Hope got her staples out today, so no more e-collar! Her incisions are healing very well. Her new splint was personalized by the vet techs (thanks Jessica!). I’ll put up a picture tomorrow.
We now have a new challenge. Hope is feeling great, which means that she wants to be fully active again. We need to make sure she doesn’t aggravate her injuries, or else she could compromise her recovery. So, as hard as it is, she needs to spend a considerable amount of time in her crate, where she can stand and turn around but can’t run and play.
We’re getting greedy about her healing process. At first we were just relieved that she didn’t lose a leg. Then we were ecstatic went she could walk on her own. Now we want for her to make a full recovery; we realize that she may have a bit of a limp or some arthritis when she’s fully grown, but she is seriously improving, and quickly. I’m cautiously optimistic.
Broken Puppy Blog
On Wednesday, August 26, I found this puppy (approx. eight months old) in the road with two broken legs. She is a wonderful animal and we are raising funds to cover the costs of surgery and rehab. Keep checking back for updates on her progress.
My wife Rebecca and I are musicians living in North Carolina. We have an awesome rescue dog named Domino (pictured above). Rebecca is a volunteer at the local humane society. From the Broken Puppy and all of us, thank you for your kindness!
UPDATE: Due to the tremendous response to Hope's struggles, we now feel that her medical expenses will be covered. We will not know the exact tally of costs associated with her rehabilitation until late November, but all estimates indicate that her needs have been met. Our gratitude for all who gave to her cause cannot be adequately expressed.
