Goldie, the 3-legged dog

Well, first off, hi! I am new to this site. I just happened upon it the other day, checked it out and decided to join. I live in East Tennessee and I am a Veterinary Technician/Assistant at a local animal hospital and have there off/on for several years now. I just thought i'd tell you all about this case that came in about a month ago.
We had this dog brought in that had apparently been hit by a car and neglected for quite some time. By looking at the wounds, we guessed the poor girl had been hobbling around for about 10 days to 2 weeks after being hit by a car. Her rear right leg was completely destroyed with hardly any flesh left on it. We could all see just about every bone in her leg. The people that brought her in wanted her euthanized b/c of the cost of the amputation of the leg, and tail (it was pretty bad also), and the hospitilization and rehabilitation fees. We convinced the doctor to let us call a local rescue group, H.A.N.D., to see if they would cover "Goldie's" charges. Sure enough, they agreed and we started the recovery of this poor dog. After a few days of getting "Goldie" back to health (she is a Golden Retriever/sheltie mix and only weighed 15lbs when we first got her), we amputated her leg and most of her tail. She recovered beautifully and was walking in no time. Her huge fear of other animals quickly diminished, as she was around them 24-7 either at the clinic, or at my house for rehab. All in all, "Goldie's" doing great. She now is slowly but surely gaining weight back (she's almost 25lbs!!!) and doing awesome!!! Soon i'll post some before and after pics (and pics of the surgery) to show ya'll this sweet dog!!!
P.S. this pic is me with some of my animals. :)

Is she yet adoptable? what will happen to her in terms of finding her a home?

Hi again East Tennesse, Middle Tennesse here. Just want to welcome you to Pet Talk again, and tell you how happy I am that you are here.

Keep posting, that was a great story about Goldie, I am happy to hear that her life was saved. I am sure she will get a good home. What kind of dog did you say she was?

It will be nice to hear of stories like yours happening so close to home.

WELCOME!!

Willie:)

Welcome to Pet Talk!!!!
And what a Great Way to Join...With such a Wonderful story Of Dear Goldie!!!!!!
Heres' Hoping she gets better and finds a Forever Home Soon!!!

Please keep us Updated!!!!
Would love to see pics of Sweet Goldie....Your Pets Look Fabulous!!
Tell Us ALL about Them!!!

Hi! Welcome to Pet Talk. I am so glad that Goldie ended up at your clinic and that you were able to help her. She sounds like a sweatheart. And how cruel of her previous owners for letting her suffer 2 weeks before they did something about!!

Welcome! What a wonderful tale, so heartwarming. I hope she finds a great home.

Hi, East Tenn. Liz! I am fairly new to Pet Talk also, but Duke Dog's Mom has been a member a long time. She helps a dog
rescue group here in Central Fla. We are originally from East
Tenn. also. Welcome to Pet Talk!

Hearing about the amazing Goldie makes me wish I were from Tenn. too:) What a wonderful story of healing and love:) Goldie was so lucky to have been brought to you and your compassionate and caring co-workers! I can't wait to see pictures of beautiful Goldie! What a great picture of you and furfriends, too! Welcome to Pet Talk!:) Please give Goldie a big hug for me. I hope she finds her forever home very soon!:)

Good grief, I missed this wonderful story too!!!! :o

Update us when you can, Liz, on Goldie. And a huge "thank you" to you and the staff at your office, plus H.A.N.D. (what does that stand for??) for doing what was right for this dog.