Her injuries were caused by a harness that had been put on her when she was a puppy. Misty was either abandoned or was lost as a puppy wearing the harness. As she grew, the harness gradually embedded in her skin eventually abrading the fur and causing the horrific laceration that you see. The vet had to surgically remove the harness and treat the open wound. The wound goes all around her body. Misty is still quite young, perhaps a hear and a half old. She is on antibiotics and is expected to make a full recovery.

If you would like to help with Misty's extensive vet bills, you can make a donation to Sammie's Friends by sending a check to Sammie's Friends, 128 High Street, Grass Valley, CA   95945 or donate through our link to PayPal on the Help page. 

For more of Misty's story and additional pictures, please go here.

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