Tuesday, February 11, 2014

He needs your help! (warning - graphic pictures)

I had another post I was going to share today, but something happened yesterday, and since I can't stop thinking about this dog, I'm going to post about him.  His story is heartbreaking, and it makes me so angry that anyone would do this to a defensless dog. 

I apologize for the graphic images, but they are the only pictures they have of this collie.  He has been given the name "Lad."  Which to collie lovers is a special name.  We named our first collie, "Lad," because of what this name meant to us. Albert Payson Terhune wrote many stories about his collie, the very first collie named Lad.  These were mostly fictional stories about Lad's very real characteristics - loyalty, bravery and love for his family.  So we as collie lovers, and Terhune fans, use this name for our special boys.  Just as the name "Lassie," brings to mind a heroic female collie who loved her boy and saved him from many dangerous situations, the name "Lad" reminds collie lovers of all the wonderful traits we find so endearing in this breed.  So it is a fitting name for this collie, who has suffered so much at the hands of humans, and who in spite of this abuse, still loves us.

Lad is an 8 month old rough collie.  He was shot in the face 5 or 6 days ago.  This broke his jaw in two places, and since he has been wandering alone and in pain for the last 5 - 6 days, his wounds have become infected.  And because of his broken jaw, Lad has been unable to eat or drink.  He is emaciated, and even though he should weigh between 70 - 85 lbs, this poor puppy weighs only 41 lbs.

Lad is safe, but needs help.  You can read more of his story, and updates on his condition on Facebook, by visiting "The Arrow Fund."  You can also make donations, to help this poor baby recover from this horrific ordeal, the info on how to donate is below.  No donation is too small, as ever dollar helps.  And if you can't donate, a prayer for Lad's full recovery is just as valuable!

Update: Lad now has his own page -

Lad's page












THE ARROW FUND - COLLIE SHOT IN FACE -

UPDATE -WE NAMED HIM "LAD" - HE IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION

"LAD" IS IN BAD SHAPE - HIS INFECTION FROM THE WOUND TO HIS ...MOUTH AREA IS SEVERELY INFECTED. THIS WOUND FROM A GUNSHOT HAPPENED ABOUT 5 TO 6 DAYS AGO. SO HE HAS SUFFERED THAT LONG UNABLE TO EAT . PERHAPS HE GOT SOME LIQUID FROM SNOW - WE ARE UNSURE. HIS JAW IS BROKEN AND THERE IS DEBRIS OF BONE AND TEETH EMBEDDED IN THE GUM AREA. HE WILL REQUIRE SURGERY WHICH WILL MOST LIKELY INVOLVE EXTERNAL FIXATORS ON BOTH SIDES . THIS SURGERY IS NOT POSSIBLE UNTIL THE INFECTION HAS CLEARED SOME. HE IS SEVERELY EMACIATED - HE IS A LARGE DOG AND ONLY WEIGHS 41 POUNDS ! HIS FUR IS COVERING UP -WHAT LOOKS LIKE A SKELETON ! HE IS A 1 ON A BODY SCALE OF 1 TO 9 . 1 BEING THE ONLY NUMBER HE COULD BE AND STILL BE ALIVE ! HE WILL BE SEDATED LATER TODAY AND A FEEDING TUBE INSERTED . HE MUST BE FED SLOWLY - HE IS SO BAD HIS BODY NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO PROCESS FOOD AGAIN. FOR NOW - HE IS ON PAIN MEDS - (WHICH HE WAS PUT ON IMMEDIATELY AT BLUE PEARL ) , IV FLUIDS , AND IV ANTI BIOTICS. THE SHELTER WILL BE IN TOUCH WITH US - AND THIS CASE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION . OUR THANKS TO THE SURGEONS AT BLUE PEARL AND THE STAFF . "LAD" IS JUST A BABY - HE IS ONLY ABOUT 8 MONTHS OLD !

"Lad" was picked up last night by animal control in Davvies County. I commend the shelter- they sent him directly to a Vet. Sadly, when I called and asked what he had been given at the Vet . The answer I got shocked me - he was NOT given any pain meds, IV Fluids , or anti biotics. Very sad because this could mean life and death to this boy, as critical as he is.
The Arrow Fund will need your help - you know we want you to send love, light and prayers to "Lad " . You also know that this case is going to be costly . We would really appreciate any and all donations ! You may donate on our website at www.thearrowfund.org and checks may be sent to The Arrow Fund P.O.Box 1127 Prospect, Kentucky 40059.
 Thanks for supporting The Arrow Fund - we appreciate you all !
Working together we can make a difference.......
 ~Peace~The Arrow Fund~


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=593964904020119&set=a.369891666427445.88338.369877699762175&type=1

This link might not work, so you can search for "The Arrow Fund" on facebook, and find Lad's story there.

15 comments:

  1. It is so hard to understand the meanness in the world. Sending him our prayers.
    stella rose and family

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  2. I shared the post about Lad on FB, and I have donated. I am praying very hard that he pulls through. He deserves to have a long and happy life, all the more so because of this horrible event.

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  3. will share as well, and will donate too, I am so sick about this, my heart is breaking for him, thank god he is safe now & on pain medication

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  4. I will never understand how part of the human race can be so giving and part can be the cruelest of cruel. We will help.

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  5. This is so shocking. Our thoughts and love are with Lad.

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  6. Poor Lad,

    " was confirmed to be gunshot wounds - there are three bullet holes in his mouth area. "

    too sad :(
    we are praying for Lad <3

    Prayers for Lad from Collies around the World ! Love from Brazil

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  7. I saw this also on facebook,& couldn`t believe how cruel this was to hurt him like that.He reminds me so much of my Max with the extra long nose & face I so loved about him.Praying for healing,phyllis

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  8. Oh my goodness. Poor Lad. This really and truly is heartbreaking. How can anyone do that to any creature? The really sad thing is I just heard of a very similar story about another pup who was also shot in the face and brought to the shelter I found Mr. K. Of course, we donated right away. These poor pups. Thank you for letting us know about this baby. I look forward to hearing he has fully recovered. Much love, The Scottie Mom.

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  9. Oh poor lad :( What horrible humans that have done this too him where sending Lad all the power of the paw we can muster for a quick and speedy recovery. Milo & Jet

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  10. I scrolled through - we can't look at certain things.

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  11. I had seen and shared his story on Facebook. I would like to donate money to find the ******* who did this and make sure (s)he gets what is deserved. People suck. I do hope this special boy pulls through!

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  12. So sad. People can be so cruel. Sure hope he pulls through and finds a loving home.

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  13. Oh how disgusting. I'm off to see if FB has an update. The initial injury is horrible but I have to wonder - How could any vet not give pain meds and antibiotics to this poor baby?

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  14. I found an update at the Arrow Fund website, dated April 10. The shooter has been indicted. Lad is recovering.
    Donated, and hope others will.

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