Moonstone

I’m afraid another very personal and difficult blog that thankfully has a happy ending. Poor Moonstone is a Staffordshire Cross Bull Terrier puppy that was found at the side of the A10 in Hoddesdon on the 16th June, just 8-12 weeks old. Unfortunately for Moonstone she was found to have both elbows broken from what is suspected to be as a result of being thrown from a moving vehicle.

Fortunately for Moonstone she was found by a passerby who straight away called a fantastic lady called Candice from Hertfordshire pets Scan, Search and Rescue. Candice immediately collected Moonstone and ensured that she got the medical treatment she needed without even a thought for the cost and time that would need to be invested in her recovery. Moonstone, in her short life, has already had 5 rounds of surgery and on hearing of her terrible ordeal I offered to provide her with physiotherapy to hopefully play a part in her ongoing recovery.

Any vet or canine physiotherapist would agree elbow breaks, especially in young dogs are not without their complications and I’m sad to say there has already been several complications on her recovery journey.

Special thanks to Veterinary Surgeon Manuel Christadoro (Ace Vets Cranham) for taking on Moonstone and doing all the surgery needed to give her the best chance in life, trying to ensure she maintained the use of her legs without having either of them removed. Manuel has worked closely with us to ensure we can continue her recovery, delivering the physiotherapy treatment she required. This included not just her front legs but also her back legs and back as she only knew how to sit like a meerkat this in turn was causing further issues with tight muscle groups in her back.

I’m pleased to say she is starting to make great progress. We are helping the bones to heal, allowing her to bare more and more weight on her fragile limbs. The downside of her traumatic start in life is that she may always be slightly wonky, but in my opinion, it only adds to her lovely de-meaner and her care team is confident she will have a full, long happy life.

Currently she is receiving PEMF treatment in combination with her prescribed exercise plan and I believe we can all see the positive effects as she continues her rehabilitation from those nasty elbow fractures.

She is now a beautiful 6-month-old bundle of fun and finally can start to enjoy being the cheeky puppy she should be. She has been through so much in her short life and it is an honour to be part of her treatment and ongoing recovery.

Moonstone was very lucky and has had wonderful people donating funds towards her surgery – there is however still a lot of aftercare to deliver. If you would like to make a donation or buy off the amazon wish list please see the links below (for clarity I have provided my support of Moonstone on a pro bono basis)

Also Hertfordshire pets Scan, Search and Rescue have many dogs & cats for either foster care for adoption, so if you would like to open your heart and home to an animal in need please contact them!

PAYPAL https://www.paypal.me/candicecollyer

(Please select friends & family before making donations as it avoids additional charges)

JUST GIVING LINK https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Hoddesdon-pup?utm_term=wqG9AjG8M

Amazon wish list

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2IBZJUP0PD8Y9?ref_=wl_share