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Outfoxing the Grim Reaper

The vehicle impact thrust her to the side of the road where the sun's midday heat offered no relief. People who saw the accident felt sorry for the young dog because she didn't die immediately like so many other strays who regularly traverse the two-lane highway. Then one of them pulled her into the shade while another hoped a phone call would bring help.

Named after the goddess who embodied an intense and unyielding fight against the enemy, Athena waited in great pain as hours passed until help was able to reach her. Once there, Tom filled her broken body with relief medications before she was moved a second time, but her breathing was so irratic that it wasn't at all clear she would make the 2-hour drive back to waiting veterinary care.

The next day's X-rays showed a broken hip, crooked pelvis and a tail completely severed from the spine. Athena is already expected to have urinary incontinence but because the tail must be removed at the point of connection with the body, she will also be bowel incontinent. So it was completely astonishing that clinic staff found her standing on her own that morning, only able to attribute it to her fierce desire to fight this enemy.

In addition to a foster home, Fredonia Humane Society welcomes donations toward Athena's long surgical and post-operative care through PayPal with the email address fredhumsoc@aol.com or via snail mail to PO Box 1238, Fredonia, AZ 86022. Please mark "for Athena" on your donation.

Photos by Terrah Johnson Photography

Questions and comments are always appreciated to fredhumsoc@aol.com.

Also, visit all our kids on Petfinder and Facebook.

Posted Jun 05 2009, 06:49 PM by fredoniahumane

Comments

Posted 5 Jun 2009 9:30 PM by carrie_fosters

Oh. Poor. Baby.

Posted 5 Jun 2009 11:58 PM by Bear1

what a face. Poor baby. She's a fighter tho.

Thank you Tom for saving her from what would have been an agonizing death. Now she has hope.

You guys are awesome.....I've got 2 boys that tell me all the time! :)

Hugs and prayers for Athena
Lisa

Posted 6 Jun 2009 11:14 AM by pattycatty

Her name really suits her. She definitely has that girl-warrior look about her. Hope she coninues to hang tough. Sounds like she has quite a team behind her.

Posted 6 Jun 2009 12:17 PM by frankie_paws

Athena is in the best possible place for care. Thank you FHS for all you do for the animals. Athena is so fortunate for the help she received until Tom could get to her. FHS rocks!!!

Posted 6 Jun 2009 10:20 PM by breezon

Such a fighter! I'm glad she's in such good hands now!

Just curious...Is she a Gap dog? Her facial features and expression remind me so much of my own Gap kid.

Posted 7 Jun 2009 12:15 AM by fredoniahumane

You guessed it, Jennifer! Probably a cousin, in fact, since she was hit very close to where that litter was picked up. You know, if we DNA tested all the Gap dogs, Dueling Banjos would be playing in the background. :-)

Posted 7 Jun 2009 10:54 PM by seedogz

I wonder if Athena knows that being hit by a car was like guardian angels coming down to save her. I'm so sorry that is what it took, but I'm so glad she found her guardian angels in Lori and Tom. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for continuing to care for and love the Gap dogs. Even when the people make it so hard. All the dogs (and cats) love and thank you!

Posted 8 Jun 2009 4:53 PM by fredoniahumane

That's pretty much how it's come to be over the last few years, Lynette - those who are sick or injured end up with the chance at a better life. Not because they're more worthy but because we're only equipped to help so many. We hope deliveries of food and prayers keep the rest safe and fed.

Posted 9 Jun 2009 10:53 AM by BeyondBlessed

Tom and Lori....."Standing in 'The Gap' " for those who can't stand on their own. May the Lord bless you ABUNDANTLY for your kind hearts, healing hands and swift feet. Missing you both in Phoenix.

Jodie

Posted 16 Jun 2009 11:30 AM by fredoniahumane

UPDATE: The vets wanted Athena's body to settle down a bit before surgery - sometimes it's more of a detriment to rush in when the body is so traumatized. We're waiting on a date so all her supporters can take the journey with her - shouldn't be too much longer.

Posted 4 Jul 2009 10:09 AM by fredoniahumane

Athena is now in a special needs foster home while awaiting surgery with a family whose primary focus is to rehabilitate broken bodies. Thank you all for your ongoing concern for Athena.