UPDATE, Tollie has found a home!!

Tollie was found severely injured, scared, and hungry, in a ditch, in late April of 2009.  Dylan Ferguson is the young man who found Tollie, and decided he wanted his mom, Crystal (our very own) to take her to work with her to see if she could help out.

Tollie had severe trauma to her left, hind leg.  She couldn’t put any weight on it, barely let it touch the ground, and effectively had lost all use of the appendage.  After x-rays were taken, it was discovered she had multiple fractures to her leg.  There was a lot of discussion about the best options for treatment.  She had so many fractures to her leg, surgery was going to be very difficult, uncertain, and painful for Tollie.  Since we knew nothing about where Tollie was from, or how long she had been injured, it was decided that amputation was the best option for her to recover in a quick and comfortable manner.

Dr. Johnstone volunteered his time to perform the surgery and Crystal took on the responsibility of monitoring and supporting Tollie during her recovery.

The pictures below are of Tollie just  90 minutes after her amputation surgery!!  Can you believe that??  She is up and walking around only an hour and a half after surgery!!  What a tough dog!

Tollie’s recovery went very smoothly.  She acted like nothing happened, and is still the sweetheart she has always been.  Tollie was adopted through the Martinsville/Henry County SPCA, but unfortunately was returned by that owner for unknown reasons.

We at HCAH have gladly taken Tollie back with open arms.  She enjoys playing with other family members here at the hospital and is always in a very happy go lucky mood.  Her friends include, Nugget (golden retriever), Hershey (chocolate lab), Marley (lab/beagle mix), Bobble (silky terrier) and Grendel (Shar Pei mix).

Everyone at the hospital loves Tollie, and enjoys seeing her here every day.  She is currently available for adoption to a home that will love and care for her in a manner she definitely deserves.  If you are interested in adopting Tollie, please give us a call at the hospital to arrange a time to meet her.

Tollie has been adopted!!!!!!
Everyone here at Henry County Animal Hospital is very happy for Tollie and her new family.  Tollie was adopted right before Christmas 2009, and has had herself right at home at her new place in Ohio.  We thank Beth and Seth for giving Tollie such a warm and loving home.  As you can see in the pictures below, tt looks like she is really enjoying her new family!!