Patch an injured puppy found on an Arizona highway!

Patch - our tri-paw

Patch love to play ball but the sand gets in her nose!

Patch starring in her first birthday card

   This is our most recent rescue, Patch. We found her abandoned on the side of a remote but busy highway leading from Arizona into New Mexico as we were nearing our first destination on a 9 day trip. Her back left leg had been horribly injured, probably by an animal attack. She was only about 6-8 weeks old, yet she seemed in fairly good condition otherwise. As a matter of fact, we had no idea her leg had a 

​compound fracture because she was so stoic and cried only for food and water, which she eagerly accepted. The closest animal hospital was 35 miles away, but they were able to see her immediately. 
   Sadly, the vet said that Patch’s leg couldn't be saved because it had been like that for a few days, but she assured us that most dogs, especially puppies, could do quite well with three legs.  Again we thought that at the very least we would find a good home for her, but we fell in love with her immediately deciding that we would be adopt her provided that she and Angel, could get along. We made arrangements for her surgery and subsequent care until we could pick her up to bring her home. 
   We needn't have worried about Angel, who was delighted and acted as if we brought her the best gift ever! Patch flies like the wind, seemingly unaware of her missing leg.
   Please do not hesitate to adopt a special needs pet if you are able. We feel so lucky to have found Patch and her loving devotion has already convinced us that she was meant to join our family.