Dog found with owner’s body after tornado
When emergency workers found the body of tornado victim Carol Forste Friday in Amelia, Ohio, her dog Kush, was at her side.
“Kush would not leave her deceased body’s side…stood right next to her until they discovered her,” Dr. Dan Meakin, Kush’s vet, told News Channel 5.
Meakin, of All Creatures Animal Hospital, said that in addition to Kush’s injuries, his owner’s death took an emotional toll on him. For days, the pit bull wouldn’t eat or drink.
“Something like that really puts the fear into them, so it sometimes takes them a couple of days to they feel like eating again, but Kush is starting to take food with hand feeding,” he said.
Kush suffered torn ligaments and will require surgery, but is expected to recover. Vets said they’re working to lower their fee for the $1,800 surgery because the Forstes lost most of their valuables in the storm.
Posted by jwoestendiek March 8th, 2012 under Muttsblog, videos.
Tags: all creatures animal hospital, amelia, animals, carol forste, dan meakin, dogs, emotions, grief, kush, mourning, ohio, pets, pit bull, pit bulls, pitbull, pitbulls, tornado, victim, weather
Comments
Comment from Staci
Time March 9, 2012 at 12:58 pm
The vets can offer to do the surgery for free. The way the article reads, the vets are trying to lower the surgery cost because there are no valuables left to scavange from the deceased owners home. Leaves a bad taste in my mouth…..
Comment from candace
Time March 10, 2012 at 11:39 pm
First, I don’t think the vet was going to put him down. The story said they were worried that they might have to put him down because he seemed so traumatized by it and had severely injured himself.
I called the vets office @ 513-797-7387, Dr Meakin in Amelia, OH, and donated $100 over the phone by credit card. Maybe I am naive, but I can only hope that the money goes toward his surgery and Kush’s family doesn’t have to worry about that burden after losing Carol.
Comment from Bonnie
Time March 8, 2012 at 11:34 pm
I want to know why they were going to consider putting this pretty dog down???? Becasue he misses his owner?? Thats ridiculous!! They should get a rescuer, foster or adopter ready for this pup, she needs surgery…..have someone put a chip in together for this dog! They better NOT kill him!!