As soon as we located her, our hearts fell at the sight of her frail body, which was trembling in the shade of the tree. After carefully removing her from the crate, we wrapped her in a warm blanket and made a solemn promise to provide her all the affection and attention that she needed. When they arrived at the clinic, the veterinary staff immediately got to work. The severity of her condition was grave, and they cautioned us that the road to recovery would be a long and uncertain one.
Even though we were anxious, the x-rays provided us with a glimpse of hope. Cher's jaw seemed to be misaligned, which was most likely the result of an injury that had not been treated or a congenital deformity; nonetheless, it was not fractured, which spared her the agony of having surgery. When we realized that we could now concentrate on her health and comfort, we let out a sigh of relief.
