Little Russell 1- Hawk -0

7 week old Russell survived a suspected hawk attack, found seriously injured high up in a paddock on rural farmland, he was not given much chance by the vets, dehydrated, badly injured and unable to stand or lift his head ,he was originally suffering from suspected neurological ,spinal damage and a nasty abscess on his back from a puncture wound. The next few days were touch and go, with fluids, painkillers, antibiotics, a cleaned up wound and food, he rallied, but it became apparent that one leg wasn't working and his breathing was very fast. The next vet visit proved pretty grim, xrays showed a problem with his spine and a herniated diaphram .Things were not looking good for him. shaping up to be very expensive and with a poor prognosis euthanasia was mooted, but I'd seen a side to this brave wee man each day I had him, he got just a tiny bit stronger, little improvements in mobility gave me hope he would continue to improve , the vet agreed to another few days to see if he could stand fully .. RUSSELL DID NOT DISSAPPOINT ... he's a fighter , and with continuing small improvements and the spirit of a lion, he has impressed them to stand and lift his head up on his own enough to see a future but he needs your help. Russell must have at least 2 surgeries, to fix the hernia and probably amputate the unresponsive leg if he is to be able to walk unhindered ,we hope the neuro issues and deafness improve with time .Please help Russell in his fight for a brighter future