Residents at Tecalai Park saw him land on the road and took him in long enough to contact Kristin at the Canine Center for emergency rescue. Kristin treated him for ticks and fleas and is now keeping him quarantined in her doggie play area, but will have to find a foster home at least for 14 days, since she boards dogs and can't risk exposing them to him until he's been evaluated by the vet. Medical bills and food will be paid for. He has an injured tail (broken?) and infections of the eyes and ears. At probably less than a year old he looks like he'll be a big dog, but is friendly and affectionate. He walks well on a leash, doesn't threaten other dogs and even though he had to be kept isolated he didn't whine or bark.
With this added responsibility it would be easy for Kristin to resent the careless humans who dumped this dog, but she says, "Sometimes it's the best thing that can happen for these guys. He now has the chance to find a loving home and he will certainly get the medical care he needs."
P.S. Miracles are still happening. The abandoned family of pups and mother that I posted about last week have all been adopted but for one little black female. The mom is going to Tucson! No, I am not taking credit this time, but it's one more thing to be grateful for.
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Bliss
I will be down in the next couple of days. Once I'm established again in SC, I will be the first person to offer to foster cats and dogs while new homes are found. (Although I can see myself getting a cat eventually as they bring me such great joy - a dog would be great too but harder to look after)
It's been a long journey this year, Bliss. For both of us. I look forward to seeing you so much.
I am constantly amazed at the lack of civility towards dogs and cats in Mexico.
I am not talking about making thier pets part of the family like Gringos do. But just taking care of, feeding and basic care like flea,ticks etc.
Someone once said that a society is judged on how they take care of their animals. What I see in Mexico, doesn't make the top list in my book. Yes there are a lot of other places that are worse but that is not an excuse. We take in abandoned dogs quite regularly and encourage others to do so also.
One day. One day.
Overboard - Well, some animals would be OK being fostered on a boat. Not all.
Tancho - Now I'm curious, when you take in abandoned dogs, are you fostering? Wish I had the space to do it, but with two dogs of my own the place is pretty full.
I want to personally thank you Bliss for your support of our center and these animals. You are a true Ambassador for all of them! Because of you, one of our dogs has found a home in Boston! She is doing very well and, as promised, the family continues to send updates and photos of her. Every one of the dogs who pass through my life take a little piece of my heart with them when they go.
I hope this dog also finds a family as wonderful as the one Fe found! He is a sweetheart and he will make someone an excellent friend!
I will keep you posted on his situation.
Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart~
Kristin
Owner/Operator San Carlos Canine Center
Buenos Noches Ustedes~
Dog of the Day (still has no name, please make a suggestion!) had his first vet visit this morning. I am sad to report that his injuries are in fact, dog bites. Hard to imagine where his little paws have walked.
He has attached himself to me like a piece of velcro. I just love this dog! He is very needy and we are giving him as much attention as possible. He still has to stay in the park by himself and very much wants to be with the other dogs. I am hoping nobody saw me trying to teach him to use the dog house. With this rain the past two days I have had to be creative in keeping him warm and dry. Still no takers on the Foster Parent opening. I almost brought him home with me but the look on Kiko and Rudy's faces but the old kabosh on that idea. Hard to sneak him in anywhere. At least the vet said he is finished growing!!
Hoping all is well with you. Thanks for the winter hats and gloves! Those will undoubtedly go to very good use. Sorry I didn't have much time to visit.
Take good care and see ya soon!
Hi Bliss,
I need some help with sailing terms and lingo and up came your blog on Google! Is first mate like Lieutenant? The person in charge right below the captain?
Thanks, Mary
Mary - Much depends on the size of the boat. First Mate is not an officer, more like the liaison between the crew and the officers, I think. You should just Google sailing terms and I bet you'll find more than you ever wanted to know.
I think one of the reasons that Mexicans look at animals the way they do is that they are taught by the Catholic Church (if I remember those long ago days) that animals don't have a soul.
Those of us that love animals, know that is not true.
Thanks to all of you who rescue these needy dogs and cats in your area, you are the real heros.
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