Chi Chi the Rescue Dog A Quadruple Amputee Who Inspires the World
“She exemplifies resilience and forgiveness and willingly shares her love and compassion in abundance,” Howell has said. “Her sweet-tempered and gentle spirit opens people’s hearts and her perceptive spirit senses where her love is needed.” Chi Chi’s vet has called her a “miracle dog,” referring both to the fact that she survived losing all her legs and to the joy she brings to the world. Today, Chi Chi is a registered therapy dog, offering strength, love, and support to those who need it most. She visits VA hospitals, assisted living facilities, and children with disabilities.
In our darkest moments, it can be hard to believe joy can be found again. But one amazing dog proves that no matter what happens, through love and patience, we can make the world a better place. Chi Chi is a golden retriever who was found in a dumpster by an animal rescue group in South Korea. Badly injured and left in a garbage bag with her legs bound together, the only way to save Chi Chi’s life was to amputate all four of her legs. As she recovered, the call went out to find a family who could care for a dog with serious medical needs. As a quadruple amputee, just getting Chi Chi’s prosthetics on so she could go outside in the morning would be time-consuming. Fortunately, Elizabeth Howell from Arizona saw a video about Chi Chi’s plight online. “She stole my heart,” Howell said, taken by how Chi Chi was still wagging her tail despite her injuries. After seeing Chi Chi’s perseverance and her will to live, Elizabeth and her family took on the challenge. There were struggles as Chi Chi learned to trust people again, but with time, Chi Chi found peace and joy with her new family.
To celebrate her journey of survival, courage, and love, Chi Chi was honored
with the American Humane Hero Dog
Award in 2018. You can follow the adventures of this brave, loving canine at Facebook.com/ ChiChiRescueDog.
What Does That Clicking in My Jaw Mean? Click … Click … Click ...
You’d expect to hear clicking and popping when you crack your knuckles, but when the noises start coming from your jaw, your joints may be telling you that something more serious is going on.
capsule. In some cases, patients with TMJ disorders have also reported chronic headaches, hearing loss, nausea, and limited jaw movement. Unfortunately, anyone is susceptible to TMJ disorder at any time, as it can be caused by anything as simple as clenching your teeth during a long car ride. Though treatment options have improved over the years, most often we are working to find ways to help keep the joint as happy as we can in its damaged condition. You can ease the pain and side effects of TMJ disorders by changing your home habits, including adhering to a new resting jaw position, and practicing custom exercises for your condition. A general rule when it comes to a clicking or popping jaw is to note the frequency and pain associated with it. If this is the first time you have noticed the clicking, it may be nothing more than a one-time dislocation. We can help to keep this from becoming a regular occurrence. We’d love to help you decide if and when intervention is right for your symptoms. To learn more about Highland Springs Dental Care’s treatment options for TMJ disorders and headaches, call 951.769.1616.
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) is often caused by dislocated and inflamed tissues near your jaw bone, which can cause severe pain, discomfort, and those cracking and popping noises that are so audible to you and your loved ones. This can be prompted by arthritis, a dislocated disc, or an inflamed
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