Dumaguete Animal Sanctuary

Every Life Matters

Dog Update

Moody

Moody

Moody

Moody

Poor Moody was a hit and run victim, picked up on 6 March 2024.  She was in so much pain with a fractured spine, we could barely move her, poor girl.  Were she to make a recovery, she would have had a home under our Adopt A Stray Programme, but sadly her injuries were just too severe.  With a heavy heart, we put her to sleep on 11 March 2024.  We have had some successes in the past using our laser therapy machine to speed the healing of fractures, but the damage to her nervous system causing her such pain was more than she, or us, could bear.  We are sorry Moody, we wished we could have helped you more.

Moody

Moody

Another Adoption-Fest at Valencia!

Another Adoption-Fest at Valencia!

Kylie adopted

Kylie adopted

Sushi adopted

Sushi adopted

Avery adopted

Avery adopted

Another great morning at Valencia, with 3 adoptions! Kylie and Sushi were adopted together, and young Avery found her home.

We are especially happy these three dogs have been adopted - there's always a lot of interest in the young puppies (which we understand!) - but so many don't get picked for no simple reason, grow up, and then are overlooked by potential adopters.  These dogs are not puppies, but not yet adult either, and are prime for new homes where their training, begun by us, can continue.  Bye Bye Kylie, Sushi and Avery!  We will see you soon for your free annual vaccinations!  Click on the links to read more about their rescue stories.

Sushi

Sushi

Kylie

Kylie

Avery

Avery

Palma

Palma

Palma, female

Palma

It's beyond sad when a young life doesn't make it over the line to adulthood.  Young abandoned puppies like Palma, who died on 8 March 2024, are especially vulnerable to Parvovirus.  While we cannot be sure what took her life, she suddenly began having seizures and vomiting, and passed away quickly despite our efforts to revive her.  Her siblings Pani, Padma and Perla are all currently well and cleared of Parvo.  Let's hope they can celebrate the life of their sister Palma through finding their own homes and living long and happy lives.

Palma

Palma

Padma, Pani, Palma, Perla

Padma, Pani, Palma, Perla

Miani

Miani

Miani when rescued

Miani when rescued

We rescued the most heart-breaking case on 3 March 2024.  An old female dog was reported lying inside some bushes. It wasn't easy to get to her as there were electrical cables we had to navigate.
She was in a terrible state. Maggots had eaten her left eye, and her tongue and mouth were infested with them. She had raw wounds on her abdomen and also tested positive for Distemper.
Distemper is a highly contagious airborne disease and we can't bring dogs into the Sanctuary if they have it. No vet clinic here will admit Distemper patients so we took her to the house we have rented for our visiting vets.
Alvin and Angel spent hours pulling out all the maggots, bathed her, put her on IV and gave her the first shot of Distemper antibodies. Alvin stayed at the house for the next few days. We called her Miani.

Miani receiving treatment

Miani receiving treatment

Sadly, on 6 March 2024, Miani passed away in the company of Rina and Alvin. There was just too much damage caused by the Distemper virus and also from lying, no doubt for days, without care.
She spent the last three days at least, comfortable and cared for and with no signs of pain. She had Alvin feeding her 24/7.  Thank you to everyone who sent in donations for her. Because of this, we were able to give her the best care possible and every medication that could have possibly helped. Instead of dying alone and ignored, she died being known and loved by many.  Rest in peace, run free.
We'd like to say a special thank you to our staff who are willing to do whatever it takes to save a life - Alvin stayed by her side from the moment we rescued her. 

Miani RIP

Miani RIP