10/09/2022
Addressing another very sad situation, but Missy is recovering, getting better, with each checkup. Labor Day, Missy, a 12 yr. old Dachsund, and her "Dad", was visiting with a neighbor. For some unknown reason, they don't know why, the neighbor's dog (in the yard) didn't like the idea. The dog charged, on a determined mission, deliberately managed to get under their gate, out the yard and attacked Missy. In shock, her "Dad" fought to get them apart. Missy has several deep punctured wounds on the top and bottom of her neck. Since no one was open on Labor Day, they had to comfort and care for Missy the best they could. Both Tommy doesn't drive, and his wife is blind. Tomoka Pine Hospital knows, if Paws Xpress is available, I will be there, gave Tommy my number. It was meant to be, being available that next morning, I rushed Tommy and Missy to the Vet. Missy had to have two tubes put in her neck, fluid building up in her neck, infection was a big concern. Tommy had to go to ER, accidently bitten by Missy, trying to get the dogs apart. He had to have a finger stitched back together. Missy, a beautiful brendel-color, proved she's a tough girl, is bouncing back pretty well, eating and drinking the next day. She had the tubes taken out today...but, the open wound holes are still draining quite a bit. She will be seen again Monday, hoping and praying her and Tommy continue to have good quick recoveries, but thinking it's going to take Tommy longer, having to deal with therapy for his finger. PLEASE, ALL Pet Owners, please, even though you may think you have a "good" safe fence, do NOT underestimate your pet! They do think, reason things out, if they are determined enough. I had a previous experience, about 5 months ago, two new young dogs got out of their owners fence. She didn't realize how bad it was. I had to go hunt them down, scared of them being hit out on the road. VERY THANKFUL, I was able to find them in time, get them in my vehicle! Please, always check your fences, gates, know what other animals are around...I am THANKFUL, blessed, to be available, given this opportunity to help this couple. Another wonderful connection!