She was desperate, sitting beside the road, crying in pain and hopelessness. No one believed she could survive, but…
We heard about this poor dog who had been hit by a car a few days ago and was unable to move her back legs. She had obviously just given birth and was probably distraught about not being able to find her puppies. We rescued the dog and named her Sinead. She appeared to be paralyzed or to have a broken leg. There were no signs of her puppies anywhere, so she might still be pregnant. Once ‘Doc Pierre’ evaluates her, we’ll know more. Sinead will have x-rays tomorrow. Thanks to your contributions, we now have enough money for her treatment!
**Day 1:** We’re at Animal Wellness with Sinead, the mama dog who was a hit-and-run victim. We will get x-rays to determine the extent of the damage caused by the accident. Despite our searches and inquiries around the area, the puppies haven’t been found.
The results of Sinead’s x-rays are not good. While no bones in her limbs or pelvis are broken, she has a spinal fracture that has damaged the nerves in her back legs. Fortunately, she is still able to defecate and urinate, which means her basic functions may not be entirely compromised.
Dr. Gama, who took her x-rays, thinks laser therapy might help her recover. She will receive intense laser therapy for seven consecutive days. We must keep her at the clinic because driving on rough roads every day would be too stressful for her.
Sinead received her first laser treatment for her fractured spine today!
**Day 4:** She is still receiving IV and nutritional support to increase her red blood cell count. She is also using a catheter because she is having difficulty emptying her bladder. She continues to receive daily laser therapy.
**Day 5:** She’s doing much better. She can now eat and drink on her own, and she defecated three times last night.
**Day 13:** After nine laser treatments, her bone and muscle growth has significantly improved. Her spine is still out of alignment, but we are optimistic that it will become stronger with additional laser therapy.
**Days 28-30:** At this point, we are unsure if Sinead will regain the use of her legs. I hope you find a home! I’m praying for you. I hope your back legs start working again! Sinead, I adore you!
**Day 33:** We are trying Sinead with a wheelchair. Shaun and Sinead on Day 35!
**Day 37:** Sinead is very at ease in the office! Sinead has officially become an office dog on Day 50.
It seems increasingly likely that she won’t be able to use her legs again. Every morning, we bandage them so that she can move around without developing sores. She is a really sweet girl! Despite the trauma she has experienced, she is so loving. She loves her donut bed very much!
**Day 66:** Today, we took a few dogs to the sea. Sinead is such a brave girl; she didn’t give up and fought for her life. She will have a good life full of joy, happy in a new, sweet, loving home.
We’re thankful to everyone involved in giving this poor little soul a second chance at life. Please keep her in your prayers and share her story.
Special Thanks To Rescuer: Dumaguete Animal Sanctuary
