GROVES, Texas — Friday evening, a puppy named Bones was brought into Mid-County Small Animal Shelter by his owner after being hit by a car who asked if he could be euthanized. Today, Mid-Count Paws of Hope is asking for the community to help in saving Bones' life.
When Bones was brought in he was in bad shape, but manager Shandra Rivera didn't want to see a life snuffed out so soon if it could be helped, so she asked if the owner would forfeit ownership to the MCPH and made a call to veterinarian Brady Hanson.
Dr. Hanson, who is no stranger to helping "lost causes" told her to bring Bones to him at NVC Groves without hesitation.
According to Dr. Hanson, the 6-month-old puppy had multiple broken bones and his pelvis had been separated from his spine from what looked like multiple vehicular strikes.
Even with his grievous injuries, the happy puppy simply wagged his tail and licked his newfound rescuers, never letting out so much as a whimper on his ride to the clinic.
"He couldn't even walk, yet he was nothing but a sweetheart the whole time he was with us." Rivera said.
Dr. Hanson says he tries to make a point of taking care of injured strays and homeless peoples pets free of charge. However, these surgeries are expensive and can put a financial strain on the clinic.
That is why MCPH are asking people to donate what they can to help foot the bill for Bones lifesaving surgeries.
Rivera says people can donate as much or as little as they can afford but it all adds up.
To donate you can call it in directly to NVC Nederland who's number is 409-254-6682 or stop by the office at 3606 Hwy 365 Nederland, Texas.
Bones is currently recovering from his surgeries and resting comfortably, Hanson predicts that he will recover fully in about three weeks.
After his recovery, the resilient pup will be looking to be adopted into a new family.
