Tanner's happy miracle: a loving home

Tanner could tell a story that many strays could tell. But his tale has a happy ending.

Tanner is a boxer who came to us limping, with a 6" arrowhead embedded in his spine, ramming the sensitive nerves along the spinal cord. His condition was not good; nor was his prognosis.

NC PAL took Tanner to Dr. Sheets and Dr. Stubblefield, both longtime friends to animal rescue groups. The vets performed a 2 1/2 operation on Tanner, successfully removing the arrow without damaging the pup's spine. Yet for all his pain, Tanner's demeanor remained utterly loving. As Dr. Sheets said, "He's an ambassador for the boxer breed."

Tanner recovered at the home of NC PAL founder Lisa Crosby, then went to his new forever home to live with his new best friend, Buster.

As Tanner's new owner told us: "Proverbs says, 'Blessed is the man who cares for animals.'" Indeed.

We are grateful for the wonderful veterinarians who worked their magic with Tanner, and for his adoptive parents, who are providing him (and Buster!) all the love he can stand.

May they all have many peaceful, joyous years!