Lemon was shot! Medical Expenses Fundraiser

Last week, we received an urgent request from a shelter for the emergency rescue of Lemon, who had been brought in with a severe leg injury. She was in pain and at risk of infection, and needed immediate veterinary care.

We took Lemon to an emergency vet clinic, where she was treated with pain medication and they took X-rays. The X-rays revealed poor little Lemon had been shot; her rear right tibia is shattered, with metal and bone fragments scattered through the soft tissue. The next stop for Lemon was an orthopedic specialist who assessed the damage and made a plan for surgery to save her leg.

Lemon was hospitalized for the weekend and is getting surgery today. She was kept quiet and on pain medication to keep her comfortable and antibiotics to prevent infection. After her surgery, she will go into foster care to recover.

Lemon is an absolute sweetie who is affectionate with all the humans helping her, despite the pain and trauma she just experienced. We wish she did not have to go through this. At least we can promise her the very best of care and love that will help her heal physically and emotionally.