Wow what a miracle!! It's unbelievable!! I can feel your happiness and relief through your posting! So happy that you found her after one full month and managed to catch her! Interesting how Briar must have found something comforting in that man's backyard.
I pray that his leg will heal well, regardless of whether it needs to be amputated. I really really hope he will, with time, gain the confidence to receive love and care from us humans again.