Dr Gemma Coulter introduces Gypsy to one of her new owners, Lily.
LITTLE Gypsy’s instincts were spot on when she approached Mr Margerison’s truck last month.
He had pulled over in outback New South Wales near Dubbo and was just about to set off when a cute little black puppy in desperate need of help ran up to him.
It was immediately obvious to him that something was wrong – her hind leg was too painful for her to stand on and there were no buildings for miles around.
Taking her back home with him, he immediately brought her to the girls at Monbulk Veterinary Clinic.
The first priority was to X-ray her injured leg, with the clinic’s state-of-the-art digital X-ray equipment.
This quickly confirmed a complete fracture to both bones in the lower leg. Dr Gemma Coulter and her staff administered pain relief, reset the leg and placed it in a cast for Gypsy’s recovery.
A scan revealed that Gypsy did not have a microchip and, after inquiries to local Dubbo vets failed to discover anybody missing Gypsy, a delighted Wendy and her husband were able to formally adopt her into the family.
Five weeks later, the bones had healed and Gypsy was no doubt thrilled to have the cast off and a new loving family to dote on her.
“Gypsy’s story highlights the importance of ensuring our pets are all microchipped and that owners keep their contact details up to date,” Dr Coulter said.
“It’s a simple, inexpensive procedure and the most reliable way to reunite owners with their lost pets.
“I am very pleased that Gypsy has made such a speedy recovery and that such a happy, energetic puppy has found a loving home.”
