Ruff Ruff! My name is Miss Karina

 This is the story of Karina—she was brought into a city shelter by a man whosaw her get hit by a car. She was alert but could not walk—she was so matted itwas hard to believe her condition in addition to her injuries. The vet tech at thevet office shaved her down –she weighed her before shaving her—and sheweighed 21 pounds—after she was shaved down she weighed her again andshe weighed 18 pounds—so 3 pounds of matts and knots were cut off this angel---she sat still no fussing or growling through the whole grooming---and this iswith the painful injuries she has---Upon taking x-rays the vet discovered that shehas several injuries—• a dislocated hip• a fractured pelvis• and a fractured femur.This is not a surgery that all general vets can do—it takes a vet that is an orthopedicspecialist or a very good surgeon. Right now Karina is on crate rest painmeds and anti-inflammatory medicine while the vets decide the best course oftreatment for her. Some might say it is too much money for one dog—but theshelter that called us about her told us that when the man brought her in rightafter she was hit and gave her to them—she was kissing their faces---these areWe do not normally put out pleas for donations—but this little girl has a seriousinjury that will be costly to repair even with a rescue discount.This is the story of Karina—she was brought into a city shelter by a man whosaw her get hit by a car. She was alert but could not walk—she was so matted itwas hard to believe her condition in addition to her injuries. The vet tech at thevet office shaved her down –she weighed her before shaving her—and sheweighed 21 pounds—after she was shaved down she weighed her again and she weighed 18 pounds—so 3 pounds of matts and knots were cut off this angel---she sat still no fussing or growling through the whole grooming---and this iswith the painful injuries she has---Upon taking x-rays the vet discovered that she has several injuries—• a dislocated hip• a fractured pelvis• and a fractured femur. We have attached a photo of her xraysThis is not a surgery that all general vets can do—it takes a vet that is an orthopedicspecialist or a very good surgeon. Right now Karina is on crate rest painmeds and anti-inflammatory medicine while the vets decide the best course oftreatment for her. Some might say it is too much money for one dog—but theshelter that called us about her told us that when the man brought her in rightafter she was hit and gave her to them—she was kissing their faces---these areperfect strangers in a shelter full of other animals and noise and right after sustaining these painful injuries---so it is obvious from the way she acted then and the way she acted while having the knots and matts cut off—this is an extremelysweet and loving little girl---that wants to be loved and is so deservingof a second chance--- If you can help us in any way a dollar or two---it all addsup and helps—we would greatly appreciate it---We have just done an orthopedicsurgery for another rescue so our funds are low---- She will need at least three surgeries and that is before she even gets spayed--she has a long road to recovery but we are committed to do whatever we can to see that she gets well and gets the wonderful loving forever home she deserves. If you would like to help us in any way with Karina's surgery you can donate by Paypal on her posting or you send donations made out to :SOUTHERN COMFORTS RESCUEP.O. Box 2112Alvin Tx. 77512 You can also go to our website and click on the DONATE button on the left hand side-- http://www.southerncomfortsanimalrescue.comWe will posting updates on this sweet girl as she goes through her surgeries and recovery. Thank you for helping her.