A tiny puppy has an unfortunate beginning but with tender care, will someday be a beautiful, happy pet.
New puppies come into the shelter all the time but one that came in this week needs special attention. She was found by the side of the road on a cold day and brought in by some kind people. Lucky for her because she would not have survived on her own much longer.
Barely 6 or 7 weeks old and weighing just 2 pounds, she was not a happy, bouncy puppy like most of us envision puppies. Her little tummy was bloated but her legs, hips and shoulders were extremely bony. Her eyes were sunken and she had scabby skin with very little hair. She could barely stand or hold up her head.
We found that she had sarcoptic mange (the contagious kind) and intestinal worms and probably hadn't had a decent meal in a while. It's sad that the people responsible for her birth could be so cold-hearted. She's now been treated and is on four daily feedings of special puppy food. Her coat has a long way to go but the sparkle is coming back to her eyes . I can see life returning to her almost by the hour. Today she followed me in the grass and barked for my attention.
