Hello Crowdfunding Granters. Thank you for taking the time to hear our story. Parker and I truly appreciate it.

These past two years have strained the world, as covid-19 has devastated everyone and everything in its path. Families, friends, coworkers, neighbors, businesses, organizations, health care, schools, entertainment, basic living, troops, support systems, and social systems... All have felt the affects of this pandemic.









It is not easy, especially knowing how hard it is for everyone out there, to be here and aak for tour help and support. But I have no where left to turn. The bills keep coming in and I do not know what to do. It is all so overwhelming. 


On April 10th, 2021, around 5:30 pm, before the rain came down again, while on a local routine walk down our street my service dog, Parker and I were attacked by an out of control and off the leash german shepherd.

The owner did nothing to stop the attack. Never once calling his dog, asking her to stop, never even left his stance by the front porch, let alone stopped smoking his cigarette.

I saw the dog charging at us and picked up Parker in my arms. The german shepherd ripped her from me, and viciously shredded her to pieces as Parker shrieked for help.

I screamed at the german shepherd, stop, no, release, put her down, leave her alone, help, stop...

But the dog only acted more graphically and furiously. Tossing her around and destroying her for its own fun.

It all happened so fast but still felt like time inched by if that makes sense...and I knew I couldn't just pull at Parker, because I could already see major damage. And pulling her would cause her to be permanently mutilated.

I grabbed the german shepherds mouth and with all my strength put both my hands in and quickly scooped Parker out.

I felt nips and bites from the german shepherd on my arms and legs and hands as I wrapped a frantic and bloodied Parker in my sweatshirt and turned away. Parker was in such shock she was still shrieking and shaking in my arms.

When I turned I looked at the german shepherds owner who was still standing by his porch, silent as could be, still smoking. Feeling his german shepherd's attempts to get Parker back to harm her further, I started running back home.

At some point I saw her bones and organs hanging out, so I wrapped Parker in my sweatshirt. I mist have been screaming as I ran home to get my phone and keys and wallet.

Thankfully, a friendly neighbor heard me and wanted to help. He got his truck ready and as I called 34, yes 34 animal vets and emergency vet hospitals for help, he drove us to the nearest one.

Because it was after 5:30 pm on a Saturday in the middle of a covid pandemic, many were closed or full. 

We ended up in Auburn Hills, which was full and sent us to Madison Heights, who didn't have the equipment to deal with such a severe wound. They sent us to the last place called OVRS, in Bloomfield Hills. They were completely booked but took mercy on us and treated Parker.

Over the next few days, Parker needed a blood transfusion, heavy pain meds, medical vac treatment, emergency surgery, complication follow up, nutritional tubing for all the injuries caused. But that would just be the first fight from this attack.

I was not allowed to see her during this time, partially due to covid and partially because of how severe her wounds were. I only received one picture a day to show her progress.

During this time I started a gofundmepage for her. We ended up raising $3528.00 towards her $10000 and growing  bill, which I paid for with. Scratchpay loan that earning 25% a day and growing,  from medication add ons and other expenses.

I also sold EVERYTHING that we didn't need, clothing, jewelry, shoes, dvd player, tv, mirrors, rugs, dresses, workout equipment, etc. I pawned what I could and the rest, I sold it all.

The owner of the german shepherd was not helpful at all. And talking to him was toxic to my health. So I hired a lawyer.

The gofundmepage was deleted because I felt that I could manage things but since then, Parker has been to the emergency room again for complications from the attack, she has been on pain meds for 4 months, on and off antibiotics, her back wound keeps blistering, and bleeding. And now I am told the only solution for that is to take Parker to a dermatologist for dogs. They are currently booked in advance until September 2021 and you have to put a deposit down.

Furthermore, because she has no fur on her back, she gets sunburns very easily- which are extremely painful!!!! She will now have to wear cloths or pajamas for the rest of her life to cover this. Another cost.

Her bills are overwhelming us. It just feels endless. Knowing that the pandemic is still raging on and that others are in need as well, I really hesitated to reopen a gofundmepage again, but I am barely paying my bills and am overwhelmed by debt. I need help.

Parker is not just my service dog who sniffs out attacks and pain flare ups, she is not just my emotional support animal who has helped me feel love and safety after a horrific trauma, she is not just the daughter I have always wanted but can never have because of mutilations people did to me, she is not just a beat friend whom I can trust and love fully knowing I won't be hurt back in return, she is a teacher of love, an inspiration of happiness, my safety guide thru leaving the 4 walls of my home to see the world again. Parker has always been there for me. Now I am hoping to do all I can for her.

Not only have I sold everything I could, I also applied for every kind of aid, grant, emergency help that I could find. I listed them all in my previous gofundmepage. The problem with help like that is the pandemic hasn't made a safe environment for fundraising, so many organizations are hurting themselves for funding and therefore, are unable to offer much if anything.

At this time I am asking for prayers, healing thoughts, and if you can spare a $1, $5, $10, $25, or whatever, I beg you to help me save my baby.

Parker has my heart. When this happened, it shattered my soul. Nothing so vicious and graphic and reckless, should happen to someone so good hearted, kind, loving, caring and so pure.

I keep thinking if I was faster, if we just would have stayed inside, if that owner just put his dog on a leash.... But it happened. And it happened to my Parker.

Parker is beloved around here. She is the friendliest, loving, caring, chill, obedient, quiet, beautiful, wonderful, helpful dog. I wish it was me!!!!!!!!

I will post some of the bills we have had to deal with in an update. I will also post all the aid and grants applications. And all the other costs. I want to be as transparent as possible.

Thank you for your time. I appreciate your healing vibes, well wishes, thoughts and prayers and donations.

May you all stay safe and healthy. Thank you for your time.

 

Katie and Parker.

Here are pictures from the attack and from her recovery.