After having bought a little Yorkie from a puppy mill, a couple named her Sophie and noticed the 11-week old pooch didn’t seem very healthy. Taking her to to the vet last week, they were 
notified the puppy (pictured) had Parvo. (For non-dog people, Parvo is a nasty disease that is preventable with vaccination.) The couple asked how much it would cost to treat her versus “put her to sleep.” With home treatment, the vet said it would actually cost more to euthanize her. For whatever reason, they opted to put her down.
Through some mediation by the vet, the owners relinquished Sophie to an animal lover who wanted to give the little pooch a chance. It was agreed that Sophie needed to stay at the vet’s because the situation had taken a turn for the worse. Last Friday Sophie’s temperature spiked uncomfortably into the 102+ area and she was not eating at all. Things were looking grim, but the animal lover and the staff were committed to try. The decision was made to feed her via a tube as a last ditch effort to save her.
Called the clinic yesterday dreading to hear the results.
You can smile. Sophie turned the corner, was bouncing around like a puppy and going home with her guardian angel for R&R and to start interviewing prospective owners.
The cost of her recovery with rescue discount is “considerable.” Donations are more than welcome and should be sent to “Sophie” at the VCA Beltline East Animal Hospital.
Lessons learned:
- Avoid puppy mills.
- Check out the Dallas Animal Shelter and rescue groups for a great pet.
- Get animals vaccinated ASAP.
- Spay and neuter four-legged critters.
