This is the intake picture of Charla and Chelsea when they were dumped at the pound in Bridgeport CT a few weeks ago in a box. They are approximately six months old. Despite numerous pleas for a rescue to take them in, it didn’t happen.. and so they were sent to the contracted vet facility for “treatment”. As you can see, both had mild Demodex mange, a very treatable disorder, and neither were emaciated.
Unfortunately, under the care of the contracted vet by the city of Bridgeport, their condition deteriorated and
they contracted Parvo as well as worsening case of mange. Both are still in serious condition, and Chelsea is just starting to show signs that she will survive.
Charla isn’t as sick as her sister and is already perking up quite a bit…
Enter several rescuers including Lorin, who is our Dog Days Adoption Events Founder and Dog Savior Extraordinare. The pups have been transfered to a quality veterinary facility and will go home with Lorin for care once they are stable. Those of you who follow my Dog Days Posts know what we do. See labels on the sidebar for more information. CHIP.. was last year’s project. He has his own label on the left too… you would not believe the turnaround once Lorin took him in and we all chipped in to care and feed and medicate and love him. He is a happy healthy boy a year later, living with his new loving family. We’re hoping we can do the same for these two.
Last year we raised money for Chip’s medical expenses in several ways, but a big contributor was the widget you see on my side bar. If you would like to contribute to Chelsea and Charla’s medical expenses, please use the widget, it’s a paypal format and I had no trouble using it even though I don’t have a paypal account. Even $5. will help tremendously.
A brief recap of the story of CHIP
He was pulled from a kill shelter looking like this….
took a while to turn around the bend to better health
with MUCH care and medication and love…
helped by YOUR contributions!!
Lorin with Chip at the vet for a checkup…
And this is Chip now, with adopted family and older “brother”.
It indeed takes a village, see what we accomplish when we pull together?
One dog at a time..
This time, two.
I’ll keep you posted on Chelsea and Charla’s progress
as I did with Chip. You know I”ll be taking pictures as soon
as they come home to Lorin.
It really saddens me that they got worse under the care of the contracted vet. What does that say about that facility? Poor babies. They've got a long road, but I hope they do as well as Chip has done!
I hope that the vet is held accountable. What a jackass. And you know I will be periodically sending you money for them……….if only everyone would do a little. You are so right, it adds up to a LOT. It moves mountains.
What sad pictures! !! Chip looks awesome! !!! Lets pull these two together! !!!
Oh those sweet little pups. That vet should be hung up by his toes. How could he let that happen? So sad.
Oh dear, there are just so many. WTH is WRONG with people? I hope to see the successful "after" photos on these sweet puppies in the near future.
Dammit!!! Now ya made me cry.
Donation sent. These little sweeties need some love, and right now $$$ will give them a chance at it.
Love Chip's story. Hopefully these sisters will have a similar happy ending.
Oh poor babies. They look so miserable.
My heart nearly breaks when I see photos like this. I wish them both full recoveries and GOOD homes. Poor babies.
Bless you all for caring and taking these babies home for the love and care they need. Please let us know how they do. I know you will.
xo
Claudia
Anyway of finding out if there were any consequences for that contracted vet? He/she is a disgrace to the profession. Most vets I've known are genuinely concerned for animals. There was no reason for their condition to deteroriate to that point and were they not vacinated for Parvo? Parvo is such a devastating disease and causes such suffering. I'd like it to be more, but I'll gladly contribute to their care as I did for Chip.
V
Close to tears here — a happy pup takes such little effort on our parts. Why don't we extend ourselves more for the grace of a puppy or kitten. Bless you Karen.