Humane Society seeks donations for abandoned, injured puppy
Imagine what it’s like to be alone,
afraid, suffering with a broken leg and then abandoned to people
you don’t know. That’s what happened to Heidi, a three-month-old
beagle mix puppy that arrived at the Humane Society of Northwest
Montana on Friday, Nov. 18.
As Heidi was carried through the door
of the Charlotte Edkins Animal Adoption Center, it was obvious that
she was in great pain. Her pitiful cries pierced not only the ears
of staff and volunteers but also their hearts. While no one knew if
Heidi’s injuries were a result of neglect or abuse, everyone knew
that she was badly injured and in need of immediate medical
attention.
Since the Humane Society cannot afford
to retain a veterinarian on staff, they reached out to their
friends at Countryside Animal Clinic. After a brief exam and x-ray
it was confirmed that Heidi was suffering from a broken femur in
her back right leg. Although the dedicated team at Countryside
quickly diagnosed the injury and minimized Heidi’s pain, their
surgery schedule was full. So, the Humane Society contacted Dr.
Kevin Morrell of Alpine Animal Hospital who reviewed Heidi’s x-rays
and agreed to help.
Sadly, poor Heidi would have to wait
three days before she could receive any permanent relief so the
caring staff at Alpine Animal Hospital placed her under medical
observation and kept her comfortable through the weekend.
On Monday, Nov. 21, Heidi underwent
surgery with Dr. Morrell who successfully repaired the broken femur
with a metal plate and four screws. According to Dr. Morrell, Heidi
is expected to make a full recovery since the growth plates in her
injured leg were not damaged.
On Tuesday, Nov. 22, Heidi was
transported back to the Charlotte Edkins Animal Adoption Center
where she will be closely monitored for six weeks. After she has
fully recuperated, Heidi will be spayed and made available for
adoption. As a result of this unexpected emergency, the Humane
Society is reaching out to the community and asking for much needed
help.
They must raise funds to pay for the
surgery that was required to save Heidi’s leg.
The Humane Society of Northwest Montana
is a 501(c)(3) donation-based nonprofit animal adoption center.
They have only one source of funding - and that’s from people like
you. Will you please consider making a gift to help pay for Heidi’s
surgery?
To make an online donation in support
of Heidi and to see her video, please visit
www.humanesocietypets.com.
To make a gift by mail, please make
checks payable to HSNWMT and mail to P.O. Box 221, Kalispell, MT
59903. To make a gift in person, please visit the Humane Society,
home of the Charlotte Edkins Animal Adoption Center, at 100 Adopt A
Pet Way in Kalispell. The adoption center is located off U.S.
Highway 93 between Kalispell and Whitefish and is open to the
public between the hours of 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday.
Any gift that you provide will be sincerely appreciated.
Lori Heatherington is the executive
director of the Humane Society of Northwest Montana.