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Update May 3, 2007-We have had a tremendous out pouring of generosity, nothing like we ever dreamed of, and think we have Misty's vet expenses covered as long as she continues to improve. Her condition has been upgraded to "good", she is out of the incubator and off oxygen, she is able to walk around (though she staggers) she is eating, drinking and even going potty. Keep those prayers coming!! Thank you so very much for your care and concern. Feel free to post this wonderful news, it just goes to show how powerful prayer is!

Original Info....

This 5 month old ACD was found, in the woods, near my home, by some "Spring turkey hunters". They brought her to local dog control. At that time she could not stand, and could barely breathe. Dog Control took her to the Vet, where hope was all but lost. The Vet said her chances were, "slim to none".

This baby had what appeared to be a hematoma on her chest, and a serious wound on her hind quarters. Her breathing was raspy, and labored. She was near DEATH, and no hope for her surviving the night was given. The vet put her on IV fluids and antibiotics, in an INCUBATER, (with oxygen), still without hope. However, this morning, she was still alive !! The Vet did some X-rays(without anesthesia, as THAT would have killed her), and found that this baby has two broken ribs,a punctured lung and her stomach is full of gravel and dirt.

We all know that Dog Control (township) "politics"(State mandates) will NOT pay to save this baby girl. However, the Dog Control Officer, that took this baby in, would desperately love to save her life, but has NO funds to do so. To IMAGINE what this poor baby has been through in her short life, terrifies even ME!! The hematoma on her chest, is AIR, escaping out of her punctured lung, into her skin. Vet said he had NEVER seen anything like it. The wound on her hindquarters is a BITE wound, where "something in the woods" tried to eat her, thinking she was already dead.

Right now, after 24 hours, the Vet has HOPE....prognosis is GOOD....for her to heal. BUT...... The local township will NOT pay for the "life-saving" procedures that are needed for this baby to ever "see" a better life than she has had. They would "opt" to have her PTS. PLEASE HELP ME HELP THIS BABY....
I have a local foster who can take her, once she is able to leave the Vet Hospital..... BUT, until then, she NEEDS $$ for her survival.

Pay Pal to:
northeast@catahoularescue.com (@catahoularescue.com)
memo: for Misty

*Donations can also be sent to Catahoula Rescue, Inc. NE, with memo for Misty, and mailed to:
Thea Kinderman/CRI Northeast
183 Rear Gordon Avenue
Carbondale, PA. 18407

Thank you, in advance, Rescue Angels. This baby breaks my heart. I named her Misty....through the tears in my eyes as I looked at her.

Tina D. Wright
Catahoula Rescue North East
regional coordinator
www.catahoularescue.com

Update May 2, 2007- Today's update for Misty is "promising" !! I believe in The Power Of Prayer!!!!! After a visit with Misty,today, we are elated! The Vet says that Misty's condition has been upgraded to "Good". The entire Vet clinic is amazed that this little girl has survived, as they gave her NO hope, when she arrived in their care. Now,they are proclaiming her to be "A Miracle" !!! Today,Misty can stand on her own. (although she prefers to roll onto her back,for a "belly rub"). She has been "promoted" from the incubator to her own kennel cage (WITHOUT oxygen) and is doing well !!(so far). Although her breathing is still labored and it "hurts" to watch every breath she takes.
Misty IS able to eat and drink ON HER OWN....and LOVES to give KISSES to anyone who she meets !!!

Misty's condition is still requiring hospitalization. ....BUT, with this new development (her standing, etc) we are soo hopeful !!! At this point, we have NO idea how long Misty will be hospitalized. ....but we are THRILLED at her progress !!! The Vet told us,today,that Misty's broken ribs were the result of "blunt force trauma", no doubt about that. The injuries to her hind quarters and around her head (ears) are distinct "bite wounds", where, clearly, "something tried to carry her off".... Imagine her pain and fear !?!?
BUT, she is SAFE, now, thanks to MANY, MANY kind,generous, caring people...... .and,based on the "face kisses" Misty is willing to give out (even as weak as she is)...she KNOWS and is GRATEFUL !! THANK YOU, everyone...GOD Bless, everyone for the PRAYERS !!!

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