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Humane Society seeks donations for abandoned, injured puppy

by Lori Heatherington
| December 7, 2011 9:50 AM

 

Imagine what it’s like to be alone,

afraid, suffering with a broken leg and then abandoned to people

you don’t know. That’s what happened to Heidi, a three-month-old

beagle mix puppy that arrived at the Humane Society of Northwest

Montana on Friday, Nov. 18.

As Heidi was carried through the door

of the Charlotte Edkins Animal Adoption Center, it was obvious that

she was in great pain. Her pitiful cries pierced not only the ears

of staff and volunteers but also their hearts. While no one knew if

Heidi’s injuries were a result of neglect or abuse, everyone knew

that she was badly injured and in need of immediate medical

attention.

Since the Humane Society cannot afford

to retain a veterinarian on staff, they reached out to their

friends at Countryside Animal Clinic. After a brief exam and x-ray

it was confirmed that Heidi was suffering from a broken femur in

her back right leg. Although the dedicated team at Countryside

quickly diagnosed the injury and minimized Heidi’s pain, their

surgery schedule was full. So, the Humane Society contacted Dr.

Kevin Morrell of Alpine Animal Hospital who reviewed Heidi’s x-rays

and agreed to help.

Sadly, poor Heidi would have to wait

three days before she could receive any permanent relief so the

caring staff at Alpine Animal Hospital placed her under medical

observation and kept her comfortable through the weekend.

On Monday, Nov. 21, Heidi underwent

surgery with Dr. Morrell who successfully repaired the broken femur

with a metal plate and four screws. According to Dr. Morrell, Heidi

is expected to make a full recovery since the growth plates in her

injured leg were not damaged.

On Tuesday, Nov. 22, Heidi was

transported back to the Charlotte Edkins Animal Adoption Center

where she will be closely monitored for six weeks. After she has

fully recuperated, Heidi will be spayed and made available for

adoption. As a result of this unexpected emergency, the Humane

Society is reaching out to the community and asking for much needed

help.

They must raise funds to pay for the

surgery that was required to save Heidi’s leg.

The Humane Society of Northwest Montana

is a 501(c)(3) donation-based nonprofit animal adoption center.

They have only one source of funding - and that’s from people like

you. Will you please consider making a gift to help pay for Heidi’s

surgery?

To make an online donation in support

of Heidi and to see her video, please visit

www.humanesocietypets.com.

To make a gift by mail, please make

checks payable to HSNWMT and mail to P.O. Box 221, Kalispell, MT

59903. To make a gift in person, please visit the Humane Society,

home of the Charlotte Edkins Animal Adoption Center, at 100 Adopt A

Pet Way in Kalispell. The adoption center is located off U.S.

Highway 93 between Kalispell and Whitefish and is open to the

public between the hours of 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday.

Any gift that you provide will be sincerely appreciated.

 

Lori Heatherington is the executive

director of the Humane Society of Northwest Montana.