Phoebe isn’t one to complain, but it’s been a rough couple of weeks.

After being hit by a car on Aug. 7, the almost two-year-old Chihuahua has faced broken bones, daily IVs, and even an amputation. The folks at Marion Animal Hospital have been working to nurse her back to health, and now they’re hoping more people from the area will help.

Wareham Animal Control Officer Cheryl Gorveatt-Dill responded to the accident.

“I got a call that the dog had been hit on Onset Avenue and was running loose in the roadway,” said Gorveatt-Dill.

When she arrived on the scene, the small dog was in the middle of the road. Although she didn’t appear to have any life-threatening injuries, Gorveatt-Dill said, “The dog was in a lot of pain. I offered to transfer the dog to the hospital.”

The owner said she was unable to pay any veterinary bills and signed Phoebe over to Gorveatt-Dill, who called the Marion Animal Hospital and asked them to take the pup in.

“There’s no emergency fund set up for animals that get injured. Sometimes there are not a lot of options,” she said.

Marion Animal Hospital owner and veterinarian Dr. Rachel Francis agreed to take Phoebe and found that her injuries were more severe than they first appeared.

She had a fractured pelvis, a fractured hind limb, and a dislocated ankle, said the hospital’s Practice Manager Chantelle Pavao.

Francis tried to save Phoebe’s ankle and foot, but she was forced to amputate it due to the damage.

“We have a lot of work put into this dog,” said Pavao. “She’s doing ok. She still has a long way to go.”

The dog’s animal fees have surpassed $4,000 and with daily IVs that amount is rising.

Both the hospital and Gorveatt-Dill hope to find some funds to alleviate the cost on the hospital.

Gorveatt-Dill posted Phoebe’s picture on the Friends of Wareham Animals Facebook page and is applying for a grant through the town.

“Wareham is only eligible for one thousand dollars for the entire year,” she said. “There’s no guarantee that it will get approved.”

The hospital also has a “Surrendered Animals Fund” for cases like Phoebe’s.

Pavao said the ultimate goal is to get Phoebe adopted.

“If everything goes well, she will start with a foster home and it will lead to a forever home,” Pavao said. “She’s a very sweet girl.”

Gorveatt-Dill hopes people will support the Chihuahua.

“She’s little bitty. She deserves a chance,” she said.

For more information on Phoebe or to donate to her medical bill, contact Marion Animal Hospital at 1-800-279-6724.