Austin

We want everyone to see, we have a much improved Austin – After being struck by a truck, and losing a leg, he has struggled with in his recovery. We are happy to report he is getting better, be it slowly. He is grateful, as we are, for all of the wonderful people that have contributed to his medical expenses.

Austin escaped from his home and wandered out onto a busy 4 lane highway and was struck by a truck. The driver of the truck didn’t stop, but a kind person saw what happened and summoned a local veterinarian. The veterinarian and his staff rushed to Austin’s aid. Austin’s hind leg was

Austin crushed and he had multiple cuts and bruises. When the hospital staff contacted Austin’s owner, the owner elected to put Austin to sleep. The doctor was unwilling to do that so he consulted with a local orthopedic surgeon and together they decided it would be necessary to amputate the leg. The surgery and immediate post operative care was provided without charge. Unfortunately 24 hour care was not available, so the veterinarian contacted GoldHeart. Austin was welcomed with open arms and placed in a loving foster home. On the first night in the foster home he went into respiratory distress and had to be rushed to an emergency veterinary hospital. They have since had to remove fluid from his lungs on several occasions. He is on pain medication, but still experiences considerable pain. This has severely affected his appetite and his foster family is having to hand-feed him to get him to eat. Austin appears to be on the mend, but his recovery road will be long and steep. Please donate what you can to help Austin.

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