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Related: About this forumHealing a shelter dog's broken back and wounded spirit (tissue alert!)
FULL STORY: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/15/dog-with-broken-back-janie_n_3279216.html
Once ravaged by crippling pain and fear, a brave dog's inspiring recovery is a testament to the power of second chances.
Janie, a 2-year-old terrier mix, was brought to a shelter in the Los Angeles area in mid-April. She had been run over by a car after being abandoned by her owner.
According to Annie Hart, executive director of the Bill Foundation, a Beverly Hills-based rescue organization that rehabilitates and finds homes for dogs taken from the streets and from shelters, Janie's back -- and spirit -- had been broken by the trauma she had endured.
"In so much pain, and in a strange place, she was too scared to let anyone touch her. She quickly was labeled aggressive and it was highly unlikely -- less than a 10 percent chance -- that she would get out of the shelter alive," Hart told The Huffington Post.
OnyxCollie
(9,958 posts)mountain grammy
(27,274 posts)We got him 7 weeks ago. He had been abandoned and was on the run for a month. Was finally caught and had a broken leg and other injuries and was malnourished. He's on his 3rd and, hopefully, last cast, has gained 3 pounds and is calming down. I love this little messed up guy and he loves me. We both love and appreciate this post.
OneGrassRoot
(23,424 posts)and yours.
So glad you found one another. May you both enjoy much love and good health for many years to come...together.
Adsos Letter
(19,459 posts)These are ours:
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mountain grammy
(27,274 posts)Adsos Letter
(19,459 posts)especially on their walks. As I told another poster, walking the three of them together can be like trying to walk a pack of squirrels.
Digit
(6,163 posts)sniff, sniff
That really got to me.
I am so happy there are people to give these wonderful animals a second chance.