We got a new dog today. Sadie was hit by a car around Christmas, on a bitter cold day. Her pelvis was broken in three places, and her owner couldn’t afford to pay for surgery. He asked for her to be put to sleep. This sounds harsh, but it’s not – she was in terrible shape. The vets were all set to do it, but then they decided she was meant to live. She’d lain outside all day long and survived. So she’s got a pelvis full of metal, and she walks very strangely, at least for now.
She’ll be high maintenance for a while, because she has to go outside on a leash, and we have to support her when she goes up and down the steps. Right now she’s in her crate. I put her there so she’d get the idea that it’s her place. A and Buster are outside. Sadie is NOT happy. She’s whining and moaning. I’m going to free her in a minute.
So far Buster has behaved pretty well. He took over her crate when we all got home, but other than that seems not very interested. Fine with us at this point, because she can’t horse around too much yet.
Sadie
The main person and the main dog have gone outside. Woe!
That shaved back probably itches. You can see who she likes best already.
Let's see if we can all get in here.
That white stripe inside the crate is Buster's Bentley - the white dividing line down the middle of his head.
It's been exhausting!
She looks like a very nice dog! Goes well with the decor and has a very fetching collar. Gus may be smitten.
She’s beautiful and such a lucky girl to have such a loving new family. I hope to meet her someday soon!
I’m so happy for Sadie and for you, A, and Buster! Thanks for posting Sadie’s first at-home photos.
Yeah for another dog! Zig would like to meet her sometime when she is healed. 🙂