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Austin is a 9 month old Border Collie mix who was living life large in Texas until that fateful day in June 2018 when his herding instincts kicked in and he propelled himself out of his person's jeep.
Splaying his front legs to protect his fall caused severe irreversible nerve damage to his front legs. From June to September Austin did not receive much medical care. His person was hoping for a miracle that he would use his 2 front legs. That did not happen and finally the decision was made to euthanize Austin.
AND with that one decision to euthanize, Austin finally had a network of angels. First the young woman who worked at the veterinarian office, she took it upon herself to find Austin a rescue & raised funds to go towards his upcoming surgery and medical care. She sent us an email, and the rest is history. She and a friend traveled with Austin from Texas to PWD. These two determined & compassionate individuals drove Austin 1,500 miles to ensure he was safe & well cared for. Austin is a great dog who's spirit is definitely not broken, and now has a team of people who will be rooting for him as we begin the process to make his life better and pain free on 2 legs.
This is definitely some new territory for us and we are learning day to day what Austin's abilities are. Austin will have his front legs amputated and will be fitted to a front wheeled cart. Austin's medical care will exceed $6,000.
A big THANK YOU to Roosevelt the Border Collie's fur mom who has enlightened and educated us on a dog's life with a front wheeled cart.
We will keep you posted on Austin's journey ❤He is amazing and has a very loving personality- We are looking forward to the day in the near future where he can wheel around the yard and keep up with the others, because we know that is what he wants to do! He is incredibly motivated and determined which will help him overcome his disability.
Update October 2018:
Austin the Incredible is out of surgery and now in recovery after the removal of his two painful injured front legs.
Today is the start of his new “normal”. The beginning of his Journey as a two legged pup.
Please send well wishes to our sweet boy. The veterinarian and staff say he is still a happy boy wagging his tail and all.
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