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Appeal made to help 'Yeller' recover and find a home
Yeller's ordeal began nearly two weeks ago when the friendly fellow showed up at a residence on Tellie Trail. The residents, who own several dogs themselves, wondered why such a beautiful dog was roaming around loose. The couple contacted Jackson Animal Control Officer Lee Hutto, but because their neighborhood is outside the city limits, he could not take the dog. So, the couple fed the dog and he hung around a few days then disappeared. They assumed his owner had located him and taken him back home. A little over a week later, Yeller showed back up at their door. This time he was limping. His right, front leg appeared to be injured. The couple took the dog to the Pine City Vet Clinic, operated by Dr. Martin T. Coffman. Dr. Crocker examined the dog's leg and indicated that it appeared he had been shot. Tuesday, x-ray's confirmed her suspicions. The gunshot wounds have caused what is known as radial nerve paralysis, which in dogs is unrepairable. "The only treatment is to amputate the leg," said Crocker. "But because he is so healthy and has such a great personality, Yeller should be fine with three legs. Many three-legged dogs do just fine." The couple who brought Yeller to the clinic are unable to keep him. The cost of his surgery, will be between $400 and $500. The clinic is contributing $100, but the remainder still needs to be paid. Those who wish to assist with Yeller's care may do so by making contributions at Pine City Vet Clinic, which is located just north of Harvey's Furniture on U.S. 43. "It's difficult for me to believe that such a beautiful dog doesn't belong to someone," said Dr. Crocker. "If someone is missing him, please let us know. If not, he will be available for adoption. Those interested can call us at 246-7887 or come by the clinic." Dr. Crocker said Yeller's situation also shows the dire need for a county-wide animal shelter. Clarke County Commissioner Patricia DuBose and Hutto are working to make that happen. They are seeking grants and other means of funding such a facility.
"People out in the county have nowhere to take animals like Yeller," said Crocker. "A shelter would help in such situations."
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