Every Life Matters
Sophia pre surgery
On 17 January 2024, under our "Adopt a Stray" programme, we took in a dog with a broken leg. Unfortunately, it was to damaged to save so we had to amputate. The reporter called her Sophia.
Sophia post surgery
Once she is fully recovered, she'll be starting a new life with her reporter. If you want to know more about our Adopt a Stray programme, please click here.
On 20 November 2023 this little puppy was reported to us.
She was born to a stray dog whom the reporter was feeding. Sadly the mother died 11 days ago and only one puppy survived.
The reporter has been trying to bottle feed her but she has stopped drinking milk now.
It's really not easy raising new borns as they are so vulnerable and fragile.
Luckily Liv survived and went home to her new family, Rachelle, her husband and two children.
On 9 December 2023, we picked up Zadie - another poor discarded soul rescued as part of our Adopt a Stray programme.
The person who found her, took her out of the canal and looked after her, is one of the wonderful teachers from the stray friendly school, Carmanjac Elementary.
Rosemary does so so much for the stray dogs and cats here.
She will take responsibility for Zadie once she is recovered from her amputation.
Please join us in saving more strays by making room in your home for a dog or cat that you believe needs help.
Zadie
Zadie goes home
Zadie
Sandy
On 7 November 2023, under our "Adopt a Stray" programme, we rescued a young stray dog who was destined to be adopted by their reporter once she had been returned to health by us. She is called Sandy, and is a lovely, happy soul!
Sandy's ticks
Sandy's ticks
The person who reported her saw her hanging around outside her house, on a busy main road. She agreed to adopt her and signed a contract assuming ownership. She called her Sandy and she was bought to the Sanctuary for rehabilitated. Just look at all the ticks in her ear! One more little soul off the streets.
Sandy
Lou
In November 2023, under our "Adopt a Stray" programme, we rescued an older stray dog who was destined to be adopted by their reporter once she had been returned to health by us. She is called Lou, and her road to recovery will not be an easy one.
We picked up the little Daschund cross Lou on 7 November 2023. One lady stepped up for this little girl, so we went looking for her and found her lethargic. People in the area have been feeding her and said she did have an owner but they moved and left her.
Lou when rescued
She had dangerously low red blood cells, Anaplasma and Ehrlichia - two tick borne diseases - plus Pyometra, an infected uterus. She will need surgery but had to recover her red blood-cell count and deal with the other diseases first.
When her blood count improved slightly, we decided the surgery couldn't wait, but when we began we discovered she had a very large spleen caused by Ehrlichia. The spleen was in the way of the uterus and needed removing, with her red blood cell count still marginal, continuing with the surgery would have in likelihood killed her.
Lou
In a Catch-22 situation, we decided that since she was still active, eating and not in pain, we bought an injection called Epoetin Alpa, which can boost red blood cell production. Within a couple of days her red blood cells started to increase, and with a cocktail of antibiotics, she got well enough for her spleen to be removed. She has one final surgery to go to remove her uterus, but we are delighted to say she is now with her adoptive family, getting all the attention and cuddles she needs to get well enough!
Lou
