Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Chanelie's Home

Chanel came home from the hospital this evening after being there since Saturday. It was an EXTREMELY long weekend. It's honestly a miracle she's alive. To make a long story short, she got out of her collar at Petsmart and ran out of their open doors. The fact that it was so easy for her to get out of a place that welcomes animals makes them accountable somewhat, in my opinion.

She ran back/forth across the highway before jumping from a 30 foot high bridge down into a ravine. It was a terrible weekend. Thank God for the people that stopped to help Travis--none of them being employees from Petsmart, btw. They all climbed down into the rocks to help carry her out and take her to the hospital. Travis said she had blood all over her face and that her leg was definitely broken. She threw up blood in his truck.

She ripped the ligaments in that leg, and right now it's crucial that she moves as little as possible. Her liver is also bruised, her back was twisted, and she has stitches in her back leg. All of those things will heal, they said, but they did surgery on the break by adding a pin. She has to remain in our half bathroom for 2 weeks moving only to use the bathroom outside. She has a full cast covering her entire leg and foot, which is really pitiful to see her try and walk. She is glad to be home though, and we're glad she's here. Now just PRAY petsmart pays!!!

In other news, Sage is really excited about Christmas. She's ready to make a pink birthday cake for Jesus. And even though she's refused to speak with him, she is sure Santa knows what she wanted. We shall see. :) Below are just some random pics taken today that I thought were fun.


Milk Mustache
Look at that pitiful girl.
And then there's him.
He's alright for a white dog.

2 comments:

Alisha McWhorter said...

I am so sorry all of this happened to Chanel and your family. That is a lot for one dog to go through, but it sounds and looks like she is a true fighter. I will keep you in my prayers as you await Pet Smart's response. Keep me updated =)

Julie said...

Thanks, Alisha. It was one year ago on January 1st that we got her, and you counseled me into keeping her! I'm glad I did, and we're still fighting to keep her!