For whatever reason, Goldie had been on her own for a long time. She had a collar, but it had rotted to the point of falling off. No tags. All of her canine teeth were missing; the rest were badly worn down. 2 October Goldie in the Neurology Department of VRCC (Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado) in Denver, after another bath and some more clipping
But at one time she had belonged somewhere; she was so happy to see humans, giving kisses in return for her rescue from the elements right from the start. Pulling her front legs up into a lap, giving a BIGNOSEPOKE for attention. Just a sweet girl. Lisa says, "Goldie has a beautiful attitude and that true Airedale spirit. She's alert & bright & very interested in everything. No self-pity here."
The four-wheeled cart recommended by Dr. Lane; it can be seen HERE	After medical evaluation, we still have more questions than answers about Goldie. A specialist who did x-rays & an MRI found no broken bones to explain her paralysis. All of her blood work came back negative. The vet thinks perhaps a vascular incident like a stroke as a possible cause. There has been a small amount of movement seen in her back legs now, so hydrotherapy is definitely in the plan for her. Her future may include her being fitted with a cart for mobility.
For now she rests safely on a soft bed, with food & water close by. She has had surgery to remove a large lump on her back. The stitches will be out soon, so she will be able to start water therapy to help recover use of her back legs. Acupuncture is also a part of her recovery plan. Thanks to Airedale Rescue, her days of surviving alone are over.
5 October With Foster Dad RJ, after her MRI & surgery. Taking a potty break, . . .
. . . resting her head on his lap, loving all the attention
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE SAGA OF GOLDIE OF THE GOLDEN MOUNTAINS CONTINUES AFTER THESE COMMENTS FROM OUR VIEWERS . . .	Foster Mom Lisa & Goldie
SUE FORRESTER: I think we have a miracle here. The Aussie As have already tipped out their money boxes and sent their spending money to Goldie. We want to see her running free!!!!! Thank you to all of ATRA - inspirational doesn't come close. DIANE ESKANAZY, of CANINE-L: Boy, that's an incredible dog, and the Airedale rescue folks are amazing, as always. BOB SEIS, ATRA Kentucky State Coordinator: Thanks for sharing this inspirational story! JACKIE McGUINNESS: I was touched by this dog's courage that has helped her through two years of living wild and then to be paralyzed as well and still survive . . . it's an inspiration to us all. And I've had the cheek to moan about a sore arm this week! You need to get her story on national TV and in the papers - perhaps it will bring in extra funding, but in the meantime, I've sent what I can . . . I could do to eat less chocolate anyway. MARY GADE: Sally, you have done a wonderful job of writing, along with Connie. And of course what words can describe Lisa & RJ! I agree it should go national! I have been in on this from the beginning and still cry every time I read about Goldie and look at that first picture of her with those pitiful atrophied legs & her four-inch topknot! What a will to live this girl has! I guess I will always be pushover for anything with fur. I love all of you guys! SANDI MANCINI: OMG. That story brought tears to my eyes and broke my heart. What a girl. Somewhere in the back of my mind I remember a family out West losing their Airedale while camping . . . I wonder if this could be that dog? MARYBETH McCARTHY: Amazing!! What a girl. SIDNEY HARDIE: Oh, my!! What a story -- what a gurrrl! It makes my heart hurt to think of what she has been through and melt again now that I know she is in the loving arms of Airedale Rescue. KARA CIHLAR: The website with Goldie's story is GREAT. Thanks so much for sharing it. We made a couple of donations, and even shared the story with one of our customers and they made a small donation too! I'll pass this link to all my dog-loving friends. We'll keep checking the site to see how this courageous girl is doing! MARE MOORE . . . my heart aches for all the trials this brave girl has suffered but weeps happy tears now that she is with Airedale Rescue. Any animal with the courage & drive to survive that this one has, surely deserves every assistance possible, eh???!! Quincey & I have sent in our contribution along with all the Airezen we can muster to help Goldie with her recovery! GO GOLDIE!! CONTINUE WITH THE SAGA OF GOLDIE OF THE GOLDEN MOUNTAINS HERE