A call came in last weekend to the Animal Charity of Ohio, a nonprofit humane group, requesting assistance for a family of dogs. When Jane MacMurchy, the nonprofit’s operations director, and a humane agent arrived to the location, they discovered a mother and her two pups living in filth.
The owners were clearly not caring for the dogs, and the small family had learnt to rely totally on one another.
“They were in appalling situations,” MacMurchy told The Dodo. “There was maybe 6 to 8 inches of garbage in a makeshift enclosure, and [the pups] were entirely unsocialized.”
The owners handed up the 5-month-old puppies, Peaches and Layla, as well as their 7-year-old mother, Lady, to the rescuers, who hurried the dogs to the shelter.
While a veterinarian examination revealed that the canines were in good condition, the pups lacked confidence and had no notion what to do when their mother was not around to show them. It crushed MacMurchy’s heart to witness Peaches and Layla console one other in the shelter.
“We were performing the vaccinations and the wellness check, and Mom was the first to complete,” MacMurchy explained. “We were walking her out into our intake area, and the pups, who were terrified without their mother, clung on to each other.”
The small family is residing in the shelter, where they are learning what it means to be safe.
“We give them time many times a day to simply rest and receive some TLC in a quiet area with a staff member so they can learn how to trust,” MacMurchy explained. “They perform considerably better when their mother is around, so we work with all three of them together as well as separately.” It’s a long process, but they’re learning to be confident on their own.”
Lady is already self-assured just a few days after her rescue, eager to meet new people and go for walks. The socialization procedure for her two puppies, on the other hand, will take a little longer.
“[Lady] is a tail-wagging, wiggle-butt little darling who is simply delighted to get affection,” MacMurchy added. “The pups aren’t quite ready yet.” They accept love and affection, they are bouncy and joyful when they are together, and they rely on each other for their confidence.”
“They’re completely reliant on each other,” MacMurchy remarked.
When Peaches and Layla are old enough to be adopted, the pups will hopefully go to the same household. They will receive hugs not just from one other, but also from their loving family.
6 Most Common Cat Health Problems
Cats are good at self-maintenance. But even your fastidious feline can’t prevent some of these more common cat diseases and health issues.
1. Vomiting
Vomiting is a very common problem with cats with a multitude of causes. They range from eating something poisonous or inedible (like string), to infection, urinary tract disease, or diabetes to hairballs.
2. Feline Lower Urinary Tract Diseases (FLUTD)
TSome estimates say as many as 3% of cats seen by vets have feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), which is actually a group of feline diseases with multiple causes.
List bellow:
Drinking more
Straining to urinate
Bloody urine
Urinating in unusual places
Crying when urinating
Licking around the urinary area (often because of pain)
3. Fleas
Fleas are a very common external feline health problem. But it’s one you can easily treat. Signs your cat has fleas include:
Flea dirt on its skin (they look like tiny black dots)
Constant scratching
Frequent licking
Red or irritated skin
Hair loss
Skin infections or hot spots
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