The MS when rescued was very young, only 1.5 years old but extremely malnourised. The family were first time dog owners but they made every effort to give this dog the best of care, with good diet, grooming and also took it to the vet for a thorough check up. That was sometime at the end of May. We subsequently received updates of how well Pu Pu, the dog's new name, was doing, how much the family loved him and we were very happy of this happy fairy tale ending for little Pu Pu.
PuPu when he first arrived, malnourished but much loved A few weeks ago, they called with news, this time not so good. They told us that Pu Pu was sick, very sick. He had not been eating and looked listless and so they had taken him to their vet in the North. After a series of tests, were told that the dog had liver condition and this vet couldn't help. The bills came over $300 just to be told that nothing further could be done for him. When they contacted us, they had initially made up their minds to put Pu Pu down since their vet couldn't help anymore and they knew no other option, but at another review, the vet recommended them to an animal hospital and thus, they thought they would check with us for our opinion - if they should go further without prolonging Pu Pu's agony. We told them that if they were willing, they should go further and concurred that the hospital in question will be able to treat him better with their facilities.
Well the good news is that they did and since then, he had stayed there for a couple of weeks and now on the road to recovery. The first few days was touch and go. He was discovered to have septiccemia and jaundice. Septiccemia is caused when poisons from bacteria that are attacking the susceptible lining of the intestines release toxins into the bloodstream. Because of the septiccemia, his liver is affected therefore jaundice sets in. He had been diagnosed to have too much white blood cells and not enough red blood cells. It is a serious condition and no one knows why and how it happened. The vet said they had to inject transplanted plasma into Pu Pu or he would have died. After a few days, he was able to sit up when before he couldn't before... and his poo was no longer black diahorea which the Vet said meant he was no longer pooing blood. He even attempted to eat by the fourth day and although very weak, appeared more interested in his surrounding.
Pu Pu was discharged a few days ago and the vet bill to date crosses $1.7 K. Pu Pu is still undergoing treatment and review on a weekly basis as he is not out of the woods yet. The mother is a housewife and not working and the father works as a driver and is the sole bread winner with three children in schools. AL who is our main contact is the youngest and taking her N levels this year and she had to juggle between school and visits to the vet everyday to visit Pu Pu when he was in hospital, and whom she adores. We know this family is struggling emotionally and financialy and badly need help. We are sorry that the first dog they adopted has become so sick, through no fault of their own. This is one of life's cruel ironies and twists and it can happen to anyone of us, however for a first timer, it can be more traumatic.
Recent photos of Pu Pu after his close brush with death.
This family has no experience with dogs before Pu Pu came along but they have endeavoured to learn and adjust as much as they can, on how to care for him since his arrival. For them to go through this terrible experience is very difficult. Yet they have done admirably well to shoulder on for their little dog, whom they now regard as one of their family members. They could have abandoned him, or even returned him to those who had helped the rescue, but they didn't.
We are putting up the vet bills with personal details and vet names cropped out for reasons of confidentiality.
Labrador Cross, Darling Coco for Adoption
Coco’s story
Coco is a beautiful jet black glossy coated 8 month old Labrador- cross female dog, looking for a home. Loyal and faithful, Coco enjoys gallops and play. She has been sterilised and healthy, very good with people and children. Is there a home where Coco can live forever and bask in love? She is much too young to stay in a Kennel and cries to come out as she loves human interaction. Regretfully, Coco would not be suitable for HDB dwelling.
Please contact us 98383820 or email to anaterry@singnet.com.sg and we can arrange for a viewing.
Marshmellow is a smooth coat cross terrier who is looking for a home.
In our previous blog entries, we had mentioned how little Marshemellow survived a double blow, first from being hit by a car and then rolled over by another.
She sufferered abrasions, cuts and had a fracture to her pelvic bone. A spunky dog, she bore her pain well and has now completely recovered from her mishap. She can run and jump with glee.
Marshie, as we affectionaltely call her, looks like a small fox terrier with her sleek fur and colouring. She is estimated to be around 2 years old or so. A very gentle, sweet and mild dog she is super with dogs smaller her size and you can see her licking and grooming them as a mother would her young. She has an excellent temperament and will fit iwell nto any home as the perfect family dog in a HDB apartment.Will you be able to offer that to Marshmellow? Please contact anaterry@singnet.com.sg or 98383820.
Lucky - Sterlised male
- Excellent health
-Less than a year old- Happy, friendly, active
-Good with people and children
- Playful with other dogs
Lucky has the looks of a small German Shepherd, and one of the first few pups rescued from a temple. He was in a litter of 3 pups and the cutest most adorable male dog protecting his two sisters. Although the smallest in size, he was the bravest and very protective little dog.
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