Winnie is a six-month old Collie mix who met her owner, Patty, at the local grocery store in Bennett. Winnie and her sister, Remmie, were up for adoption and Patty ended up bringing both puppies home. The playful and affectionate sisters quickly settled in and enjoy running around their home on the Eastern plains of Colorado while chasing rabbits and other critters.
One day, before leaving for work, Patty called the pups to put them in their outdoor dog run, but only Remmie answered her call. By lunch break, Winnie had yet to be seen, and Patty began to worry. She drove all over and called every neighbor, but still no Winnie. When Patty's husband came home, they eventually found Winnie whimpering behind a neighbor's shed, and unable to get up or move because of the extreme pain she was in. Her leg was badly injured, but they didn't know how. A miscalculated landing from a jump? A kick from a cow? The answer remains a mystery!
Patty carried Winnie back to the car, made her a splint, and rushed her to the veterinarian, where it was determined that Winnie's injuries were so severe that amputation was the best option to prevent ongoing issues and suffering.
