This page is for photos of abused or neglected animals that we assist local animal rescue groups to save and bring back to good health so they can be adopted. These animals are not pretty sights when first rescued and are not for those who may be squeamish about seeing the unpleasant realities that some animals find themselves in through no fault of their own. We believe that all animals deserve a nice life and encourage people to seek out rescue animals to adopt rather than go to breeders or pet shops for puppies or kittens that soon grow up. We have and have had many rescue animals and they are great friends. In most every community there are local animal shelters and volunteers that go about saving animals that need good homes. Find one, call them and offer to foster an animal or volunteer to help some way.
Concerning the dog featured below, over the last Christmas holidays we decided to sponsor a dog that was found in the worst condition at the local animal control pound instead of buying each other stuff we did not need. When we picked up this dog to take her to the vet, we found she was in much worse condition than the following photo taken by animal control could show. So here is the story of Shelby.
This photo is of Shelby ( we named her). As you can see, this dog was in
miserable physical condition and was probably starved and abused for a very long
time. She was a real mess when found.
This dog is now under the care of a local animal clinic and here are some currant photos.
She has had several baths and is receiving treatment, food and water. her
spirits are improving and she has been able to eat solid food. As you can see,
she has lost a great deal of her hair due to malnutrition or no nutrition. The young German Shepard mix has
severe wounds and various skin infections. After the vet completes what she can do, the dog will go to a
volunteer with Scouts Honor a local animal rescue group that has experience with helping severe cases like this
one and will spend six months or so caring for the dog so she can grow her hair
back, regain strength and eventually
find a good home. Shelby has a sweet personality and if you are interested in adopting this Shepard at some
point, let us know. If you would like to contribute to the care of other animals
in similar situations go to www.scoutshonor.org
or E-Rescue-Houston.org
or to your local animal rescue groups.
Here Shelby after two weeks of care by a great Houston animal clinic. Feeling
much better after some steady food and water as well as medicines and a whole
lotta love, her eyes are now much brighter and alert. A few more weeks and she
should be ready to go to a foster home. As she feels steadily better, her
personality is emerging and it turns out that in spite of the unfortunate
circumstances she was found in, she is a sweet little dog, about two years
old.
Here is Shelby with Dr. Sealy from VERGI
pet hospital about to leave intensive care and go to a volunteer foster home for
further recovery. Her hair is growing back, she is gaining weight and although
still in a very delicate condition as a result of the attentive care she
received, she is a making a spectacular return to good health.
Here is Shelby today with her hair
grown back.
She made an amazing recovery, is a great dog, a genuine survivor and was
recently adopted by a family with a small child. We understand that Shelby and
the child have bonded and are good pals. So, with all the bad news in the world
these days, here is a good one for a dog that got her mojo and her life back.
Here are some links to some articles about abused Siberian sled dogs in Canada that need good homes.
http://lakotasong.com/blog/?p=163
http://lakotasong.com/blog/?p=243
http://lakotasong.com/blog/?p=321