On Monday Nov 12, after going outside for our morning walk Sid had a freak accident with the elevator. On our way back to our apartment, Gus (Aaron's Australian Shepard) and I were already in the elevator when Sid got spooked and jumped out and back into the lobby. The doors closed and to my horror her leash was on the inside of the elevator (she was not). The button to open the doors didn't work, we started to ascend and I watched as her little leash was pulled through the closed doors.

I got off a few floors up and ran back down to her in the lobby where  she was shaking and limping. I have no idea what happened to her on the other side of the doors, but a toenail was ripped from her back right paw and her back left leg is severely broken, a clean break near her hip.  Setting her leg will not be sufficient, and she must have emergency surgery on Wednesday Nov 14 where they will use steel plates to allow the break to heal properly.

I know there are a million terrible things going on in the world and our country right now, and it feels petty and first world and privileged to be asking for money for a dog.  As you know, Sid is a really important part of my life and is a huge factor in my mental health. And as many of you know, I've been looking for work because my income has been a fraction of what it has been in the past, and I am just not in a position to pay for this out of pocket.

Truly anything helps and no amount is too small.  Sid and I both thank you for the bottoms of our hearts.

So much love,
Jamie