Guest Ingear Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I need some prayers for Katie. On Sunday I took my two greys over to my sisters to dog sit for 2 weeks while my house is under construction. I took the dogs out back and they were running and playing. With in a minute the most horrable and unexpected thing happened. My 71 pound girl Katie was impaled by the handle of a wheel barrel full of bricks. It penitrated about 3-4 inches into her chest and ripped it open. I ran over and immediatle noticed a very large flap of flesh and skin torn apart with a softball size hole in her chest. I grabben the flap and put it back in place while my brother-in-law got towels for me to cover up the area. I rushed her to the vet and was told she was in stable condition. Later that night the Doc called me to let me know she also had a partially collapsed lung. She underwent surgery in the night and the Doc said it was amazing she lived. Some vitals were exposed, jugular, arteries and the nerve bundle. None of them were damaged. However the large flap of skin was not viable and had to be removed. I got a chance to visit her yesterday around 1 and they walked her into the room. She was heavily medicated and shaken up buy other wise amazingly alive. Our concern now is a chest infection. The vets office agreed to board her for the 2 weeks I will be unable to take her and will monitor her health. I would also like to thank a member (Heidi) of Greyhound Friends of NJ for her help in taking in my other dog at the last minute. She also was willing to care for Katie after the surgery, but the vet thought it best to keep her at the hospital. GFNJ is a wonderful group with the best members. I'll keep you posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 OMG! I am so sorry this happened. You did handled it quite well, from what you wrote, and kept your head. What you did, and how you handled it, could very well have saved Katie's life! If she's made it this far, hopefully, there is a good chance she will recover. It will be a long road, most likely, though. Sending you strength, love, hugs and many prayers! Again, you and your BIL should feel good about how you handled this! Dee and The Five Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 (edited) How horrible. I'm so glad she's doing better. What a thing to go through. Katie Edited April 13, 2010 by Greytluv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 please keep us updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 :hope Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Oh, how awful...tons of prayers for your Katie :hope Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Wow so glad she survived. Glad she is on the road to recovery. Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 How scary and good on you for keeping your wits about you. I really do believe you saved her life! Thoughts and prayers for an uneventful recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 How horrible! I hope Katie heals quickly and well. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IHeartDogs Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 How scary! I'm so sorry, what a freak accident. Hope she heals completely and quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 How frightening. I hope she heals fully and swiftly. Sending good thoughts and prayers for Katie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Oh my, sending prayers for Katie Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NJgrey Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Holy cow, hope she's OK! And just want to add that, even though my experience with her is limited to a few phone calls, Heidi at GFNJ is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 How horrible! I'm keeping Katie in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustysMom Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 What a terrible, freak accident! Will keep you and Katie in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaBehr Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Praying that Katie makes a quick, complete recovery. Quote Mom to Melly and Dani Greyhound Bridge Angels - Jessie, Brittne, Buddy, Red, Chica, Ford and Dodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Houndtime Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 How awful. Keeping Katie in good thoughts and prayers. We wish her a full and speedy recovery. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 How frightening. It sure does sound like your cool head and handling of the situation is what saved her life. Prayers for your girl's full recovery. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Stay strong - praying for Katie. Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tydyelady Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Oh no, how horrible! Continued prayers for Katie's recovery. Quote Mom to Toley (Astascocita Toley) DOB 1/12/09, and Bridge Angel Opie (Wine Sips Away) 3/14/03-12/29/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Oh my gosh!! How horrible! Hugs and prayers for Katie and you. Hope she will continue to recover well. And you're right - GFNJ is a great group. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drumhellergrey Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 (edited) So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts are with you and Katie. Edited April 13, 2010 by Drumhellergrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smudgebear Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Sending lots of healing vibes Katie's way! I can't even imagine what that must have been like for you. Sounds like she was a very lucky girl all things considered. Hoping for a speedy and uneventful recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I'm so sorry! I'll be keeping Katie in my prayers for a quick and complete recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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