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Mixed Breeds => Mixed Breed Discussion => : Kermit October 20, 2006, 12:25:24 PM
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Turkey was hit by a car this afternoon. :'(
I was out and Will was in the back yard with the dogs. Somehow, they busted through our gate. We think maybe a cat passed by outside of the yard, because our dogs just aren't the escaping type, and nothing like this has ever happened before. Anyhow, 5 of our dogs got out all at once and Will went running out after them. He was able to get everybody back in except Turkey. For some reason she took off down the street. Once he had the other dogs secure, he went running after her but she was too fast and she was heading for the main road. He came back home to get his car but by the time he could catch up to her she had already been hit.
She has a broken femur in her left back leg, and from the look of the first set of ex-rays, her hip is broken and splintered. I am so scared for my baby girl.
Right now Will is driving her to North Carolina, where his dad (a veterinarian) will be doing orthopedic surgery on her tomorrow. We don't know yet how extensive the surgery will have to be... but I saw the ex-rays... and she is in really bad shape. :'(
Please pray for my girl. She is in a lot of pain and she can use all the good energy she can get right now.
Thank you,
~Rebekah
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h279/doghealer/turkeygirl.jpg)
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Oh Rebekah....my heart aches to read this. I will absolutely keep Turkey in my prayers tonight. Please keep us updated.
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Oh Rebekah! I'm so sorry for your girl! Mine, and Sammi's thoughts go out to her, and your family! Hope all gets well soon!
~K
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Thanks you guys I am so scared.
The thing I know about Turkey is that she is a fighter. She is a strong strong little girl. I have got to calm down.
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I am so sorry to hear about Turkey. We will keep Turkey, Will, You and all of your other babies in our thoughts and prayers tonight.
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OMG!!! Rebekah, I'm so sorry!! :'( Sending tons of positive healing vibes coming Turkeys way!
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Oh poor Turkey ! I am praying for her right now !!! :-[
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Oh no. Poor Turkey! We're sending all kinds of positive thoughts and prayers for Turkey, you and Will.
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Rebekah-
Cabeza, Mark and I will be praying for Turkey from Indiana! Remember that Turkey is whole, not broken. That's not who she really is!!! She's a whole-souled girl and she's gonna pull through!
You and Will and all the rest of the pack keep focusing on that, and you're going to pull through, too.
Warmest thoughts and prayers, Rebekah. Calm down and take care of yourself.
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I'm so sorry Rebekah, I know Turkey will pull through. I'm sending prayers and healing thoughts. You know Turkey is in the best of hands. We are all here for you :-*
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Oh, I'm just sooo very sorry, Rebekah. I really am. :'( I know I can't say anything to make you feel better, but I am thinking of turkey and you guys. I will keep you all in my prayers. Please let us know how she is doing by tomorrow.
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Awww, how sad :( My thoughts and prayers are with you and Turkey. How wonderful your DH's dad is a vet! Turkey looks pretty young, so at least age is on her side.
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I will pray for Turkey to have a fast recovery. Please keep us posted.
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I have a late-night update on miss Turkey, and it's good! :) Will and Turkey made it safely to North Carolina, and Will's dad was able to have a look at the ex-rays and examine my girl. She will be able to have her surgery tomorrow. He thinks that it will take 5 weeks for her pelvis to heal, and about 2 months for her leg to heal. It's going to be a process, but he thinks she is gonna be fine and she will be able to walk again!!!!!!! I am so thankful.
For now she is tucked in for the night, and she's taking medicine for the pain. Will said that she is doing fine. He is going to visit with her in the morning and give her a blanket that I sent along with her so that she can feel a little bit like she's home. Then he's going to come back here, and Turkey will stay in NC to recover for about a week. Then home!!!!!!!!
Thanks everyone for keeping her in mind, I am sure that all the positive thoughts she has been getting from everyone is really helping her. I don't know how I would have made it through tonight without everyone's kind words and prayers. Thank you all so much. :-*
I will defintely be updating tomorrow after Turkey's surgery!
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Oh, that is such good news! I hope the surgery goes well and that she isn't in too much pain afterwards. Will she have to do some kind of therapy or anything to get the leg functioning after the surgery?
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oh that is scarey!!! Nothing worse than seeing them hurt like that. I hope all goes well with surgory!!! Hope you feel better soon, Turkey!
My mom's dog got hit by a car when she was younger. Freckles is now 11. it took time , but she recovered well.
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I just got home and read this thread. I'm so sorry that Turkey was hurt this evening. Lots of healing thoughts and hugs coming to all of you. I'm glad that you have Will's dad to do the surgery and take good care of her.
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That's good news .... those positive thoughts and prayers are going straight to Will's Dad's hands! Come on Turkey ... we want you up and running again!
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I glad Turkey is going to be OK. It must be a comfort to have a vet in the family and know she will get the best care.
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Just found this thread, Rebekah. I am so soory to hear about Turkey. My thoughts and prayers for continuing good news and a complete recovery for your little girl.
Stella
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No word yet this morning on Turkey, but I just wanted to continue to thank everyone for all the good thoughts!!! Just knowing there are so many people out there thinking of my girl is just amazing. :) :-*
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I'm so sorry that you're going through this, but I'm very glad to hear that she should be fine. I hope Turkey recovers quickly! I can't imagine how scary that must have been (and must still be). Sending good vibes your way-Annie
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Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!! :)
Here is a little-bitty update on Turkey. She made it fine through the night, and Will came to visit her this morning. When she looked up and saw him, SHE WAGGED HER TAIL!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D YAY!!!!!!! I never knew a little tail wag could make me so happy.
It's close to surgery time now... so I am taking deep breaths and trying to focus on images of a successful procedure and a girl who feels much better very soon. :)
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TURKEY SURGERY UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!
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We just got the call, Turkey made it fine through the surgery! I was so scared but apparently Dr. Jerry was totally confident and had everything under control! He has known Turks since she was a baby so I know she is in good hands. She is still groggy of course from anesthesia, but she is awake and she has been put back together.
Her recovery is going to take a while. Dr. Jerry informed us that she will not be able to stand up for at least three weeks, possibly longer. And after that, she will be hopping around on three legs for a while. It is going to be a process. But he has very high hopes for her healing.
We are going to be able to have her home on Wednesday or Thursday. We are going to keep her in the kitchen, separated from the rest of the pack. She will be having accidents so I am going to buy lots of towels and just keep her area as clean as possible.
I am just so thankful that she is going to make it. I will do whatever it takes to help my baby girl in her time of recovery. :)
Thank you SO MUCH for all the prayers and good thoughts for my girl. I know Turkey could feel it and it helped her through. I absolutely cannot wait to have her home. I love her so much!!!!!!!! She is going to be ok!!!!!!!!!! :)
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I missed this thread yesterday. I am so sorry that Turkey was hurt :( I am happy to read that she came through the surgery ok! How lucky you are to have a vet in the family!
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Yay Turkey!!!! You go, you little turkey!!! (hehehe I've been waiting to say that...I love her name!!)
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Save yourself a ton of money, buy the towels at the Salvation Army or Good Will or some such trift store. Just wash them all in hot water and they will be clean for Turkey girl to get all nice and dirty.
Tina
Thank goodness you just told me that. I am not even thinking straight right now and I was gonna go to Walmart! ;)
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Oh good! I'm so glad to hear she's okay!
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Yay Turkey! We'll be thinking of you all in the coming weeks. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery!
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I started off by reading the last posts and then moved to the first. I am SO happy to hear that Turkey is doing better. What a heartbreaking story. She sounds like a fighter. Chumley and I will keep you in our prayers.
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I am so relieved Turkey came through surgery ok! I hope her recovery goes smoothly.
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I am so sorry that Turkey had such a horrible accident. I am glad to hear she came through surgery so well. Wishing her a speedy recovery. :-*
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I'm glad to hear that Turkey came through her surgery and is coming home soon! I hope her recovery is speedy and smooth!
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HURRY UP AND HEAL TURKEY YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL MOM AND DAD!
WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR HEALING THOUGHTS!
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I'm glad to see that Turkey came through surgery well and will be home soon. I hope she has a speedy recovery. Lots of hugs and healing vibes coming your way.
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OH NO!!!! and YAYAYAYAYAY!! Can you tell I just read this?!?! I am so glad that she's going to be ok, but it is going to be very hard to keep her down! Oh, and how's Will's face? I read on another post that he got bit when he picked her up! Healing thoughts coming your way!
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Just got caught up... I'm so sorry about the accident!! :'(
It was great to here that Turkey is doing as well as possible... sounds like you're prepared to take excellent care of her during the recovery.
Prayers and positive thoughts for Turkey, you and your family today and throughout her recovery!!
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!
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WOW - I just got the chance to read all of this now...
Poor Turkey! :'( The poor girl, but I am very happy to hear she is on the road to recovery! ;D Get better Turkey, we're all praying and thinking of you!!! ;)
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awwwww..... poor Turkey.
I am soooo glad surgery went well and now Turkey is on the road to recovery. Sending tons of healing vibes and hugs from Atlanta!
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I am so happy she's going to be ok, I was worried about that little Turkey! :) Sending more get well vibes her way!