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Breed
Boxer
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black
Age
Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
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Sex
Female
Pet ID
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My details
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
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RUN OVER BY A TRUCK ~ LUCKY TO BE ALIVE
9/16/08
Not unlike many of the injured dogs we get into our rescue program, 12 week old Molly had a lot of luck on her side. Sweet little Molly was accidentally run over by her caretaker’s large 4-wheel drive truck in their driveway. Fortunately the wheel only ran over her rear leg and not her body. The estimate to repair her leg was high and Molly was left to be euthanized.
Once again, Molly had luck on her side. A caring person on the staff of the animal hospital called us to ask if we could help so Molly did not have to be killed. Needless to say we said absolutely yes. We made arrangements for Molly to be transferred to TUFTS and she was admitted to the hospital through their emergency department.
We had a long wait at the hospital while the doctors evaluated Molly’s fractured leg. Her fractures were severe, and it was questionable if her leg could be saved. Her leg was shattered in several places and, if her leg could be repaired, we were told it would require metal plates, screws, wires, and an external fixator device as well. Several orthopedic surgeons consulted on her case for the next two days and it was determined that they would not know for certain if the leg could be repaired until they began the operation.
We waited nervously for the doctor’s call the day of Molly’s surgery. Luck was with Molly once again. Happily her leg was able to be repaired and the doctor’s expect she will make a full recovery without any impairment. Luckily none of her joints were involved and her lengthy surgery went smoothly. We will start some light physical therapy to help keep her knee joint flexible as soon as she goes home, but her activity will need to be largely restricted for the next 8 weeks.
The only downside of helping dogs like Molly is the cost of their medical care. Molly’s medical bills to date have exceeded $4,000. Our funds are dwindling and we need your continued support.
10-14-08
Update from Molly's foster mom:
"Molly is doing great in her new digs. She has fit right in with her new foster family, which includes two other boxers. She would love to play, run and rough house but she still has the external skeletal fixator on her broken leg so she must be kept quiet. This has been our biggest challenge so far. She has an appointment at Tufts this Wednesday and hopefully xrays will reveal her fractures are healed. If Molly's luck continues, they will take the fixator off and she may be allowed to start exercising. In the meantime, she has accompanied us on our nature walks via carriage. She knows the command "sit" and is learning "stay" and "down". She has been getting daily physical therapy on her leg which includes range of motion and stretching exercises. Molly is a very sweet girl and she loves to snuggle when she is tired. She makes for a superb blanket on these cold New England mornings!"
Updated - 11-10-08
Update from Molly's foster mom:
Great news! The latest radiographs show that Molly's fractures are healed and the external fixator has been removed. After another 2 weeks of rest, the doctor gave Molly the go ahead to start a more rigorous exercise program. We have gradually progressed her leash walks and she can now do a 2.5 mile hike with no problems! In fact, Molly has been doing so well - I let her run for the first time this week. She took off like an airplane as soon as I dropped the leash! Boy that girl can run! Molly accompanied me to the veterinary hospital I work at this week. She was so brave when I put her in the underwater treadmill. She had a great workout! We also did other exercises in the clinic to help build strength in her leg. She is a typical boxer - really smart and really sweet.
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