NathanNo Time to Waste
Even though Mason was back in the comfort of his family’s care, his problems were far from over. Even though he was resilient and fought hard, he still needed to get medical help so that he could return to the playful and active family dog he was before the storm occurred. The family rushed to get the help he needed and deserved.
Not Enough Resources
There was one other problem that the whole family was faced with. It was unfortunate that the storm had left the whole family homeless, so they did not even have enough resources to take better care of the poor helpless dog. The family after trying so hard to locate Mason was not about to let this be a problem. They looked quick and hard for a solution.
The Last Resort
Mason’s family was still homeless with no possession. So in the end, they had to call up the Birmingham-Jefferson County Animal Control Shelter since they did not even have the means to commute anywhere. Even though deep in their hearts they did not want to spend another day separated with Mason, they knew it was the right choice to let the shelter temporarily keep him.
Examinations And Investigations
Even though Mason’s condition called for immediate medical care, his family had not ways of paying for the expensive medical bill. There were a number of breaks in his front paws and his legs had been fractured. Mason had literally crawled back home! Even though he and his family were unaware at the time. This was the start of something truly wonderful.
The Prognosis
When the family finally took him to the animal shelter, the employees were impressed by Mason. “For an animal just to show up on someone’s porch after all this time was pretty remarkable, especially with the condition he’s in,” explains Phil Doster, the coordinator of the animal shelter told MyFox Alabama. “It was just really sad, but really moving too, that this dog had made his way home on two broken legs.”
A New Plan
“He was emaciated and his two front legs were literally flopping below the elbows,” Doster further states, “Mason literally had to crawl on his elbows to get back. The little guy had no indication of pain, remarkably. He was just happy to be home. [His family] did not want to surrender him, but they were doing what they thought was the best thing for Mason.” Doster thought of a plan for Mason and his folks.