Been very busy with fostering for Underdogs lately!
After Sherman & Perky were adopted, we had 2 miniature schnauzers and a pug puppy come in and get adopted out - all within 5 days!
I now have 2 fosters in house. Gomez is a young, playful, cut as can be lhasa apso mix. He is happy, friendly, and smart. He loves squeaky toys. He will do great in a home with active kids, but he will also need a firm hand with training - otherwise he will get into lots of trouble!
Our other foster is Archibald, or Archie. He is a young poodle / mix. Unlike Gomez, Archie is in very poor health. When Terri Bondi of Underdogs took him in, you could hardly tell he was a dog at all.
Once the groomer began shaving him down, the full extent of Archie's condition came to light. His hair was grossly overgown and matted. His heiney was sore from feces being caught in his fur. Someone had tied a rubberband around one of his ears. The ear was lacerated and infected from the constant pressure of the rubberband. He is severely underweight, and has a respiratory infection.
I gave Archie a bath with eucalyptus, rosemary, myrrh, and tea tree oils to help with his breathing. Amy Likins performed reiki on him. Amy and Christan wereshocked and saddened by Archie's health, especially in light of his kind soul.
Cruelty has no place in this world. And while I would never condone it, I can begin to understand violence in a fit of unfettered emotion - losing control. What I cannot understand is neglect. Making a choice, day after day after day, to ignore the needs of a living creature that is entirely dependent upon YOU for it's survival.
After Sherman & Perky were adopted, we had 2 miniature schnauzers and a pug puppy come in and get adopted out - all within 5 days!
I now have 2 fosters in house. Gomez is a young, playful, cut as can be lhasa apso mix. He is happy, friendly, and smart. He loves squeaky toys. He will do great in a home with active kids, but he will also need a firm hand with training - otherwise he will get into lots of trouble!
Our other foster is Archibald, or Archie. He is a young poodle / mix. Unlike Gomez, Archie is in very poor health. When Terri Bondi of Underdogs took him in, you could hardly tell he was a dog at all.
Once the groomer began shaving him down, the full extent of Archie's condition came to light. His hair was grossly overgown and matted. His heiney was sore from feces being caught in his fur. Someone had tied a rubberband around one of his ears. The ear was lacerated and infected from the constant pressure of the rubberband. He is severely underweight, and has a respiratory infection.
I gave Archie a bath with eucalyptus, rosemary, myrrh, and tea tree oils to help with his breathing. Amy Likins performed reiki on him. Amy and Christan wereshocked and saddened by Archie's health, especially in light of his kind soul.
Cruelty has no place in this world. And while I would never condone it, I can begin to understand violence in a fit of unfettered emotion - losing control. What I cannot understand is neglect. Making a choice, day after day after day, to ignore the needs of a living creature that is entirely dependent upon YOU for it's survival.
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