Monday, July 26, 2010

Puppy available for adoption

I was walking on the beach with the dogs and found this beautiful puppy on the beach abandoned, very mal-nourished and what appeared to be a very large tumour the size of a cantaloupe. She was covered in ticks and was having a very hard time walking with the large growth. She was very shy and timid when I approached her, but after she realized I was not going to hurt her, she was very affectionate and loving. My heart was breaking seeing her suffer and she was clearly abandoned and living on the beach eating whatever scraps of food she could find.

After much thought and talking with my friend who was there with me, I decided I just could not leave her there to suffer and had to do something. We coaxed her into the car and immediately brought her to my vet. My vet looked her over and informed me that it was not a tumour but a large hernia - the result of being hit by someone/something. She was able to operate and repair the hernia and after a few days of recuperating and medicine to kill the ticks, the puppy came home with me. She is staying with me until we can find her a home. All my friends think that I am going to end up adopting her since I am not so good at this foster thing and always seem to keep them! Since I already have 5 animals, I need to find her a home.

She is recovering from the hernia surgery but in one week or so, she will be fully recuperated and will be able to live a good life. Vacinations and spay surgery will be also be provided.

So, to all my Manzanillo and area readers, please forward this to all your contacts. She is a beautiful and caring dog and once full grown, will be small to medium sized. She is approx 3 months of age. If anyone is interested or wants more info, please contact me at newbeginningsmzo@yahoo.ca.





UPDATE - I have found someone in Calgary, Alberta that is interested in adopting this animal. We just need to find someone that is flying from Manzanillo to Calgary that is willing to take the dog with them. The dog would be flying in cargo in a kennel and all costs/paperwork would be organized and paid for. Animals can not fly unaccompanied which is why I need to find someone that is already going. If anyone can help, it would be greatly appreciated!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

bless you for saving this precious life and so many others. too bad steve c. is not down there now. not sure if he is ready for another dog but i think anyone would fall in love with her.

good luck finding her a good home.

teresa in lake stevens

Steve Cotton said...

Teresa is correct. I need another dog, but I am holding off until I have an opportunity to do a bit of traveling.

New Beginnings said...

Thanks Teresa. It is looking promising - I have had a few people inquire already!

Steve - I hear you. When you are ready, you will know.

Tancho said...

Thank you for being a great human considerate of our animal friends. I wish more people would have that inclination!

New Beginnings said...

UPDATE - I have found someone in Calgary, Alberta that is interested in adopting this animal. We just need to find someone that is flying from Manzanillo to Calgary that is willing to take the dog with them. The dog would be flying in cargo in a kennel and all costs/paperwork would be organized and paid for. Animals can not fly unaccompanied which is why I need to find someone that is already going. If anyone can help, it would be greatly appreciated!

New Beginnings said...

Thanks Tancho. There are actually alot of people here in Manzanillo and surrounding areas (Costa Alegre) that REALLY do SO much for the animals in this area. It truly is inspiring.