A couple months ago we brought you Lad’s story. He has been going through a really difficult time since he was shot in the muzzle, but is fighting to survive. Every day, he takes on his challenges bravely, ever full of love and fighting spirit. He is recovering, but still needs help.
From The Arrow Fund:
Lad, a Rough Collie, came to The Arrow Fund on February 10, 2014 from Daviess County, KY. He had been shot in his muzzle, and the lower half of his jaw was severely damaged. The Arrow Fund immediately transferred him to Blue Pearl where he could receive emergency medical care from the specialists at Blue Pearl.
Upon examination, the doctors found that Lad was extremely underweight (only 41 lbs on intake) and was a 1 on a scale of 1 to 9, with 1 being the lowest possible before death. The gunshot wound appeared to be at least 6 days old, if not more, and was severely infected.
Once he was strong enough, the front of the lower portion of Lad’s jaw needed to be removed to get rid of the infected tissue that would not be able to heal. Lad is currently at UC Davis {in California] to discuss possible options for his jaw; updates will be made regularly as we work with UC Davis. The person responsible for shooting Lad has received an indictment [on a felony]; this is all we can say on the case at this point but will update with more details as soon as we are able.
Lad is recovering as much as is possible, but he still has a long way to go. He has osteomyelitis – a bone infection – which requires aggressive therapy. He is on antibiotics, but with a weakened immune system, there is no guarantee the treatment will work. Still, he smiles and loves and faces every day with courage.
If Lad can beat osteomyelitis, he will move on to reconstructive surgery. His care is costly, and The Arrow Fund greatly appreciates any help they can get. If you would like to donate toward Lad’s care, please click here. Checks may be mailed to:
The Arrow Fund
PO Box 1127
Prospect, Kentucky 40059
For more updates on Lad, continue to follow his progress here.