Her skull fracture was looking good, but her broken femur was going to require surgery. Indy's surgery was done on July the 5th. A pin along with an external fixator was used to repair Indy's broken femur. Pin and fixator would need to be in place for about 6 weeks. After the surgery and recovery period Indy returned back home to Carla's.
Once back home, Carla continued to stay by Indy's side day and night as much as time allowed. If Indy was alone, she had to wear the dreaded ecollar.
Here is Indy right after surgery and at her first bandage change.
JULY THE 4TH EVE
(Blog written by Indy's foster mom Wanda)
Right off, I would like to let you know, I am in no way an author. I hope you will be able to follow Indy's story here.
Independence got her name "of course" from the 4th of July. Indy for short, because the interstate where she was hit by a car is SO busy and crazy it is sometimes referred to as the Indy 500!
Know that each word is written with love and great respect for Independence aka Indy.
I am a board member and volunteer with Canine Pet Rescue. CPR was founded by Carla Brown and is located in Dacula GA. I have to say, I am very honored and proud to be a member of this wonderful rescue.
On July the 3rd, 2010, I was sleeping away. It was around 10am that morning when the phone rang. YES..10am is a bit late to be sleeping, but I had been out very late attending a concert in Charlotte NC. When I answered the phone, I found it was Carla. She ask if I would go with her to the Dekalb County GA animal shelter. She said a German Shepherd had been hit by a car on I-285. I-285 is a VERY busy interstate. Without our help, this GS would have been euthanized on this day. So off we went!
When we arrived at the shelter, Indy was in such a horrible state. Her head was split open and we also knew for sure she had a badly broken leg. Carla, Jamie, and myself got Indy loaded up in the back of Carla's SUV and off we went. Despite the pain Indy was in, she was the kindest most gentle dog you could ever possibly meet.
It was of course a holiday weekend and a Sat. on top of that. Carla had spoken to a veterinary clinic in Gwinnett County and we took Indy straight there.
Once Indy was examined at the clinic, she was found to have a two inch skull fracture, multiple bruises and lacerations, and a very badly broken femur. The on call veterinarian recommended that due to the skull fracture, Indy should be euthanized. Carla said "NO". She said "Indy deserves to have a chance." So Indy was then stablized and bandaged until the following Monday. At this time her injuries were closely addressed and decisions on how to proceed was make.
This is Indy right after we picked her up and had arrived at the veterinary clinic and also a photo of Indy after she was stabilized at the clinic and safe at home in Carla's office.
Right off, I would like to let you know, I am in no way an author. I hope you will be able to follow Indy's story here.
Independence got her name "of course" from the 4th of July. Indy for short, because the interstate where she was hit by a car is SO busy and crazy it is sometimes referred to as the Indy 500!
Know that each word is written with love and great respect for Independence aka Indy.
I am a board member and volunteer with Canine Pet Rescue. CPR was founded by Carla Brown and is located in Dacula GA. I have to say, I am very honored and proud to be a member of this wonderful rescue.
On July the 3rd, 2010, I was sleeping away. It was around 10am that morning when the phone rang. YES..10am is a bit late to be sleeping, but I had been out very late attending a concert in Charlotte NC. When I answered the phone, I found it was Carla. She ask if I would go with her to the Dekalb County GA animal shelter. She said a German Shepherd had been hit by a car on I-285. I-285 is a VERY busy interstate. Without our help, this GS would have been euthanized on this day. So off we went!
When we arrived at the shelter, Indy was in such a horrible state. Her head was split open and we also knew for sure she had a badly broken leg. Carla, Jamie, and myself got Indy loaded up in the back of Carla's SUV and off we went. Despite the pain Indy was in, she was the kindest most gentle dog you could ever possibly meet.
It was of course a holiday weekend and a Sat. on top of that. Carla had spoken to a veterinary clinic in Gwinnett County and we took Indy straight there.
Once Indy was examined at the clinic, she was found to have a two inch skull fracture, multiple bruises and lacerations, and a very badly broken femur. The on call veterinarian recommended that due to the skull fracture, Indy should be euthanized. Carla said "NO". She said "Indy deserves to have a chance." So Indy was then stablized and bandaged until the following Monday. At this time her injuries were closely addressed and decisions on how to proceed was make.
This is Indy right after we picked her up and had arrived at the veterinary clinic and also a photo of Indy after she was stabilized at the clinic and safe at home in Carla's office.
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