Monday, July 28, 2008

How many lives do dogs have??

So I know that cats are supposed to have 9 lives, but what about dogs? Because I am pretty dang sure that Rosie our oldest dog is running out of lives and luck.
This 24th of July she got spooked by the fireworks and hopped the fense on the deck.
Sadly, she found her way to a very busy street and got hit hard by a car.
Her whole front leg is completely torn apart. She has no skin left at all, and the bone on the top of her arm is totally exposed, as well as the wrist area.
Here is a picture...as I said before she is very scard of cameras so I had to take this with my phone so it didnt have a flash-



Its one of the sadest things I have seen in a long time. The Vet doesnt know how much nerve damage was done to the leg so he isnt positive she will be able to walk on all four legs again. Luckily, she hasnt had any fluid in her lungs and no sign of internal bleeding but the vet did say she isnt out of the woods yet.
Sean is so sweet about picking her up and taking her outside in the morning and evening to use the ladies room.
The doctor gave us hunter green bandages and I wasnt a fan of that, so they were kind enough to switch it out for yellow and pink...she is a girl.
The hardest part has been changing her bandage every day. Its a method called wet to dry where we have to put wet gauze on her wounds and wrap in up once a day. The next day we have to literally rip it off her. It is so painful for her and she just cries and cries. Its AWEFUL. Its not a pretty site at all.
The cutest part of this whole story is Sean. It was the day before the house had to be finished and there were a million people up at the house frantically trying to finish and Sean rushed home to take Rosie into the vet and he just sat there with us the whole time. I thought it was the sweetest thing ever.

12 comments:

Cassi said...

awww...that's sooo sad! I always had a dog or cat growing up and when something happens to them it's the saddest thing...they're just like one of the family. I hope she gets feeling better! Sounds like she's a lucky dog!

Kaysie said...

SAD! She looks so cute though with her littl cast on her arm.

Kateka said...

Oh goodness, your poor pup. If you need anything let me know!

Janaca said...

How sad Chels! I hope she can heal and be alright. I feel so bad for her!

Momma Fish said...

I think you should be a vet in your next life.

Annalee said...

That is seriously the saddest thing ever!! I have never been an animal lover until now that we have had issues with out own. That totally breaks my heart!

MEGandJEFF said...

Those are the saddest little puppy eyes :( And those wet to dry dressings totally SUCK, I agree!! Did they give you guys pain meds for her? She's in good hands w/ you guys..if you need anything, let me know!

Jadie said...

That is so sad. Lucky you have such a loving , supportive hubby!
Oy my hell, I have to tell you... I almost called Cody to get your number last night. The boys and I were watching Wipeout... We were dying laughing. I don't know who; Me, Jaden or Jack was laughing hardest! I had a stomachache after it was over.
Thanks for suggesting it.
Love,
Jadie

Ally said...

Poor Rosie. I hope she gets better soon.

*~Sarah~* said...

Thats so sad! Im glad she is ok... She's lucky to have you two as her owners... i agree with your friend you should be a vet!

AP said...

It's so sweet when boys know what's a priority and what's not. I love that he went to the vet with you.

MEGandJEFF said...

So I was reading Kateka's blog about breaking her shoe..and I read your comment..and I just have to tell ya' I laughed my arse off remembering how you broke your foot falling off your shoe..and I remember how it sucked cause then you couldn't play w/ us in the summer games :( ANYWHO, just reminiscing...