Pam, Kelsey was taken to a hospital out of the local area, as the local hospital was not equipped to handle such serious burns. I could maybe go there for weekend trips but I think I'm going to get with my vet and try to start something locally. The nursing home sounds like a good idea also.

Thank you all for your kind comments. I don't consider myself brave, my daughter yes. Me? I functioned out of love, adrenaline and sheer terror. Kelsey is doing great. By summer 2000 she was back to softball, roller blades and swimming (her fave).