Helping Harriet Heal

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Hi! My name is Dr. Kellie L. Middleton and this page shares the story and healing journey of Harriet. Harriet completed her treatment plan in January 2022.

Middleton, DNP and I wanted to ask for your help in sharing the story of sweet little Harriett; A Chihuahua who has survived the unimaginable past of animal abuse. Harriet’s care is sponsored and supported by the Jayne Boswell Florence Area Humane Society (FAHS). It was initially reported that Harriet was hit by a vehicle in August 2021 and was surrendered to the FAHS with a broken pelvis, neuroge

nic bowel and bladder incontinence (inability to control her bowel and bladder elimination), and severe neurological damage. It was uncertain if full cognitive function or mobility would return (and if so, in what capacity). After reviewing X-rays and other exam findings, it was determined that the permanent injuries Harriet sustained was not consistent with a motor vehicle accident. It was determined that Harriet was the victim of abuse, resulting her being permanent paralyzed from the diaphragm down. Based on the location of her spinal cord injury, Harriet is unable to bark, and she has no voluntary control of her back limbs, or urinary/bowel excretion. Since Harriet does not have any use of her lower extremities, she has to be repositioned every 1-2 hrs as to prevent any further skin breakdown. Due to the extent of her injuries, Harriet requires 24hr care in which my husband and I provide without a second thought. A GoFundMe account has been made because the financial cost of helping Harriet has been (and will continue) to accumulate. Currently, Harriet requires pads, special feeding devices, incontinence supplies, medications, etc. These expenses alone could deplete the shelter’s current funds. It is the hope that the community can help contribute to Harriet’s extensive medical needs as she is rehabilitated. Since being placed with Dr. Middleton and her family, Harriet has begun to regain strength and, with the donations made, have been able to get Harriet a wheelchair. This has given Harriet the ability to ambulate and have some sense normalcy. Harriet is currently under the primary care of Dr. Caroline Rommel, DVM and Dr. Kate Atwood, DVM and Owner of Cashua Veterinary Care in Florence, SC. She also sees Dr. Elaina Hutchinson, DMV at Marion Animal Hospital in Marion, SC as an alternate provider. For nearly six months, Harriet received specialty treatments from Dr. Donna Klucharich, DC with Klucharich Whole Body Healing in Florence, SC for chiropractic adjustments (spinal and pelvic), homeopathic treatment, and pulsating Electro Magnetic Field (PEMF) therapy. Dr. Donna and her team provide these treatments to Harriet, on average, 2-5 times every week. Our next goal is to raise money for Harriet to receive routine acupuncture treatments from Dr. Nikki Taylor, DVM with Sandy Memorial Animal Hospital in Hartsville, SC. It is our hope to begin these treatments with the help of your donations. Harriet is also a patient of Dr. Kendra Bohn, DACVIM, a Veterinary Neurologist with Columbia Veterinary Emergency Trauma and Specialty (CVET). At Harriet’s last appointment, she was given less then a 5% chance of regaining any mobility and/or chance to walk again. I am asking that ALL animal lovers consider giving any amount to aid in the rehabilitation of Harriet and improve her quality of life. We all would love to see Harriet happy, healthy, strong, and able to do basic everyday functions that all dogs should be able to do. If you would, please read the link below and share if you’re willing. We would greatly appreciate it! Thank you for your time and consideration. GoFundMe Link:
https://gofund.me/8cf8fb7e

In lieu of a monetary donation, check out Harriets AMAZON WISH LIST �
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/20ITQOMB6ZJIQ?ref_=wl_share

08/01/2024

Harriet is my little helper today with baby sister 🩷

07/03/2024

I have one happy girl today 🩷

06/17/2024

Someone is waiting patiently for her chew chew 🍖

05/15/2024

Harriet is the best little mama to our sweet girl 🩷

04/26/2024

Little mama on baby duty while I work 🩷

03/29/2024

Someone is going to have a room mate soon! 😂🐶👶🏼🍼

03/16/2024

Someone is enjoying some fresh air today
🤍🐶🤍🐶🤍🐶🤍🐶🤍🐶🤍🐶🤍🐶🤍

03/08/2024

Someone got some new potty pads and she LOVES them 🌸

02/27/2024

Just a Dad and his doggies 🤍

02/23/2024

Harriet had a good check up at the vet 🩵

02/23/2024

When you outgrow your puppy car seat, mama has to improvise 😂

02/21/2024

02/11/2024

02/04/2024

Peek-a-boo mama 🩵

01/31/2024

Bath time 🧼

01/17/2024

Goodnight 💤

01/15/2024

Mama woke me up from a perfectly good nap and put me in the tub! Now, I'm pouting 😠

12/31/2023

Harriet loves watching cartoons!

12/30/2023

Harriet loves her scoot sacks! 🩷

12/22/2023

Harriet loves it when I open the window so she can get fresh air 🩷🤍🩷

12/17/2023

It’s a Santa 🎅 Scoot Sack kinda day!

12/16/2023

Afternoon naps are the best! 🤍🩷🤍

12/12/2023

My little sleepy head 🩷🤍🩷

12/10/2023

Somebody is over-the-moon excited about her new grasshopper toy! 💚

11/26/2023

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Harriet Interstate Currently At Her Foster Home
Home, PA

Website

http://florencehumanesociety.org/

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