This is the story of Sunday, the lost dog who found her miracle after a long ordeal.
In 2012, we rescued an adolescent stray off the streets. She was estimated to be around 4 years old. Even though it was just 4 years on the streets, no doubt she led a sad life up till then as a defenseless street dog.
We brought her to the vet for a check-up, where she was found to have suffered from a miscarriage. She was later warded for treatment and observation. Life was just beginning to get better for this little fighter.
Alas, Sunday managed to escape when the vet carelessly left the main door open. For 12 whole days, she was nowhere to be found. In all our years of rescue work, we never had any dog go missing for so long. Many dog lovers followed her posts and the pet community banded together to help locate her. Everyone was so worried. A few even wrote in to offer to contribute to the reward in order to increase the chances of finding her. Her reward climbed from $200 to $2000. It was a trying period for all of us, yet touching at the same time.
On the 8th day, a friend, Chiew Guat, called us and said: "If you find her, I will adopt her."
It was as though Sunday heard her words. On the 12th day, we finally found her, albeit in a weakened state. She was again warded for a few days for observation and subsequently adopted into her forever home with Chiew Guat. All of us rejoiced!
And so, Sunday led a happy and well-loved life. She enjoyed going out with her family and hanging out with her dog sibling. Life was good for the last 8 years.
Towards the end of last year, Sunday developed tumors in her stomach – in fact, there were so many of them that she could not be operated on. Chiew Guat spared no expenses in treating her and keeping her comfortable – massages and acupuncture etc., she had it all.
And this year, Sunday was diagnosed with vestibular disease, a condition common in senior dogs. Yet the feisty girl fought on.
Sadly, her tumors ruptured in the end, causing massive internal bleeding. Sunday passed on peacefully at home with her family by her side.
Much as we are devastated by the news, we would like to thank Chiew Guat and family for loving her and caring so much for her up till her last breath. Sunday continues to lead her best life over the rainbow bridge.
Sunday's rescue story: http://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/2012/02/vagabond-sunday.html
Written by : Alina Tee
