Another rescue story
What a great story about what is involved in getting a dog out of a shelter. We have many well meaning people send us updates about dogs in shelters. Sadly some will have nothing to do with rescues. Others have rules so stringent that we are unable to follow through. Many will not reserve a dog for us which frequently means we work hard to arrange a pick up the day the dog is to be released only to find that it has been adopted or no longer there.
Just a few weeks ago Sunshine Corgi Rescue was informed about two corgi boys in a county shelter near by. The pictures of these boys were down right scary! One boy is missing quite a bit of skin around his eye and down his muzzle. Initially looked to me like road rash or a burn. The other had eyes just filled with green matter. We knew they needed help right away. We were able to pick up on a Friday evening and he was delivered to me. The other had to stay pending his neuter surgery. It wasnt long before I noticed just how sick my new foster boy was. Sadly my vet was out of town for the following week but I was able to contact another vet that has shown great kindness to our organization. He was at the vet first thing Monday morning. He didnt eat, had blood in his loose stool an fell over at times while trying to walk. I also noticed he was loaded with tumors. He was just so arthritic walking was difficult. Had his morbid obesity and he just was in horrible condition.
He stayed at the vet the following week. It was hit and miss for a time as he refused to eat and ran a temp of 103 for several days. He had ear infections and an ulcer in his eye. He had a most difficult week.
His brother was finally neutered and released on Wednesday. Poor fellow was a dreadful site though not near as sick as Leo. Chip spent two days in the hospital. The lack of hair on his face was not an injury at all but an immune mediated response. It appears he may have lupus.
The next stop for Leo was yet another foster home. He could not return to me as he was still contagious. Bless my daughters heart she has two cats. She agreed to take him for yet another week as he got well. He returned last Friday and looks like a different dog!
He has settled in with my crew quickly. No easy task with four dogs and two cats. He is an absolute doll and friendly as can be. He is thankful for each and every thing you do for him. He is so accepting about medicating him. We need to deal with oral medication and meds for the eyes and ears. His goal in life is to be where you are. He is quite a vocal soul, sharing bass rooooooo's often throughout his day. Probably not to high on the adoptability scale. I have been known to keep my involved seniors before. He certainly is an easy addition to my home should the right home not come along.
So many miss out on the joy of the seniors. Granted they may not have a long time to share their life with you but to them it is the rest of their life.
Bless all of you that help in rescue in any form and those of you that have adopted. Yes, we may run into a few bad apples along the way but most rescuers have a heart of gold and do truly care about the breed.
Images coming soon.
Just a few weeks ago Sunshine Corgi Rescue was informed about two corgi boys in a county shelter near by. The pictures of these boys were down right scary! One boy is missing quite a bit of skin around his eye and down his muzzle. Initially looked to me like road rash or a burn. The other had eyes just filled with green matter. We knew they needed help right away. We were able to pick up on a Friday evening and he was delivered to me. The other had to stay pending his neuter surgery. It wasnt long before I noticed just how sick my new foster boy was. Sadly my vet was out of town for the following week but I was able to contact another vet that has shown great kindness to our organization. He was at the vet first thing Monday morning. He didnt eat, had blood in his loose stool an fell over at times while trying to walk. I also noticed he was loaded with tumors. He was just so arthritic walking was difficult. Had his morbid obesity and he just was in horrible condition.
He stayed at the vet the following week. It was hit and miss for a time as he refused to eat and ran a temp of 103 for several days. He had ear infections and an ulcer in his eye. He had a most difficult week.
His brother was finally neutered and released on Wednesday. Poor fellow was a dreadful site though not near as sick as Leo. Chip spent two days in the hospital. The lack of hair on his face was not an injury at all but an immune mediated response. It appears he may have lupus.
The next stop for Leo was yet another foster home. He could not return to me as he was still contagious. Bless my daughters heart she has two cats. She agreed to take him for yet another week as he got well. He returned last Friday and looks like a different dog!
He has settled in with my crew quickly. No easy task with four dogs and two cats. He is an absolute doll and friendly as can be. He is thankful for each and every thing you do for him. He is so accepting about medicating him. We need to deal with oral medication and meds for the eyes and ears. His goal in life is to be where you are. He is quite a vocal soul, sharing bass rooooooo's often throughout his day. Probably not to high on the adoptability scale. I have been known to keep my involved seniors before. He certainly is an easy addition to my home should the right home not come along.
So many miss out on the joy of the seniors. Granted they may not have a long time to share their life with you but to them it is the rest of their life.
Bless all of you that help in rescue in any form and those of you that have adopted. Yes, we may run into a few bad apples along the way but most rescuers have a heart of gold and do truly care about the breed.
Images coming soon.
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Comment by Matey on September 13, 2009 at 12:41pm
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OMG! What a horrible experiences for these poor corgis! Sam and The Sunshine Corgi Rescue are the VOICE for our corgis! We'll help them to fight to stop cruelty! Hope Chip's conditions will be all well soon and will be available for adoption to the wonderful Corgi family. Hope Leo is on the road to full recovery. I got my Matey from the Sunshine Corgi Rescue in 2009. Matey is very happy with her wonderful mom and best buddy, Dudley. I got Dudley from Humane Society in 2002. It does make a big difference to the corgi(s). Let's support the Sunshine Corgi Rescue!! Thank you, Sam for rescued Leo and Chip!!
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Comment by Sam on August 20, 2009 at 6:42am
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I know nothing of their background. They were pulled from a large county shelter. Both are getting better each day. Leo is under my feet as I type. He is a wonderful soul. Good for the heart to know that all the folks in our organization and every other rescue person can truly make a difference. So hard to know that "we can not save them all" but to each dog we save we make a difference in their life.
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Comment by Libby and Dyddy!! on August 18, 2009 at 6:56pm
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Sam, where'd these boys come from?? Thats soo horrible. I see people pull too hard on their dogs leash and I want to beat them to a pulp.
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Comment by Rachel on August 17, 2009 at 10:17am
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Congrats on a happy ending. :-)
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Comment by Cindi & Twinkie on August 17, 2009 at 8:59am
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The before pictures of the boys are horrific. I will never understand how someone could bring a living creature into their lives and treat them with such little kindness. I think of the love and attention my family gives our dogs and it makes me a little ashamed. How unfair that some are treated so horribly and others sit in the lap of luxury. I am so moved by your efforts to help the corgis that aren't so lucky, I hope someday I can do something to make a life better too.
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Comment by Deanna on August 16, 2009 at 8:08pm
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I don't have a picture like this of a Corgi, but the caption says it all -- !
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Oh, my gosh! I can't believe how these poor Corgis were left to suffer at the hands of ignorants outside and inside the "shelter." Bless you, Sam! Seeing these pictures put my "red tape" struggle in a different perspective for me. You definitely had a much bigger hurdle -- Yes, they do know when you're treating them for an affliction that they cannot handle theirselves, and because they know they are extremely grateful, loving, loyal, and devoted to you forever for doing so! All of my Corgis throughout my life have been rescued in some form or fashion and I have never regretted the money spent on vets for any one of them. Thank you for sharing your story.
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Comment by Cindi on August 16, 2009 at 7:53pm
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You, and other rescuers on our site, have my undying respect and gratitude for what you do.
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Comment by Beth on August 16, 2009 at 7:05pm
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I just head a sad story from someone who is involved both with breeding and rescue, of a dog that came to them and was so fearful that it took two weeks until anyone could even approach the dog. They did try to rehab it, but it attacked viciously and unprovoked several times, and they decided that sadly it could not be placed and had it euthanized. When they put it down, they found teeth kicked in and a kicked-in rib cage; by all appearances, it looked like the dog had been severely beaten. So sad! It makes me angry, but then you see what people do to each other....
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Comment by Jane Christensen on August 16, 2009 at 7:02pm
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Oh my gosh! What a difference 3 weeks ,a vet and love have done...he looks like he now has a reason to be happy. Poor chip...can't wait to see a pic of him too!!! People that let this happen....GRRRRRRRRR...that's all I'll say because I would say too much!!!! Thank-you!
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