Cookie

On 24 August 2023, we saw this poor dog on the way to the Sanctuary. We think she was another hit and run. What can we do when we see this but pick her up and get her the care she needs? We took her for x-rays and she had no fractures but had a compressed spine. Kind sponsors began to donate funds for her rehabilitation laser therapy. We called her Cookie.

Cookie started showing distinct signs of Rabies after a few days in our care - muscle spasms in her limbs, becoming aggressive and biting at anything that came near her. There is a very characteristic biting pattern with Rabies that is different from pain or fear aggression.
Rabies cases are often mistaken for a hit and run as the dog starts to lose the use of its limbs as the virus spreads throughout the nervous system. Its a very painful disease.  She was in more and more pain as the hours passed by.
Her skin also started breaking out in pustules all over her body, despite being on antibiotics.  Our vets believe that it was due to an antibiotic resistant bacteria.
We and the vets agreed that the kindest thing to do was to put her to sleep.
Its so so sad when the little souls we rescue don't make it - they come so close to having the life they deserve.
Thank you for everyone who donated for Cookie - you at least helped to make her feel that she mattered in her last couple of days on earth.
Run Free Cookie - we hope you felt the love and care.