Update on Laya

Laya was one of our special cases from 2004. Kim and I were having lunch when we got a call from a lady that her husband had taken her dog to the local animal control and she was pregnant, both Laya and the lady. She was in quite a state as he had taken Laya after she had left for work and without her permission.

We quickly jumped into action and managed to get Laya. We had a super foster in Lori for her who kept her at her home until Laya had her babies, luckily only 3, who were gorgeous, and gave them all a home until the puppies were old enough to adopt.

Laya found her forever home with Sue in Kingston. Sue had recently lost her beloved dog and had seen Laya's story and felt a strong connection with her and she made the drive over from Kingston, a 3 hour trip one way, to meet her. When Laya was ready, she went home with Sue.

At the beginning of May, Sue contact Foxy's to give us an up date on Laya, and what an update it was. Below you can read Laya's story in Sue's words.


May 4, 2005
Laya & I were returning to Kingston (I took her to work with me). We drove the scenic route along lake Ontario, Aldolphus reach, etc. We stopped at a few parks for Laya to have a stretch & walk/pee, etc. At our usual park (for Sat. AM walks) was our last stop & Laya took off. We were having a great time (but she wasn't listening to me). Then she spotted another dog in the distance (on the opposite side of this busy highway) & she took off. I tried to stop her & was running & screaming at the top of my lungs but she wouldn't come to me &, she was hit by a car.

The van that hit her drove off , then some really nice people stopped (1 of the ladies was a Vet Tech.). They drove Laya & I back to my van & helped me get her into the van. Fortunately my Vet was on call for the weekend. Laya had some abrasions & a very badly broken right front leg (7 fractures sites). She had surgery & they inserted a metal plate + 7 screws. Her recovery was long with lots of hicups (infections, osteomyelitis & discussions re: amputation of her right leg). However, she has done very well.

On Feb. 27'06, Laya had the plate + screws removed & she is her old self again. Her right leg still bothers her if she is too active. But, the good that has come out of all this, is that she is a much calmer & more obediant dog (& her owner is much firmer, a more authoritative dog owner. I need to be with Laya's strong willed nature.).

We are all very happy that Laya recovered well and we hope she has a long future ahead of her with Sue. This little girl is one lucky dog, she has some angels watching over her.