Ladybug: A tail of recovery

At the Red Lake clinic on June 21st, we ran a community shuttle to pick up animals and there we learned of an owner who wished to surrender 3 dogs. Thanks to Mike and Heather, we were able to retrieve two of the dogs, one of which was Ladybug.

LADYBUG BEFORELadybug, a german shepherd was in terrible condition with severe mange and starvation. This girl had been spayed at one of our previous clinics.

TOP VIEWHer tail was severed and she had little hair at all on her rear flanks. Several folds of skin told us that her body was consuming the flesh of her hindquarters.

REAR VIEWLadybug's eyes were sad and she could barely walk -- oh so slowly did she move when she arrived at the shelter.

We were not sure she would live, but we started oral ivermectin (for the mange), good clean water, and lots of good quality grain free kibble and canned dog food. Ladybug LOVED to eat and liked to be free in the day and then go to the safety and comfort on her kennel at night.

LADYBUG NOWIt has been 2 months and I wanted to show you the miraculous recovery she is making. She is still a "work in progress", but making great strides.

Ladybug no longer walks slowly but runs and chases squirrels. She has so much spirit. She is blind in her right eye, and her teeth are not good, but she is gaining weight and loving the food.

We want to thank the volunteers who come and rescue animals, as well as the groups like The Shed and Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlets that provide good quality food to help many malnourished animals on the reservation. Thank you to our financial supporters who allow us to offer care and treatment to desperately needy animals like Ladybug.

The BEFORE photos were taken on her arrival June 21; the AFTER photos were taken August 23. Rejoice with us - by November we predict she will be even more lovely!

Thank you all!!
Karen RLRR