3 Legged Dog Saves Terrorized Family!

Every once in a while a story comes along that just makes you feel good. This is one of them.

Calamity Jane is a Golden Retriever who lives in Fort Worth, TX. About five weeks ago, Calamity was found on the side of the road suffering from a gun shot wound. She survived, but required the amputation of her front left leg.

Two weeks ago a family and some of their friends found themselves victims of a violent home invasion. Held at gunpoint and pistol-whipped while the intruders ransacked the house, the hostages feared for their lives.

For whatever reason, one of the thugs flipped on the outside light and this caught the attention of neighbouring Calamity Jane. Seeming to sense that something was wrong, she began barking loudly. Believing that there were people outside with the dog, the robbers panicked and fled the home with 3-legged Calamity Jane hot on their heels!

Calamity gave chase, but never did catch up to the hoodlums. But she had put an end to the 45 minutes of terror her neighbouring family had endured.

The story doesn’t end here, though. While having her leg amputated, the vet discovered that our 3-legged heroin was pregnant.

Calamity Jane is now the proud new mom of seven puppies.

A few days ago somebody made a comment that having an animals limbs amputated was cruel and inhumane. He felt that this would seriously reduce the pet’s quality of life and shouldn’t be done.
Maybe he should meet our 3-legged Calamity Jane!

What Makes a Good Caregiver?

The majority of those caring for aging parents and family members are middle aged women. They are married, working and spend an average of 18 hours a week in the caretakers role. Taking on the responsibility of caregiver is not easy and those that do are very special people.

To be a good caregiver, you must:

Eat healthy and get regular exercise, even if it’s only a short walk, or light aerobics. If you’re not healthy you can’t properly take care of someone else.

Acknowledge that caring for an older adult is stressful and it’s natural to experience a wide range of emotions from joy and fulfillment to anger and frustration.

Take time out for yourself. You cannot allow the role of caregiver to take over all other aspects of their life. “Away time” is necessary to prevent depression and resentment that causes burnout.

Accept that you cannot be everything to everyone, all the time. Ask for help from family, friends, and the community.

Give the person you’re caring for a say in the decisions that affect them. Let them decide what to wear, what to eat, or when to go to bed. Extend them the dignity and courtesy you would want extended to yourself.

Find out how legal and financial affairs should be handled.

Identify doctors and what they do for your elder. Record prescriptions and note all medical instructions given by the physicians.

Refrain from giving too much care. Even if they don't admit it, people like to help themselves.

Let them continue caring for their pets, shopping, cleaning, and whatever else they’re physically able to do.

Take pride in your efforts!