Hi there,

Brand new to the group and wanted to introduce the amazing Popple.  Popple is a four year old pomeranian that lost his front leg 3 weeks ago.  He was attacked (for the second time) by a large dog.  The attack left him with a complete - open fracture of the front leg, multiple bite wounds and lacerations, and a major bite/crush injury to the throat.  His owners decided that it "wasn't that bad."  He was left without veterianary care or pain management for 5 days.  the owner did try to apply a bandage to the broken leg, however this was applied so tightly it cut off much of the blood supply to the leg and foot.  When he was finally brought in for treatment, the owners had no money and decided it was best to sign him over to me (I am a Veterinary technician). 

Well fast forward to today.  He is the most amazing little man ever!!  We were unable to save the leg - due to the loss of circulation and major infection from the open fracture (bone sticking out).  He had his amputaion 3 weeks ago, and is an inspiration.  He runs, jumps on the couch, and gets around almost perfectly.  He has lost his voice completely from the crush injury, but he still barks to protect me (no sound comes out :))  We have some coughing from a collapsing trachea now, but the vest/harness we wear on walks helps.  Through everything he has been amazingly brave.  He never growled or complained even when he was in the worst pain and surrounded by strangers.  Popple now is super attached to me as we have spent the last 3 weeks never apart.  We are working on our separation anxiety, but we will get there. 

I have been in the veterinary field for over 10 years, but I never stop being amazed by the spirit of all these little angels!