If I didn't have Bad Luck....

[Karen]

Sending you big, comforting hugs, and happier days ahead birthday wishes.

[lizbud]

Oh Karen, I don't know what the heck is going on with the dogs in
your town, but if things don't get better soon, we'll just have to drive
up there & spirit you away to safer climes. I am so sorry to hear this
awful news & on your Birthday too. Sending big hugs and also sending
hugs from LBaker too. Laurie and I met today in downtown Indy.She told
me to telll you Hi, she's thinking about you too.

[Logan]

I'm going to clarify a little bit for you so you can understand what happened. Karen was driving and a dog ran out in front of her car and she hit it. Of course, she jumped out to try and help the dog and it proceeded to bite her. Obviously, it was frightened and probably hurting. I know Karen will explain more to you all, later, but perhaps this helps a little bit. It is definitely the "condensed" version!

I hope you enjoy the movie and your dinner, Karen. Take that deep breath that we talked about and try to relax

Love,
Logan

[Catty1]

oh OWWW!

I hope both she and the dog are ok!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Karen was driving and a dog ran out in front of her car and she hit it.
Of course, she jumped out to try and help the dog and it proceeded to bite her.

I am going through a series of rabies shots for a month.
Once again, my "bad" hand is pretty severely injured.

I don't quite understand ...

Did the Injured Dog do a Byte and Run?
If it Bit and then ran off - did no one know its owner?

If it survived and got treated; quaranteening it for 10 days is usually
allowed before the bite victim needs to begin anti-Rabies shots.

If the dog died , then it can be tested for Rabies.

Sure hope the question is resolved before the anti-Rabies shots are needed.

{{{Hugs}}} from Phred

[cassiesmom]

hugs and prayers !

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

How awful. I am so sorry you had to endure this again, karen. (((hugs)))

I hope you're feeling better soon! You certainly don't deserve any of this.

[k9krazee]

Sending you GIANT HUGS, Karen, and I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Enjoy your movie!

[slleipnir]

Aww *hugs* I hope thinks get better

[mina'smomma]

Hey sweetie I hope your birthday got better hun. I think you'll have liked Shrek 3. Hubby took me to see it on my b-day (5/15) Keep your chin up hun. Things will look up soon.

Hugs and headbumpies
Renae & Baby, Mina & Kasie

[K9karen]

Thank you all so much! I was afraid to mention the details. I flagged down every car that went by and only 1 guy stopped. He gave me his cell and a towel. I turned around and the dog was gone. it definitely had a broken leg as it was dragging it. There are a lot of small streets off this main highway. I can't imagine where it went so quickly. John looked, the lady looked, the cops said they would look and call me if they found it. Maybe it went under a car. Since the dog couldn't be found, I had to get the rabies shots. One preventive shot which works 100% immediately, 3 boosters, and now a series of 4 more. I opted to get the shots for safety. My heart knew the dog was OK but dying from rabies isn't in my plans any time soon.

I had laid down my purse to look down at the dog. I knew NOT to touch it. But when I grabbed the purse straps, I guess the dog thought I was going to touch it and although up against the curb, reached back quickly and bit me. The doc that did my wrist is seeing me Friday. The ER doc said he saw the tendon. No pain, just very swollen and numb and purple. I soak it 3x a day and wrap the gauze in aloe vera and it helped. No stitches for a dog bit 'cause it closes the possible infection.

I have flashbacks a lot. I know it was an accident but the sound and sight is something I will never forget. I feel sorry for the dog. If my dogs got out, I'd be all over looking. It was around 11pm on a busy street. I feel awful. The only "ha ha" part is that one of the cops recognized my name and address and asked if I was the "Rottie girl" and how my case was going! What a reputation. Maybe I'll never get a ticket now, being so (in)famous.

Shrek was great. I love the animation. Dinner was expensive and wonderful. On the way home, we stopped at a local gas station and the governor of Pa, Ed Rendell was inside. He lives nearby. I thanked him for the new dog laws (BYB) and senior citizen laws (helped my folks) plus we used to go to the same hair salon and I met him when he was district attorney. As soon as I walked up to him to say hi, he said "Wow! Aren't you cute!" Then he introduced me to his cute limo driver! LOL! My brother was laughing in the car. They don't call him "Fast Eddie" for nuthin'. He'll probably be at our Glenside 4th of July parade. So I did have a good laugh!

At home, had my fave Black Forrest Cake. Took pics I hope i remember to post. I also have some belated Klo pics too. Sorry. Plus my brother gave me a HUGE monetary gift. I will admit he loves celebrations. He can be a really great guy.

Phred, I wear a size 6/8 in body armour. Thank you very much.

Sorry to blab on. Hopefully will get sleep tonight.

Have i told you guys how much I love you? Thanks for your phone calls too. I am a hugger and you each get a bear hug.

[Rachel]

[COLOR=Indigo] Took pics I hope i remember to post. .

Oh, don't worry, we will remind you. Did you get a few of you and the gov?

Phred, I wear a size 6/8 in body armour.

Had to rub it in, didn't you?

[Catty1]

Oh, Karen - you sound in good humour after all this, and I am SO glad you had a great evening!

Did you get the limo driver's phone number?

I do hope that dog is found - he could have 'bolted' out and his owner is worrying. But there are others looking after that, you take care of yourself.

LOL! The "Rottie girl"! How is that case going?

HUGS back to you and take care!

[wendysue1853]

I am so sorry for your troubles! I know my feelings would be hurt right along with my body part if I was attacked by a dog and I was a real dog person! I love dogs but I know some can be really crappy! Just their nature I guess!

[Kfamr]

Oh Karen, what an upsetting series of events. I'm so very sorry.
Wish there was something I could do, but being so far away, I can't do much.

{{{{HUGS}}}}