I write to you all with Franny's warm little body on top of me at home. Lindsay and I picked her up today and even with stitches like Frankenstein and shaved fur, she is so happy to be here. I took her out in our yard and some of the neighbors came over to say hello, but Franny was not her usual social self. I think psychologically and physically she has a long way to go, but she seems up to the challenge. Her body is gruesome to see, but her face is as beautiful as it has always been.
We had enough money to pay the thousands of dollars to the vet today, thanks to this international effort. She spent four nights there and had so many tests in addition to the major surgery, and she'll have to keep going back for follow ups and stitch removal, but we had the money now, at least, to get her home safely and blissfully. I'm not sure how little Franny was able to inspire such humanity in so many wonderful souls, but I think somehow she knows that she is not alone. After watching the fundraising thermometer heat up, it seems that Franny is as healing to us all as we are to her.
This is such a touching story. I came upon this through facebook, my sister is a friend of Lindsays, and have donated myself and passed your story on to my friends and family as well. The amount of contributions you have received is amazing, it just puts a smile on my face to know there are still people who care out there.
ReplyDeleteI do have a question about how you set up the donating tool. I am trying to do the same for my blog and I cannot figure it out.
If you have time would you email me how you did this at amyhop11@gmail.com
Thank you! send my love to Franny. He certainly is a trooper :)
Thanks for your comment, Amy. I'm so grateful for your donation and that you have continued to spread awareness for Baby Franny.
ReplyDeleteTo set up the fundraising, I found the donate button on paypal. After you set it all up they give you a link to paste in the blog that looks like what we have.
Thanks again for everything!
I'm so glad things are working out, beautiful Ellen! God is good, and the hearts and minds he designed and created are good. I love how people who are touched emotionally give generously. It is love at its purest! Praise God!
ReplyDeleteSuch great news! She is such a gorgeous and sweet dog; how could we not rally around her? Maybe she can become a spokesdog of sorts to try to minimize these type of encounters. Best of luck!
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A message from my dad, who says he couldn't figure out how to comment (ha!):
ReplyDeleteWonderful to hear that the Fran Dog is home! I imagine she'll recover her natural spunk before too long, but she must still be very sore from the major surgery. I hope we'll see her very soon.
We're proud of what you've accomplished, Ellen! It's an amazing story. Of course Franny's big brown eyes and appealing face didn't hurt. I wonder if she'll still want to bark at me.
Love,
Ellen's Dad
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ReplyDeleteI just found out about Franny and her valiant journey through my friend Wancy Cho's Facebook page. SO glad to hear she's on the mend...it's tremendous to hear about the outpouring of support she has received. It's amazing, isn't it, how these lovely creatures touch our souls? It makes paying them back in this way the least we can do. It makes me want to cry that she went through that...poor little thing, just minding her own business...and after all she went through.
ReplyDeleteI myself have 4 rescue dogs here at home and volunteer to save countless others. Among our pack here at home is a Pittie. Her name is Delilah. She lives with 3 chihuahua mixes. I have to admit, I was nervous about bringing her home. But we followed the advice of our trainer, we educated ourselves, and continue to use specific methods for ensuring safety all around. Based on my experience, I would like to echo the sentiment that there are no bad dogs; only irresposible or incapable owners. Not all pitties are like this one, I swear.
If these owners cannot properly handle and care for their dog (any dog, no matter the breed), they shouldn't have their dog. The dog should be re-homed with a trainer or other individual/family skilled in caring for power breeds. I would hate to learn that this Pitbull was put down when really it's the owners who need to be punished.
The misguided thing about pinning all blame all the time on one breed (Pit bull, German Shepherd, Rottweiler) is that it doesn't solve anything, because the truth is: ANY dog at ANY time can snap, misbehave, or become violent. And the sad irony is any dog who IS violent or has aggression issues was probably taught that by a human. Too bad we can't have a breed ban on THOSE.
The true nature of pits is not violence. It's just that the true nature of humans seems to be greed, which has led to years of training many of them for that because of their strength, capacity to withstand pain, and most of all--loyalty to their family.
I know why people blame Pitties. I understand how we've come to that. But as a new Pibble momma, I had to do my part here to advocate for this very misunderstood breed.
I'll be sending in a donation for Franny tonight. I know she's already gotten the medical attention she needs, but this is a little something just in case...and if you don't need it, feel free to pass it on to whatever rescue you'd like...
Sending healing licks from our pack in Santa Monica...
Kali, Piko, Sammy (chi mixes) and Delilah (the pittie)
what a wonderful story. i am so happy to read about all this love sent to you and sweet franny. best wishes, loulou :)
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