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07-09-2016, 06:50 AM | #1 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Happy Ending "Lost Dog" Story.... You guys, this makes me SO HAPPY, you just don't know...so I have to share . About 7 weeks ago, the shelter where I volunteer (AAWL/SPCA) took in a dog, Briar, from another rescue (not uncommon btwn rescues) who'd already been working with her for about 6 months. She had been confiscated from her owner and was severely mistreated . Briar is WAY beyond "shy" - she is literally terrified of human beings - doesn't want to be touched, is scared at all times - the poor sweet girl. Anyway, about 4 weeks ago -- we allowed a family to take her home on what we call a "Slumber Party" - this is something we allow under certain circumstances to see how things might work out for a particular dog in a particular home. The family was explicitly talked to about Briar's issues, and told that they had to be *so* very careful and watchful over her. Well, yep, she got out of the house . Vanished. Many of us at the shelter have been searching for her for a month now - going up to the area, posting signs, walking around, looking etcetera. There had been a couple sightings by neighbors and someone said she was hurt and limping badly . And keep in mind the temps have been about 110 every day. On Thursday, I just had a feeling about going up there - so me and another volunteer headed up and looked around for about 90 minutes and posted signs too. We decided to give up for the day, but then for some reason we decided to just do one last loop through an alley that we thought was the "hot spot". We were rounding out of the alley about to turn onto the street and leave when BAM - there she was (and yes, limping badly)! She made eye contact w/ us in the car, and vanished again. We got out, quietly pursued and looked and looked and looked. Decided to talk to some neighbors near the yard where we saw her by the alley -- and the guy said that she was there in his yard usually EVERY single day ! But he could never catch her, of course, and he never saw the signs, so he didn't know anyone was looking for her. I called our Director and she set up a trap for Briar that evening. There were SO many feral cats in that neighborhood, so we were sure that the trap would most likely be triggered by a cat - but still - worth a try. We didn't want to get our hopes up, bc the chance of getting her was still slim. The next morning, I got up there at 5am (wanted to get there before the sun/heat) -- thinking I'd likely just be refilling the food and water bowl. Parked on the street and started heading toward the alley - and THERE SHE WAS, in that dang cage...staring up at me with her little eyes. I almost screamed, but I got a hold of myself. WE GOT HER! After a month of being on her own, WE GOT HER BACK! I loaded her up, cage and all, into my car (pic of her in trap below)....drove to the shelter. She was calm and making good eye contact. She has a very, very bad fracture in one of her front legs -- and unfortunately, it must've happened early on bc it's already started to heal . I can't imagine how much pain this little darling was in all this time - it just kills me to think of it! So now, after all she has been through - her leg may need to be amputated . I'm so sad for her. She will see a specialist next week to see what the options are, so I hope she will keep her leg. So, just had to share this happy ending (but sad also, I know) for our Briar girl...she is back, safe with the shelter. I can't even tell you the utter JOY I felt when I saw her in that cage. Please send your good, healing, warm thoughts to sweet Briar...that her leg will heal okay, and that she will trust again and be able to receive and give love.
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07-09-2016, 07:09 AM | #2 |
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| So very happy you found her...the odds were against it but she must have a guardian angel watching over her. I pray she will somehow gain trust of people after what must have been a horrific experience. Also, praying the specialist can help her heal.
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07-09-2016, 08:22 AM | #3 |
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| Wonderful that you found her. So very sad she was so mistreated that she is so scared of ppl, poor sweet lil girl. I pray her leg can be saved.
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07-10-2016, 11:36 AM | #4 |
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| Yet another excellent example for trusting in one's instincts! How truly extraordinary and wonderful for all that you found this little lost girl! I was totally engrossed in reading about this pup, her background and the search to find her...I got shivers when learning you actually "got" Briar-girl. I so admire your resolve and determination and unwavering hope, Ann. You are quite amazing yourself, you know! |
07-10-2016, 12:37 PM | #5 |
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| That's great i'm happy you have her, Maybe next time her behaviour will improved just be patience it takes time but I know she will be okay or else find a trainer and ask about this. |
07-10-2016, 02:37 PM | #6 |
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| Oh Ann, I'm so happy you were able to find and catch Briar! Poor girl has been through so much. Thank you for not giving up, for all of your time, and thank you for your wonderful instincts! Praying the doctors will be able to save her leg. Sending best wishes for Briar.
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07-10-2016, 06:21 PM | #7 |
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| I'm happy for you and her! I didn't know you worked/volunteered at a shelter. Very cool! |
07-10-2016, 07:43 PM | #8 |
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| Is there a Go Fund account or anything like that to help her get the care that could keep her leg?
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07-11-2016, 02:36 AM | #9 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Wow, thanks so much for asking . Not at this time. She will see a specialist this week and at that point we'll know the cost of care. Once in a while for certain dogs, AAWL will do a "special request" post on FB for a certain dog's medical issues, but not very often at all - the costs have to be pretty extreme for that to happen. But I will keep you posted if that happens for Briar.
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07-11-2016, 05:45 AM | #10 |
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| I am so glad you trusted your "gut feeling" and save this fur baby. I wish the world had more of people like you
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07-11-2016, 10:13 AM | #11 |
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| 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.
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07-13-2016, 08:01 PM | #12 |
YT 500 Club Member | That is awesome! I know how good you feel . My Chewy was lost for a month and a half and the very last poster i put up got him back to me. Crazy!
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