Shelby Angel had a BIG day- small surgery, abscess drainage, x-rays, and anaesthesia...plus, a new foster home! I must say she was a scared puppy when I went to pick her up from the vet's office. After 2 weeks of food and love, she had to experience more pain in order to keep her healthy. We are really trying to avoid amputation at this point, especially since she has already lost some bones in her feet either through self amputation or other mutilation, so the vet had to do some draining and poking around in there. Her feet hurt worse than ever, and I think she was doggone happy to leave the vet for a while!
So, here is Shelby Angel with her new foster mom, Heike. She looks scared and tired- because she is. I bet she wondered when the next round of foot torture would be coming. I hope she was pleasantly surprised to find that her new temporary home has lots of food, lots of love, another dog for a friend, and a great new human friend. Of course Heike is already in love with her, as EVERYONE is when they meet her. Last time I checked they were eating some 5 star main course and snuggling. Now THIS is the life every dog should have. Shelby Angel also made the newspaper here in Memphis. Check it out here:
So, like I said- BIG DAY. I hope all of this brings Shelby Angel the life she was meant to have as an amazing companion to some lucky person. As for me, I felt SOOOOooooo embarrassed to see my name in the newspaper.
I plan on making a separate blog for Shelby Angel this weekend for those readers who would just like to follow her progress on her journey to a great life. The rest of you crazy triathletes can stay here and lament with me as my fitness erodes into the winter months. 2010 anyone?
8 comments:
wow, you are famous! i truly think that you have found your calling, something that you are passionate about and good at. fwiw, one of my bestest friends from my undergrad days(who is a nurse), just moved close to me because at age 37, she is going to vet school. she had always wanted to do it and finally decided to take the plunge. crazy, huh??
Horray for Shelby angel. That is great news;)!
What a great article - it brought tears to my eyes. I'm glad the dog has a good home and is being cared for.
And I'm with you on 2010...2009 to me is the year of baby...here's to 10!
Wonderful news Damie! And I hear you on the fitness eroding away. I am in a desperate fight to stop it, but it's SOOOOOO hard!!!
I'll be following both blogs! XO's!
What an amazing puppy! And YOU are incredible too. Thanks to the both of you for bringing tears to my eyes (again!). It is a story like this that makes me believe in the good of people. Thank YOU for restoring my faith.
damie--you are an angel! thank god for good samaritans. a good samaritan took my jasper to the er when jasper got out and got hit by a car 3 weeks ago. the car that hit him did not stop. jasper broke his hip and had surgery, and now he is at home with me and his 2 sisters and he is recovering well. your story about shelby angel warmed my heart.
this is great news for Shelby Angel! You are one more positive role model in this community; by helping out those who cannot help themselves.
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