Rose
Little Rose fell victim to the Parvovirus (aka Parvo) on 10 September 2021. She was found abandoned in the road near the Sanctuary, something that is becoming increasingly commonplace sadly. She was perhaps 6 weeks old. Parvo is not airborne and doesn't cause much of a problem to older vaccinated dogs but it is really dangerous to young puppies.
Rose
It affects the digestive system and some of the first signs are loss of appetite, vomiting and poop in the blood. It can kill very quickly - often 3 days after the first signs. There is no cure as it is a virus, all you can do is support the immune system and keep the puppy hydrated. Along with sister Tulip, she was on an IV overnight on 9 September, but had passed in her sleep. So sorry we couldn't keep you safe Tulip.
Rose