Gracie: is estimated to be 2 years old and as you can see her life has been terrible. We received a call Friday evening from the shelter that a critically ill Golden had been brought in by people who had found her on the side of the road. They brought her home and when she couldn't eat they brought her to the shelter. One of our volunteer families dropped what they were doing and rushed to the shelter to get Gracie and take her to the Emergency Hospital. Wrapped in blankets to keep her warm as her body temperature was very low they encouraged her to hang on while massaging her. Gracie looked at them and moaned and talked with pleasure. We knew then we would do everything we could to save this precious girl.
She has had multiple blood panels which shows she has an infection and is severely dehydrated and anemic. She has heartworm and her chest X-ray does not look good. She has been started in antibiotics, fluids, and vitamins. Fortunately her kidney and liver function are stable for now. This poor baby has not eaten in as the Vet said a "very long time" so we will start high calorie food at a tablespoon at a time.
Gracie has a long road ahead and her condition is extremely guarded. We will update as we learn more. For now she needs Golden Angels and prayers for a full recovery.
Gracie: tried her best to hang on but she was just to debilitated and died in her our arms on the way from the emergency Vet to our Vet. We are all heartbroken but pray she felt all the love and prayers that came her way the last few days of her life. We believe we will see her again at the bridge. Thank you all for the support.
