I have an 11 month old Red Heeler who is definitely a survivor. My dog was attacked outside our house on July 1st at around 4pm. I came home to find him leaned up against my front dog with his right paw completely mauled. I rushed him to the vet and they knew right away that there was no way to save his leg. So we decided to amputate his right front leg and he had the surgery the next morning. Right before surgery we got a phone call saying that his left front leg was broken, it was the worst case scenario. We still did the surgery and I am very happy we did because today he is that same spunky Heeler that he used to be. I was very happy when things got back to normal until today I found out that his broken leg is not healing appropriately and they think his growth plate has been affected. All I can do is wait now and hope that his body has enough in it to heal……

I am so sorry to hear that, I will hope with you!

Welcome! If your dog could fight through amputation surgery, I have no doubt that he'll be able to make it through whatever it takes to get that other leg going again. Doggies are very strong creatures, it's kind of funny how we have a harder time with things than they do sometimes!

We'll be sending good thoughts that his broken leg heals the way it should! :)

Oh geez – how horrible —- So sorry about your pup…..Whats his name?

You will be amazed how strong, resilient, determined etc. our 3 legged friends can be !!!

Keep us posted on his progress….We are all here for you…..

Thoughts and prayers are coming your way -

KaCee & Riley

You may want to check with the vets about a brace to help support that front leg whilst healing.  Try orthopets.com, they made a brace for Angas when we were trying to build up the strength in his leg and knee before the reconstruction surgery.

Racheyrhea,

I think you're the one just literally down the street from me. Your pup got attached by the cougar in the daytime, right?

You're on 123rd, in Lake Stevens ?

I'm on 2nd.

How's your pup doing?

I'm holding the good thoughts that his leg will heal well. Hey, we know that those Aussie Cattledogs are tough pups ! 

I couldn't tell from the news story which section of 123rd that you're on……..south of hwy92 or the section north ???

   Denise

Thank you everyone for your kind words. His name is Riley and he is a very energetic little boy. We are not sure what attacked him, my vets think that it was a cougar and fish and game thinks it was a pack of coyotes. It happened right out in our front yard, and yes I do live on 123rd on the north side. We have thought about rehab specialists but it is too expensive right now. His splint will be on for at least another month but he is doing well it is just so hard to keep him down. Once again thank you all for your kind thoughts.