UPDATE 10/30:I am so very overwhelmed with the love and support from both people that I know, and people that I would like to know. I have been experiencing some dissonance recently; one would think that accepting donations from friends and strangers would be simple, but it's something different. I hope that someday I have the chance to pay you back, one way or another.Below is a picture of my girl enjoying some "room service" last night, as she can't make it over to her bowl. In the latter, she is getting some air while assisted by her rear leg harness; it's hard to get a clear picture when someone thinks they can still chase the squirrels up the tree!Thank you all! I will be sure to keep you updated! ----------------------------------------------------------------------The is Heidi Zic. Before calling the Bronx her home, Heidi spent 1 long year in the North Shore Animal League shelter. When she was finally under our roof, it took her a few weeks to shake the habit of pacing in a familiar kennel-sized rectangular motion; but soon enough, she found her favorite lounging spot which just so happens to take up 90% of the couch. She is keen on kisses, snacks, and those inner ear scratches that result in her making these perfect whale-like noises that I can never quite capture on video. She is one of my very best friends; she borrows things from my closet like any sister would, she is my taste-tester when I try out new recipes, and you can bet that we lounge and watch movies together. Not only is she irreplaceable to me, she is an extremely important part of our pooch trio. (Ace, Heidi, & Mack; all adopted from North Shore Animal league) As the middle dog-child, Heidi always tries her best to keep up with her older brother Mack, especially when running uninhibited on those early park mornings. She has also taken it upon herself to be the protector of her little brother, Ace, who doesn't always remember that he weighs 12 lbs while chasing 120 lb Great Danes at the dog park. (Ace & Heidi impatiently waiting for Mom to come home.)Last week, during a trip to the Pelham Bay Dog Run, five-year old Heidi was playing with her friends when she yelped. If you've ever met Heidi, chances are you've heard her howl and bark, a true hound through-and-through. This yelp was not part of her normal vocabulary. As she attempted to walk, she refused to put one of her back legs down. After being carried to the car and taken to the vet, we discovered she had torn her Cranial Cruciate Ligament. We had a few days before her surgery consultation, so Heidi rested and was waited on paw and leg. On the day of her consulation, she seemed to have lost control of both back legs. Once again, she was scooped up by someone much stronger than I, put into the car, and rushed over to the emergency room before her consultation. It turns out that our lovely lady has torn both of her Cranial Cruciate Ligament in her rear legs. She will need to undergo a double Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy. The surgery, which would take place at the Animal Specialty Center in Yonkers, NY, will reshape the joint that sits between the femur and the tibia, ultimately allowing her to not only become mobile, but fully restored to her original state. The total cost of the procedure is $9,600. Without this surgery, we will lose a very important member of our family. Any and all help is deeply appreciated. If you know my family at all, you know that asking for help is about as common as seeing Haley's Comet. Please and thank you to everyone who is able to donate; if you are unable to, thank you for reading this post and please send your good vibes our way.
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