Petunia was hit and run over by a car. When she was rushed to Dearborn, we didn't think she was going to make it. Well, this girl has too much heart to give up. Not only did she have a severe abrasion on her chest, one of her hips is so badly dislocated it is going to require extensive surgery. Petunia had also clearly not been cared for--she was thin, malnourished, unsure of people, and strongly heartworm positive. She has begun her heartworm treatment, and has learned that people aren't all bad--she is very attached to her caretakers and gets very excited when she sees them, wagging her little nub of a tail, and if you sit beside her she immediately crawls into your lap for a hug. She also loves having her belly rubbed and getting kissed on her forehead!

Petunia is being treated for heartworms and will be undergoing surgery to repair her hip on 1/28/2010. She will make a wonderful, low-key, easygoing, loving...

Petunia was hit and run over by a car. When she was rushed to Dearborn, we didn't think she was going to make it. Well, this girl has too much heart to give up. Not only did she have a severe abrasion on her chest, one of her hips is so badly dislocated it is going to require extensive surgery. Petunia had also clearly not been cared for--she was thin, malnourished, unsure of people, and strongly heartworm positive. She has begun her heartworm treatment, and has learned that people aren't all bad--she is very attached to her caretakers and gets very excited when she sees them, wagging her little nub of a tail, and if you sit beside her she immediately crawls into your lap for a hug. She also loves having her belly rubbed and getting kissed on her forehead!

Petunia is being treated for heartworms and will be undergoing surgery to repair her hip on 1/28/2010. She will make a wonderful, low-key, easygoing, loving companion for someone. All she wants is a warm bed, attention, and the occasional treat, of course! Petunia doesn't mind other dogs or kitties. Who wouldn't want company like that?

b>Petunia will be ready for a new home in a few weeks. We are accepting applications for her pre-adoption, which can be filled out on our homepage, dearbornanimalhospital.petfinder.com. Her adoption fee is $150. We also desperately need donations to help cover her extensive medical treatment--any donations can be mailed to Dearborn Animal Hospital (attn: Jillian), 715 East College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030. For more information on Petunia or to make an appointment to meet her, please contact Jillian at judelson1@bellsouth.net