Dumaguete Animal Sanctuary

Every Life Matters

Dog Update

Hero

Hero

Hero RIP

Hero RIP

Hero was a hit and run rescue on 22 July 2023.  He was an old dog, maybe 10-12 years old, and initially we thought his medical problems were caused by the vehicle accident, but Animal Wellness vets showed severe malnutrition and moderate anemia, possible chronic infection in the body (suspected blood parasitism based on the increased TP, globulin and monocytosis), as well as a previously healed fracture on the right hindlimb which was causing him to limp.  Neurological signs like wobbling, droopy eyes and imbalance initially pointed to the potential for a head injury

Hero RIP

Hero RIP

Sadly, things got progressively worse for Hero, and we began to suspect a case of Rabies which can only be diagnosed after death as brain tissue is sent to the lab for confirmation.  We have had a lot of cases over the years and we have never been wrong.
Hero was biting everything that he could get at. He tore up his IV and the mat he was given to sleep on and was attacking the cage bars.
Rabies causes rapid deterioration within a day or two after it reaches the brain and its a very painful death.
There is no cure, it's 100 percent fatal for animals and humans.
We couldn't even comfort him. All we could do was help him pass painlessly.

Thank you for everyone who donated for him. We used the excess funds for the next new rescue.
Please get your pets vaccinated. It's pretty much 100 percent effective against the virus.
Run free Hero. We are sorry you had to suffer this way.

Jammie adopted!

Jammie Adopted!

Jammie adopted

Jammie adopted

We had the most wonderful, unexpected news today, Jammie was adopted!  A lovely family came to the Sanctuary today to adopt a puppy.  As they were walking through the Sanctuary to the puppy run, Jammie made a beeline for them.  She chose them!
You might remember, we rescued Jammie from the local pound on the very day she was scheduled for euthanasia.
She was a nervous wreck when we got her and was shaking for weeks. It took a long time for her to trust anyone.
We usually ask adult dog adopters to come a few times to gain the dogs trust.
Jammie didn't need that. She was right in there begging to be taken!
She trotted off happily with them and didn't look back.
We are so happy for you Jammie.
Thank you Brad, Jen and Aleah for taking her into your home.  You can read more about Jammie on her profile page here.

Jammie

Jammie

Coco-Chanel adopted!

Coco Adopted!

Coco

Coco

Little Coco was dumped in a sack by the side of the road. Unable to walk, she was totally terrified and confused.  She has scoliosis (an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine), deformed legs and an enlarged heart. We suspect she was kept in a cage and used for breeding - then discarded like a piece of trash when she was no longer useful.
Although Coco couldn’t walk, so was so energetic and full of life, and absolutely loved racing around in her wheelchair! But her hind legs were in the way, so we recently decided to do a double amputation. Sadly, special needs dogs rarely get adopted, so we were worried that she’d spend the rest of her life at the shelter.
Estella and Paul already had 7 dogs, of which 6 were adopted from DAS. So although Estella had fallen in love with Coco, Paul was understandably hesitant about taking in yet another dog.
But Coco is a special little girl and it’s hard to resist her charming personality! So eventually Paul and Estella decided that they just couldn’t let her spend another day at the shelter.
We could not have asked for a better home for Coco. She’ll have 7 other dogs to play with and she’ll have space to scoot around in her wheelchair. But most importantly, we know she’ll be showered with love every single day.
Thank you so much Paul and Estella for welcoming Coco into your family. We will miss her terribly, but we’re so grateful that she’ll be living her best life with you.

Skippy

Skippy

Skippy being treated

Skippy being treated

Skippy was rescued because he had multiple TVT tumours. For those of you who don't know about TVT - its a sexually transmitted cancer that can manifest throughout the body. Though it looks horrendous, it is highly treatable with chemo therapy.
The problem is that the chemo leaves a dog very vulnerable to other diseases as the immune system is compromised.
Skippy's tumors had shrunk considerably and he was eating well until the day before he died.
We can't know exactly why he died, it could have been due to any number of viruses or bacteria that invaded his immune system, or it could have been due to toxin overload as the tumors dissolved.
All we know is that Skippy didn't die on the streets alone, he spent the last 7 weeks of his life well fed, loved, comfortable and safe.
And for that we are grateful.
Ashley said goodbye to him when we gave him a little goodbye service.
Run free skippy.  He passed away on 13 July 2023.

Skippy RIP

Skippy RIP

Two Pups Start a New Life!

Two Pups Start a New Life!

Joni
Estel
Estel

Despite the rain, we had a good day at Valencia! Thank you to everyone who came to support us, buy tshirts and mugs, donate and adopt!!  Our two remaining kittens were adopted and two puppies, Estel and Joni!
We also received 8,340 pesos which is enough to buy 100 cans of aozi to feed our millions of puppies!
We will be there each week, so please come and say hi and consider adopting, we desperately need adoptions!
For 500 pesos adoption fee you get all first year vaccinations for free, and free spay and neuter at 6 months.
Plus Petvet Animal Medical Center have generously offered free vet consultation for all our adopted cats and dogs, and free rabies vaccination every year.