So I have been on this "the world is going to hell" kick lately and this morning I went to check in on my favorite dog rescue group, The Mutt Scouts (http://themuttscouts.wordpress.com/) and I discovered that the dog I was worried about months ago is doing well. From all indications I thought she was going to die when I first heard her story but a miracle happened and she is a heathly little girl ready to make someone's life a little brighter. I am glad to know "good" things still happen in this crazy world. Keep the good comin' people.
REPOSTED FROM THE MUTT SCOUTS SIGHT
Yes, believe it…this is Polly Pockets…formerly known as Frail New Friend
Alive. Thriving. Elated. Healthy. New.
When we rescued her -plainly put- there was not much hope. Sure, we were committed, but a few different vets did not believe she would make it.
They feared her too damaged to survive.
We suppose what they were not counting on was her tenacity, her intelligence, and her spirit.
Dog #A792467 was starved – literally – almost to death. One of the worst cases of emaciation we had ever run across. We do not know who…or how…and certainly not: why? Once out of the shelter, and immediately to a doctor, she showed small progress in the first few days, as she was eventually able to hold food down. That changed a week later. Despite testing negative in the shelter, the combination of her compromised health and being in an over-populated shelter proved too much for her, and her second Parvo test came back positive. In addition to emergency treatment, we asked the doctors to immediately start her on Tamiflu – though seen as ‘new school’ by traditional medical practice – it is crucial to properly administer as soon as infection is confirmed.
So: abused first…and then assaulted with Parvo. Most dogs could not have endured the double attack. Polly remained on an IV for the first full week. Every day a question. Every minute a gift. The second week, continued hospitalization and specialized treatment. Oh, and thoughts….and prayers….and the kindest-of-kind compassionate emails.
And you know what? That stealth combo worked this time.
We are all SO GRATEFUL….
…and happiest of all?
Special huge thanks to the girl’s doctors, and supporters.
And every day, aside from proper nutrition, the most comfortable bed, the fanciest collar/leash and toys, and the longest walks in the field….her new most favorite thing to do…
…is to be loved.
REPOSTED FROM THE MUTT SCOUTS SIGHT
Yes, believe it…this is Polly Pockets…formerly known as Frail New Friend
Alive. Thriving. Elated. Healthy. New.
When we rescued her -plainly put- there was not much hope. Sure, we were committed, but a few different vets did not believe she would make it.
They feared her too damaged to survive.
We suppose what they were not counting on was her tenacity, her intelligence, and her spirit.
Dog #A792467 was starved – literally – almost to death. One of the worst cases of emaciation we had ever run across. We do not know who…or how…and certainly not: why? Once out of the shelter, and immediately to a doctor, she showed small progress in the first few days, as she was eventually able to hold food down. That changed a week later. Despite testing negative in the shelter, the combination of her compromised health and being in an over-populated shelter proved too much for her, and her second Parvo test came back positive. In addition to emergency treatment, we asked the doctors to immediately start her on Tamiflu – though seen as ‘new school’ by traditional medical practice – it is crucial to properly administer as soon as infection is confirmed.
So: abused first…and then assaulted with Parvo. Most dogs could not have endured the double attack. Polly remained on an IV for the first full week. Every day a question. Every minute a gift. The second week, continued hospitalization and specialized treatment. Oh, and thoughts….and prayers….and the kindest-of-kind compassionate emails.
And you know what? That stealth combo worked this time.
We are all SO GRATEFUL….
…and happiest of all?
Special huge thanks to the girl’s doctors, and supporters.
And every day, aside from proper nutrition, the most comfortable bed, the fanciest collar/leash and toys, and the longest walks in the field….her new most favorite thing to do…
…is to be loved.
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