HuskyMom09 Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 This is the story of how Diamond came into our family. It was Valentine's Day 2008 when the rescue group I had been working with got a call about a 9mo old Siberian Husky female that had been hit by a car on the other side of the state. Her owners were a non-savvy Husky family that let their deaf Sibe puppy wander the neighborhood while they weren't home. She was struck by a car on one of her excursions, and drug herself home. She lay in the yard screaming until a passer-by found her and rushed her to a local vet. Her owners didn't deem her worth saving and told the vet to put her down. The vet could see this little one was a fighter and begged them to release ownership of her to give her a second chance. They did and never looked back. The vet started working to stabilize her and find a rescue brave enough to take her on. They found us and her journey from Seattle to Spokane started. Diamond was taken to a local vet clinic that had a vet with a lot of skill and more heart to match. He offered to donate his time to save her life, so the cost was minimal. She was taken into surgery before we could make it to the clinic...a surgery that took many hours. Her front legs had to be surgically put back together but leave enough room on the growth plates to not hinder her long term. We finally got to meet her the next day when she came out of sedation. She was all smiles and tail wags even heavily medicated. After she was stable and ready she was sent to our house for 24/7 foster care...which included carrying her and holding her to potty and keeping her mostly confined. This is the dog that came home: Diamond was a mess. She was deaf from birth. Grossly underweight and had very poor coat quality...something we deemed "Ol' Roy Coat". She had road rash and read itchy inflamed skin. The fur around her eyes had fallen out and deep black circles surrounded her eyes making her look like she had two black eyes. She was already showing signs of advanced hip displaysia. Her front legs were severely fractured and placed in giant heavy casts. Her spirits were always high though! Every morning we would come downstairs to the round pen she was calling home in the middle of our living room. Each morning we were greeted with a woo-woo husky smile and tail wag. She stayed in the large casts for 4 weeks, then was able to go back and get smaller casts that she would be able to walk in. Also a medication reduction, which was a blessing since she was on multiple pills numerous times per day. After the new casts were placed it looked as though things would continue to go upward for this little girl. Then she took a turn for the worst. She started screaming in pain every time she moved, and she started to lose that smile that had until this point never wavered. We rushed her back to the vet where a second set of X-rays were performed where it was discovered that she had a fractured rear leg and spine. The vet upped the pain meds again and thought with limited mobility the fractures should heal on their own. Our happy Diamond with zest for life returned. 4 weeks later the casts could finally come off. Her weight was coming up and her coat was improving with the new diet we put her on of all natural holistic food. Her itchy inflamed skin persisted...it was then we realized the peanut butter that was the treat that contained her pills was actually causing the itchiness...she was allergic to grains, nuts, and just about every dye and preservative...it was probably a blessing she got hit by that car and dumped, her lifestyle would have got her dumped or dead. It was then the final blow came. Diamond developed an infection in her only unharmed limb. The vet was worried that it could cost her the leg, but with aggressive antibiotics and another stay in the clinic she only lost two toes. It was after 3 months of foster care and careful evaluation of her potential adoptability we realized she found her home. She was home the moment she was carried through our door. Today she runs around the yard with the rest of the kiddos and plays just as hard as they do. She doesn't tolerate cold well with the metal plates in her legs so it's short play times in the winter months. She's our special girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyka&Diva Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 shes a strong willed girl i will admit i had a tear in my eye reading this sad start to an amazing ending well done to u for keeping her on xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Wow, what an amazing tale. She was indeed a lucky girl to have found someone to love and care for her. I love how they can be so happy to be alive even though they are obviously in so much pain and discomfort. I think the thought that someone actually cares, after spending time with someone who doesn't, is enough for them to show how much they appreciate it - bless her. Lovely heart warming story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 oh gosh that's truly amazing Two thumbs up for you for keeping her and doing sooooo much to save her life :up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Melsom Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Thats a very touching story! She is lucky to have found you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams Teeko and Keeta Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 What an amazing story. Lucky diamond. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 oh my you made me cry, That poor girl. She is so lucky to have found you. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naomiJayne Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 this made me tear up..thank goodness she found you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aronoiiel Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Wow. What a will that girl has to live. Bless you guys for taking her on she's so lucky to have found an amazing family to keep her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kara Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 aawwww, thanks for sharing that story....now I'm all teared up at 7am in the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 wow what an amazing story! such a lucky girl bless her - well done on giving her the best life she could possibly ever wish for ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemysiberian Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 What a story... Poor girl, I can't believe her last owners, but so glad she found a forever home with you where she will get lots of love and proper care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taiya Blue and Miko too Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 What a story, eye's are a glistening with the tears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amey Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 What an amazing, heart touching story. I'm teared up over here. Shes so lucky yo be alive. I thank you for saving that precious girl. I'm sure shes very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Thank you all for taking the time to read Diamond's story....she has been our princess from the moment we brought her home and with any luck for many years to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marakai Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I will be honest, I did tear up Lovely story, start to finish. So glad she has her forever home with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 this is truly a amazing story!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy1 Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Welcome to the forum Lani- And what a GREAT thing you did fostering her - I'm so glad it was a foster failure. It is fosters like you that have the fortitude to take in the ones that REALLY need help and extra time, money and love, that make the rescue system work Thank YOU. Very well written and a great story. So glad she found her home. Wish the pics were bigger- more please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr Carmen OFM Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 What a wonderful, incredible, touching story! Diamond was fortunate to have found you; what a brave girl and what amazing love and devotion on your part to take her in and love her back to health and strength. Thank you for such a gift! May she shine and sparkle with that inner fire that is uniquely hers!! blessings on you all! Carmen OFM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Welcome to the forum Lani- And what a GREAT thing you did fostering her - I'm so glad it was a foster failure. It is fosters like you that have the fortitude to take in the ones that REALLY need help and extra time, money and love, that make the rescue system work Thank YOU. Very well written and a great story. So glad she found her home. Wish the pics were bigger- more please? She was an easy foster fail we were happy to have done it. I will be posting plenty of pics in the near future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amey Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 You know, I rescued my girl on Valentines day of '11. Thats why I named her Valentime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Aww that's cute Diamond was originally named "Pink Diamond" per her surrender paperwork. She was certainly a diamond in the rough when we got her. Now she shines as bright as any of my other kids in my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I promised more bigger pictures so here they are: This was the first time we saw her at the vet, how could we not love this girl! This was the day we brought her home from the vet This is her today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Diamond's beautiful! Aawww (It sounds as if I'm praising my own doggie in front of someone else and it feels weird LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Choir practice with Rockie Sitting Pretty Sleeping Beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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