I am very sorry this had to happen to you
I realize you did not write the post to enlist sympathy but you have mine anyway and best wishes for a quick recovery!!!!!
I totally agree with your post. I have learned through years of animal ownership and the generous advise and postings of this site that the responcibilities of having a dog of the working breed, or for that matter any breed, does not stop at food, water, shelter. Thank you for posting this so that all of us can stop and take stock.