Tornado dog' crawls on broken legs to family

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (KABC) -- Almost three weeks after deadly tornadoes tore through Alabama, an incredible story of survival has emerged about a dog that crawled home to its family on two broken legs.

Mason, a terrier mix, was picked up and swept away by a tornado. His family searched but could not find him.

Then Monday, two and a half weeks later, they came back home to sift through the debris and found Mason waiting for them on the porch.


http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news%2Fbizarre&id=8139450

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what a special pet.

returned my call last night and said that Mason is on an IV because he's too weak and ill to eat after so long being without water, his white blood count is elevated so he's also receiving antibiotics, and normally they don't try to save animals with multiple breaks but after all he's survived they decided to do everything they can to save him ... she's brought in another surgeon whom she will assist in setting both legs ... he's supposed to be in surgery today ...

I hope it goes well for him.

He looks a lot like my little guy did...If he were mine I'd want to stay with him 24/7. Sure hope he heals well and quickly. :(

Monday 09:00 A.M. ---------Mason is doing great, he just returned to us. He stayed the weekend at the orthopedic specialist where his surgery was performed so they could keep an eye on him. He is eating drinking and seems to have a healthy outlook. He will now stay with us for the duration of his 6 week recovery. Also, he now has a facebook account. His name on facebook is Mason Thetornadodog

http://vulcanparkanimalcare.com/

He may be getting slightly spoiled with the hand feeding and sitting in laps during down time but that is ok. But, now it is time to turn in and get some rest. Talk to everyone tomorrow.

He is doing well and has a busy day planned of sitting in laps. Also, he should be on the news sometime tomorrow so I will post the time when I know it.

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I hope the little guy is ok.

Hope the little guy makes it.

updated if you hear anything. And thanks for posting the info about the fund.

Damn does that dog remind you of wizard of oz or what??

love and good vibes all the way.

Can't afford more, since Soc. Sec. froze the COLA, but this is worth it.
Trussville is just outside Birmingham, about 3.5 hours from where I live.

Thanks for including the fund address, Veronica.

loved by a dog will understand this. I'll be sending 20.00 tomorrow. Thanks for the Vet information.

Goddess - thank you for caring for Mason and helping him home to those he loves and loves him. Mason is one Righteous Dog! Hell is all this Rapture bullocks getting to me?


K&R Let's help the little guy out. Even a buck or two would help.

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

That little guy didn't crawl all the way home just to die. He's a fighter!

Is there anything as loyal as a dog? I think not!

Bake

So touching, and heart wrenching. Bless Dr. Barbara Behnhart. I posted this on my fb page, there'll be donations.

This story was locked out because the vet gave fund information for the sick dog and I posted it on the DU ... if you want to donate to the fund the vets name is listed in the article or you can privately contact me ....

Only the DU can ask for money on the DU ... now FACEBOOK allows you to post as much of the article as you please
it is really a free press ... probably one of the last ones ...

Please update us. Thanks.

To see how he did over the weekend ... they have been putting in some long hours and I don't want to bother her on a Sunday ... she told me that she cried too when giving an interview about Mason ... we both cried on the phone ... she said she was doing everything in her power to give him the best chance to recover ...

Thank you Skinner and Mods. The world sucks, the Rapture is on the way and this gives us all hope. Let's help the Mason boy get well. I'm sending my donation with a ton of love for this little scrapper. His middle name should be HOPE or NEVER GIVE UP.

I'm humbled by a little dog. :cry:

Get well....sweet and wonderful Mason!

Friday 11:00 A.M. --------Mason was transported to Dr. Milton and Dr. Ballagas facility around 9:00 this morning to begin prepping him for surgery. Surgery should be starting around noon. As soon as I hear from Dr. Lamb I will post a progress report here.

Friday 03:00 P.M. --------Here is the latest update on Mason. He is now out of surgery and in recovery. The doctors said the surgery went well and have high hopes for a great recovery. I will post more as it comes to me.

Saturday 11:15 A.M. --------Mason is eating well and was able to swap over to oral meds this morning. He is having an adjustment period to the large wraps and splints on his front legs but that is to be expected. I will try to post an update tomorrow but if not I will have one first thing Monday morning. Also, someone mentioned making a facebook page for Mason so keep an eye out for that Monday morning.

http://vulcanparkanimalcare.com/

I will read animal stories like this and cry - whereas I can read tragic human stories and not feel as much.

it brings out the best in us ... O8)

----------I just got word from the animal control officer on Masons case that he will be returning to his family after his recovery. It is great news that he will be able to reunite after such a difficult journey home.

Bless his little heart! That is truly a sign to the family that all was not lost on that terrible day! Please keep us updated and I'll be thinking of Mason and his family as they get through this ordeal! Thanks!