I posted a couple of weeks ago about my friend Marcia’s dog Kimmee, who was attacked on February 14 (for the second time) by her neighbor’s two pit bulls to the tune of $470 in vet’s bills.
I’ve seen him a couple of times since, & I’m happy to say he’s doing pretty well. He had to go to the vet a couple of nights before these photos were taken (on Friday, Feb. 25) after he somehow tore most of the stitches on his throat. The vet had to staple him, & since then he’s been wearing a turtleneck to prevent him from opening his throat up again. Outdoors, he also wears a sweater for warmth. But I did manage to get pics of some of his other injuries.
Marcia has made the call to Animal Control, but the person whose supposed to stop by still hasn’t. Good thing I took the photos. Animal Control has, at least, contacted the vets to get copies of the vet’s report & medical bills. The owner has from the beginning refused to take responsibility. She’s blaming it on Kimmee, & we figure we’ll be having to take this to Small Claims.
But the most important thing is that Kimmee is doing well. Though he wasn’t too happy at being left behind when we left him home with the cat because no one remembered to get him tickets for Friday’s performance at the Performing Arts Center of “La Boheme.”
(It was a really good show, too. Thanks Mark & Linda & Lauren!!!)
Oh, Kimmee. I am so glad you are doing better!
I must say you look amazing in your turtle-neck and sweater, to the point that I’m almost tempted to dress my sweet bully in similar attire. :~)
I’m glad Kimmee is doing well. It sounds like the main problem is the owner. I love pit bulls, but they can’t be left to roam and have to be put where they can’t escape due to their strength, cleverness and ability to jump. I had one who was the sweetest dog I have ever known. He loved cats, but they hated him because he was too silly. He was very large and had to be taken to the vet once when a cat beat him up and he never even growled at it once. We always said if someone broke into the house he would just be glad to see them, but when someone tried to get in he became the protector.