Trudy-The Christmas Miracle

Partners for Pets got the call from Madison County Animal Control about a small dog who was found laying in a Venice, IL yard on Tuesday. They said she was very emaciated and Nev went to get her.  Nev said when she saw her she knew she was in trouble and drove as fast as she could to get her to Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital. While we are wrapping gifts and baking cookies,  little Trudy was fighting for her life. She was in shock, severely dehdrated and had injuries throughout her mouth and head. There were two cuts on each side of her mouth.  The smell of decay tells us that this didn't happen today. It was likely several days since she was injured. This girl was going to have to fight for a Christmas miracle  and we were going to afford her every opportunity since she was fighting so hard to live. Please make a tax-deductible donation to partners_for_pets@yahoo.com or through this link: https://www.paypal.me/partnersforpets

A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!! That night when I called Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital to see how she was doing it didn't sound good. They said she was in really bad shape and pretty unresponsive. Scott said she barely moved when he touched her. She had some pain meds and fluids as well as a strong antibiotic but it looked grim. I called the next morning when they opened at 8 am and dreaded to find out. Jenna told me the amazing news!  SHE WAS STANDING UP IN THE CRATE WHEN THEY WALKED IN!!!!!! She had walked outside to go potty and even ate some food!!! I couldn't believe it after last nights report. She was probably just resting for the first time in a long time, finally safe and warm.  What a difference. Thank you to all who were pulling for her with positive thoughts and prayers. Next they had to find out what was causing the terrible infection.  

That afternoon the great doctors at Horseshoe Lake were able to better assess her wounds.  It appears that they were caused intentionally by someone tying her muzzle shut. You could see where it had cut into her mouth and went all the way around her muzzle.  This is a behavior often used by dogfighters for bait dogs to train the dogs to kill. While Trudy can't tell us the horrors she endured, we can only imagine. She's still got a long way to go, her infections are pretty severe (as indicated by the smell of decay coming from her mouth). There are spots of dead tissue in her mouth and bite marks all over her head.  

The HSUS also offers a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in dogfighting or cockfighting. If you have information about illegal animal fighting in your area, you can call HSUS’s animal fighting tip line at 877-TIP-HSUS and your information will be kept confidential. Or you can call the Venice, IL Police Dept. or the Illinois State Police.  

Trudy got a lot of TLC at Horseshoe Lake AH.  This is what one of the wonderful vet techs said about her:  

Found in a parking lot in Venice, IL. Her wounds look like she had her mouth tied shut, and was used as a bait dog. We didn't think she'd last the night after@partnersforpetsil saved her from Animal Control. She's a fighter. Standing and eating the next day. She does want human attention, and love. She settles and sleeps when cuddled and held. So I held her while I worked today. She slept in my lap with complete trust. Dogs are the most forgiving beings on this planet. Want to help this awesome rescue? They do things like saving this little girl and more. You can donate to their medical bills by calling Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital at 618-344-7949, or on their website. 
#dogsofinstagram #jackrusselterrier#jackrusselterriersofinstagram#opttoadopt #savealife #donate#shedeservesagreatlife

Kelly holding Trudy all day on her lap.

Trudy got to go home Christmas eve with one of the Horseshoe Lake AH vet techs, Alex. She still has some signs of head injury with her walking but is eating well.  Trudy is our Christmas Miracle!! She has fought so hard to live and is an inspiration to us all to never give up!! Thank you to everyone that has helped her so that she will have a very Merry Christmas! Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital and all their angels that rushed to save her. Madison County Animal Control for calling us to help her. Nev for always being there to get them and take them to safety. Thank you KMOV4 for spotlighting this terrible story in hopes to find out who did this and hopefully stop it from happening to another dog. If you would like to help Trudy you can make a tax deductible donation to help with Trudy's care through this link: https://www.paypal.me/partnersforpets. Merry Christmas to All!!

Check out the great story from KMOV4!!

http://kmov.videodownload.worldnow.com/KMOV_20151224234557840AA.mp4