My chihuahua Penny was run over by a truck last night. It is a miracle that she escaped the incident with just a mangled rear left leg. No broken bones or damage to her organs. The vet seems to be leaning toward amputation. I know that is the quick and easy solution, but I feel like we should try to save the leg first. She explained what a roller coaster it will be to heal the wound. Her skin was pulled back and muscles torn along the groin area, big gash. If she was human, I know we would definitely be trying to save the leg. But for some reason I feel conflicted about what is best for Penny in this case. I don't want her to suffer. But at the same time lots of dogs and people face long recovery from injuries and heal successfully in the end. It's "normal" but it still leaves me confused to have chosen this route. Maybe it's just that I'm scared for her to have to go through all that? I don't know... I'm sure if we have to amputate, it can be done later. Is it wrong for me to try to save her leg? Crazy question to write, I know. There is no right or wrong. I'm just tired.