Miss Lillybelle is a feisty 6 lbs. Papillion with a matted coat, hookworms and an unhealed broken leg. So far her life's journey has been star-crossed, but things are looking up. Her original owner surrendered her two weeks ago after her broken leg had failed to heal for several months. The vet who took her in was faced with the prospect of amputating the leg. That's when my friend, Leah, came to the rescue.
Leah took custody of Miss Lillybelle, and with promised help from a Papillion rescue group, set about finding a veterinary orthopedic surgeon who could give Miss Lillybelle a chance at a normal life. The specialist here in Nashville thinks there is a 50-50 chance of saving the leg.
Net/net, the mats are gone, as well as the hookworms. Miss Lillybelle is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday morning. Though the rescue group backed out on their commitment, Leah is going ahead with trying to save the leg anyway, because what else can she do!
Leah of Agile Knitter fame, has been rescuing dogs in need for several years. Usually the dogs come from puppy mills and I think before Miss Lillybelle, Leah's menagerie numbered 7.
If you would like to make a donation to help cover Miss Lillybelle's medical expenses, please contact Leah at agileknitter@AOL.com.













