A Beautiful Comeback
It’s difficult in animal rescue to see a young, energetic dog being held back from life due to a catastrophic injury. But when these broken pets come to Palmetto Animal League, we see each of these precious souls as the next beautiful comeback story.
So, it has been with Paisley. The painful sting of barbed wire brought her to PAL in May, unforgivingly wrapped around her back right leg, exposing both flesh and bone. At 4 years old, she was too malnourished to undergo surgery right away, so we made it our mission to get her healthy. At times, it was hard to keep her eating and on the right track, but our compassionate team worked tirelessly. A few weeks later, a very appreciative, much healthier Paisley was ready to free herself from that badly mangled leg that was responsible for limiting her mobility.
After a life-changing surgery to remove her irreversibly compromised leg, Paisley has made that big comeback we envisioned for her. With physical therapy 3 times a day, she has already worked her way up to brisk walks and even running!
“She can finally do all the ‘dog things’ she couldn’t do before,” explains PAL Kennel Supervisor Shelby English. “I just want people to see the progress Paisley has made since coming to PAL. She loves to run and play on 3 legs!”
Now, our dedicated dog care team is eager to help her move on to a brand-new life in a loving home. This raven-haired beauty loves Kong toys, squeaky toys, frolicking in the baby pool, and nice, comfy beds.
“Paisley loves to goof around and she’s also very loving,” says Shelby. “She would thrive in a home where she is an only pet. She just wants what any dog wants, daily walks or backyard time, food, and above all, love.”
PAL works with many rural, underfunded shelters throughout our area to save animals like Paisley who are at risk of losing their lives. PAL serves as a safety net to keep as many animals as possible from falling through the cracks of the traditional sheltering system.
Because of good-hearted people like you, Paisley now has a second chance at the life of her dreams. To help Palmetto Animal League rescue more pets, make an impact today with a heartfelt donation.