Today, a small puppy arrived on my doorstep. My neighbor's introduced me to her. Her name is Lucky. She's about three months old and by far one of the most playful little things I have ever met. She seems to have a cut around her neck. I brought her inside to check up on her and make sure there was not a rope left around her. It seems like the rope- which did cut her open, is gone. But her neck is very infected. I've told the children (her owners) to clean her up, but I worry that they're just too young to help her. She's very active and happy, and I think she'll muttle through just fine. But I will be keeping an eye on her for the next day or two.
