A local woman is working hard to save an injured dog.
"On June 28, I responded to a post on social media about a dog that was lying in a ditch and badly injured," explained Branson resident and animal activist Moxie. "When I got there, she was unable to move and had several lacerations, open wounds and was clearly in immense pain. With the assistance of a few people that stopped to help, we got her into my car. Close to midnight I drove her to an emergency hospital an hour away."
Due to the extent of Lucy’s injuries, the dog that Moxie named, which included hip fractures, the animal hospital noted that euthanasia might be the best option, as finding a surgeon would be a difficult and expensive endeavor, with no guarantees that the dog would recover.
"I couldn't accept this because she was coherent, engaged and looked at me with such loving eyes that said she knew she would get through this," Moxie explained. "Instead of euthanasia, I chose to have her wounds stitched up, took her home and began to look for a surgeon. After getting multiple estimates, I decided on a doctor at Overland Park Emergency Veterinary and Specialty in Overland Park, Kansas. She could do the surgery on July 5, one week from Lucy's accident. The doctor could see the damage was extensive after more x-rays and sedation. She said she may need to operate on both the left and right hips, but wouldn't know until she started the surgery."
The veterinarian ultimately decided to operate on the right hip, waiting to see how she recovered from the surgery before attempting any treatment on the left hip.
"Lucy was back in Overland Park Veterinary Emergency for pain management and postoperative care, but I picked her up yesterday," explained Moxie on Monday. "She is doing very well and her swelling has gone down immensely. She is so excited and happy. We will be going back to Overland Park Veterinary and Specialty in a week for her neurological exam and will know more about her level of healing then. Then we will go back in eight weeks for x-rays and further examination to see if Lucy may need another surgery."
As one might imagine, Lucy's medical bills are exorbitant, and could exceed $11,000. A GoFundMe Page has been created to help raise money for Lucy's care. Somewhat of a celebrity already, Lucy—along with Moxie—has been interviewed by KY3's Leigh Moody, and has been featured on the Leigh's Lost and Found Facebook page.
Said Moxie, "Lucy's recovery is amazing and unprecedented, although she is still on pain meds, which help her. I am sincerely grateful to Dr. Kimberly Aeschlimann for her expertise and care she has taken with Lucy and making sure she gets exactly what she needs. I would also like to thank Dr. Pine for his care of Lucy this last weekend and especially nurses Kylynn and Maddie who showed so much love to Lucy and have taken genuine interest in her recovery. Lucy is a sweet, sensitive and impressionable girl and their special care has made all the difference. Thank you to all the staff who have helped Lucy in her medical needs and road to recovery."
To help with Lucy's medical expenses, visit her GoFundMe page, Saving Lucy, at https://gofund.me/9e8b3ee0.
Donations can also be made directly to Overland Park Veterinary Emergency and Specialty.
"Lucy continues to have a lot of love to share and a big smile," Moxie added. "She will take some time to recover fully, and I am still hoping she doesn't need another surgery, but I will keep her fans updated. Thank you all for your support and love for Lucy!"
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