(September 2017) Washington: Woman and her Poodle named Sara Lee attacked by a Pit Bull

WASHINGTON -- On the evening of Tuesday September 26th my beloved dog Sara Lee was viciously attacked by a large breed dog we believe it was either a boxer mix or pit bull mix.

There was no warning that this would happen, the other dog did not bark or growl. 

In a blink of an eye Sara's neck was in the other dog's mouth. I held on to her trying to get her free as the owner of the other dog was trying to get him to release her. 

After what seemed like five minutes the attack was over, leaving her neck ripped open in two spots.

I rushed her to the nearest vet and unfortunately they were closing and unable to take care of her but directed me to VCA Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle located in Lynnwood Washington. On arrival to VCA they took her to the exam room medicated her, cleaned and stapled her wounds. I was informed that there was a chance the skin would die between the two bite marks and have to be removed surgically but they were hoping that wouldn't happen.

Today Friday September 29th I took Sara to her normal veterinarian office Family Pet medical surgery located in Arlington Washington. Upon examination of her wounds they informed me she needed to have surgery because the skin was dying.

After surgery was over the veterinarian told me she was surprised Sarah survived the attack. They had to remove the skin in between the two tear marks that were left by the other dog.

The Vet let me know that a second surgery will more than likely be required within a few weeks. As well as laser treatment on her wounds.

On top of the mounting Veterinary bills I have had to take time off of work to care for Sara and to allow my own bite wound to heal on my hand.

Sara is not just a loving family member but she is also a service dog. she is able to detect when I'm going to have a seizure and helps to calm me down or get me to a safe place. Any help that you are able to offer will go directly to veterinarian bills. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for helping a fur baby and her mom.

UPDATE
Today Sara received her second laser therapy treatment on her wounds that are starting to reopen after her surgery. She has been quite a trooper when we go to visit the veterinarian office in Smokey Point. Although she seems extremely scared around other animals. After what she's been through I don't blame her.

The vet has told me she will have to go back in for another surgery to close up the wounds but we're waiting at this point for laser therapy treatment to be completed to see how her skin heals. I would like to say thank you again to the people that have donated to help her. It shows me there are good people out there even strangers that don't know Sara.

UPDATE 2
Some good news came our way at the Family Pet Medical and Surgical Center of Arlington today! Sara had her drain tube removed from her neck and it doesn't look like she will require an additional surgery for the time being. I'll continue doing the cleansing on her neck 3 times a day, along with heat packs.

She has 3 more laser therapy treatment scheduled on her wounds. But things are looking up for my beloved dog. I would like to thank everyone for their kind generosity and prayers during this time of need. Your support has been very heartwarming.

GoFundMe: Sara Lee's vet bills
Created September 29, 2017
Dorothy Dutcher
  Animals
  LYNNWOOD, WA
$372 of $1,750 goal
Raised by 9 people in 23 days