Not often do I take to social media to be openly sad, but I could appreciate the thoughts and prayers. Me and Leona have been one and the same since she was a pup. We’ve been together since I was 15 and inseparable since. She is my sweet old lady, my best friend. She is everything.

Earlier this week, she was attacked protecting our chickens. Other than that, we don’t know exactly what happened. We found her the next morning and took her to the vet. She was hospitalized and put on fluids for blood loss. The vet found 8 puncture wounds surrounding her throat and head, and so much more bruising. She’s been stable since Tuesday, and has come back determined to stay alive. Her spirit is unbreakable.

This month I have lost my job, moved back in with my parents, and my dog is teetering the line between life and death. I do not know what to do with all this grief, so I am asking for support. Leona is now on her fourth day of recovery. The vet said if she is already eating it’s a good sign but it will be a day by day thing until her injuries “declare” themselves. The next check up is Monday, where we will see if she needs to be put under again for sutures to help close the wounds.