WPTV (West Palm Beach, Florida) 20 May 08 Gator attacks dog in Loxahatchee
Loxahatchee, FL: A local woman is asking for dog lovers to rally around her beloved Shepherd mix, terribly injured by an alligator in Loxahatchee.
The sedated dog is awaiting lifesaving surgery *if* funds can be raised..
Despite a shattered jaw, broken legs and deep puncture wounds, there is hope for the 9 year old dog, who managed to get out of the jaws of the alligator that clamped down on him in the shallow water of a Loxahatchee canal.
"I love her she’s my best friend. I've had her since she was born."
Rennie's owner Lisa Shanks holds her other dog,’ Lover' close and confronts the terrible possibility the injuries are too severe for Rennie to survive....
"She was lying down, mauled, her legs broken" she says, choking back tears."
The veterinarians had to be blunt...
"Its gonna be rough, tough to make it through fighting off infections”, says Dr. Arthur Christopher.
The surgery to pin the leg fractures and rehab Rennie would cost at least 3000 dollars.
“If anyone can help, I want to save my dog," says the owner.
If you would like to donate, please call (561) 712-1911, or go to www.paws2help.net
Gator attacks dog in Loxahatchee