Pam, one of our Best Chance Program dogs from the “Office Litter,” recently suffered a devastating injury during what should have been a routine potty break.

While outside with her foster family, Pam spotted a deer and ran after it. In a matter of seconds, she caught her inner lower thigh on something sharp, cutting the area completely open.

She was rushed to the emergency vet, where the wound was surgically closed. That initial visit cost more than $1,400. The following day, one of her stitches opened, and Pam had to be sedated again so the area could be cleaned and stapled, adding more than $300 to her medical expenses.

The veterinary team warned us that Pam would have a long and difficult healing process. Because of the location of the injury and the constant movement of her leg, there is a risk that the staples may not hold. If that happens, the wound may have to be managed and healed as an open wound.

To give Pam the best possible chance of recovering, we moved her closer to Atlanta and placed her under the care of one of our trusted veterinary partners, Montrose Animal Hospital. When she arrived, the wound was swollen, red and severely irritated. She had to undergo another procedure that lasted approximately an hour and a half so the veterinary team could clean and treat the area.

After surgery, Pam also experienced a bad reaction to trazodone. The team is doing everything possible to keep her comfortable and calm, but she is currently struggling to settle, pacing frequently, and the wound remains crusted and extremely inflamed.

Our next step is to move Pam into the home of one of our most experienced fosters, Kate, who will be able to monitor her closely and keep her as calm and still as possible. To make room for Pam, Kate’s current foster dog, Lasso, will need to be moved to another foster home.

Our hearts are broken for Pam. This was a sudden and unavoidable accident, and all we want is to help her heal and get through this difficult period.

Pam’s medical and boarding expenses have already exceeded $5,000, and her treatment is not over. We have several special items autographed by Ozzie Albies that are now available for purchase, and 100% of the proceeds will go directly toward Pam’s veterinary care and recovery.

Please consider donating or purchasing an autographed item to help us continue providing Pam with the treatment, supervision and support she desperately needs.

Every donation, purchase and share makes a difference. Thank you for helping us give Pam her best chance to heal.

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Over $5,000 in Emergency Veterinary Care.