Apparently it was pick on Pacer day today in the dog run. A couple hours ago there was a huge fight out there. Pacer definately got the worst of it. He's got a large tear on his belly and few other more minor puncture wounds. Fortunately, he's still wearing a full winter coat so the thick fur protected him from some damage. He is at the vet right now getting stitched up and will have to stay over night. The vet says he's actually pretty lucky. The wound on his belly missed all the major blood vessels and he lost a minimal amount of blood. You could never tell that by looking at him--blood on solid white fur looks horrific! I'm sure Pacer isn't feeling so lucky right now.
None of the other dogs were hurt and the instigator has been pulled from the pen. Antare is very vocally complaining about this punishment, but I'm so mad at him I can't even go out there and tell him to shut up!
Pacer is very timid and was making good progress. After I got everyone separated, Pacer certainly seemed to know that I was going to help him. He ran to the gate and waited for me to bring him inside. Usually I have to chase him around a bit before he cooperates!
We built a new pen yesterday. It's supposed to be for Mac & Ozzy--possible new fosters arriving soon, but I think that Pacer will go in there too when he's healed up. Just have to get the bottom of the fence husky proofed.
http://img13.photobucket.com/albums/...Dogs/pacer.jpg
I took this one of him yesterday
If you could spare a few healing thoughts, Pacer could sure use them. Thanks.
