Little Max’s attack and survival

Hello and blessings to those reading my story;

My name is Max, and I am a rescued mixed Chihuahua.

I’ve had a great life these past six years, until 2 days ago, when I was attacked by an 80 pound Pitbull. As many of you know, I’m only 11 pounds.

I was told my chances of survival were minimal; but what they don’t know is that I’m a strong little guy. I’m fighting!

My neck was 75% detached from the rest of my body; I now have 2 drains, 2 broken cervical vertebrae, lumbar edema, a Foley Catheter, my blood pressure is over 220 and a constant pain pump running very strong pain medication, tranquilizers, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications.

I heard the doctors say I would be blind, and also might not be able to walk; but boy, when I heard my mom’s voice and felt her presence, it did not matter how much pain I was in; I made sure to find every drop of strength left in my body, get up and put my front paws on her chest; just to hear her heart beat and feel her kisses on my tiny head. Did I mention my blood pressure also dropped to 150 after those kisses?

I know I keep surprising my doctors and nurses daily by getting up, waiting for my mom to come see me at Blue Pearl Intensive care Unit. I even heard them say I am their most critical patient they have.

I know my care won’t be cheap. I know we have to compensate the surgeons, doctors, nurses and Technicians that have been taking my vital signs daily. The ones that responded when I cried in pain; the ones that just said “Hi little guy” when I felt sad and alone; but most important, the ones that saved my life.

Please rest assured that every penny will go towards my care and continuation of care. When they remove my drains and sutures; when I have to go home taking medications orally; and when I have to see each specialist.

Know that every dollar you gave me, will go to the medical personnel that made sure I survived. From the second they grabbed me and said “Oh my God” to the moment they return me to my mom and she says: “Oh my God, he made it.”

A simple “thank you” is not enough.

May you receive many years of health and abundance for every dollar you donate under my name.

Sincerely and from the bottom of my little beating heart;

Love, always

-Max.