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Rescued, My Favorite Breed
by Christa Stout
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Last month, I reported on a puppy that was caught in a legal trap, found by a neighbor, rescued, taken to a veternarian and with the help of many people along the way, made it to SOAR (Stray and Orphaned
Animal Rescue) in O’Fallon, Mo., and the foster parents, Jamie and
Justin. Because the left paw had no blood circulation, her leg had to be amputated and there was still some doubt as to the viability of the right leg, which had also been caught in the trap.
Of course, none of us involved in her life could leave Millie Grace (or
MG as she is called by many), and we kept in touch with everyone throughout the month. I am sure we were nuisances at times, asking how she was doing, what was the prognosis, etc. Despite all the work by Jamie and the almost daily visits to the vet, her foster mom was very patient with us and answered all of our questions as best she could. Jamie’s husband Justin even built a little wheel chair to see if that would help her keep the weight off the right leg, which was still questionable.
You might recall that February 8, found MG having more surgery. Her bone was exposed where the nail was dangling off. That required anesthesia to clean the wound, remove the dead tissue and skin on the toe next to the one that has the bone exposed and removing the toenail itself. More daily visits for a couple of weeks for bandage changes until her bone is no longer exposed. February 9th finally brought some good news, the vet said her toes looked incredible, and there was already new tissue growing back. By February 13th, Jamie was reporting that MG is becoming more of a puppy every day and that it is amazing to watch her transformation. MG was encouraging Seeley, the foster parent’s own dog to play, and she would snuggle up with their other dog whenever she could. During this time, her bandage came off the other paw, and she was treated with ointment. She was going for laser treatment twice a week and there was discussion whether she needed to be put under anesthetic to debride the toe. It seems that the tissue in her toe was severely damaged inside her paw and was healing from the inside out. The wound was ‘surfacing’ to the outside of her paw as the inside is trying to heal. Also, the last of her staples and stitches were removed. However, she had to wear the cone again because she is not allowed to lick the paw. MG also became a little braver. Jamie says she used to be scared to go outside and now she wanders off with Seeley and just looks back at her foster mom now and then.
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Leave the safety and reliability of your car to us. We were all so proud of the little pup. Jamie allowed her to go outside to play in the snow and she loved it so much! February 22, brought the best news yet, the vet said ‘the paw looks good and unless something crazy weird happens, she gets to keep it.’ She got to celebrate with a treat from Starbucks! The shouts of joy and happy tears went from southwest Missouri all the way to St. Louis. March 7, Jamie reported that Millie Grace is getting spayed and micro-chipped on Tuesday, April 8th and she has a forever home! It is someone who Jamie knows and she assured us will make an awesome family. They are already in love with her and have been watching her progress all along. They are willing to do any and everything they may need to do for her if her leg bothers her more. Jamie also mentioned that another toenail fell off, but she is still getting around and playing like normal. As of March 11th, after her spay, MG went to her furever home and is enjoying it thoroughly. All of us who had anything to do with helping her to this point, shed a few tears of joy. As Meredith said, and we all agreed, “I feel we got way more from MG than we gave. Every pup should have a loving home, and it makes us so happy to know MG will have one.” Millie Grace is such a trooper; we all admire her stamina, endurance and her ability to give love despite surgeries, pain and those awful collars, LOL! From all of us to Millie Grace and her new family “Have a fantastic life.” For Millie Grace it is the beginning of a new life! Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this wonderful pup’s journey: Candace, finder; Karen, ACO; Eve, finding Rescue and Transport; Sarah, Mike, and Meredith, transport; Christine and Michelle, SOAR; Jamie and Justin, fosters; and of course her new parents.
