EmmiePHOENIX (CBS5) -
A severely injured miniature pinscher is walking on her own after a leg amputation as she continues to amaze all who are caring for her.
She had her second surgery and the fracture was not as bad as originally thought, according to the Animal Guardian Network. The surgeon was able to do the repair without plates, pins or wires. She will need to wear a split for about two weeks and then her range of motion will be evaluated and she'll see if she can get her split off.
The "min-pin" named Emmie was brought to the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control with open wounds and broken legs with the intent it was to be euthanized.
It appeared the dog was hit by a car Jan. 23, and her owners surrendered her to be euthanized when they could not afford to have her injuries treated by a veterinarian. A caring county worker noticed the sweet disposition of the dog and decided to send out an alert to rescue organizations to see if the dog could be saved.
Carrie Singer, who runs Animal Guardian Network, a nonprofit pet rescue and rehabilitation organization based in Cave Creek, said in her latest update on Monday that Emmie continues to eat and drink on her own. "This girl has a lot of life yet to live," she said.
Immediately after Singer rescued Emmie, the dog received a blood transfusion, which doubled her red blood cell count, and produced better results than expected. But Singer said Emmie needs all the assistance she can get.
If you want to help, you can contact the nonprofit group Animal Guardian Network at animalguardiannetwork.org or call them at 480-488-9298.
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