bcnewe2 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 2 nights ago Faye broke her front leg. Both the ulna and the radius. She is still not home. She had surgery yesterday and hopefully will come home today. The techs told me she did great in surgery and all went well, I won't feel better till I get her home. We really don't know how it happened. She is a lightening bolt when she runs. zips faster than lightening. For a while she was running over to the neighbor's back yard (easily connected and my fields are fences his are not) I had talked to the neighbor about yelling at her and sending her home. They kept telling me it wasn't a big deal as their dog is always over here and she never stops long enough for them to even say anything to her. Zips over and right back. But recently she had pretty much stopped doing that. It was dark, the moon hadn't come up yet. So she took off and must of decided to make her circle. I didn't even see her take off. I was standing right on the deck. With in 5 seconds I hear Faye screaming, really, all out screaming. I can't see her to find her. So I'm running over there (100 yards maybe) and calling her, the whole time she is screaming but I now hear her moving. She made it to the edge of our yard saw me and sat down. I carried her in the house laid her on the couch, you could see the leg was badly broken and just hanging there. She is such a sweetie that she just laid on her back while I held her leg together. DH got me supplies so I could splint the leg, got that done, called our vet and by a miracle it was his evening night so he was there. Told us to bring her right in. Faye hates the car. but I held her in my lap with the window cracked and DH drove 2 very sad girls to the vet. We finally got the legged splinted and her some pain meds and she gave the vet a few thumps of her tail. I am so devastated. Faye was going this Sunday for a month of stock training while I am out of town for business. Now she doesn't get to go and I still have to go out of town on business. DH will have to do all the care himself. I will post again after I get her home safely tucked away. I walked over to the neighbors last night (turkeys followed their dog home) looked around and think she might have collided with a short big rock ledge around a tree garden, there is space between the big rocks and it looks like her leg got caught and then she ripped it up pulling it out. Been a rough 2 days round here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Oh Kristen, how awful! Sending lots of good mojo to you and Faye. She sounds like a super fit dog and I'm sure she will recover well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Can't get the visions out of my head. Tear up everytime I see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Crazies Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Oh no! I can imagine how distraught you must be. Sending you and Faye some creepy internet hugs from here. Hope she heals up extra fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrecar Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I am so sorry to hear of Faye's accident. Sending prayers and good thoughts to the both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Oh, how sad! I'd be a mess too. Lots of good mojo for you and Faye. Please let us know when she is home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kling Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Ah, so sorry to hear that. But they're so tough and resilient. Take good care of her and she'll recover soon, I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushdoggie Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I'm so sorry, know just how you feel when your beloved friend is hurt and you can't just fix it...but dogs are resilient and she will be ok. Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody & Duchess Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 So sorry, sending good mojo your way for a speedy recovery. Your description of your coming to her aid shows how much she trust you. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Beer Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Prayers on the way for Faye and for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I'm sorry Kristen. I hope she recovers well and is back to her speedy self soon. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Poor Faye, poor you. Sending you our best wishes for a quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frisbeegirl Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 So sorry. My heart goes out to you and Faye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy in AZ Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Oh Kristen, what a terrible ordeal. If it's any comfort, I'm sure she'll have forgotten about this accident in practically no time --long before you do. Let us know her progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiga's_mom Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Oh my goodness! So sorry to hear about Faye. Lots of good mojo and healing vibes coming your way! I hope she has a speedy recovery. Hugs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufftie Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 my friends bc had a similar accident. she was going on an outrun, and either didn't see or miscalculated a drainage ditch. got her leg caught between some big stones and broke it. she had to have steel plates in her leg to hold it together. the good news is she is fully recovered and as fast on sheep as ever. the bad news is 8 weeks or so of crate rest was hell for a young border collie. wish you both well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Faye is home! Her leg looks sorta yucky but much better than I thought. the rod and pins are on the outside. They don't have her leg covered at all. Just the pins and rod are covered. They said she can do about anything and will be self limiting. They didn't even give her pain meds this morning as she wouldn't take them and they knew I was coming so they thought she'd take them for me. She is chipper, trying to be fast and crated. I will keep her confined and probably on a lead outside. She already jumped off the deck, instead of doing the 2 steps, then when I scolded her she jumped back up! So leash is it. But she's pottied, ate took her antibiotics and pain meds and is resting in her crate. Here's a picture of my sweet girl. Her ears are normally more prick but I guess she's not feeling to prickly at the moment. Picture could be better but we're just getting settled in. Thanks for all the kind words and prayers. They are well appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Festerling Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Scary!!! Glad that she is back home safe and on her way to recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Oh my...she does sound like one tough cookie! Glad she's home and I'm sure she will mend much quicker being with her family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 So sorry to hear about Faye, but she looks like she came through surgery well. BCs have a very high pain tolerance. Now your DH will have to be super careful to make sure she doesn't do crazy things. It sounded like your vet said not to worry about her activities?? I guess I am surprised at that because BCs are NOT self-limiting. Jovi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geonni banner Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Poor Faye! Do you have any idea how it happened? Clobbered by a cranky deer? Rough terrain in your paddocks? She sounds like a trooper though. She'll be back soon, good as new, I'm betting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I agree Jovi to a point. Most of mine have been self limiting if it's small things. We've never gone though something this yucky and still be mobile or feeling so well. I had the LGD with her amputee rear leg but she was very self limiting cause she hurt so bad. I can already see that Faye is going to need strong direction in her self limiting. She is snoozing away as I type. I think the day wore the poor girl out. I will have leashes all over for DH to take her outside and strict instructions on what she can and can't do. Here is a picture of her leg up close. I hope i don't gross anyone out. It sorta makes me a bit sick to look at it to long. Doc said the swelling should start to subside in a day or 2. the cuts on her leg were the abrasions from the incident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloria Atwater Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Oh, that poor, poor baby! I can't even imagine either of you going through that! I do so wish her swift and clean healing. Darned dogs, they just find ways to nearly stop our hearts! Wishing you and pretty Faye well. ~ Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jexa Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 How awful! I'm glad to hear that she did well in surgery, sending lots of good thoughts your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie'sMom Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Oh, poor baby and poor mama! Best wishes for fast and complete healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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