tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55617706040432303142024-03-17T02:50:45.045+08:00HOPE Dog RescueHOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comBlogger669125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-14137612356273498622024-03-14T22:21:00.002+08:002024-03-14T22:21:53.095+08:00The Cemetery Dogs<div class="separator"><span style="font-family: arial;">Mumtaz, a Muslim lady, approached us recently regarding her dedication to feeding stray dogs at a Chinese cemetery. Her commitment to caring for these dogs is truly inspiring. She has been feeding them every night, rain or shine, even during the month of Ramadan since 2009. Mumtaz's compassion extends to breaking her fasts with the dogs, highlighting her selflessness and devotion.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Despite us facing financial constraints with our outstanding vet bills, there was no way we could say no to her plea for help. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Mumtaz was concerned about one particular dog, Cemetery Datuk (the brown dog), who was experiencing difficulty chewing and eating, prompting her to seek help. Concerned that there might be a dental issue or something stuck in his mouth, especially since they were strays and prone to ingesting various items, she reached out for assistance. Cemetery Datuk's companion, Cemetery Batman (black dog), was also suffering from severe itching, he couldn’t even eat without scratching.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></blockquote><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="479" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/sjGnw0e1Uu7SAPlNblGg_seslLcvncgWjrdxTSlsferkfMwtY4MX1EGiM8b-Vpe5ADnsEYJ4L9FQsVlGaD51_4gc6RBz-2I8E_kI3CaORjQpL5EMS0VFHVDSCabco2H8Hs6xov9yTUHqFNWI8GiNXmE=w640-h479" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="font-size: 14.6667px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Cemetery Datuk who lives in the Chinese cemetery</span>
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</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/xN6oBHGVVK4owe0E71ElFRM1o7dh5ImXVIX_rI3NlKOXrv4zPNcOl43MRot4NphbdyV0WZ_PUh4KJqTjnmeEBciAfCjUzqVvKMtdlkj7YAAlHBiN6IjkUD2teCdks-HPCaDZqGt4ehs4UA5OZU5XU8s=w482-h640" style="font-size: 11pt; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;" width="482" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><i>His best friend, Cemetery Batman </i></span></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b> </b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/GOg9n9Vp3E1zJgcnCBlWoI3H_GB8JcfD1jgopd8WQlaJ6J_OXMRYmG4YT0DilE1-jP5LdQyr-V0U8hZSw3MtKltCr_vRYW5zf3QrbjZMixh2AxZotp3ba4m7l9RujZM6RAlAZp0n2IsI4fwCs45ZmmM=w480-h640" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px;" width="480" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;">He had been clawing at the sides of his mouth and the feeder thought something was stuck in his mouth</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><b><img height="640" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/Mg1X4X2diSjItluA9BNVSaMhyZ1SmdAxYFllIjLueazeqvoGwS6O6fQQUWF4vRolQwKrS_dQvV_srNRbWTFZDHjzXEHfFc0qvoNR6SFzHOLVCs1uK6fstSkWY05XKuVbfWlwNSepSTPrKQnLyFo11lo=w483-h640" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px;" width="483" /></b></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-097e5c67-7fff-e0f0-7668-1b6ebd1b91af"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><i>Feeder was concerned he would get maggot wounds and so asked for help with medical treatment</i></span></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Moved by Mumtaz's dedication, we agreed to assist both dogs. Trappers were enlisted by her to capture them, and they were taken to our regular vet. Upon examination, it was discovered that Cemetery Datuk had exposed root canals in all four of his canines, making chewing excruciatingly painful. The teeth were severely worn down, with nerves exposed, explaining his discomfort.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 14.6667px; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/oZDeM7qjHBy6IJ5R-UdhwL0PNDSHiKvW4OO5EcB6LEWW8V8a8RAsR-EPzFDtpZUISii6Ex9P-71ckFS_N36kAd3QNdP6tuwTT7B1D_9tS9Fe8EsKWm7gdiLzchYIM6jgeggXFOtsEjoyI7uBfV8Ge_Y=w614-h640" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px;" width="614" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><i>Trapped and taken to the vet </i></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">We opted to proceed with dental extractions for Cemetery Datuk, removing a total of three broken canines and six small bottom incisors. For Cemetery Batman, the vet diagnosed a yeast infection causing his skin issues and prescribed oral medications, which feeders could administer easily.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/9nhK_d29OXI3pSEcQbmvLpvTumNQdiv31hjjUV4A5Pc8hc8ySlNxJAB9Wig-c-ru41mpVFCsrSZjB6pzng689qubWU5RKkdq0Hyrkr6GN026T2NYTZl6gPQBEocN0Ofh0c9DrHiDgdGrMfl8YS6VCoU=w481-h640" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px;" width="481" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i> Many of his teeth were worn down and the roots were exposed</i></span></div><div><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/YJTuvsZVMUA0s-QvM2m8FROmkJSzodKfC80UVTxrjlfXAmOwfZ66mb8lLQb78SBBez_C86To5uDKLjZlzkZ1qrsR5xkZ7AjGEb8E902CZ0baULhsQ9xL78EjCUG65SxJdac0HkpqvJOBmP2oYmUfl9Q=w480-h640" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px;" width="480" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><i>Bad yeast infections on Batman</i></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">After their procedures, the dogs were returned to the cemetery, and Mumtaz and her feeder friend, Moothi, will monitor their recovery and feed medications. The total bill for their treatment amounted to $1900/-</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="478" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/B1aEGv_ilI2XPXPRkSbIPKgvFV6kfSjwhHWXTGDykNzguv78y_95I901Wrhw0e6pFnx82-J-24R4UORke855vok7kBIaq8CBL4qdxIdzRyhk1cl8WZCGU9sgoj_T5j89FdCBrX_TcWesyQGu9g-j6tw=w640-h478" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Cemetery Datuk getting dental at the vet</i></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/5YTqrM7VlbnXE-QAITm5zF-V_gBSaD2q0oV4s7EToUM9JLpy9GCUYM7NVSZY9rh-gpAWw9n43cjGovhtXZwwGLaNYnH6VjgxIFAlwcvWibRtbIq29m0OhjWmJAUtscYdvU4ZrB5211VeI_7DTMCoT3s=w484-h640" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px;" width="484" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;">They love their freedom and will be returned to the cemetery after discharge</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We express our gratitude to Mumtaz and others like Moothi for their unwavering dedication and compassion towards these cemetery dogs. Their selfless acts deserve recognition and support.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">To contribute towards covering the vet bills for these cemetery dogs, please consider reaching out to hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg or sending us a private message. Together, let's stand behind their kindness and ensure these dogs receive the care they need and deserve.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-51460333774730665252024-03-10T12:24:00.004+08:002024-03-10T12:24:23.985+08:00The horrors of a breeding kennel <p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; font-size: medium;">A few weeks ago, we went to a breeding kennel again to rescue 4 more dogs; two adults and two handicapped puppies with deformed back legs. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_tBWl0nMZ7AGezRLK2AVa-6H9nLXS6KJvrOGaUeix9zO6aD1NoO87VWQrr5gPXUPbX6WDgbrR4VPvPPcjljxQbYR3ZEbrDZ_KfQw14x6H9Iol3JSLMcTv6P1ADPvz3rybRELP0dMehNg83Su0WHkhbopK0XVYXXjC5Q56IXJxU_dRl6mwCuunxJ8U8-i/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-03-08%20at%204.17.58%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_tBWl0nMZ7AGezRLK2AVa-6H9nLXS6KJvrOGaUeix9zO6aD1NoO87VWQrr5gPXUPbX6WDgbrR4VPvPPcjljxQbYR3ZEbrDZ_KfQw14x6H9Iol3JSLMcTv6P1ADPvz3rybRELP0dMehNg83Su0WHkhbopK0XVYXXjC5Q56IXJxU_dRl6mwCuunxJ8U8-i/w300-h400/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-03-08%20at%204.17.58%20PM.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Bred, used and discarded</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; font-size: medium;">It was a disturbing sight.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Hundreds of dogs were kept in small cages, stacked on top of one another, all for the sole purpose of breeding and making money from selling them. And this is just one breeder. Not forgetting, there are MANY breeders in Singapore. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='439' height='365' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwZA-JWH9j3mN-fQjwvfEkC4ineosr6GNxdo775JVcgXJKQUGxS3sxpY3YYiy_Eaqv5Kno2XFXZj9QR6cBPJw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>You cannot even begin to imagine what the dogs have gone through - poor ventilation, lack of proper nutrition, standing on metal grilles all their life, drinking from an algae filled rabbit bottle tied to the cage, never smelling fresh air, never even knowing what sunlight is, never ever seeing their puppies grow up because they were taken away as soon as they turned two months. Before you know it, the mother dog is put back into the cage at the far end of the kennels, waiting for her next heat to mate and make money again. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFnsjsjDsl1wW-X_eLisQIiONzKDTP3Tfw2Eoh3MFXsTKNaeOeiVQi6xhC4VzH_7t5U__pCPhbuf-i0CazS-qXk4tzArYkDngFzWe3sUZN4Pl09Wk0za_wub5Iq9Dof_1rFnb8-A1sLGpqhCcQlBp6Bhwdyxn9lvUbPZWqBCAqSQ65L9nXKD4m8M2ZIrib/s2048/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-03-08%20at%204.17.58%20PM%20(2).jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFnsjsjDsl1wW-X_eLisQIiONzKDTP3Tfw2Eoh3MFXsTKNaeOeiVQi6xhC4VzH_7t5U__pCPhbuf-i0CazS-qXk4tzArYkDngFzWe3sUZN4Pl09Wk0za_wub5Iq9Dof_1rFnb8-A1sLGpqhCcQlBp6Bhwdyxn9lvUbPZWqBCAqSQ65L9nXKD4m8M2ZIrib/w480-h640/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-03-08%20at%204.17.58%20PM%20(2).jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Dirty, matted, hip dysplasia </i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">If you think about it, might well be possible that father is mated with daughter, brother is bred with sister. The thought makes us sick. In humans, it would be called incest. </span><span style="text-align: left;">Dogs are no lesser beings than us and definitely more magnanimous than humans. Despite their neglect and sorry life, they still love and trust humans, and are absolutely the sweetest souls, ever so grateful to you for saving them from a life of hell. </span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJaCxMHpsl9-INxLTZmuEccHScGV0T39yP9vHYKBpwhGxcRPlykEKya9lFpolxTJC6rLkxJa2IVC142xIm16QkjvvcWm3IHEFYRnTm8F73zjKqA3Z10Ydazf4xwuhqlqqskf-Tz6bMXcAf_3sWFFdt0val3LekZBPBJbjG8GJNZtQlWV0wxlNUCacXoHVx/s1179/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-03-08%20at%204.17.59%20PM%20(2).jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><i><b><img border="0" data-original-height="885" data-original-width="1179" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJaCxMHpsl9-INxLTZmuEccHScGV0T39yP9vHYKBpwhGxcRPlykEKya9lFpolxTJC6rLkxJa2IVC142xIm16QkjvvcWm3IHEFYRnTm8F73zjKqA3Z10Ydazf4xwuhqlqqskf-Tz6bMXcAf_3sWFFdt0val3LekZBPBJbjG8GJNZtQlWV0wxlNUCacXoHVx/w640-h480/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-03-08%20at%204.17.59%20PM%20(2).jpeg" width="640" /></b></i></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Badly decayed & rotten teeth at just 4 years old </b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn1ay18KwpiuYYSGmGDl0EbW7Uf8BDPBt_21ynQwddSN-nLxBZBd9TNqpIOoAiprctI8n_46TMKcHRBDI7fyDNcBuuQ-QrDqZiwtQ5qs1C0XvoE6wsC-HYXz7LmpXJ34m7vaYi3tMEtH33F4V_4jOxPqMJFli-9cJMQAgQs1x50xOEEubuTPHvaQhZU7px/s1521/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-03-08%20at%204.17.59%20PM%20(3).jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1521" data-original-width="1179" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn1ay18KwpiuYYSGmGDl0EbW7Uf8BDPBt_21ynQwddSN-nLxBZBd9TNqpIOoAiprctI8n_46TMKcHRBDI7fyDNcBuuQ-QrDqZiwtQ5qs1C0XvoE6wsC-HYXz7LmpXJ34m7vaYi3tMEtH33F4V_4jOxPqMJFli-9cJMQAgQs1x50xOEEubuTPHvaQhZU7px/w496-h640/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-03-08%20at%204.17.59%20PM%20(3).jpeg" width="496" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Badly decayed & rotten teeth at just 4 years old </b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Many of these breeding dogs that we rescued, at a young age of 3 or 4, have rotten teeth, receding gums and often require a full mouth extraction. This stems from poor nutrition. Some also have fractured ribs on xray, possibly due to lack of calcium from constantly giving birth. Imagine! How healthy can the puppies be? Yet, suckers continue to buy because puppies are cute. You can imagine our concern if an inexperienced or unprepared owner buys the dog home only to discover these issues. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJIa1w2ksxbgqEohVR-mN34NjhUnHgmpl0UuZ9otIyZ6xA8mRnu6jAOmRVS5VsQ3tVP6W0IjeesmOCT-AAyEFMjw1iEvnFW5kOgf_LePeD1OaqhLPHDscqM5JZv5jI_GSwlziVDxcsXghidxJcmtYGerabjUSYzDsnbgbyEFLyRpHymCtilj4ZiUyMlNOn/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-03-08%20at%204.18.00%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><b><i><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJIa1w2ksxbgqEohVR-mN34NjhUnHgmpl0UuZ9otIyZ6xA8mRnu6jAOmRVS5VsQ3tVP6W0IjeesmOCT-AAyEFMjw1iEvnFW5kOgf_LePeD1OaqhLPHDscqM5JZv5jI_GSwlziVDxcsXghidxJcmtYGerabjUSYzDsnbgbyEFLyRpHymCtilj4ZiUyMlNOn/w480-h640/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-03-08%20at%204.18.00%20PM.jpeg" width="480" /></i></b></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Spinal issues / pain from years of standing in a small cage on metal grills</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Apart from their physical and emotional abuse, these dogs suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and some take years to overcome, such as fear of walking on leash, or fear of showering because they were jetted with water when workers washed their cages. Some are so fearful to make eye contact because they have not been socialized.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a;"><div style="text-align: justify;">The two handicapped puppies that we took out, are a mere 3 months old, with back legs so deformed, they look like mermaids. What would have happened if we hadn't taken them out? Kept for breeding? Produce more handicapped puppies? Or sold at a low price to an unwitting buyer. We shudder to think.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So, don't call yourself a dog lover if you know what goes on behind closed doors, and yet buy a puppy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo1vJ2AxXsmktSviAq4Eg_MtXsBd7B_SGkXqXL7MrE5pLab7ZyETjI5ttn-3sjnXm_TV32XQ9EZUjAehpjSmMOowI7MOBOsMzNR1Zqsm66-3cL6AAlFchLrI4xe9gamdb_qgvGPnsdzsi30oaa6EGt7LiQXvdOtNR712H1WyAAZO0hVH9-UzEQr0v5ABUA/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-03-08%20at%204.17.58%20PM%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo1vJ2AxXsmktSviAq4Eg_MtXsBd7B_SGkXqXL7MrE5pLab7ZyETjI5ttn-3sjnXm_TV32XQ9EZUjAehpjSmMOowI7MOBOsMzNR1Zqsm66-3cL6AAlFchLrI4xe9gamdb_qgvGPnsdzsi30oaa6EGt7LiQXvdOtNR712H1WyAAZO0hVH9-UzEQr0v5ABUA/w480-h640/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-03-08%20at%204.17.58%20PM%20(1).jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Paris, an ex=breeding dog, on the day of her rescue </b></i></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">By the way, a registered breeder does not equate to being humane or ethical in our view. In the first place, we question the morality of keeping dogs in cages and forcing them to reproduce.</div></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">About tightening breeding rules; we all know enforcing rules is the biggest challenge. Behind closed doors lie the possibility of terror and the unknown. Our next question: how many inspectors are out there to ensure the breeding dogs and puppies needs are met adequately, that pups are given vet checks when they look ill, and in-breeding is not carried out? We have vaccination cards of these ex-breeding dogs, the stated breed was incorrect and even the birthdate was questionable. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrl93XDJvbz89tRYGOwvFqiSw9MHTroBSiw_xtUeac4cMBLwgCm4Va8gNfLnll5RkB1LNeiccGIA8gHagxauH3uPUKSvCxS7uQVyx41WeMmj7dw6zeBawZeOMUjZzXwMmxRkOVXJW70MywT0FGSoxjVF6MI2j2vP-5j5JMWbBntJNDfBrmwOTQ-IHHHSCb/s1572/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-03-08%20at%204.17.59%20PM%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><i><b><img border="0" data-original-height="1572" data-original-width="1179" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrl93XDJvbz89tRYGOwvFqiSw9MHTroBSiw_xtUeac4cMBLwgCm4Va8gNfLnll5RkB1LNeiccGIA8gHagxauH3uPUKSvCxS7uQVyx41WeMmj7dw6zeBawZeOMUjZzXwMmxRkOVXJW70MywT0FGSoxjVF6MI2j2vP-5j5JMWbBntJNDfBrmwOTQ-IHHHSCb/w480-h640/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-03-08%20at%204.17.59%20PM%20(1).jpeg" width="480" /></b></i></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Badly matted fur and skin problems</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Our other concern - what is going to happen to the many many breeding animals who have to be retired by the age of 6 years old, and the specifically bred pets who can't be sold? Remember, the breeding farms are businesses prioritizing money over welfare, so space, time and costs are a prime concern. Unsold dogs become a liabilty. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Puppy mills are legal. They are allowed. But, that does not make it right.</div></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Which brings us to our next point. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With the rising number of animal abuse cases, why is there still no tightening of the laws on abuse, neglect and abandonment? A person who is fined and jailed for abusing an animal can serve his sentence, go out and buy a dog, and abuse again? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFb_70hRKnDZnpuzQbDfNIl0vj7gaYWBSe8XbWPXq6oEjKTMop4lv-Y4MfaJ-j-VM2NBCunfe4TXBdCAnRmTKk0O1W-rpwrwVf_2ZFXF6lD0Jijzkl4IXmyeCKYVMpDKQluP0TFw3_W5CeaoJgYBk60OykeTWByUuQdESu6AEWneF1mz8sP5lF7Ji5oRMI/s2048/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-03-08%20at%204.21.47%20PM%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1452" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFb_70hRKnDZnpuzQbDfNIl0vj7gaYWBSe8XbWPXq6oEjKTMop4lv-Y4MfaJ-j-VM2NBCunfe4TXBdCAnRmTKk0O1W-rpwrwVf_2ZFXF6lD0Jijzkl4IXmyeCKYVMpDKQluP0TFw3_W5CeaoJgYBk60OykeTWByUuQdESu6AEWneF1mz8sP5lF7Ji5oRMI/w454-h640/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-03-08%20at%204.21.47%20PM%20(1).jpeg" width="454" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i>The left front paw and hind legs are deformed, from poor breeding.</i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Not only are our animal welfare laws lax, it is also upsetting that our regulator is slow to take enforcement action. Small animal welfare groups like us end up saving these grossly neglected dogs like <a href="https://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-choa-chu-kang-dog-from-street-62.html" target="_blank">Caitlyn</a> and <a href="https://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/2024/02/archie-owner-surrender.html" target="_blank">Archie</a>, spending thousands on their medical treatments when perhaps their sufferings could have been avoided if stricter laws were in place. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='408' height='339' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dypFPcpOjFdNu_OJRK0cAy7sgs1p5ZcCBSNF0EFsopyYaiHphCY6libuq8tJX7y7yHMtVetrmE-NNx96E3XWg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Too fearful to even make eye contact</b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And increasingly, it seems to be the case of people no longer willing to take care of their pets when they reach advanced age, neglecting them, or surrendering them to a shelter and taking the easy way out because it is cheaper to buy a puppy than to pay vet bills for an older dog. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAItKAN6dCanj4PW9MHBVtDHa4I0yaprmSbWQrNiVa2xSaxIpP4IlGCGJdvuzGLJLGvAGSpNcSZzW_6sKp5Vw4u8dnvF8FH_N89XR5a7nX7JnZM0XOGE9AXjTcFqjO8K1PnfRJHMAv9La_BI-h42lHDy3dGusv5goA1H53PH_Sz8jsljC0fIKvE-iqdmvD/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-03-08%20at%204.17.59%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAItKAN6dCanj4PW9MHBVtDHa4I0yaprmSbWQrNiVa2xSaxIpP4IlGCGJdvuzGLJLGvAGSpNcSZzW_6sKp5Vw4u8dnvF8FH_N89XR5a7nX7JnZM0XOGE9AXjTcFqjO8K1PnfRJHMAv9La_BI-h42lHDy3dGusv5goA1H53PH_Sz8jsljC0fIKvE-iqdmvD/w480-h640/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-03-08%20at%204.17.59%20PM.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;">Dirty. Smelly. Fearful. Neglected.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Just look at our rescue stories over the past 2 years.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So, on the upstream, we have breeders churning out puppies, and downstream, enforcement officers and animal groups like us have to deal with the aftermath.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Current efforts are not good enough.</div></span><p></p>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-47709287390345488312024-02-20T19:25:00.003+08:002024-02-20T19:25:30.340+08:00Archie (owner surrender) <p><span style="font-family: arial;">Just weeks after our shocking rescue of the <a href="https://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-choa-chu-kang-dog-from-street-62.html" target="_blank">grossly neglected CCK dog</a>, now named Caitlyn, we rescued another dog from similar circumstances!!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">When will there be stricter laws and penalties for such gross neglect? And, why do we still allow puppy mills ,given the worrying spike in such neglected cases?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">An acquaintance, a housing agent, had visited a HDB flat for viewing and saw this dejected dog lying in the corner of a filthy enclosure. She sent us a photo of the dog and asked if we could help. Like Caitlyn’s story, all it took was one person’s initiative, to change the life of a fellow living being. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTvse5L5anCh4On-8ZpMAU-HdinF1xkZIjj3s7D9_h2OabxzTSWXFL2fJ_pEClEtcdJqHHdMpeiznaR_lFfjRBjUA_RNMmSLJSq_mUJKElZvitwFheNCbuE7zrMiSLcpf3M_fTttrTszGQjICMLN_zbzO2P94Q4kp_DcZ_DvKwqRK9Fvp0btQtNXTX9RyE/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-02-19%20at%205.50.16%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTvse5L5anCh4On-8ZpMAU-HdinF1xkZIjj3s7D9_h2OabxzTSWXFL2fJ_pEClEtcdJqHHdMpeiznaR_lFfjRBjUA_RNMmSLJSq_mUJKElZvitwFheNCbuE7zrMiSLcpf3M_fTttrTszGQjICMLN_zbzO2P94Q4kp_DcZ_DvKwqRK9Fvp0btQtNXTX9RyE/w480-h640/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-02-19%20at%205.50.16%20PM.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;">The photo we received from the housing agent.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We found out that this little Pom passed through many hands. Owner died, passed Pom to his son, who then passed away in his 50s. Pom was passed to another brother to care for. This brother obviously wasn’t into dogs so he did the minimal. He fed the dog daily, but didn’t bother to clean the enclosure, leaving the poor sweet Pom to lie in years of poop. 5 years, to be exact, after the other brother passed on. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi35EwasOkKHLrrcb7VgTEBhwa8MIUIuOMCLNjnxzJadN8mCQ1JlumlkBZdzl4J8rUWk0UybcrdRlwgk8Lm0z9mdOlhVaRcT_Q9OGR1CU-8ZGmjMMruZiF91mVJlFc4Hy-Fg8Bh0XdIc2qIxn6CY7DjW1lcEC4J1CO85JyjLhWKaAGe6lihMk9DbZ5HODFn/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-02-19%20at%205.50.48%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi35EwasOkKHLrrcb7VgTEBhwa8MIUIuOMCLNjnxzJadN8mCQ1JlumlkBZdzl4J8rUWk0UybcrdRlwgk8Lm0z9mdOlhVaRcT_Q9OGR1CU-8ZGmjMMruZiF91mVJlFc4Hy-Fg8Bh0XdIc2qIxn6CY7DjW1lcEC4J1CO85JyjLhWKaAGe6lihMk9DbZ5HODFn/w400-h400/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-02-19%20at%205.50.48%20PM.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;">Just so happy to be patted</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: arial;">After some discussion, the uncle finally agreed for us to visit the dog and take him away. When we got to the house, we could smell strong antiseptic. As we entered the house, we realized he had mopped the entire house with Dettol, except the enclosure. Was it another case of trying to remove evidence? We can't even begin to imagine how someone could live with that stench.</span></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjIbl9eNze5lrTf0iiDU6Jz61umAWXB49Xgg5cqizdYYbNEqmbqmD0YyX33Bl3ls47Off2b57HKwHxsTn62xUo7MNQ819eFXv7h9bqiktpc0ee_4YovesXcd6C30uJQZ2dosSu5pGQoHLaKgDz0oIwl58D6GFLrFV93oPT33xe6zuxWWOM__DBDKhPFm_d/s1372/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-02-19%20at%205.51.07%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1372" data-original-width="1069" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjIbl9eNze5lrTf0iiDU6Jz61umAWXB49Xgg5cqizdYYbNEqmbqmD0YyX33Bl3ls47Off2b57HKwHxsTn62xUo7MNQ819eFXv7h9bqiktpc0ee_4YovesXcd6C30uJQZ2dosSu5pGQoHLaKgDz0oIwl58D6GFLrFV93oPT33xe6zuxWWOM__DBDKhPFm_d/w498-h640/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-02-19%20at%205.51.07%20PM.jpeg" width="498" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;">Dirty, smelly and badly matted. We wondered when his last bath was.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">After chatting for a while, he agreed that we could take the dog to the vet. The dog was so, so smelly, and his fur was so badly matted that we imagined the vet clinic was going to take another few hours to shave him and discard their shavers again. We noticed he was not sterilized and his testicles were hard and swollen, causing him much pain. The dog will be going for a surgery as we write this. </span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwrqvBE2zfYbiZyimlo514-L4JIfsH6P0kNG8q__KeHt00WNapFhsIlyhvKP4nIJqdt43hGDjQNgoZlQwtcmw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>On the way to the vet, the grateful doggy kept licking the volunteer’s face, thanking her for coming to his rescue.</p></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAyOIVohxUhdfjprFiUi0nuEfHpvPpWuVfr8SQ9lxknMSCqIFQgi44KkX1N2tNq6Sx8jT9b3ioLFYLZ6Avt6ZIsZzU6wH-EXm3ePW3SQoBOPZbcP28sA4TxtU_xPyXappEgNF7YgvAfmPkhVr6BepKqYJmI9FRp5MU9XB4lxWEelHGRKmM2pr0j4I9dBTk/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-02-19%20at%205.52.02%20PM%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAyOIVohxUhdfjprFiUi0nuEfHpvPpWuVfr8SQ9lxknMSCqIFQgi44KkX1N2tNq6Sx8jT9b3ioLFYLZ6Avt6ZIsZzU6wH-EXm3ePW3SQoBOPZbcP28sA4TxtU_xPyXappEgNF7YgvAfmPkhVr6BepKqYJmI9FRp5MU9XB4lxWEelHGRKmM2pr0j4I9dBTk/w400-h400/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-02-19%20at%205.52.02%20PM%20(1).jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Hardened and painful testicles</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVRrka1DVPBg8lKnV3D6Hh5CBKGRDkIriJ89ZtlpdccZJvn7gdHxYb0wfYbsqR8Zgjzd3UfI8iXEkUU2rGXYQtjWQzzMAMXUdqJdxXNJ3P9HTgjlMS8W3mEBk8cL9c99t6h7GkYbBf8VLzn27DSWIbj0EZieL07OYStX5j-hIN0hoMQr9XQnYMCQ21VDD/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-02-19%20at%205.52.02%20PM%20(2).jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><i><b><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVRrka1DVPBg8lKnV3D6Hh5CBKGRDkIriJ89ZtlpdccZJvn7gdHxYb0wfYbsqR8Zgjzd3UfI8iXEkUU2rGXYQtjWQzzMAMXUdqJdxXNJ3P9HTgjlMS8W3mEBk8cL9c99t6h7GkYbBf8VLzn27DSWIbj0EZieL07OYStX5j-hIN0hoMQr9XQnYMCQ21VDD/w400-h400/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-02-19%20at%205.52.02%20PM%20(2).jpeg" width="400" /></b></i></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />He was so badly matted, his fur was literally peeling off his skin</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIAd2s8NZCcFRdy1fOYKJ6tJFIUfu6hRdoPlS8dhBHSHrzTVWG06HGbYTju0n2a61eTWtRAbjN9SavBoWi1QhmlY7v2g63BBNTo4Iy50wlqZ1vpYvR8gHXQFJxrX_8qycIoYXcfMdHVAFj0QmiLTSu_6kuVecml5kLw2FPUFYjuWxnEXkjYLatFe8S2fDR/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-02-19%20at%205.52.02%20PM%20(3).jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; 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He is not licensed and not microchipped – so there is no way to pin the blame. Animal welfare laws are really lax in Singapore. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmhEFaWyS1xAswlB5xZAhUie_3X7TUhFMy6m9-5QN3EALIubgWtQfEEMykzalYjXypDmQzk1W3dDI3oHWhdlVTdPWCkemvmLCdNGpdeDV4zZZ_1fzmOagWVM6-k1uiUWLi0pNnnmWej28TSOdlHUWovdlIgNMgBJ6qbybTzDf-9hR6TtA9Xmz9FgpM_euL/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-02-19%20at%205.52.02%20PM%20(6).jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmhEFaWyS1xAswlB5xZAhUie_3X7TUhFMy6m9-5QN3EALIubgWtQfEEMykzalYjXypDmQzk1W3dDI3oHWhdlVTdPWCkemvmLCdNGpdeDV4zZZ_1fzmOagWVM6-k1uiUWLi0pNnnmWej28TSOdlHUWovdlIgNMgBJ6qbybTzDf-9hR6TtA9Xmz9FgpM_euL/w360-h640/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-02-19%20at%205.52.02%20PM%20(6).jpeg" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>You're safe now, Archie <3</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><br /></p><p>If you can do the following, please get in touch with us - <a href="mailto:hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg">hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg</a> or drop us a private message.</p><p>Help Archie by sharing his post / helping with his vet bills / adopting him.</p>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-81659929415051609452024-02-05T23:26:00.006+08:002024-02-05T23:26:49.583+08:00First Rescue of 2024 - Russell (owner surrender)<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Twelve years together ain’t a short time. How does one have the heart to say goodbye or, even worse, leave behind a companion after more than a decade together? Such is the life of Russell, a 13-year-old mixed silky terrier who was surrendered to us by his family due to financial difficulties. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh11NwuaHCpkWr3gNa2RvsFjHbKSUmtDl0CJYoNQQkgh0QvvGV9k4FuZJTP9cm2xKyDaFPz9QGg1OnuZ27xxygtmX6aq0Zgt_Bxpq166vb40TqOJUc2g3W7k1nWA-6u5zfyTDOqhxmrsRX3R3W9a7Naswcl4lwO5FjkNgz8ieQ_t1e038YKOdNJFll6XQIZ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1864" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh11NwuaHCpkWr3gNa2RvsFjHbKSUmtDl0CJYoNQQkgh0QvvGV9k4FuZJTP9cm2xKyDaFPz9QGg1OnuZ27xxygtmX6aq0Zgt_Bxpq166vb40TqOJUc2g3W7k1nWA-6u5zfyTDOqhxmrsRX3R3W9a7Naswcl4lwO5FjkNgz8ieQ_t1e038YKOdNJFll6XQIZ=w520-h640" width="520" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>A sad dog left behind by his owner </i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Russell was adopted by his then-family when he was only 1-year-old. As the family expanded over the years, his family was plagued with financial difficulties and could no longer afford his medical treatments. His last vet visit was, in fact, four years ago in December 2019. To make matters more complicated, one of the four children in the family is allergic to pet fur. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">He was eventually left behind with the elderly parents-in-law when the family moved out a year ago. But didn’t it occur to them that their parents were getting old too, and it just wasn’t fair that the entire caretaking responsibility was on them now? It’s a relief that the owners reached out to us as they could no longer turn a blind eye to his health condition. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We brought Russell to the vet last week for a review. He weighs 5.9 kg (which is a good weight to maintain) and the most obvious problem he has is severe dermatitis. It is one of the more severe cases we have seen. There are bacterial infections all over his body, causing his skin to be itchy, red and flaky. It was so bad that he could barely open his eyes. He was given an anti-itch cytopoint injection, and his foster will be using the prescribed mousse and shampoo on him weekly till the symptoms subside. He was also tested positive for ringworms. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1YiUAMILXrLvmYcvi6RU0iYEtgqMA-G2YSXH56J-h1DaBCDYt5-WEtqrAbFH9JKGd-Nazd6L2yle14cz7OHoWct9nWAqd9mI-4sXH0A8yQLOjTS7QCYv88clQ7cDKIZrJSrMnOsoe2dw43U8uDnw9o8W4lGI0E27ArKsMLIZAxYI7EjdnjYFnkEhFvG9j" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1YiUAMILXrLvmYcvi6RU0iYEtgqMA-G2YSXH56J-h1DaBCDYt5-WEtqrAbFH9JKGd-Nazd6L2yle14cz7OHoWct9nWAqd9mI-4sXH0A8yQLOjTS7QCYv88clQ7cDKIZrJSrMnOsoe2dw43U8uDnw9o8W4lGI0E27ArKsMLIZAxYI7EjdnjYFnkEhFvG9j" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Bacterial and fungal infection on his skin. Redness all over</i></b></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">His eyes, ears and teeth weren't spared either. His eyesight seems fine but would need eye drops three times a day due to dryness. Both his ears are down with infection, but they have been cleaned at the vet. Ear drops were also dispensed for use. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiX6-9kHkQ8W4PsKSCe_D1dBKWPU3Fn9n7XQ0EuGVyZOpwAucade_FYzTq3W0T291ZQchDn_mdXxvrm9r-v_r8X5GBJzLMs7m8gwlFgyeenimxFRQwrBRV2uB9j6pU4BNIBW27SyDUESGHViEkl21KBLh4nhwoxFW7iqZ2fipifmG0j6Iby3CABYVjANGAA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiX6-9kHkQ8W4PsKSCe_D1dBKWPU3Fn9n7XQ0EuGVyZOpwAucade_FYzTq3W0T291ZQchDn_mdXxvrm9r-v_r8X5GBJzLMs7m8gwlFgyeenimxFRQwrBRV2uB9j6pU4BNIBW27SyDUESGHViEkl21KBLh4nhwoxFW7iqZ2fipifmG0j6Iby3CABYVjANGAA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Ear infection</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzdxHZiA7k-Z7UUoGLeETWS756NJ4SCOT3Ne_hX87c2_aHmOnG96YMkGvaRk-_WcALuX6JZvPSZODSQ_JCmjURPMSRy1285-zd-W3hy5qmSWnZtYATUMUgYAoWA3qXrS16QJyoVRSYccCbXcBVZllmbGozQW2-NZg6CIqtDXXowgEoPToP4753Fj1Br9g2" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1741" data-original-width="1393" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzdxHZiA7k-Z7UUoGLeETWS756NJ4SCOT3Ne_hX87c2_aHmOnG96YMkGvaRk-_WcALuX6JZvPSZODSQ_JCmjURPMSRy1285-zd-W3hy5qmSWnZtYATUMUgYAoWA3qXrS16QJyoVRSYccCbXcBVZllmbGozQW2-NZg6CIqtDXXowgEoPToP4753Fj1Br9g2=w512-h640" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Eyes that show no glimmer of hope and nails so long they curled sideways</i></b></div></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Poor dental health was in a way expected but we didn’t expect it to be so bad. There are two tiny holes in his gums and he will likely need a gum repair surgery and extraction in months to come.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCMWMooDUS29Pem2UVnBcveHR26JEY5GjCrqBVKBhB7vzlmOlUj6zc5OKn2nVPJVV0xVolZuDDQOPWJmkwSTxWWlmvGoVHGWNp3GtoTM2YyojShhB3julF8hSHBOyZQVmUkc7cp1EbGTnlk0GHTQVbPhPi1_60t2xk2XIAemZE8b5tXXT_bKlmeP-ru9V3" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCMWMooDUS29Pem2UVnBcveHR26JEY5GjCrqBVKBhB7vzlmOlUj6zc5OKn2nVPJVV0xVolZuDDQOPWJmkwSTxWWlmvGoVHGWNp3GtoTM2YyojShhB3julF8hSHBOyZQVmUkc7cp1EbGTnlk0GHTQVbPhPi1_60t2xk2XIAemZE8b5tXXT_bKlmeP-ru9V3=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Dental disease, holes in his gums</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">There was also a small lump observed on his tail but it shouldn’t be an issue and we will arrange for it to be removed during his dental appointment.</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWH031reRhFoO9RXV3v62VoFz2yo8NYr7DUFEg7HyHz5FTv2NHnEe44Hg_wEdSAyFh5ffrds95mRZFK2dNuL8Qv4ywVUwxEYOsZ30mVG0TNwUVsYcPAnq8PbX7I6csHMWiP2ZAe5yjuuUsdYi9pGiZg5TpWNB1VolKtPDhYvNeyV-nYwuY9TA9Pfs_hzmK" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWH031reRhFoO9RXV3v62VoFz2yo8NYr7DUFEg7HyHz5FTv2NHnEe44Hg_wEdSAyFh5ffrds95mRZFK2dNuL8Qv4ywVUwxEYOsZ30mVG0TNwUVsYcPAnq8PbX7I6csHMWiP2ZAe5yjuuUsdYi9pGiZg5TpWNB1VolKtPDhYvNeyV-nYwuY9TA9Pfs_hzmK=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Lump on the tail</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Moving on to better news… his joints seem okay in general with good muscle mass and he walks pretty well! The sad thing is his nails were so overgrown that it must have been painful for him to walk long distances. But then again, we wonder… he was not taken out for daily walks 🙁</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiURYEI7fkbE9YAFEn81gvOOm5KPt_2SdHpWjecW_hjdCWVntSeJY3yeNTbboK-8fDBuFaGJI7W3nIytPNwLZOXFzz1JwWQQPzMBRdogPBHqDUuiYsadsPLLoKSlmXfvQ5TVReBAfcWMO3sjHEwI4D5V2o92I2yJn8PAu6ESJW9Zv-B6AhBkIQxyEox3MF5" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiURYEI7fkbE9YAFEn81gvOOm5KPt_2SdHpWjecW_hjdCWVntSeJY3yeNTbboK-8fDBuFaGJI7W3nIytPNwLZOXFzz1JwWQQPzMBRdogPBHqDUuiYsadsPLLoKSlmXfvQ5TVReBAfcWMO3sjHEwI4D5V2o92I2yJn8PAu6ESJW9Zv-B6AhBkIQxyEox3MF5" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Overgrown nails</i></b></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">His blood works came back okay overall; there were no issues with his liver despite his age and health conditions. He does have mild anemia but we believe that would improve with dedicated care moving forward. The next step would be ultrasound to check on his heart as he has a grade 4 (out of 6) heart murmur. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Russell has been nothing but sweet during all these health checks and our time with him. He has a very mild temperament and is food motivated. He’s currently staying with a foster whom kindly came forward when we were seeking help. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We are sharing his story not to blame or flame anyone but it really saddens us to see this sweet, senior dog in this state due to neglect. We can’t emphasize enough how important it is to think and plan carefully when you decide to get a pet. Having a pet is a lifetime commitment, not one you can simply dismiss due to circumstances in life. We don’t know how long his recovery journey will take and if it’d be an arduous one. But we are determined to nurse him back to health, and find him a nice and loving family that he so deserves, and spend his twilight years in. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you would like to find out more about adopting Russell, please fill in this non-obligatory form (<span style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/ia4w4IlWYk">https://goo.gl/forms/ia4w4IlWYk</a></span>) and we will be in touch. Or if you would like to contribute to his vet bills, please drop us an email at <a href="mailto:hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg">hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg</a>. With your support, we can help Russell find a second chance in life ♥️</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJn1dXqKbMUeojPn-1d02-fBBy3liQs61L2k1iM0FqdoeAD6q6Ml8Th6L9Jg_JhkTmwxNqZcD_UGZILiaf7YKKNdpSwgYnsi1DM_HgjfjK1CPI04zE_3UtSus6HGkmpKA7pllkWQGsNn_15bnb8xtMvb3DBEPdxPTsn7mko8f9exhVUs2o5_iam_aL2SV/s1920/russell.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJn1dXqKbMUeojPn-1d02-fBBy3liQs61L2k1iM0FqdoeAD6q6Ml8Th6L9Jg_JhkTmwxNqZcD_UGZILiaf7YKKNdpSwgYnsi1DM_HgjfjK1CPI04zE_3UtSus6HGkmpKA7pllkWQGsNn_15bnb8xtMvb3DBEPdxPTsn7mko8f9exhVUs2o5_iam_aL2SV/w360-h640/russell.jpg" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Russell getting a second chance in life <br />(photo courtesy of foster)</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-85817609427801284132024-02-04T08:51:00.002+08:002024-02-04T09:00:05.613+08:00The Choa Chu Kang Dog From Street 62<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">It was close to dinner time on 30 Jan, and a volunteer pinged us to share news about an abused dog on Mothership </span></span><a href="https://mothership.sg/2024/01/dog-abuse-hdb-flat-choa-chu-kang/" style="text-align: justify;">https://mothership.sg/2024/01/dog-abuse-hdb-flat-choa-chu-kang/</a>. You could imagine our concern when we read that SPCA visited the unit and failed to get the dog out. So, we decided to save the dog. Call it bravery or simply foolish.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxjqVXZQcOMKnofUusUPE_auaj3DnMeWkNpfIIcGDQIl63ggGeEDKZZgx5O0KTSKVQe7vB-2OATcWFKXJ56xw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Every minute counts when it comes to rescue work. Images of the matted dog gave us the strength to act. After dinner and within an hour, we gathered a handful of volunteers at the block. We rummaged about the rubbish dump in case we find a carcass of the dog. There we saw discarded pee trays similar to the ones in the Mothership article. We went from floor to floor looking for a gate that resembled the picture in the article. Thankfully, we did not have to climb too many floors.</span></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The door was open with clothes and stuff strewn across the hall, just like we saw in the news article. But, there was no dog, and the floor was clean. We called out and a lady came out from the bedroom.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Us: Where's your dog?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lady: She's showering.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Us: We came to help the dog.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lady: She's showering.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We said we would wait. All this while during the conversation, the lady stood afar at the bedroom door while we were outside her gate. We told her to give us the dog because her story is all over the media and she is going to get into a lot of trouble. She said: "I don't even know who you are".</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">She asked us which group we represented. We gave her our mobile number and showed her Hope's Facebook page. She scrolled through the pages while we waited. When she came across one of our volunteer's photo, she looked up and seemed convinced we were legit.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was 10pm+. Again, she said the dog was in a shower. There is a certain irony here, of course.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">She appeared hesitant about giving the dog to us, so we reminded her that she could get into trouble with the law. Suddenly, the lady told us to get coffee somewhere. We assumed that meant she would hand over the dog to us. We persisted in waiting in case she gets rid of the dog.</div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We hung around the unit. In the midst of waiting, an RC member showed up, took our photos, but did not identify herself until we spoke to her. She refused to say much except that she had to report to her boss. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After nearly 2 hours of waiting and close to midnight, the lady of the unit appeared at the door with the dog wrapped in a wet towel. Two young men came out with her. Poor dog, why the sudden need to bathe and shave in the middle of the night after years of neglect! Obviously, she was getting rid of all the evidence of neglect. This is why we must reach the dog fast; time is of the essence.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We left quickly after she surrendered the dog to us, before she changed her mind.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once we reached the void deck, we used spare towels we brought along to wipe the poor trembling dog and covered her from the cold. Despite her bath, you cannot imagine the stench. Brown liquid was also flowing out of her ears. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As the dog was stable, we took the dog back to a volunteer's house for the night. It was past midnight and several 24-hour hospitals we called, were either short of staff or busy with emergencies which required us to wait 3-4 hours. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">She barked a few times throughout the night, probably from fear and confusion of being in a strange environment but when we patted her, she would fall back to sleep.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The next morning, we brought the dog to the vet, and also updated AVS. Everyone gasped when they saw the dog. She looked like a scene out of a horror movie. We speculate it would take years of neglect to reach this state. Her eyes were covered with furs stuck with thick layers of faeces. Medical staff took almost 3 hours to clean the horrible huge tangles on her fur, and discarded 3 shavers in the process. The dog was expressionless on the vet's table, resigned to her fate.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">How did all this unraveled?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The reader who tipped off Mothership gave us an account of her story. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">She was on community work at the block on 27 Jan, and came across the unit. Dog chained to the gate kept barking. Aghast at the cruelty, she contacted AVS, the MP, and the media the next day desperate to get help. The stars were aligned when Mothership released the story on 30 Jan so that we could get to the dog. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Clearly, the neglect of Caitlyn has been ongoing for a long period of time. Apparently, the neighbours are aware and told the Mothership reader this has been happening for some time. It surprises us that the neighbours could put up with it at all, and that the RC did not get wind of it. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Come to think of it, we are surprised that AVS did not seize the dog immediately considering that the dog was in a vulnerable position. Only AVS and the police have power to take legal action in cruelty cases. The dog was neither microchipped or licensed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We don't mean to brag but we are extremely impressed by our team of volunteers who responded so quickly late into the night, negotiated with the owner for hours, and having to resume work the next day. We are proud of what Hope has achieved despite being a small group, and for saving this sweet dog whom we have named Caitlyn.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is another sad statistic to add to our stack of animal abuse cases. <span>Coincidentally, it was the</span> very same day that SPCA released its 2023 annual report, highlighting a spike in animal cruelty investigations that hit an 11-year high. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For a long time, animal welfare groups have been calling for tougher sanctions against offenders. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Will it happen now?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><div style="text-align: justify;">Caitlyn weighs a mere 3.3kg, half of what a normal Shih Tzu would weigh. Presently warded at the clinic, her vitals are stable, but she has mange and we are waiting for her ringworm results. Vet estimates her to be about 10 years old or lesser. We will arrange a heart and abdomen ultrasound because she has a heart murmur. More details about her medical condition will be posted in the next few days.</div></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you can foster Caitlyn, or help with her vet bills, please drop us a private message on Facebook or email hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg. We need all the help we can get.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Caitlyn will be available for adoption later. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Investigations are ongoing. </div></span></div>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-72196635395755457852024-01-24T22:17:00.005+08:002024-02-12T09:15:30.539+08:00Lavender’s Adoption Story<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><b>Adopted!</b><br /></span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Lavender was an owner surrendered case.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was her story - <a href="https://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/2023/10/lavender-owner-surrender.html">https://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/2023/10/lavender-owner-surrender.html</a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We are delighted to share that Lavender has officially been adopted by her foster family! The 9-year-old Poodle-mix has found a forever home to frolic and play in for the rest of her doggy days. Congrats to sweet Lavender for finding your forever home with sisters, Jean & Julie ❤</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdd4NXYxOG4vWZzHnHq-nrhZ4BRDKLC0FtemqjP4IjOS3MsSg-bKq7QE5qko5-RvrhzrII5QCiexJ6ApzcfW_7a0Mv76UBZ4n18tY8HD7EKXHZm-i8hXBTytef5jRHSJJP-VWs1pnHViga1Z36bcrspNSwJnipHvQVHoB8wJyzDI5wJG5khyphenhyphensO1oU2C3c6/s1024/Lavendar_03.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdd4NXYxOG4vWZzHnHq-nrhZ4BRDKLC0FtemqjP4IjOS3MsSg-bKq7QE5qko5-RvrhzrII5QCiexJ6ApzcfW_7a0Mv76UBZ4n18tY8HD7EKXHZm-i8hXBTytef5jRHSJJP-VWs1pnHViga1Z36bcrspNSwJnipHvQVHoB8wJyzDI5wJG5khyphenhyphensO1oU2C3c6/s320/Lavendar_03.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Let's hear it from Jean & and Julie, who break down her journey from Rescue Dog to Super Dog.</span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Lavender's Start at HOPE</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Lavender was given up by her owner around the end of September 2023. She had a copious amount of health issues - ringworms, yeast infection, itching, sensitive windpipe, benign tumours, etc, but was given a new start in life at Hope. Slowly, she got better over time and became free of many of her past ailments. She went on frequent HOPE walks and events, and had many experiences that she had never had before. With the help of HOPE, Lavender had her first ever doggy bed. It was such a big deal because at her old home, her bed was akin to a hard plastic laundry pail, and for years, that resulted in large calluses on her legs.</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaBGUZv7lvyeulxGAwoxsFzoWGntut8C2_2uqTO4t5KPl7iAkeU1lPTCVA9KbypQaDAwUuU0x9iRoK9DfSr9829_jCeqEGWRwUJ2671P_WLon8gXPzDxTcrScaSOz5s5OlD7XgyGN8hFuEBtCKg5LloMmQj78zi0CMmAxHFA-Sq2ixWHiixHk4xVq272gx/s1024/Lavendar_04.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaBGUZv7lvyeulxGAwoxsFzoWGntut8C2_2uqTO4t5KPl7iAkeU1lPTCVA9KbypQaDAwUuU0x9iRoK9DfSr9829_jCeqEGWRwUJ2671P_WLon8gXPzDxTcrScaSOz5s5OlD7XgyGN8hFuEBtCKg5LloMmQj78zi0CMmAxHFA-Sq2ixWHiixHk4xVq272gx/s1024/Lavendar_04.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohZtY5vij1rZreAalWNuF2SVjjKPosfQTQKlR3uiscvCUseLLegj58gWcGrKYEWlniStjJOmlZ9yuNibjwgol0u5IAqmY_gQSrg9GoDxr2cWXvq_x2SC0IMJGNJNwkyoNAmsvVbx1Ys_UewsrkDr5ptb5sVZbvZcP5DfYYiWK8548POUb4V6YwjfCBo8D/s1024/Lavendar_02.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="576" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohZtY5vij1rZreAalWNuF2SVjjKPosfQTQKlR3uiscvCUseLLegj58gWcGrKYEWlniStjJOmlZ9yuNibjwgol0u5IAqmY_gQSrg9GoDxr2cWXvq_x2SC0IMJGNJNwkyoNAmsvVbx1Ys_UewsrkDr5ptb5sVZbvZcP5DfYYiWK8548POUb4V6YwjfCBo8D/w225-h400/Lavendar_02.jpg" width="225" /></a></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Our Experiences</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It was hard getting used to having Lavender at the start as many changes were needed to be put in place. Nonetheless, Lavender is a very sweet girl who is always happy to see us. She would run up to us with her tail wagging and a smile on her face every time she saw us. Our parents were never keen on getting a dog, but they quickly grew fond of her. They even brought her for walks and helped to take care of her. We soon realized that this was it. She was family. We express our desire to adopt her, and after adhering to HOPE's adoption requirements, we signed her adoption papers in January 2024.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr96bzTxUVh5P4eMFucjczh9Qhj3SwkPDoxpqVFrz-vrvX6w7BoitdaV7BmAwFimDTvpEkUU1uztSbvk2ziCwV7UBJOx0tvuRijdSwQwemoEpMpfJ4XlK9FNFfBDMOj_Trra4nHu5-SkxWaxIyUX308XGVY3kZubF6Y_iEwarAde0EOU29Ob2-XEO81Qqj/s1024/Lavendar_01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr96bzTxUVh5P4eMFucjczh9Qhj3SwkPDoxpqVFrz-vrvX6w7BoitdaV7BmAwFimDTvpEkUU1uztSbvk2ziCwV7UBJOx0tvuRijdSwQwemoEpMpfJ4XlK9FNFfBDMOj_Trra4nHu5-SkxWaxIyUX308XGVY3kZubF6Y_iEwarAde0EOU29Ob2-XEO81Qqj/s320/Lavendar_01.jpg" width="240" /></a><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaBGUZv7lvyeulxGAwoxsFzoWGntut8C2_2uqTO4t5KPl7iAkeU1lPTCVA9KbypQaDAwUuU0x9iRoK9DfSr9829_jCeqEGWRwUJ2671P_WLon8gXPzDxTcrScaSOz5s5OlD7XgyGN8hFuEBtCKg5LloMmQj78zi0CMmAxHFA-Sq2ixWHiixHk4xVq272gx/s320/Lavendar_04.jpg" width="320" /></div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Key Takeaways</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">From this experience, we've learnt to be forever grateful. The immense help and guidance we received from HOPE has allowed us to be better guardians for Lavender, and we are eternally appreciative. We've also learnt that second chances at life are always possible. We are inspired by Lavender's resilience and kindness. Lavender's entire life changed, living her best life after her past struggles. This makes us hopeful for a better world.</span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-90516679247635003462024-01-07T16:55:00.006+08:002024-01-07T16:55:53.781+08:00Ocean and Paris (Ex-breeding dogs rescue)<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> “You want take Shetland and Poodle? Come today, here no space.” </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We received a call right after Christmas from a breeder who needed to “clear his retired stock”. The 2 dogs they wanted to get rid of is a 12-year-old Shetland Sheepdog and a 1-year-old Poodle. We made immediate arrangements to head down because we know the fate of these 2 dogs are going to be grim if we don’t. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe-LxDpfqtcvie61BEBZG8kSrbAMcoUZGmKx_9mi8i0mZt0sb3q6C-S6x5nU7IK5vQfQ9bl-Qe5waD5-H5sHcF0NlmrOr-E8HV7g7qKEylpHqyX6YG4QHHXgPCAPNi3NxFhCk0aoK_P4zPhpXiXNmeqrwL-RA9bpdA0cx8qO6DqK5gRci4BcD13bOzT8bw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe-LxDpfqtcvie61BEBZG8kSrbAMcoUZGmKx_9mi8i0mZt0sb3q6C-S6x5nU7IK5vQfQ9bl-Qe5waD5-H5sHcF0NlmrOr-E8HV7g7qKEylpHqyX6YG4QHHXgPCAPNi3NxFhCk0aoK_P4zPhpXiXNmeqrwL-RA9bpdA0cx8qO6DqK5gRci4BcD13bOzT8bw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Paris and Ocean's very first time out in the sunshine <3 </b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The first thing that hit us when we arrived at the farm was the smell, or rather the stench of dogs who hadn’t had baths in years and their pitiful yelping and barking. We weren’t allowed in the areas where they kept the breeding dogs, but from experience, we are very well aware that they are kept in tiny filthy cages where they lived, breathed, ate, peed, pooed till they are no longer commercially lucrative. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The worker who is in charge of the dogs greeted us at the showroom, a cozily furnished area where they bring out puppies to show prospective pawrents. A completely stark contrast to where their breeding dogs spent their days. He brought out the Sheltie, a super sweet girl with beguiling eyes and a gentle demeanor. She waddled around to sniff us curiously, wondering why we are there. She was grossly overweight.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Breeding dogs are kept in their cages 24/7, they have never seen the sunshine, breathed fresh air, felt grass beneath their paws or taken a single walk in their short, sad lives. Its actually rare that we have an overweight breeding dog - further chats with the worker revealed that the Sheltie is one of his favourite charges – he probably fed her more than the others but she doesn’t get the exercise needed. Breeding dogs rarely get medical care they need and are usually fed cheap kibbles to keep costs down and when their health no longer allows them to reproduce, they are disposed of unceremoniously.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The 1-year-old poodle is an energetic furball pacing excitedly in his cage, sniffing the air with anticipation, too innocent to understand what’s happening in the big, bad world they are born into. We signed the release papers and took their registration cards from the worker, hearts heavy and eager to leave the place which we all know too well the miserable lives breeding dogs lead, yet unable to save them all.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDjJMun9Yq65_KpRwUtDPFQWXKA3zL34xNw3tfRBU-Keec1KFnnUJ5JlOdxaVaeTv0rL2ecJ4hWYbeyE82x1N9nRGNjK3G4VgRed4otcdt0MhZLbRkExrsZIe62ENpVhJWdYE9ndMxKZW3gGk0ohLz8Ne-sUo5Pbv1-cB0H4ne3YjE0X-vgc4d5e8JCIcu" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDjJMun9Yq65_KpRwUtDPFQWXKA3zL34xNw3tfRBU-Keec1KFnnUJ5JlOdxaVaeTv0rL2ecJ4hWYbeyE82x1N9nRGNjK3G4VgRed4otcdt0MhZLbRkExrsZIe62ENpVhJWdYE9ndMxKZW3gGk0ohLz8Ne-sUo5Pbv1-cB0H4ne3YjE0X-vgc4d5e8JCIcu=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Ocean the poodle</b></i></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We carried both dogs out to where we parked our cars and took our first inspection of them. The poor Sheltie’s hind legs had no muscle tone, caused by years of standing in the cramped cage. The condition of the poodle wasn’t too bad, his saving grace of being released from a lifetime of breeding was he only has one testicle, which is a heritable defect which made him unable to reproduce. </span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghBz6mwbeJaCTH1fiso9jHwrFB1mS9juL_QfFNhYrRcTpxX58PtCjFis-hPeyZw-Zb2PkQq6MF_p3LlzdwjH6zbhO1MicGt-d4NPLguPxaFGIIjP0g-LF-JNdaRFM5EQ_OgRVjgLno5RP4lZOxOiQARGUjNrbWvjYzXf6GwjAiB-_6VEvvNFHxNDEh4mRP" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghBz6mwbeJaCTH1fiso9jHwrFB1mS9juL_QfFNhYrRcTpxX58PtCjFis-hPeyZw-Zb2PkQq6MF_p3LlzdwjH6zbhO1MicGt-d4NPLguPxaFGIIjP0g-LF-JNdaRFM5EQ_OgRVjgLno5RP4lZOxOiQARGUjNrbWvjYzXf6GwjAiB-_6VEvvNFHxNDEh4mRP=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Paris the sheltie, a total sweetheart</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjygnkekdd1D5nNeKtX6bKy6NdRRFZE2ZBACor9W61bPHQuXmPKYCi6ckV_xh5ftSFk59WM-rSH6I9y2-CsxwVYeBo4eBYjQsAqvvZSWwYW7y8ZnMijIGqDVT1ggarEwBHBR4F_5wmr1-Oqn5oYeI-3gGllLN-HCQj5puuhsmdf6zdtnfzU8Q1delR0uv8U" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><b><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjygnkekdd1D5nNeKtX6bKy6NdRRFZE2ZBACor9W61bPHQuXmPKYCi6ckV_xh5ftSFk59WM-rSH6I9y2-CsxwVYeBo4eBYjQsAqvvZSWwYW7y8ZnMijIGqDVT1ggarEwBHBR4F_5wmr1-Oqn5oYeI-3gGllLN-HCQj5puuhsmdf6zdtnfzU8Q1delR0uv8U=w640-h480" width="640" /></b></i></a></div><b><i>Decayed teeth after years of neglect and malnutrition </i><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEwdZKOEshwWQ9LB-tQ7cf--sYNoAAL7fq2dGFl0z3wiEPov5OcIg3dUV8wJE_bljl354j4SlcsdtYZ5tqm76Pm8i1aXD6nEPu3oMG1NTmYf3a7FvZDEAJrF-qg_nKM0Tpm47zTg9SpZNY-8U3uBHAx6i701bKojPZPqHpSZZv-iXQ4Q1L9ldDQV3dFDOH" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEwdZKOEshwWQ9LB-tQ7cf--sYNoAAL7fq2dGFl0z3wiEPov5OcIg3dUV8wJE_bljl354j4SlcsdtYZ5tqm76Pm8i1aXD6nEPu3oMG1NTmYf3a7FvZDEAJrF-qg_nKM0Tpm47zTg9SpZNY-8U3uBHAx6i701bKojPZPqHpSZZv-iXQ4Q1L9ldDQV3dFDOH=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Paris - badly matted fur and weak hind legs (later with xray, we found out she has hip dysplasia)</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPi_CDnkndRBc-wTjikVuxt5lBkP1FDZ218QuNTn9o9mmKMJJ1vqY1wZGuzwrDp21NnfqWggnswPrh2DJ_2Wivrf_TJKkd1ho4TsUAKw05Tjm1LhQHoGzD9M8FWNRrIrisHB5Mo4gZBHfWWfvpZePlxEYQ7dlFJrHynD9itPcOT86eCxOK80ExoWKfKYGg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="743" data-original-width="867" height="549" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPi_CDnkndRBc-wTjikVuxt5lBkP1FDZ218QuNTn9o9mmKMJJ1vqY1wZGuzwrDp21NnfqWggnswPrh2DJ_2Wivrf_TJKkd1ho4TsUAKw05Tjm1LhQHoGzD9M8FWNRrIrisHB5Mo4gZBHfWWfvpZePlxEYQ7dlFJrHynD9itPcOT86eCxOK80ExoWKfKYGg=w640-h549" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Sore paws from standing on the metal cage</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">We leashed them up and sat them on our laps to bring them to the vet for full medical checks and start them on treatments they desperately needed. Both of them were so well-behaved during the car ride, inquisitively looking out of the window and listening to us assuring them that their lives will only get better. We felt so sorry for the Sheltie who had lived the most part of her life being a commercial commodity for us humans in deplorable conditions. We will fulfil our promise to her that she will live out the rest of her life with a family who will love and care for her, which all sentient beings deserve. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Adopt, don’t shop. We can’t emphasize this enough. Because of the demand of puppies, breeding dogs are bred. It’s a vicious cycle that only we can put a stop to. Before you purchase that cute little puppy at the window, do stop and think of where they came from and the desolate lives their mummy and daddy dogs lead, all for the purpose of moolah and human wants. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We have named the Sheltie “Paris” and the Poodle “Ocean”. Paris - a beautiful name befitting of a sweet and gentle soul. Ocean - young and freedom rightfully restored.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Both of them have cleared their medical reviews and will be put up for adoption in the days ahead. Do look out for their adoption posts in our Facebook and Instagram pages and if you are able to provide a loving home for them, email us at hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We hope you understand that we want nothing less than good homes for them and our standard adoption screening and procedures applies. Thank you for supporting the rescue work we do. We cannot save every one of the breeding dogs in those cages, but we can change the lives of the ones we save. And we are going to do it with your help, with zealousness and a determined focus to ensure that every dog that chances through Hope Dog Rescue gets a happily-ever-after.</span></p></div>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-70212546069732714312024-01-03T15:37:00.000+08:002024-01-03T15:37:40.041+08:00Dogs dental health<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Just like people, dogs need regular dental care, but unfortunately, dental hygiene for dogs is sometimes overlooked. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Few pawrents brush their dogs’ teeth frequently enough.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-b6adc9fc-7fff-7d8a-0805-7ed4ba7d639a" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Plaque builds up on the teeth and turns into hard tartar, also called calculus. Plaque and tartar harbor bacteria that </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">eat away at the teeth and gums. Halitosis, periodontal disease, oral pain, and tooth loss can occur. However, the </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">bacteria not only cause disease in the mouth; they can also affect other parts of the body, like the heart and kidneys.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 371px; overflow: hidden; width: 278px;"><img height="371" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/iLD--HfCoDQ62O0tFKEFkPJFtOK6ksjBgOlfYH3sBTjp8KpZivJ8_9jDmIVE_L_O89-jglMpgVPil0J-sWwuvB4NFO68RWb4gww_cbXZJ4IHhKxDeuk7SIc4nSeEgLcc3-XuwiWPB7rhsg5RxjUCaUA" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="278" /></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Poor oral hygiene</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Dental disease begins early in life. By the age of three, most dogs would have some degree of dental disease. The </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">early signs of dental disease in pets include bad breath, yellow tartar buildup on the teeth, and red and swollen gums.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; font-family: arial; height: 236px; overflow: hidden; width: 315px;"><img height="236" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/V2ybJb5cEA_1JRf-Pq7R_dvnrXLcEEaFcxrCmmmz6_SPa9UcAvqYkHZVj2kapjTR0yqZUB4u0_IKOM2pIIIT6xUy2c6x7g3m19TX4R28BUGDY6169-UFRus09pcL6PCYUC5JzpW1uiZ7TmTZ229qCw4" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="315" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; white-space: pre;">Receding gums and rotten teeth</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 217px; overflow: hidden; width: 289px;"><img height="217" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/C9IZHoCfCLR--ir2-uSHM0qtEDCkd8es_St_-lQn1d0jcXUb_2z4Ztrn5EJqBImZuciiLd648VfnGp2zhNeiT3sCRKxrLmi1kBUeKjLFLv3jh_HckVXRUMwfKSwSY8K88W5Az6_R-vKhLg-eBZ-7mz0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="289" /></span></span><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 252px; overflow: hidden; width: 190px;"><img height="252" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/6MJFyEh6aTvktxgisJIsVlPRPvA2sS0RoelrnnxHby9h6m_Egzwzo_fiUPg5_jCJyxnGPUMKlxxKGXlXwOMVB0txe226yMwLp7bnv4nhXSAxSMZ6DMTq9kW4rVwfaQ2nFyplWKzBg97P4hUDneHuAds" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="190" /></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Early detection of your pet’s dental disease is vital. If left untreated, it will progress to cause chronic pain and </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">inflammation. To detect dental disease before it negatively affects your doggo’s quality of life, vets usually </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">recommend dental evaluations as part of your pet’s regular preventive care exam, which should take place at least </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">once a year.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Dental hygiene is just as important to your dog’s overall health as things like nutrition, proper exercise, and routine </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">grooming. There are several things you can do to help keep your dog’s teeth in good shape. Start a dental care </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">routine as early as possible in your dog’s life and stick with it.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Some vets may also recommend a professional dental cleaning, which would require general anesthesia. During the </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">procedure, your dog’s teeth and gums will be examined closely for problems. The teeth will then be scaled and </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">polished to slow the redevelopment of tartar. While some dog groomers may offer teeth cleaning services, don't </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">expect to get a deep cleaning. They can brush the dog's teeth just like you could at home, but for a thorough,</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">complete cleaning, the teeth need to be cleaned under the gumline. This isn't something that should be done while </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">the dog is awake. Some dogs need dental cleaning once a year, while others maybe once every 2 to 3 years. Be </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">sure </span><span style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre;">to follow your vet's recommendations. </span></p><div><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-65077091743411246422023-12-17T22:56:00.002+08:002023-12-17T22:56:48.402+08:00Nicki, homeless this Christmas (Owner surrender)<p><span style="font-family: arial;">8 years ago, a family took in a sweet dog for their autistic son. Pets can be a very healing energy for people with special needs so we are not against this. However, pets are not just props and should be treated with love and respect and a member of the family. Unfortunately, this family treated this dog as just that, a prop to keep their son entertained. They decided to surrender the dog to us when their son started bullying the dog recently. They were not able to give us much information about the dog before we picked up the dog. They could not (or would not) tell us if the dog was sterilized or microchipped, what brand of food the dog was on, nor how old the dog was. Only that the dog was called Jimmy. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJylzkshF6gVPbbI-WQ8NBrDFG6cBQi22LIMcYb-KNdskWQ641MLkevDtDLOvoRhCXkRoteLCbQbaovbbgS2UbAwFogVgvEiqy88YNCf27k9gKSTk1YqrU8OOnk2NXqXTHMP00dClbYS7JPHOlThFmstBtAEhsvWj-wKvUEeN8PlXP-YDyNNhhwGA81JEz/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-12-15%20at%208.28.22%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJylzkshF6gVPbbI-WQ8NBrDFG6cBQi22LIMcYb-KNdskWQ641MLkevDtDLOvoRhCXkRoteLCbQbaovbbgS2UbAwFogVgvEiqy88YNCf27k9gKSTk1YqrU8OOnk2NXqXTHMP00dClbYS7JPHOlThFmstBtAEhsvWj-wKvUEeN8PlXP-YDyNNhhwGA81JEz/w480-h640/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-12-15%20at%208.28.22%20PM.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Our first meeting with Jimmy was on a rainy day. The family made no effort to shield or protect Jimmy from the rain so we were handed a soaked and trembling dog. And then, we found out that Jimmy was a "she". </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i><b><img border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="648" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii6z37pE2suXPQnCg8JMgPdhnPDFTZNLACri289wgyzJUvZNTpFdNRRkPK3Zw3krjEAQfn9mrBaLiAfVJwfvSF7U9i6bXxD6uMufuNi_6fRPGll_uZWKYFUgh1gX8l4wYZxAeczcpmmelH9PoD5EYME-pqCWtKWDgjT6iV8RFjna13DXDrORA8yhzs_n-W/w592-h640/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-12-15%20at%208.26.17%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="592" /></b></i></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Sensing her owner was going to give her away</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii6z37pE2suXPQnCg8JMgPdhnPDFTZNLACri289wgyzJUvZNTpFdNRRkPK3Zw3krjEAQfn9mrBaLiAfVJwfvSF7U9i6bXxD6uMufuNi_6fRPGll_uZWKYFUgh1gX8l4wYZxAeczcpmmelH9PoD5EYME-pqCWtKWDgjT6iV8RFjna13DXDrORA8yhzs_n-W/s701/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-12-15%20at%208.26.17%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><b><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></b></i></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgU0pxdmwhdk3_Q-KQ5xGqOC2yLilDmnpdQjlKx5GMR_EBHF3PVAbdIK5HtwwKm0zH0xm4zAC3IcLb3vGLWXgZgTp4R3PHSm59gGU9e0pBaQUZViB2SjGInuVnxSzwdOzb8fUOBCRJLeS8rXp8KIr_nVNLFyLcqa-vFFe-SG3834FUsen_JJ2NHncoB-ll/w480-h640/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-12-15%20at%208.23.12%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="480" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>This is how she was handed to us </b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgU0pxdmwhdk3_Q-KQ5xGqOC2yLilDmnpdQjlKx5GMR_EBHF3PVAbdIK5HtwwKm0zH0xm4zAC3IcLb3vGLWXgZgTp4R3PHSm59gGU9e0pBaQUZViB2SjGInuVnxSzwdOzb8fUOBCRJLeS8rXp8KIr_nVNLFyLcqa-vFFe-SG3834FUsen_JJ2NHncoB-ll/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-12-15%20at%208.23.12%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We have since renamed her Nicki. Nicki was taken to the vet for a thorough checkup. She has dry eyes with discharge in her left eye. Both her ears are also infected with yeast and bacteria. Her skin is also flaky with significant yeast infection and she has severe dental disease. The vet also found a mammary mass in her left mammary gland. A spinal xray was done on her and we found that she has significant arthritis in her lower spine and her kidneys look very enlarged. The vet recommended an abdominal ultrasound to assess further, as well as dental and spay and removal of the mammary mass, but we do not have the funds for this at the moment. Her blood tests show elevated white blood count which could be due to any of the many reasons mentioned above. In the meantime, we have started her on long term eye drops for her dry eyes, as well as a shorter term one to treat the infection in her left eye. She also needs medicated ear drops, shampoo and anti-yeast oral medication to address her many yeast and bacterial infections. She was also given antibiotics for her elevated white blood count and Gabapentin for spinal pain. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigtlt0389Sq3vyI9eV3lToOoHwWmzF9zBNRiDwthfksysiCjDlVUyn9ACR95owIKt6NrTEO40SaPqM8IzIxJAcizSLzbshfEeRspoG9HpTRaRAD879_1Y0XwqPbJCFu2pVbZ0rV8QJnY_pSNQ-Cpz5CE0rZymH9KEl1WV-XKimLCI4QirPc7QmSUFd3jlu/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-12-15%20at%208.29.03%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1024" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigtlt0389Sq3vyI9eV3lToOoHwWmzF9zBNRiDwthfksysiCjDlVUyn9ACR95owIKt6NrTEO40SaPqM8IzIxJAcizSLzbshfEeRspoG9HpTRaRAD879_1Y0XwqPbJCFu2pVbZ0rV8QJnY_pSNQ-Cpz5CE0rZymH9KEl1WV-XKimLCI4QirPc7QmSUFd3jlu/w640-h504/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-12-15%20at%208.29.03%20PM.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b>At the vet</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1sUM9MyNAAXxjsRFI5cruNe-4dvcWL9g-7ayyKUyvXltOZEavMd32uqyMW14-pe5tnCWooFE7wH2kwfOM44BusOl3nSQFTMEQjDXJustdk00_aoAZoUT0RpJS6124j4Q5B32WWunnEo5ILScr8yq8wGqkZXeTnSfQavVuDwm5sd02XrPBpiDKtfAXNh2x/s2016/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-12-15%20at%208.24.02%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1sUM9MyNAAXxjsRFI5cruNe-4dvcWL9g-7ayyKUyvXltOZEavMd32uqyMW14-pe5tnCWooFE7wH2kwfOM44BusOl3nSQFTMEQjDXJustdk00_aoAZoUT0RpJS6124j4Q5B32WWunnEo5ILScr8yq8wGqkZXeTnSfQavVuDwm5sd02XrPBpiDKtfAXNh2x/w480-h640/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-12-15%20at%208.24.02%20PM.jpeg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b>Flaky skin and a mammary lump that needs to be removed </b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b>Feeling dejected</b></i></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="869" data-original-width="1024" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKnA0mEJ5IBGgbkxtLqfV2_SvRLC2rrM9Dj_9yo8sUupXzyfppHsNLGKUhHkwEjSd9dkhp-bceMHDvvXu7xyyz98QAT5k-ek1_Sr937leA6TQ1XlWnlq8ejZtUKiEIuTS6mRSh_ljfIhep3O1W7K3Cus4OvYMS2BgKUsWoqhYrqYo_j4gixourAqSsj8AJ/w640-h544/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-12-15%20at%208.33.52%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Unkempt; one of the reasons she couldn't walk properly and kept slipping</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKnA0mEJ5IBGgbkxtLqfV2_SvRLC2rrM9Dj_9yo8sUupXzyfppHsNLGKUhHkwEjSd9dkhp-bceMHDvvXu7xyyz98QAT5k-ek1_Sr937leA6TQ1XlWnlq8ejZtUKiEIuTS6mRSh_ljfIhep3O1W7K3Cus4OvYMS2BgKUsWoqhYrqYo_j4gixourAqSsj8AJ/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-12-15%20at%208.33.52%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Through all of this, Nicki is very sweet and did not fuss at all. If you would like to help this girl kick start a new and better life (with a more appropriate name), please consider contributing to her vet bills so she can get the procedures she requires. To contribute, please email </span><a href="mailto:hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg" style="font-family: arial;">hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg</a><span style="font-family: arial;">.</span></div>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-35967195221629861862023-11-21T19:16:00.007+08:002023-11-22T12:34:02.636+08:00Max, the heartbroken dachshund trapped in his tiny cage<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #2c363a; font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Meet Max, our latest rescue (owner surrendered). </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #2c363a; font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Male </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; white-space-collapse: preserve;">dachshund, </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; white-space-collapse: preserve;">12 years old, excessively overweight, visually impaired, and a huge tumour in his anus. He was locked up in a cramped dingy metal cage by his owner for 6 months or even more, just because he is blind. When our volunteers got hold of poor Max, he was awfully dirty and smelly. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2c363a; font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Max was surrendered by his owner to us on 5th November. We were told, his owner had rescued him some years go, then adopted him. Unfortunately, her well intentioned efforts might have made matters worse for Max. While we understand that the owner is now ill and the dog is blind, this is no excuse for caging a dog with uncomfortable flooring for long periods, and severely overlooked.<br /></span><br /></span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">As always, our rescues are plagued by sad stories, and Max is no exception. We wonder why people can do this to their dogs. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">His neglect was so bad, even our vet felt sad for his prolonged pain and suffering. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">His anal tumour which measures around 4 to 5 cm has apparently been there for at least a year (according to the owner). Yet, no attempt was made to seek medical treatment, or get help which could have averted the growth of the mass. </span></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2c363a; font-family: arial; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; white-space-collapse: preserve;">If you think this is bad, his suffering doesn't stop there. He has </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; white-space-collapse: preserve;">ulceration in his bum causing him to smell quite bad, </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; white-space-collapse: preserve;">poor eyes which are extremely dry and inflamed, cataract in both eyes, and </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; white-space-collapse: preserve;">a urinary tract infection likely from a poor immune system, or not being sterilized. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Unsurprisingly, he has rotten teeth due to little or no oral care, and a fistula in right oral nasal in his gum. He is also</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> tested positive for ringworm which is a fungal infection on the skin. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2c363a; font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">His chest x-ray showed blotches in his lungs, which would require further diagnosis. With a list of medical issues this long, and our limited resources, we have to prioritize the best course of action. At this point, our first priority will be his massive tumour.</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> An abdominal ultrasound has also been done.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2c363a; font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The good news is the tumour is a benign perianal adenoma (commonly occurs in unsterilized male dogs), but we still have to look at debulking it since it is ulcerated. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">It has many pockets of bloody fluids and necrotic (dying) tissues, and attached to the anal veins, which limits the extent of excision that can be done. This</span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> makes removing the tumour very challenging and would require a very senior vet to look at it. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Considering the discomfort that the mass is causing him, we will explore the removal of the growth despite its risk.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2c363a; font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Max has since undergone sterilization and dental. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; white-space-collapse: preserve;">There is a chance that the tumour can shrink after castration which allows for safer surgery, but it remains to be seen. </span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;">He snaps when we touch his tail and bum area, but that is because he is in pain. </span>
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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoq-mwwTuSsQLFZZ0CVnnA4cVk4emvR5j-q5htDJDzRTfPd1B3fw7tPNyR9LX1taqBpLpgfdagqhljQdDNPUTNcFaH7H2pZUZlT9E6s9kVNbSTy20AcqKuU6rWdXfWxPcPeUrWHaCzIyU8x_68xze8CIgdxNC4i7A08PXIp-NNFwxvGm8NRUn8wPHU3F0y/w400-h300/IMG-20231105-WA0056.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Severe skin issues & ringworms </i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu6zrBSjRa0sbaiMtps36fbgJo_pwdN5NUu26MZKNqzHo1LFubb5NIDUC3li91XG9tAy8F6BEcRDKbOka16kBQrxZr4KIfCoHPjYiMOHi22UiGpuziDzmrdBI1n7thm8luxl25rUwdRBcaybZvNnxGPjXyWW6rnYYMjLPeH1Q8ChczqZPo5kHzvMj7CBL0/s1024/IMG-20231104-WA0071.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu6zrBSjRa0sbaiMtps36fbgJo_pwdN5NUu26MZKNqzHo1LFubb5NIDUC3li91XG9tAy8F6BEcRDKbOka16kBQrxZr4KIfCoHPjYiMOHi22UiGpuziDzmrdBI1n7thm8luxl25rUwdRBcaybZvNnxGPjXyWW6rnYYMjLPeH1Q8ChczqZPo5kHzvMj7CBL0/w640-h480/IMG-20231104-WA0071.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>The day he started living his life! </b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; font-size: 11.5pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Despite all his pain and suffering, Max remains very sweet. He loves attention, and is happy with human contact. Often, we see this roly-poly rolling around on the floor playing with his toy, and we can't help but smile even though he is in a pitiable condition. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; white-space-collapse: preserve;">We noticed his love for digging especially with his nose - for doxies, this is instinctual and one way to bring it under control is to ensure they get enough exercise. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2c363a; font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2c363a; font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Sadly, Max has no place to go, and is putting up at our regular vet. We are urgently seeking a loving foster family to take him in so that he can get the care he needs.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZqb0wYbyDz5MJdBLQ5aPy6in1onCpMotLPF90U3Zz-HQxJJYIYtWf8qj1SRXfclNIZ5Ur2vHzmYGpF998sAsi5oQkiosV_3RuQxnv-zpOXQbWm6zxsToI6YE08lqAv8BJYq9JQgGnX_TIeY2qZRZLvEjNLOlPa4hxFY74oRn914pSPcTItxiCq6in1Mk/s1600/IMG-20231105-WA0008.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><i><b><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZqb0wYbyDz5MJdBLQ5aPy6in1onCpMotLPF90U3Zz-HQxJJYIYtWf8qj1SRXfclNIZ5Ur2vHzmYGpF998sAsi5oQkiosV_3RuQxnv-zpOXQbWm6zxsToI6YE08lqAv8BJYq9JQgGnX_TIeY2qZRZLvEjNLOlPa4hxFY74oRn914pSPcTItxiCq6in1Mk/w480-h640/IMG-20231105-WA0008.jpg" width="480" /></b></i></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Blind in both eyes </b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2c363a; font-family: arial; font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #2c363a; white-space-collapse: preserve;">To ADOPT him, you should be able to:</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2c363a; font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: #2c363a; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Provide 2 home-cooked meals daily (simple fare of boiled meat and vegetables)</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #2c363a; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Bring him on 2 daily walks</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #2c363a; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Have someone at home such that he is not left alone for more than 4 hours a day. Max has poor vision and will bump into things.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #2c363a; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Be able to feed oral meds, administer eye meds, and clean his ulcerated bum 3x daily</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: #2c363a; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Give regular medicated baths and mousse </span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2c363a; font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2c363a; font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Contact us a hopedogrescue.com.sg if you are able give this poor dachshund a home. </span></p>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-51975308247739401232023-11-07T13:53:00.004+08:002023-11-07T13:53:40.712+08:00Do Dogs Need Shoes?<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejOkzgNxPMTb6qtZoRKdRuy4v6grdHNkv8_a0UbOpiQYd6j-u1izkePFGEvIY-m1VwxLvBWhwlGuAfiS7XO0XfhSQq9K8pdoJqWlagQ50idXwZcSBfPX3r3HMpxHih3BEO2dvP_2F8JL4o8uQYVFzZ2eqMtOJ77SJX9xUFUwCwxmrGhUN4ODntSyZrP_O/s1024/7%20Nov_3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejOkzgNxPMTb6qtZoRKdRuy4v6grdHNkv8_a0UbOpiQYd6j-u1izkePFGEvIY-m1VwxLvBWhwlGuAfiS7XO0XfhSQq9K8pdoJqWlagQ50idXwZcSBfPX3r3HMpxHih3BEO2dvP_2F8JL4o8uQYVFzZ2eqMtOJ77SJX9xUFUwCwxmrGhUN4ODntSyZrP_O/w300-h400/7%20Nov_3.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Do dogs need shoes? The question may sound silly, but as it turns out, the answer is mostly NO.</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In some situations, shoes can be beneficial for dogs, while in others they're unnecessary or even harmful. We noticed some pawrents buying shoes for their dogs as they are afraid that the ground is too hot for their dogs to walk on. If that’s the case, then the weather IS too hot for the dogs to enjoy the walk, as the heat may be too much for these furry pals. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Dogs sweat through their paws to regulate their body temperature. When a dog’s body temperature rises, the moisture from its paw pads evaporates, cooling its body. By wearing shoes, the body is unable to release the heat which increases the risk of heatstroke. Another reason dogs sweat through their paws is to release toxins from their bodies. When dogs sweat through their paws, the moisture released contains not just water but also some toxins that need to be expelled from their bodies. Lastly shoes can also throw off a dog’s balance and friction as it restricts a dog’s natural ability to feel and grip the ground. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLS5GMZ4pwEw-Cx-bDwXJ-KKA4y7PQCvkOZ_f0t79WYJ2HXgkFXU9uhAC9T87cJSw3DHiF9-jpjE6vXsxj4aoQfRQACFWxZIAEQ2dXR0x78HDofW6uwcv9f45j9plsk5XsgelHzw9z37DDwV-addGAK9yzvzPt8pUQ3j-JlltFf0n3aVBCJ_wr-GWPEO0/s1024/7%20Nov_4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1024" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLS5GMZ4pwEw-Cx-bDwXJ-KKA4y7PQCvkOZ_f0t79WYJ2HXgkFXU9uhAC9T87cJSw3DHiF9-jpjE6vXsxj4aoQfRQACFWxZIAEQ2dXR0x78HDofW6uwcv9f45j9plsk5XsgelHzw9z37DDwV-addGAK9yzvzPt8pUQ3j-JlltFf0n3aVBCJ_wr-GWPEO0/w400-h266/7%20Nov_4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Our advice is to only get shoes for your dogs if they require it for medical reasons. Shoes and booties can provide support and comfort for dogs with mobility issues. Non-slip orthopedic booties are especially helpful for preventing falls and improving balance. These types of shoes are good for dogs with arthritis, hip dysplasia, or other conditions that make it hard for them to move around – especially on slippery surfaces. Hope this information helps before you purchase Furby a pair of WagWellies! 😝</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEo2qiHsnW5Y0m1vQymuGvFcrB7C_mNviJ3Qvd1AFLitULFGyjhYsfZZuCmYeTlt4EZr0oJzPgts2M1FqRn2rJr_BEGcNSAGTIRfCxdxlcbKDdg3zGLvlyzflSYK2epRBYnBpTq_UwFpsrqvMuSjA5n6RGf1RpTt7em6iGvk2_gM30IXJHQkfrAMuM5zua/s1024/7%20Nov_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: right;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEo2qiHsnW5Y0m1vQymuGvFcrB7C_mNviJ3Qvd1AFLitULFGyjhYsfZZuCmYeTlt4EZr0oJzPgts2M1FqRn2rJr_BEGcNSAGTIRfCxdxlcbKDdg3zGLvlyzflSYK2epRBYnBpTq_UwFpsrqvMuSjA5n6RGf1RpTt7em6iGvk2_gM30IXJHQkfrAMuM5zua/w285-h400/7%20Nov_1.jpg" width="285" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLS5GMZ4pwEw-Cx-bDwXJ-KKA4y7PQCvkOZ_f0t79WYJ2HXgkFXU9uhAC9T87cJSw3DHiF9-jpjE6vXsxj4aoQfRQACFWxZIAEQ2dXR0x78HDofW6uwcv9f45j9plsk5XsgelHzw9z37DDwV-addGAK9yzvzPt8pUQ3j-JlltFf0n3aVBCJ_wr-GWPEO0/s1024/7%20Nov_4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></a></div><p></p><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: right;"></div><p></p>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-15461912622917439572023-10-07T14:10:00.003+08:002023-10-07T14:10:50.982+08:00Lavender (Owner surrender)<p><span style="font-family: arial;">One of our volunteers had seen a post in one of the Facebook groups, about an owner wishing to rehome his 2 dogs as he had no time to take care of them. He and his wife had gotten the dogs and his wife had loved them dearly but she had passed away 2 years ago. And since then, he has had little time to care for them on his own. </span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUApz67sj3a-us6bn4IznGCM9zsigfgFFEWCZIfEWLiZwvixDTVl2p6xS_hqY5SlVvz13fptbIkNz9IkmIZ2aLTbyWa44oxN3JBhEWhRlN4BP-yC2lhx6qScOX-FYXJyi0FkIQsFvcH14C7-ylfxbwM8NlajQesGFmgIm3JKy8nj3aHZgAwVbnw9wsGJ8N/s2048/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-10-06%20at%209.47.16%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUApz67sj3a-us6bn4IznGCM9zsigfgFFEWCZIfEWLiZwvixDTVl2p6xS_hqY5SlVvz13fptbIkNz9IkmIZ2aLTbyWa44oxN3JBhEWhRlN4BP-yC2lhx6qScOX-FYXJyi0FkIQsFvcH14C7-ylfxbwM8NlajQesGFmgIm3JKy8nj3aHZgAwVbnw9wsGJ8N/w358-h640/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-10-06%20at%209.47.16%20PM.jpeg" width="358" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Lavender</i></b></div><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">By the time we contacted the owner, the male dog had already been adopted by someone. So our volunteer made time to go down to screen the other dog to see if we would be able to help with her rehoming. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">When the volunteer went down, she immediately noticed that the dog was in a horrible state and agreed to take her in at once. Our volunteer brought the dog home and observed that she was a very sweet girl, if a little wary. She was very loving and curious but would not enter rooms without approval from people. It is amazing that she was still such a sweet girl towards humans, and with such good manners even after being neglected like that for, what we hope was only, the past couple of years. She also did not seem to have any serious separation anxiety and was able to be alone in a room too. We have since named her Lavender.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Our volunteer brought Lavender to the vet the very next day. Despite her sweet smelling name, Lavender was very smelly. She smelt yeasty and was scratching non-stop until she had broken skin and started bleeding. She was tested for ringworms but the results will only be out in a couple of days. For now, we will try to address the itching as best we can and prevent her from scratching herself raw.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvl-2Eh-D47Dr8boPTaGySwEVwYjXfmfhlTFhNlQSp0_SGuao0EQe-VjqtABkRYyg4zNhAPJ2B29KGciWqxhe7w0OSCwWeZW3NFJJ21zWhY-OhQmFBnEKE52xdU15s63odd4JRg_3KUDdQvz-5RDLDbQA2_NMYn6lk-5lofbM01pz0zqWL1zuxhaHfHMtB" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvl-2Eh-D47Dr8boPTaGySwEVwYjXfmfhlTFhNlQSp0_SGuao0EQe-VjqtABkRYyg4zNhAPJ2B29KGciWqxhe7w0OSCwWeZW3NFJJ21zWhY-OhQmFBnEKE52xdU15s63odd4JRg_3KUDdQvz-5RDLDbQA2_NMYn6lk-5lofbM01pz0zqWL1zuxhaHfHMtB=w437-h328" width="437" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Fur loss due to excessive scratching and licking</i></b></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpzg3ZcB_e_lqeSXQZE0aSqiRnnvkG2MqRmwu0t0rrqFNLydI0wwwyHF7xF5IrPE901A8m2jr4vsGPd6pV0xuGUiRrUfv2OA_BNlqKcAPxAfvWX826-Beet6-FVNDRUrfBRGZf3kRF0EHZx9M7AipNoNYGUtbjBCSlOcLIGmoZrxHk_r0LOU0dUmUiIYSQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><i><b><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="507" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpzg3ZcB_e_lqeSXQZE0aSqiRnnvkG2MqRmwu0t0rrqFNLydI0wwwyHF7xF5IrPE901A8m2jr4vsGPd6pV0xuGUiRrUfv2OA_BNlqKcAPxAfvWX826-Beet6-FVNDRUrfBRGZf3kRF0EHZx9M7AipNoNYGUtbjBCSlOcLIGmoZrxHk_r0LOU0dUmUiIYSQ=w381-h507" width="381" /></b></i></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>She had never been out for walks, her legs are extremely weak. She didnt even have a collar or leash.</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhboXrQmVYzvNOfVQ-3xjpD_oe_LQmiECe3b-0W_vgjCt05K-Ck5xl3LBxihkexoYJAAFcBwGaPnocP15rKttVmyhQyTs-ZtScKNgxRmZBe7cg8k5fKlfkK8tBnnwTL4p7O_eKmx59CpuZabDGgGWfw71n8_pcvwsDWYWZ5F0EfEnijD1xPjgv7q5U_GEdt" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhboXrQmVYzvNOfVQ-3xjpD_oe_LQmiECe3b-0W_vgjCt05K-Ck5xl3LBxihkexoYJAAFcBwGaPnocP15rKttVmyhQyTs-ZtScKNgxRmZBe7cg8k5fKlfkK8tBnnwTL4p7O_eKmx59CpuZabDGgGWfw71n8_pcvwsDWYWZ5F0EfEnijD1xPjgv7q5U_GEdt=w384-h512" width="384" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Bald spots on most parts of her body and boy, does she smell bad! </i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGMvtUbkgelJ0Xnly9nY1ao1Q7vy_dLdL7Ow1PvYmPHdwZLFUEVJkGGAsHHDSTiXQbFDNSAlspBWbuuh9QN4v_NDq5xETIQEVegq6oBde4P6DDNXytth0zUgmgIw4LkYPa4cec6BT0tCmuziK16MEllSqJkMmsIcooxTPCI_sCwTixsQ-5Jn6zuFOIF0X3/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-10-06%20at%209.47.16%20PM%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="576" height="692" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGMvtUbkgelJ0Xnly9nY1ao1Q7vy_dLdL7Ow1PvYmPHdwZLFUEVJkGGAsHHDSTiXQbFDNSAlspBWbuuh9QN4v_NDq5xETIQEVegq6oBde4P6DDNXytth0zUgmgIw4LkYPa4cec6BT0tCmuziK16MEllSqJkMmsIcooxTPCI_sCwTixsQ-5Jn6zuFOIF0X3/w389-h692/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-10-06%20at%209.47.16%20PM%20(1).jpeg" width="389" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Open sores from constant licking / scratching</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5sL7FyPmUZS7tiE-Dbhquo3E7jzryrX3Wksjeqme3BsvU5qmaXUmSVvvWxEppAqf-egQpUAH1xEzHD8POU_jvHEPrSFDSOw2aVntpVyrHa6abIETxGVMVTvLRbPEXddzIZVgpmDBRUY0Sdx8UY3Vb7HF4KXTWO5CVeKAvZlOXD7zHvaRQZNv1K1QOa46K" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5sL7FyPmUZS7tiE-Dbhquo3E7jzryrX3Wksjeqme3BsvU5qmaXUmSVvvWxEppAqf-egQpUAH1xEzHD8POU_jvHEPrSFDSOw2aVntpVyrHa6abIETxGVMVTvLRbPEXddzIZVgpmDBRUY0Sdx8UY3Vb7HF4KXTWO5CVeKAvZlOXD7zHvaRQZNv1K1QOa46K=w507-h380" width="507" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>It pains us when we see dogs who have come to accept that a sad and neglected life is the norm</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In the meantime, everybody, please welcome Lavender to the HOPE family. She is a poodle-mix, about 8 1/2 years old. We will be posting more about her test results in the coming few days and when we think this sweetheart will be ready to be rehomed so do keep a lookout for those posts. If you wish to contribute to Lavender's vet bills, please email <a href="mailto:hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg">hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg</a></span></p>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-69810658457440754252023-09-01T19:35:00.005+08:002023-09-01T22:30:51.358+08:00Ean, the stray with an injured paw <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">Would you believe that there are happy strays? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Contrary to popular belief, not all strays want a home, want to be rescued or are unhappy where they are. There are relatively happy strays who have the freedom to play, run around with their friends, are sterilized (so they don't constantly get mated on) and have a regular food source and feeders who check in on their well-being from time to time. Despite being exposed to the elements and going hungry and thirsty at times, some strays seem better-off not being a domestic pet and having the liberty to run around as they pleased. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Although Ean was found with injuries, he isn't a typical miserable stray, like some that we have come across. When an elderly aunty feeder told us about him, we went down to search for him immediately but was unable to locate him. Then another group of feeders went down again in the evening with SOSD's Trap-Neuter-Rescue team and found him resting in a vacated building. Ean seem almost relieved that help had come for him and went into the carrier without much of a struggle. We guessed part of him instinctively knew he needed urgent medical aid. Smart boy! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div> </div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrwWTyAB7_fDzvImI7p5Qtg2Rxrq9S54jNrZka3z1UIxZM3ZSAiuwLQ5ISgXttlOxLb-rg7voouXjBrboo5ekHKqnP_Xh9aF55jyDFsfhySxh3kHsd_c5UR6GfaPFP04_j7bkzyPIJhw4zeWp0FThqJTuF4Xf3aEftNKy1Lk2x0rVVLOdAzyw3Gyw2z8m6/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-09-01%20at%204.25.18%20PM%20(2).jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><i><b><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrwWTyAB7_fDzvImI7p5Qtg2Rxrq9S54jNrZka3z1UIxZM3ZSAiuwLQ5ISgXttlOxLb-rg7voouXjBrboo5ekHKqnP_Xh9aF55jyDFsfhySxh3kHsd_c5UR6GfaPFP04_j7bkzyPIJhw4zeWp0FThqJTuF4Xf3aEftNKy1Lk2x0rVVLOdAzyw3Gyw2z8m6/w300-h400/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-09-01%20at%204.25.18%20PM%20(2).jpeg" width="300" /></b></i></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Ean hiding in the vacated building</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote style="border: none; 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His entire paw was maggot infested, there is an awful open wound with a lot of infected and dying tissue – the vet reckoned it's been about a week since his injury. In fact, its so badly infected that his leg is swollen right up to his knee. Imagine the amount of agony he has been through the entire week. Poor sweet boy.
The vet estimated that he is a relatively young dog, maybe 5 to 6 yrs old as his teeth are in moderately good shape and he seems to have been sterilized. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;">He came from the vicinity of Hay Dairies, which has deep forestation, so it came as no surprise that he has heartworm and also baby worms – We requested treatment for this to be started immediately.
X-Ray scans on his left hind paw shows some broken bones and dislocation. Unfortunately all of his toe bones are dislocated and 1 of them is also shattered. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKph0tMaKIdXkB7_NqDHSBr7G65rAd0u8thLPByfDWNlXkoBh7HD5f-zkumow2UPDEUE-YLv_88A1h3wQ8ePdeu9HbqDSXO53D_zWCmVwtYgwEB_26a-MbPzIZGqZ28RoMeTBvgXJuZsR8sZGyFePicnrDsOg4Zik6NUo3-GclEncKSYEkDk60ATrzjJaw/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-09-01%20at%204.25.20%20PM%20(2).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKph0tMaKIdXkB7_NqDHSBr7G65rAd0u8thLPByfDWNlXkoBh7HD5f-zkumow2UPDEUE-YLv_88A1h3wQ8ePdeu9HbqDSXO53D_zWCmVwtYgwEB_26a-MbPzIZGqZ28RoMeTBvgXJuZsR8sZGyFePicnrDsOg4Zik6NUo3-GclEncKSYEkDk60ATrzjJaw/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-09-01%20at%204.25.20%20PM%20(2).jpeg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBHwY_MuTDkfd79NsA9puwxnuglwiYrkLDyB9HjiTtyxdHGXFAydckk6Z22VfFi1dTDJgqsh9UlcK_vup1oEG9b_TJzAK2bgG6gpIr35UqshqpV2KScyfZ4x7lNkAbGVnC-czcNlXHDT2ND1mNlRUn7meWmB-S75CHN1chF4klNUmKuc61gZa_VrUd-H5/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-09-01%20at%204.25.19%20PM%20(2).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVBHwY_MuTDkfd79NsA9puwxnuglwiYrkLDyB9HjiTtyxdHGXFAydckk6Z22VfFi1dTDJgqsh9UlcK_vup1oEG9b_TJzAK2bgG6gpIr35UqshqpV2KScyfZ4x7lNkAbGVnC-czcNlXHDT2ND1mNlRUn7meWmB-S75CHN1chF4klNUmKuc61gZa_VrUd-H5/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-09-01%20at%204.25.19%20PM%20(2).jpeg" width="320" /></a></div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">The vet believes that something heavy might have fallen on his paw and in his haste and shock to get away, he might have injured it further. It is unlikely that a vehicle have rolled over his back paw because then he would have other injuries. Based on the severity of his injuries, it is most likely that his entire leg will be amputated because it likely will never heal and he won't be able to bear weight on it. Next week he is scheduled for a heart ultrasound to see how bad his heartworm is – and with the results we will then make a decision to him to go for surgery and proceed to amputate his hind leg. In the meantime, all maggots have been removed from his paw and wrapped up with disinfectant medications. The nurses will sedate him and clean his wound daily to prevent him from going through more pain. It looks like we are in a for a long haul and Ean is expected to stay at the vet for some weeks to fully recuperate from his awful injuries. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhyMg7UoHj8IRwxYcr6XucNnK96SJfCXv3uHqgr_LaymzUzIf_uXNGuQNmwFx5kYut1o19FH2h2tjUwfWuQc5UB2DeAsyev7bTrox6fgVOIc77JLwO5pN8h2ttvAm3vg0zWUGgmeHmULLEyS9yokM8MJ1TkglCD5Y9OYNzlkCNhZ7qhf5QiIjQdB6A5fS_/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-09-01%20at%204.25.20%20PM%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhyMg7UoHj8IRwxYcr6XucNnK96SJfCXv3uHqgr_LaymzUzIf_uXNGuQNmwFx5kYut1o19FH2h2tjUwfWuQc5UB2DeAsyev7bTrox6fgVOIc77JLwO5pN8h2ttvAm3vg0zWUGgmeHmULLEyS9yokM8MJ1TkglCD5Y9OYNzlkCNhZ7qhf5QiIjQdB6A5fS_/w300-h400/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-09-01%20at%204.25.20%20PM%20(1).jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggltjuoscnJBjuydxzela7YoctBwmXgkcmjbEN_04tYoVCtPeyGX7RWAQxh1bYIhwhQ5Yrbcy3qE3SJi2ctDhR-sJsMrqrHPbK8YIKfJA9IxkllG450QlLPVVhBQ-b2dJ9yzbLaPY9lFg10mfY2eybr7UB4z_207TZUSbAWC8pA3F1yuqmm6xAqUgr2dof/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-09-01%20at%204.25.20%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggltjuoscnJBjuydxzela7YoctBwmXgkcmjbEN_04tYoVCtPeyGX7RWAQxh1bYIhwhQ5Yrbcy3qE3SJi2ctDhR-sJsMrqrHPbK8YIKfJA9IxkllG450QlLPVVhBQ-b2dJ9yzbLaPY9lFg10mfY2eybr7UB4z_207TZUSbAWC8pA3F1yuqmm6xAqUgr2dof/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-09-01%20at%204.25.20%20PM.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Ean is a very handsome dog, with puppy eyes still and tilts his head curiously at the new environment and people around him. He is also slightly wary but not as skittish is most newly rescued strays. We think he'll start trusting us soon and let us pat him. However this poor little boy is also not eating, perhaps due to his surroundings that are foreign to him and maybe he do not understand why he is there. We hope it's just a simple case of him not being used to such bland hospital food. ☹ </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2hlR4Hv3KfvCsBPgP-wPwWglX42E4b1W6BJoN3nsk9yBI9mwIxNswFGHMfmsLxY_R2TnwNE1gX968Y1U5D-kY4EyQC0JNUpH9yH8INkwaIbzfr93cZYZnENO-oWii5UeI0rPH3eEWFUG--aqEmaxkeLdcccjSfmKix54IEk50B2i4AQ5dzJ9Vt-iP1mJW/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-09-01%20at%204.25.19%20PM%20(1).jpeg" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2hlR4Hv3KfvCsBPgP-wPwWglX42E4b1W6BJoN3nsk9yBI9mwIxNswFGHMfmsLxY_R2TnwNE1gX968Y1U5D-kY4EyQC0JNUpH9yH8INkwaIbzfr93cZYZnENO-oWii5UeI0rPH3eEWFUG--aqEmaxkeLdcccjSfmKix54IEk50B2i4AQ5dzJ9Vt-iP1mJW/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-09-01%20at%204.25.19%20PM%20(1).jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwpGOrh4u5nUD8vhn_SI3Qf5iXtDVfdhr_MkDa-uvImlJUCEOWZ0xK5uS6i6zw8g-Uu9vN8wZ9N4em6izXr-FVr-5nkZooCSNH6IvNRzqWDcYeKIGDAxHQyQILIT77x6IjLfKNbfHXTVxvu0jHt2MObeLV7s3MewY_uAMnipWv7kk3GbXZrjNElvOwO9Y/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-09-01%20at%204.25.19%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwpGOrh4u5nUD8vhn_SI3Qf5iXtDVfdhr_MkDa-uvImlJUCEOWZ0xK5uS6i6zw8g-Uu9vN8wZ9N4em6izXr-FVr-5nkZooCSNH6IvNRzqWDcYeKIGDAxHQyQILIT77x6IjLfKNbfHXTVxvu0jHt2MObeLV7s3MewY_uAMnipWv7kk3GbXZrjNElvOwO9Y/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-09-01%20at%204.25.19%20PM.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">We need your help and support to see Ean (pronounced Ian) through this difficult time. He has been so brave and its fate and a stroke of luck that we've managed to catch him for medical treatment. The alternative would have been too distressing to imagine.
<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Email <a href="mailto:hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg">hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg</a> if you are able to cheer Ean on for the days ahead with us. Given the extent of his injuries, the vet bills are going to be hefty. We are grateful for any help that you can give. Thank you!</span></div>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-41531756202377910772023-07-27T15:38:00.000+08:002023-07-27T15:38:54.031+08:00Minnie (Low Income Family)<p style="text-align: left;"></p><div style="text-align: justify;">Minnie - the senior poodle from a low income family.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">HOPE has been helping Minnie with her vet bills for the past 3 months after her owner contacted us. Minnie had been unwell for a while, but could not afford to go to a vet as her owner was out of a regular job. Her owner didn't want to give Minnie up, and was at a loss. Then, someone told her that HOPE could help Minnie, without taking away her dog or insisting on rehoming.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc5Rf_bkfPXOf-a8yw8MtddEQ9LH9bfyKGMuEq59RfyQEUqhL_0cHUP2M1G8omMoV6lPlL62EdGURCXDzxKxqduRiyyMp7wDbR3QJcgPnqOX4s26TI7iyAb8SnooCAqYsB_eRuqghVZ-pppo7bQO_QoUY9dWSWs69WJaoqZW8J5PrCuJX4hAbTmY9sS0hP/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-07-25%20at%207.22.18%20PM%20(2).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc5Rf_bkfPXOf-a8yw8MtddEQ9LH9bfyKGMuEq59RfyQEUqhL_0cHUP2M1G8omMoV6lPlL62EdGURCXDzxKxqduRiyyMp7wDbR3QJcgPnqOX4s26TI7iyAb8SnooCAqYsB_eRuqghVZ-pppo7bQO_QoUY9dWSWs69WJaoqZW8J5PrCuJX4hAbTmY9sS0hP/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-07-25%20at%207.22.18%20PM%20(2).jpeg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHDPJy2zKpv7v9UvGj5LfdSaA1r59wc2ySspk-KCPPIa1YWrG4On5233l3Wrt1hBz-lBmy-Smj_uL_xkjuFlGwVrgbEYi8uOsFsfu_s3Yv7o8kQtGv2-lqgasXxdpUrv8vSAXuaq-R1raDJu1gRK3Aa28O5wrQpAIr_j3saLrC2HlB8jn63pwpIVXwymf/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-07-25%20at%207.22.17%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHDPJy2zKpv7v9UvGj5LfdSaA1r59wc2ySspk-KCPPIa1YWrG4On5233l3Wrt1hBz-lBmy-Smj_uL_xkjuFlGwVrgbEYi8uOsFsfu_s3Yv7o8kQtGv2-lqgasXxdpUrv8vSAXuaq-R1raDJu1gRK3Aa28O5wrQpAIr_j3saLrC2HlB8jn63pwpIVXwymf/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-07-25%20at%207.22.17%20PM.jpeg" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Minnie is 14. She has ringworms and many open sores on her body, mouth, and ears. The vet told us it is most probable that Minnie has skin cancer, considering that her sores were bleeding and are not healing well. We did not do a biopsy because her skin was poor, and healing would have been an issue after removing a small sample of her skin.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Poor Minnie smells really bad due to the huge tumour in her ear coupled with constant bleeding on the skin - so bad that it leaves a foul odour behind. The vet gave her fentanyl patch (morphine) for pain management, but Minnie did not take well to it after a day. She whined and didn't eat well, so we removed the patch and revisited the vet a day later. Oral pain meds were prescribed this time. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Throughout her ordeal, Minnie was really sweet and obliging, despite all her pain.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW4sJtTPevWEZy6QZM2ffyCl4kALcuBK5-CfbK4_EkbZs9W8FiKwLzSr4PypDs7CmieSZvTtUK_7wJW6RTqCvxt1QcGm58czevF9Vez60Is4rfUZvESa0wNiNqGRsNRc-mF_cn3Iv6t4LPc5XDjhhvMFYn9C2y_3n2n_il1IRR8_3GtghhnKDiS5VSrOnJ/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-07-25%20at%207.22.17%20PM%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW4sJtTPevWEZy6QZM2ffyCl4kALcuBK5-CfbK4_EkbZs9W8FiKwLzSr4PypDs7CmieSZvTtUK_7wJW6RTqCvxt1QcGm58czevF9Vez60Is4rfUZvESa0wNiNqGRsNRc-mF_cn3Iv6t4LPc5XDjhhvMFYn9C2y_3n2n_il1IRR8_3GtghhnKDiS5VSrOnJ/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-07-25%20at%207.22.17%20PM%20(1).jpeg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxz7okj7vvY1-idqIQzPLWsTJwD6ES4MTP1Rao-pDB26FQbNFZN6Jp8cs9mdH336gOSBpQTIHXPd0aoSZ8485f2XFpvbGOZFaXPjSSpmqu0bijPHH6Jwwf3LeWyHaDhWdzq2hb3wR5kDUhwpSeHrguUjDVxAYkyk1xjBIZ9lC6iCPej8TUk0iXeZk97Qt7/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-07-25%20at%207.22.17%20PM%20(3).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxz7okj7vvY1-idqIQzPLWsTJwD6ES4MTP1Rao-pDB26FQbNFZN6Jp8cs9mdH336gOSBpQTIHXPd0aoSZ8485f2XFpvbGOZFaXPjSSpmqu0bijPHH6Jwwf3LeWyHaDhWdzq2hb3wR5kDUhwpSeHrguUjDVxAYkyk1xjBIZ9lC6iCPej8TUk0iXeZk97Qt7/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-07-25%20at%207.22.17%20PM%20(3).jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Unfortunately, although her skin fungal issues has improved, her cancer has spread. She also has to deal with joint pain from arthritis and spinal issues. Her owner shared that these days, the pain limits her in her movements. No longer is she the high energy sociable dog who would rush to play with other dogs.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2QWtxmQco6KcAtvvVY76zTgtidIzHpdd3iIqaXAY4kTuqZMLOfO43W_9i_SYHnEN2WeMeTjoB9k9G0-Uhjxo2rRI16WYQVTPDbdvWMF9KxBHpDMm94rVUBeDdE7HiMfCH-eMtMATO8ZFghjwgPhAKk9PTEcPegwfCyrRWN39tin7FrqbAxNz_yBwHqm3Q/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-07-25%20at%207.22.18%20PM%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2QWtxmQco6KcAtvvVY76zTgtidIzHpdd3iIqaXAY4kTuqZMLOfO43W_9i_SYHnEN2WeMeTjoB9k9G0-Uhjxo2rRI16WYQVTPDbdvWMF9KxBHpDMm94rVUBeDdE7HiMfCH-eMtMATO8ZFghjwgPhAKk9PTEcPegwfCyrRWN39tin7FrqbAxNz_yBwHqm3Q/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-07-25%20at%207.22.18%20PM%20(1).jpeg" width="320" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK-jZTpc29ZG62SZeUQtCWVdGmOQv_2q58YkK_LO19LXHcUlIbrhQ_dfwQv7iroH_IpouPsdu_wswk9O63FvRWMX5tmxhYxTtziMgWUhadGDNVaUfg64Mq8y1LoeMUu4NM0G-T6wIrKjDXWvy8mRI0jvBOG-XiwwDcgcyGpLS_9WKJQS8jvd0srsDjXstf/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-07-25%20at%207.22.18%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK-jZTpc29ZG62SZeUQtCWVdGmOQv_2q58YkK_LO19LXHcUlIbrhQ_dfwQv7iroH_IpouPsdu_wswk9O63FvRWMX5tmxhYxTtziMgWUhadGDNVaUfg64Mq8y1LoeMUu4NM0G-T6wIrKjDXWvy8mRI0jvBOG-XiwwDcgcyGpLS_9WKJQS8jvd0srsDjXstf/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-07-25%20at%207.22.18%20PM.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">For now, the main objective is to keep her comfortable and pain free.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Minnie's recent vet bill costs $1157 after two vet visits. If you can help Minnie, please email <a href="mailto:hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg">hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg</a>. Any help is appreciated.</p>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-39420618108799275732023-06-05T22:13:00.001+08:002023-06-07T11:18:30.115+08:00Our Rescues - They Need You<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Since HOPE Dog Rescue first started in 2011, we have had many furiends come through our doors. Well, not literally, because as most of you may know, HOPE does not have a physical shelter and we rely mainly on fosters and boarding places. Before you read on, can you guess how many rescues are currently under our care now? 😛</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Did you get it right? Yes, we have a grand total of 7 dogs and 1 cat under our care now, all of whom are senior citizens and/or with special needs. How well do you know them? Introducing them one by one again, starting from the most senior one. 🥰</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Zeus</b>: At 17 years old, Zeus is our oldest rescue. We found him with a huge wound during our stray feeding rounds and he had to subsequently go through multiple spinal surgeries and an arduous journey of recovery. He is such a sweet, gentle and calm soul! This is his <a href="http://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/2021/12/zeus-miracle-dog.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">story</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXPRemdwhmsPXtSJVJ9yuTbnKRQDT-hG31x6mUnRYraCu8bzleooF5m1ky7mgGYtdEzGZcLvFRGyKRaohCW8XJC0X-icGPtqSECPhth9rx0rBFxD5UxTthKNRp-IS07ROhSumiPUw0urCo3ydUQxQYmxhO0iQD7xmCXEqurgKTjgXIwwr4sARMUWodVQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXPRemdwhmsPXtSJVJ9yuTbnKRQDT-hG31x6mUnRYraCu8bzleooF5m1ky7mgGYtdEzGZcLvFRGyKRaohCW8XJC0X-icGPtqSECPhth9rx0rBFxD5UxTthKNRp-IS07ROhSumiPUw0urCo3ydUQxQYmxhO0iQD7xmCXEqurgKTjgXIwwr4sARMUWodVQ=w496-h640" width="496" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Sweet old Zeus </i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"> </div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Chloe</b>: Affectionately known as grandma Chloe, she is a 17-year-old shih tzu surrendered by her owner. Despite being blind and deaf, she's still eating and sleeping well and enjoying life to the fullest. Read her <a href="https://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/2021/02/chloe-falls-victim-to-pandemic.html" rel="" target="_blank">story</a></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaGAuOaThI1YlKmKBI1-z9OdjZQTmneZ8UQUqMsRWdxxioYJkipWBTxSOGhB1qidA3e1EQUIfLiIbESFCvzh3SJPG6wf5o9JmPdRQDHk2g4tJLZsukmq6ubyiUi8D8b1G9U2oXwM5Bo_36X1kXiJav07fFNEOeijOaOUbH6hWVKrLjpAbl-qIJrEpMow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaGAuOaThI1YlKmKBI1-z9OdjZQTmneZ8UQUqMsRWdxxioYJkipWBTxSOGhB1qidA3e1EQUIfLiIbESFCvzh3SJPG6wf5o9JmPdRQDHk2g4tJLZsukmq6ubyiUi8D8b1G9U2oXwM5Bo_36X1kXiJav07fFNEOeijOaOUbH6hWVKrLjpAbl-qIJrEpMow=w498-h640" width="498" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Grandma Chloe aka Piglet</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Banjo</b>: We referred to him as the skeletal dog when he was surrendered to us because that was exactly how he looked. He was in a very sad and neglected state but has since blossomed so much. He's 16 years old and looking for a home to spend his golden years. This is his <a href="https://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/2022/11/banjo-skeletal-dog.html">story</a></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-dJGWaF2WkVBrAgBykNBMjCDENjQytZYC7TTNiZRJIJZL8nO3Yby-zHM8-36v41gHI2dSVUrO3QRGZ1sJBm_-JnSfaNi9SD83pf8gXZbRewWYRuXm0FtJktDzeZwllRKjwvqFPGTn-dVAEjfnvnM2WYvrTTee7oB9pM_6_l8f4rtRGy1dbp2ZfZNI2Q/s1024/Banjo%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-dJGWaF2WkVBrAgBykNBMjCDENjQytZYC7TTNiZRJIJZL8nO3Yby-zHM8-36v41gHI2dSVUrO3QRGZ1sJBm_-JnSfaNi9SD83pf8gXZbRewWYRuXm0FtJktDzeZwllRKjwvqFPGTn-dVAEjfnvnM2WYvrTTee7oB9pM_6_l8f4rtRGy1dbp2ZfZNI2Q/w480-h640/Banjo%20(2).jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Prince Banjo</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Olive</b>: This 11-year-old female shih tzu is the only one under our care now who is battling cancer. ☹️ She recently had a lump removal surgery and is overall doing well now. This is the best possible outcome we can ask for this little chilli padi with a big personality! Her <a href="https://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/2022/09/olive-another-kai-kai-new-rescue.html">story</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigEMc6ORkO5HnF_RHJLYd0zTZ5Q283Q4uCUhtq5FLJEntfYa78fRSAeNk6T-AOn8Dzvl2CM44GGcRUfu0SlBZ5GrHdXgpHIZseeiD1soywXy2PbxKL0y2GL4jn0M9IsSS79vPU79cGxMS0XzA3sdTQheJ6eIsq0sSVKzrahRB29ldYZvVhk0VdJnbnzg/s1024/Olive.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigEMc6ORkO5HnF_RHJLYd0zTZ5Q283Q4uCUhtq5FLJEntfYa78fRSAeNk6T-AOn8Dzvl2CM44GGcRUfu0SlBZ5GrHdXgpHIZseeiD1soywXy2PbxKL0y2GL4jn0M9IsSS79vPU79cGxMS0XzA3sdTQheJ6eIsq0sSVKzrahRB29ldYZvVhk0VdJnbnzg/w480-h640/Olive.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Olive aka Chilli Padi</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Holly</b>: The camp dog who made quite a headline--her skin was in a very bad state when we managed to secure and rescue her. She can be rather skittish as with other street dogs but it's hard to blame her if she was living in the wild alone all these world. She is a Singapore Special, estimated to be 10 years old. Read her <a href="https://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/2022/10/holly-camp-dog.html">story</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1GPQO6y9HzWUUwC_3KeTb2AxaMoCU8ZrQ2S-LQlVCg8NSddD6Nk1CtGv4lgAymrC9mMAtup32WVd2udJgSy_SZ1579JaZxsmUBEUf-NM6syDbBTqJ6on4X-zQzjbjXf4bPnswRiC-PXc9uW302Dm8Ne2G8r1zYdaM5olmrSS45tIes-SQRyqZRrUUdg/s1024/Holly%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="1024" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1GPQO6y9HzWUUwC_3KeTb2AxaMoCU8ZrQ2S-LQlVCg8NSddD6Nk1CtGv4lgAymrC9mMAtup32WVd2udJgSy_SZ1579JaZxsmUBEUf-NM6syDbBTqJ6on4X-zQzjbjXf4bPnswRiC-PXc9uW302Dm8Ne2G8r1zYdaM5olmrSS45tIes-SQRyqZRrUUdg/w640-h408/Holly%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Holly</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Harper</b>: She probably needs no introduction as she's the face and mascot of HOPE. ❤️ Born with a broken spine, her lower half of the body is paralysed and her bladder has to be expressed every three hours. Harper just celebrated her 10th birthday! Her <a href="http://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/2013/05/we-are-hoping-for-miracle.html">story</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg67Tr1gI34Zvvb_OiZ_YDLlXhBBHxxxkATdhgG_MHwJpvdjQtcOsfVkIMC1g0WPPZveFAUzXxnCuOCB5JwMerPZbYxwNALb43qtyc-qQIot5jAKbXbQb8X99CrtkFXVg7g4hRumXykAPiPlZABIEk5lPhxCaLXy5GEbKHobHO6JrGi9ztAJBSCBmUahw/s1024/Harper.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1024" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg67Tr1gI34Zvvb_OiZ_YDLlXhBBHxxxkATdhgG_MHwJpvdjQtcOsfVkIMC1g0WPPZveFAUzXxnCuOCB5JwMerPZbYxwNALb43qtyc-qQIot5jAKbXbQb8X99CrtkFXVg7g4hRumXykAPiPlZABIEk5lPhxCaLXy5GEbKHobHO6JrGi9ztAJBSCBmUahw/w640-h426/Harper.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Harper</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Adora</b>: Our longest resident at HOPE. She was abandoned and was in a severely neglected state when a volunteer spotted her roaming the estate. That was in 2016 and now at 9 years old, she is still waiting for her forever home. She has bite history but with ample love and care, we have faith that she will eventually learn to trust and love her future pawrents. This is her <a href="https://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/2018/01/give-adora-chance.html">story</a></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYLNVYzrw7SgDgFzhk7H7tT8cXBWbpVKLoxRi_lbkUIU--eZy_xMNyeW1ijaK1VhJoLV21vipdkqgRQ3xwsdRfGljCNe4Rp5aG4NPMSGjtu4sT39b_ykyrWPkpE-PCFs5mMmPMT2nW1Ym0SbDrSj2QPihGfTRGrHC8LxEy092J807hLA-NWoro9y52QA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1312" data-original-width="1968" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYLNVYzrw7SgDgFzhk7H7tT8cXBWbpVKLoxRi_lbkUIU--eZy_xMNyeW1ijaK1VhJoLV21vipdkqgRQ3xwsdRfGljCNe4Rp5aG4NPMSGjtu4sT39b_ykyrWPkpE-PCFs5mMmPMT2nW1Ym0SbDrSj2QPihGfTRGrHC8LxEy092J807hLA-NWoro9y52QA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Adora </b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Inky</b>: Our most recent rescue, who was in such a terrifying state when we found him. Left with only one eye and a fractured jaw, he is still on a long and difficult journey of recovery. He has to be tube fed four times a day now but with your support, we are doing all we can to help him. His rescue <a href="https://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/2023/04/inky-lifetime-wandering.html" target="_blank">story</a></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9silORg63lKPFOM-lEoJRHy_G-deOCvNEvpqFXC-WmsT9adszHVz3TxNJy22ALnYWQWYoYfY98waiCFZpH5cbtbD9fO9tKq5i9WyVTbkutkFp8NKvzdTUYjZqsepbcafAcEP391LUY_kyG5crIWiDnGhq57sfS-n-rSP2oJuawUngkK-25t1vXgZ8Lw/s2048/Inky%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2047" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9silORg63lKPFOM-lEoJRHy_G-deOCvNEvpqFXC-WmsT9adszHVz3TxNJy22ALnYWQWYoYfY98waiCFZpH5cbtbD9fO9tKq5i9WyVTbkutkFp8NKvzdTUYjZqsepbcafAcEP391LUY_kyG5crIWiDnGhq57sfS-n-rSP2oJuawUngkK-25t1vXgZ8Lw/w640-h640/Inky%20(3).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Inky</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">At HOPE, we try as much as we can to support senior dogs of low-income senior citizens, in terms of food and vet bills, as well. If you have been following us, you would have read occasionally about Oreo (Aunty Huang's 12-year-old senior dog with ear and eye issues), Taco (Mr Akira's 10-year-old beagle whom we have supported for seven years) and Minnie (14-year-old poodle with severe skin issue).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhW75s-e0u7OR24lMuwhYx8MmPRIErVdSt3EmuzZIOibCcWoUjjFd3CRFDiXUTOcAMmSxLPcjDFkTAKgRECp8ayUyvCxwKC6-bPfY6lxD66XYasAfz17vnW7PiraPQ6l8E6yLJH2Yz7dKeXWpHwKSV0L1G7xJRDP-CxHkBF9NB7hTzxS0ysIFJiXwSrnQ" style="clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhW75s-e0u7OR24lMuwhYx8MmPRIErVdSt3EmuzZIOibCcWoUjjFd3CRFDiXUTOcAMmSxLPcjDFkTAKgRECp8ayUyvCxwKC6-bPfY6lxD66XYasAfz17vnW7PiraPQ6l8E6yLJH2Yz7dKeXWpHwKSV0L1G7xJRDP-CxHkBF9NB7hTzxS0ysIFJiXwSrnQ=w193-h256" width="193" /><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7DCkkFIxuQvNtao8MlV6MIWMiirdtivrufkczS96o0g9e-_Xhhj3IpdqWh9ef8PGbXudeFs8RSyrhCPIbIj3MfFkEEaYLkQxiQ2h7qdPVnvC1cr7SMioCbJxbJPIXmV7t5w-4v7elI0kVUi6m-L9hC4qHoU8TyEqLC6zN8gWYW9Ru3Wjwx8BhcbFFXA=w192-h256" width="192" /><img alt="" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKfoBDDDC0w13J-GaqanKBTZL1WUbzTw8GsrN4yEveR4axsAeABw6UvgFR76PqOSGuEciEiT5eozF49QNfVteis5YOUBrkgDS9aXewxNZtQY0SxpydtSWzRPU6n_bhk0KYr_e2tUA-3zhQm-Q4TJzkr60MBOv_BBJUIsH8t2yvNQMSyo8wE5NPd6VhAg=w193-h257" width="193" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKfoBDDDC0w13J-GaqanKBTZL1WUbzTw8GsrN4yEveR4axsAeABw6UvgFR76PqOSGuEciEiT5eozF49QNfVteis5YOUBrkgDS9aXewxNZtQY0SxpydtSWzRPU6n_bhk0KYr_e2tUA-3zhQm-Q4TJzkr60MBOv_BBJUIsH8t2yvNQMSyo8wE5NPd6VhAg" style="color: black; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Being a small group of animal lovers without a physical shelter has its constraints, unfortunately. As much as we love to take in more rescues, our resources are limited; and our priority is to find a home for our senior rescues to spend their golden years in, and to be loved unconditionally.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Find out more about our rescues, whether they are HDB approved or under Project ADORE here: http://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/p/adoption.html</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If you would like to sponsor any of our dogs, find out how you can help here: <a href="http://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/p/sponsor-dog.html" target="_blank">Sponsor-our-dog</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for these years of support. 🫶</span></div>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-16806802180687044942023-05-21T22:09:00.008+08:002023-05-21T22:09:50.159+08:00Harness or Collar?<p><span style="font-family: arial;">As a dog owner, you will definitely own at least a collar and / or harness. But do you know which one is better for your dog?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />We get either a collar or harness with the intention to take our dogs out and want to make sure we keep them safe and secure. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />A collar often wins in terms of its size and ease of wearing.Yet it poses some concerns as well, particularly if you are trying to control a dog that is pulling and tugging at his leash. If the dog were to be in a collar, such pulls and tugs will be directly causing a pressure against the dog’s throat. It’s even worse if the owner were to be using a choke collar (gasp!). <br />Over time, the poor dog’s throat and / or trachea will be damaged. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Imagine having someone trying to crush your throat or strangle you. How does that make you feel? 😊</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Some owners may also not be aware of how fitting the collar should be. Too tight, and the dog feels strangled. Too loose and you run a risk of the dog escaping by slipping its head through the collar. This is especially so if you have a dog whose head is smaller than its neck. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />So how then? Maybe wearing a harness will help? After all, the harness is worn on the body and covers a bigger surface area, that should take away the risk of injury to the trachea and also make it harder for the dog to escape?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Well, it’s a yes and no. While yes, if the dog had a harness on, the force exerted by the owner will be spread over a bigger surface area (more of the chest), thereby reducing the damage. Abrasions over time to the skin may still occur if you have a highly excitable dog who is prone to pulling. Also, unknown to many new and / or inexperienced owners, the dog could still escape from a harness if he were to reverse. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Collars also have their advantages. Being smaller, they are easier and more comfortable to wear over a long period of time. With collars, you can also include name tags and emergency contact details, making it easier to reunite lost dogs with their owners. That’s why at Hope Dog Rescue, we use a combination of both collar and harness for our rescues. However, we are careful in the type of collar we use. Our dogs use only martingale collars which tighten slightly when pulled but come with a stopping mechanism to prevent excessive tightening. With both a collar and harness, the dogs are better secured and we reduce potential flight risk and injuries. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />We hope that this nugget of information will help you make a more informed decision the next time you shop for your dog. End of day, safety and comfort of our dogs are topmost on our minds. </span></p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwwQ51Hfk7nuyj1AVyjnPHlY0Vu6ZauRNjxhAFEMN2j9u91Nfwyt3b1p8clQff6v-_a7fUbA7h-1cJ3m_O5Wa8SbBoTuZbxe8cly2tdDaOaVktYdwunM-VW0QUEBDjqg1yJRStAYpzdJ10i13Osq1SuIoNoAqXrjmgGzoLIC_5EycrEceqcuFh1Ww4NA=w509-h339" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="509" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h3><b><i>Caleb</i></b></h3></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqXLsOD94aXUFB-IQ-OacCsoqHILIajHNbEr94H1Pde6bwvhCxdncSBYZYRRLsDGDtzfiU6JN2u-gdCuE72RBdW95NX0rm6-klUAytqVPYtg5BLQjQEWw3nFHaqZW7Be0eY3Nx6327IzaKZLsX3f6lMzGSO2WijLBYZLPIcO7AI3_hp_WGrpPfJzjuQg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqXLsOD94aXUFB-IQ-OacCsoqHILIajHNbEr94H1Pde6bwvhCxdncSBYZYRRLsDGDtzfiU6JN2u-gdCuE72RBdW95NX0rm6-klUAytqVPYtg5BLQjQEWw3nFHaqZW7Be0eY3Nx6327IzaKZLsX3f6lMzGSO2WijLBYZLPIcO7AI3_hp_WGrpPfJzjuQg=w514-h386" width="514" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h3><i>Chloe</i> </h3></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyboY0nMp1a6ypp14sY1dc4zqQvS0kY0NU9pPrkDdv8Pj1iZSZz5MQtV8J6eNomM5plxu_sW3ZR8OK3LRbWVp3_nXel2P5E_YZtFBJPcK4tQqx8V_zMSBANtU_01lpiK76vBcENACkHnc5HkDp1kZhTeStGJn6b7uivE1FlmgC9M3z8UeW1Rig7bfWaQ=w480-h640" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="480" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h3><b><i>Cadi</i></b></h3><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6PM9RZlWPfTHiuAefR_ABfdkZ-DBi7kG6vAPF2ZRHyersDEE-7i5Fdtu7tRxwIOzYFc1MNgNNLBNaYjnE9-BR4LQQI_4p7ZDfbXr3Pf51w5QI_zP2fq4_TJpwTjuKXvedzNmMRDlSLP78ssAet39IUll9Qy-6FILqQtkYWaD82mqcUljJ5KDOBLcGLQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6PM9RZlWPfTHiuAefR_ABfdkZ-DBi7kG6vAPF2ZRHyersDEE-7i5Fdtu7tRxwIOzYFc1MNgNNLBNaYjnE9-BR4LQQI_4p7ZDfbXr3Pf51w5QI_zP2fq4_TJpwTjuKXvedzNmMRDlSLP78ssAet39IUll9Qy-6FILqQtkYWaD82mqcUljJ5KDOBLcGLQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h3><i>Zeus</i></h3></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-2164022974331669052023-05-04T22:43:00.001+08:002023-05-04T22:43:36.491+08:00Do dogs need shoes?<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As an animal welfare organization, we have seen our fair share of dogs that have been mistreated and neglected. However, we also have to acknowledge that there is a growing population of dogs that are over pampered by their owners and treat them as if they were their children, rather than just pets. It is not uncommon to see people dressing up their dogs as they would their children. While most people understand that doggy clothes, except on the rare occasions, do not serve any purpose for the dogs, shoes, on the other hand (paw), is a bit more grey. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-6b16950a-7fff-69e6-5a42-d6f8d07c179a"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Do dogs need to wear shoes? The answer is no... and yes. In general, dogs' paws are designed for the outdoors. You may have heard that dogs sweat through their paws to get rid of heat in hot weather. But their paws also serve as heat transfer systems to heat up cooled blood that has been in contact with cold surfaces, which explains why huskies and other sled dogs can run in the snow for long periods without getting frostbite. So in general, there is no need for dogs to wear shoes but they can be beneficial in certain situations.<br /></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-59671f58-7fff-9c2d-49f0-f8c0ecfd3131"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What are some of these situations?</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-a40ec5b6-7fff-b880-ace0-a0d961234b8c"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Extreme weather conditions may warrant the use of shoes, especially if the breed is not a native to that climate. For example, a husky would not need shoes to walk around Alaska in the middle of winter, but a chihuahua might need shoes (and maybe a coat!) as they may be more susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia. It may be easier to circumvent the need for shoes in a climate such as ours which can get very hot. As mentioned, dogs do cool themselves down through their paws so it would be better to leave them bare. However, this does not mean that you should have no regard for other heat related injuries such as burns. There is no need for shoes if you keep your walks to the cooler parts of the day. A general rule of thumb is, if it is too hot for you to walk barefoot comfortably, then it is probably too hot for your dog too.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQUZc-4N5lT5jj1m0rswWGsTOWjXwdQ_HxyrHV98rbjZlo-bJJC3-gxCJ50X1zOuDcnR-EccAiCgEomnCiUMGGV4TlGkdYraDpNgoqzD7vnM_MHjY9BoVs3i6zEus_Pwc3kSW3TFzqYGgWkQRIdVlTUs7Au53_SxPP28b7A9OLD8b69gkX0fA46Vct1w/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-05-01%20at%2010.47.27%20AM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQUZc-4N5lT5jj1m0rswWGsTOWjXwdQ_HxyrHV98rbjZlo-bJJC3-gxCJ50X1zOuDcnR-EccAiCgEomnCiUMGGV4TlGkdYraDpNgoqzD7vnM_MHjY9BoVs3i6zEus_Pwc3kSW3TFzqYGgWkQRIdVlTUs7Au53_SxPP28b7A9OLD8b69gkX0fA46Vct1w/w300-h400/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-05-01%20at%2010.47.27%20AM.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-1bea92bf-7fff-d66b-8e61-e3586db6fa7e"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some other situations that may warrant the use of shoes is if the terrain is very rough and rocky. While a dog's paws are hardier than a human's barefoot, they can still get cut on sharp objects. Vets may also advise owners to throw some shoes on their dog if they are recovering from some sort of foot injury/surgery to help with recovery or to prevent ripping of stitches.<br /></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-b813da77-7fff-ecbd-f693-84f13c4b08bc"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior dogs may also require shoes if their legs are weak and sliding. Shoes will give the senior dog better grip and balance. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg62sjQG4ej5daeZd4hPDPiVGEbNAPBL6eQBe7rb0rNUdRfbviCi09BK6DO2fKZZ-UwVi9ehETjDBSce5MuOTwLiC-XQpRQ7Ygha9UuvfsBb4Gr0-1Jdyc2hhB015ftsZtH4WHRfsEPbgkwrMU0Uz_CccqrSrC1hWJut6_D-yVzv5uBJpC2OlF0zQoBfQ/s1365/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-05-01%20at%2010.47.27%20AM%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="910" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg62sjQG4ej5daeZd4hPDPiVGEbNAPBL6eQBe7rb0rNUdRfbviCi09BK6DO2fKZZ-UwVi9ehETjDBSce5MuOTwLiC-XQpRQ7Ygha9UuvfsBb4Gr0-1Jdyc2hhB015ftsZtH4WHRfsEPbgkwrMU0Uz_CccqrSrC1hWJut6_D-yVzv5uBJpC2OlF0zQoBfQ/w427-h640/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-05-01%20at%2010.47.27%20AM%20(1).jpeg" width="427" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-ad84971e-7fff-0556-2586-68980e1a017f"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Besides these situations, there is very little other need for a dog to wear shoes, and it may even be harmful to them if the shoes are not of the correct size or not worn correctly. Dogs may also trip and fall if they are not used to walking around in shoes. The need for shoes is really situational and if a certain situation warrants it, then make sure you do your research to get the right shoes and the right fit for your dog. Above all else, make sure your dog is comfortable. If your dog absolutely refuses to walk in shoes, then you should not force the dog but try to come up with alternatives that can still keep your dog safe. Remember, shoes for dogs should be an aid, never an accessory!</span></span></span></div><p></p>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-37009236067412608482023-04-29T00:51:00.059+08:002023-04-29T12:31:55.480+08:00 INKY. A Lifetime Wandering<p><span style="font-family: arial;">It was 9pm on Monday. Our volunteer was about to wrap up her evening round of community cat feeding when she heard another feeder's cry for help. She ran over and saw a black scrawny cat in a terrible state. This was a new cat, none of the community feeders had seen him before.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixG6sH5929x8G7kGhFzo__VA_iG8xobqDoPuZVA2lFzsORrT-_r19Jfxm3gKsn-JLAJgVANdqugJYXNks0AxgapurnMDB70NdwG06ClJFe2y1Ol4am2M1OgJ96SqgSr0femrRrn4BfenteAiYu2_dozju8UQqphfrSVN3VJxQ4pTmKpI2gcHBfJa5j5A/s1024/Inky%201.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixG6sH5929x8G7kGhFzo__VA_iG8xobqDoPuZVA2lFzsORrT-_r19Jfxm3gKsn-JLAJgVANdqugJYXNks0AxgapurnMDB70NdwG06ClJFe2y1Ol4am2M1OgJ96SqgSr0femrRrn4BfenteAiYu2_dozju8UQqphfrSVN3VJxQ4pTmKpI2gcHBfJa5j5A/w480-h640/Inky%201.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>What a sorry sight :-( </b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The cat had only one eye and its face on one side seemed sunken. On closer look, our volunteer noticed that part of the jaw appeared to be gone. The cat was drooling excessively and was emaciated. The cat, now named Inky due to his black coat, had been crying out non-stop and seemed exhausted, always trying to lean on the feeders for support and comfort. Inky was hungry, but food bits and saliva flung all over his face when he attempted to eat because of his jaw. He was affectionate and it was easy to secure him and put into a carrier. We are grateful that Inky knew he needed help and trusted us to give it to him.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDN-AYQSu4nD8QAnZlfh1grxJ88m6k4qAah7r5w9RVjTemiWl-Jl-84W8vkWk0OVm5qNPunpo7cTIeRYP1TCEuymKw8arFrJTZSS5U4hqcIlIW_ngvsohrrrca3j8j8-ZbZumRI6grNaOw-PffVfK_OzIe71D-62421iR7g3wf0NpX7KBQ5UQlcYsIg/s2016/Inky%202.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><i><b><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDN-AYQSu4nD8QAnZlfh1grxJ88m6k4qAah7r5w9RVjTemiWl-Jl-84W8vkWk0OVm5qNPunpo7cTIeRYP1TCEuymKw8arFrJTZSS5U4hqcIlIW_ngvsohrrrca3j8j8-ZbZumRI6grNaOw-PffVfK_OzIe71D-62421iR7g3wf0NpX7KBQ5UQlcYsIg/w400-h300/Inky%202.jpg" width="400" /></b></i></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>There was a huge possibility that he had not eaten for weeks because of his broken jaw</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>s </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5jqM7DkePPQaEx_n_BrvDrKUcvm5JVBRnd6tAJk-qL3TBMLKL9OdyQlXR7Lh46OdqEkiul3MSQl6Z_V2f9p1TdIBspuFCURCa5UZdlaeqsR7bMMfvQixKhOOaA9ItRX2A3yAVC389WwyseVyTrgdd5x0XgDy9HwKfkrL_x3t-aIRqbnJE-jFS1xbKcA/s1024/Inky%203.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5jqM7DkePPQaEx_n_BrvDrKUcvm5JVBRnd6tAJk-qL3TBMLKL9OdyQlXR7Lh46OdqEkiul3MSQl6Z_V2f9p1TdIBspuFCURCa5UZdlaeqsR7bMMfvQixKhOOaA9ItRX2A3yAVC389WwyseVyTrgdd5x0XgDy9HwKfkrL_x3t-aIRqbnJE-jFS1xbKcA/w480-h640/Inky%203.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>At the vet</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Inky has been warded at our vet. The initial prognosis was bleak because his jaw looked really bad, and we could not do an invasive examination given his weak state. He has a mass under his mouth, and both his mouth and eye were infected. There was inflammation and his kidney function was poor based on an X-ray and blood-test. He had to be syringe-fed. On his first night, basic treatment was adopted just to try and stabilize him - pain meds, antibiotics for infection and fluids for kidneys.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrapIos6tNb08GKP4eHYX3iEPUjgqEAFHMCf83MNQ7V1WjL4azq0YRxQfFKYgOKH-tT6wrCj-c2FiKPhNVZDTDOe25CpoZfojxCIoASUqkfZPn-uOQbRhXGMXoy7rW4B7iK7OGjay741zykbCH2olfeep_ASDahn1iC0FAyxZSr6xsUcZxofPjfXj5uw/s1600/Inky%204.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><i><b><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrapIos6tNb08GKP4eHYX3iEPUjgqEAFHMCf83MNQ7V1WjL4azq0YRxQfFKYgOKH-tT6wrCj-c2FiKPhNVZDTDOe25CpoZfojxCIoASUqkfZPn-uOQbRhXGMXoy7rW4B7iK7OGjay741zykbCH2olfeep_ASDahn1iC0FAyxZSr6xsUcZxofPjfXj5uw/w480-h640/Inky%204.jpg" width="480" /></b></i></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Inky's feeder found him on our Facebook page and visited him at the vet</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">After 8 hours, there were slight improvements. The nurses discovered Inky could swallow on his own, but food must be placed on his tongue as he could not pick up food on his own. He was also more comfortable, and allowed our vet to check his mouth more thoroughly. The good news is that the mandible jaw bone is still there, but had moved out of position. Nonetheless, we are still cautiously optimistic because he's an old cat with kidney failure.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Today he had a surgery to insert an esophagus feeding tube so that he can have more food and hence be able to absorb more nourishment and nutrients. This was done under anesthesia, and while he was on the table, the vet managed to X-ray his mouth and do a thorough examination. The vet has placed a wire on his jaw, to hold the jaw in place. This will remain for 6 to 8 weeks. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We are still trying to figure out what happened to Inky. Did he meet with a traffic accident? If that were true, imagine the pain and fear. Through some divine intervention perhaps, someone who knew Inky saw our post on FB and got in touch with us. C is a dog owner who lives around 800m from where Inky was found. We believe this was the same cat he had been feeding since Dec 2022 at his apartment carpark. The same one-eyed, black cat with the long, skinny tail and tipped ear. Inky was a healthy weight then. Despite being a one-eyed cat, he enjoyed his food and his jaw was perfectly fine. According to C, he disappeared about a month ago and he thought he had found a better home. C was shocked and distraught to find out what really happened to Inky. It pains us to think that Inky might not have been able to eat and has been in pain for possibly as long as a month. How sad, and what a survivor he is.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3vLMomf191toBsGsm9x8PunhghZhwr7cRsyh1-8R5DBD-4yMl4Ya5oXpzPRCba_0MXg2DcSkQ15MpASMykLI6t0I9xMsuu4Pv2FZdNi9LFIPae_rA--ubvm_BZawb84L1ZkgNewdZi-HkAV7XR1Q3RqZ2IuC7oild-A4BxHsQyzr4rQyvnBKcLlOmcA/s2048/Inky%205.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3vLMomf191toBsGsm9x8PunhghZhwr7cRsyh1-8R5DBD-4yMl4Ya5oXpzPRCba_0MXg2DcSkQ15MpASMykLI6t0I9xMsuu4Pv2FZdNi9LFIPae_rA--ubvm_BZawb84L1ZkgNewdZi-HkAV7XR1Q3RqZ2IuC7oild-A4BxHsQyzr4rQyvnBKcLlOmcA/w640-h480/Inky%205.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Poor Inky's broken jaw :-( and we feel pain even with a small mouth ulcer</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Inky has a microchip but is not registered with AVS. We are checking with SPCA if they have any records of his chip. We're hoping to find the person who chipped his so that we can know more about Inky and why his eye is gone.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">All the volunteers and nurses who have met Inky say he is a very sweet cat. We are all amazed by his resilience and fighting spirit despite the pain he is going through. We hope that he can find a good home in his golden years. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXx6yPIf40CoHAyDrF_wHP0IBOVpCifTsGqcmoQU0_QK6lvF6K6M1yZyP8NGsOsgwy6dE0NIMItXkZPcrOumCwVFNxACiuT6ls9h9GtpR4kW3Jw4VbkGJwnvWHGRxHUMTX7omrvgvb_o6X6xgcHrquKhE0HlcYV4r_KQANKGSOa-Otp6oNQKgi93Kt9A/s2048/Inky%206.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXx6yPIf40CoHAyDrF_wHP0IBOVpCifTsGqcmoQU0_QK6lvF6K6M1yZyP8NGsOsgwy6dE0NIMItXkZPcrOumCwVFNxACiuT6ls9h9GtpR4kW3Jw4VbkGJwnvWHGRxHUMTX7omrvgvb_o6X6xgcHrquKhE0HlcYV4r_KQANKGSOa-Otp6oNQKgi93Kt9A/w480-h640/Inky%206.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Inky being tube fed and what an absolute darling he is <3 </b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Inky's story is a sad one, but definitely not an uncommon one for a stray animal. Strays wander about, never knowing when their next meal will come, or what it feels like to live a life of comfort and safety. If they are lucky, they meet kind people who take it upon themselves to check in on them periodically and feed them. But ultimately, they are still left to fend for themselves against all the dangers of the urban jungle that they find themselves living in. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">To date, sweet Inky’s vet bill is $5000. If you would like to help Inky with his vet bills, please email hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg Thank you.</span></p>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-63950407150373372702023-04-24T11:00:00.003+08:002023-04-24T11:00:12.990+08:00Stay Safe From Extreme Heat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6Jo1sB6I-FjLm4vuc_849HKAiLGXOq-xMuHQKagY4wCpBAwL28uYzMWRdAlWm0uZGrGjoc0OdjRIjRgaUMC-XkS5GTd2csgJOuWPaooZHNDTu__fvFpHXNB0qOteOOi0gXT_w4s0mtZih6waOSrcGqTFuUH43wrgdJIEyud38lAhJvgKMD3HwvbVEg/s1776/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-04-21%20at%2010.22.06%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><i><img border="0" data-original-height="1776" data-original-width="1184" height="617" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6Jo1sB6I-FjLm4vuc_849HKAiLGXOq-xMuHQKagY4wCpBAwL28uYzMWRdAlWm0uZGrGjoc0OdjRIjRgaUMC-XkS5GTd2csgJOuWPaooZHNDTu__fvFpHXNB0qOteOOi0gXT_w4s0mtZih6waOSrcGqTFuUH43wrgdJIEyud38lAhJvgKMD3HwvbVEg/w410-h617/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-04-21%20at%2010.22.06%20PM.jpeg" width="410" /></i></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Harper taking shade under an umbrella</i></b></div><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Singapore is experiencing a heat spell right now so we hope that everyone is keeping well and cool! Just like us, dogs (and other animals) can also be affected by the heat. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Heatstroke has always been a risk in our climate, but is an even bigger risk now given the current temperatures so it is important to recognize the signs of heatstroke in your dogs and how to treat it.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Heatstroke is the condition when the internal body temperature rises above a certain degree and usually occurs when high ambient temperature overcomes the body's ability to get rid of the excess heat. It is a very dangerous condition in dogs that can be fatal so it is crucial to recognize the early warning signs and treat them as soon as possible to try and bring the dog's temperature back to normal levels.</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYeP_R1pcTNEP9Z53f4LhGdqiyH46Vg0ZcEu5LyxZD68X265rn7FJG0h0gJFWPnzpLaEGZhKZNTEumZzXSYnWbGhvMx-CElzuNtHkC19SqkJ1Kj6h_5AGgvfNtklNZOIyqyxdZHzRuHpTdoTJ73YGQuHx9zGlSraIxh0Ekyenh7g6avO7JtV8gISw_mA/s2048/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-04-21%20at%2010.22.05%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYeP_R1pcTNEP9Z53f4LhGdqiyH46Vg0ZcEu5LyxZD68X265rn7FJG0h0gJFWPnzpLaEGZhKZNTEumZzXSYnWbGhvMx-CElzuNtHkC19SqkJ1Kj6h_5AGgvfNtklNZOIyqyxdZHzRuHpTdoTJ73YGQuHx9zGlSraIxh0Ekyenh7g6avO7JtV8gISw_mA/w510-h339/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-04-21%20at%2010.22.05%20PM.jpeg" width="510" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Chloe enjoying the breeze from her portable fan</i></b></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Dogs pant to cool off, but if you notice your dog panting heavily and rapidly, then this may be a sign that heat stroke is starting to set in. This may be accompanied by excessive drooling. The gums and tongue may also appear bright red as the blood vessels dilate to try and dissipate the heat, and the tongue may also appear enlarged. The skin is hot to the touch and heart rate is increased at this point and the dog may have problems maintaining their balance. If nothing is done to try and reduce the dog's temperature, then the dog may start to exhibit signs of shock. They may experience muscle tremors, urinate or defecate uncontrollably, and even collapse and become comatose.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH4erQDyzU7Z1eIsWCImTQ6ZD8JhB6zFM-g8VWmPqOrdA5pnw2zNl-xQaSQ2HQ5qEGH4ACst30y2ycGxAozi93H_1ekYqrQaTfIVEv_qNU8U-alNvmUdzK1hFg6XLoQRj_Pd1QENwauc4pM1kdoJIHTtUP7Swo3LXrlvjeF_4lf4SpYQrVRzFhvUBKug/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-04-21%20at%2010.21.55%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH4erQDyzU7Z1eIsWCImTQ6ZD8JhB6zFM-g8VWmPqOrdA5pnw2zNl-xQaSQ2HQ5qEGH4ACst30y2ycGxAozi93H_1ekYqrQaTfIVEv_qNU8U-alNvmUdzK1hFg6XLoQRj_Pd1QENwauc4pM1kdoJIHTtUP7Swo3LXrlvjeF_4lf4SpYQrVRzFhvUBKug/w493-h370/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-04-21%20at%2010.21.55%20PM.jpeg" width="493" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Olive resting during a walk </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Some dogs are more susceptible to heatstroke, such as dogs with thick fur, as well as the short-nosed breeds. If you suspect that your dog is showing the early signs of heatstroke, immediately take your dog to a cool and well-ventilated area. You can try to further lower the temperature of your dog by sponging them with cool, but not cold, water. Do not plunge them into a cold bath as the sudden drastic change in temperature is dangerous. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Give your dog water but in small increments to prevent further dehydration. Take your dog to the vet immediately if they do not seem to be getting better after a few minutes as they may require fluids, oxygen and other medical support to regulate their vitals. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">As in most conditions, prevention is better than cure, and this is much more so for heatstroke as it is a completely preventable situation.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiav802muX34DIdKpkznuUinTKsfSvOaVTlG4Dw66Uhpq4T6c3iFD-YUU0jVt6j-oT4I2s2mhrQv66K3LC5dP1RH1hnrgBcZzj7QEcpN0HaJjVwVJo1fckTK_A60caCYhmD4iIPTsITBVpMB_ffVcE449XxSZCe-5ULjy_lvq6bFgRVDbCR1QntvFi5Hw/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-04-21%20at%2010.21.54%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="631" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiav802muX34DIdKpkznuUinTKsfSvOaVTlG4Dw66Uhpq4T6c3iFD-YUU0jVt6j-oT4I2s2mhrQv66K3LC5dP1RH1hnrgBcZzj7QEcpN0HaJjVwVJo1fckTK_A60caCYhmD4iIPTsITBVpMB_ffVcE449XxSZCe-5ULjy_lvq6bFgRVDbCR1QntvFi5Hw/w473-h631/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-04-21%20at%2010.21.54%20PM.jpeg" width="473" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Zeus drinking water</b></i></div><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here are a few tips on how you can keep your dog cool and safe:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">1) Walk your dogs earlier in the mornings before the heat has set in, or later in the evenings, after the ground has time to cool down. If you have to take your dogs out during the day, make sure to keep the walks short and try to stick to the grassy areas as concrete can get really heated and it is not only uncomfortable to walk on, but can actually cause burns on your dog's paws.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">2) The home can also get hot during the day so make sure that while at home, there is lots of airflow and ventilation in the home and that your dog always has access to clean, cool water as dehydration is a real risk. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">3) Never, ever, leave your dog in a car without the aircon turned on. This is regardless of whether there is a heat spell or not as the interior of a car can quickly heat up.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Met Service has forecasted that the high temperatures are likely to carry on for the rest of April so we hope everyone and their pets stay cool and hydrated!</span></p>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-1591821085856390172023-04-16T20:22:00.229+08:002023-04-17T14:20:42.384+08:00Minnie’s Skin Untreated for Years<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLhzNGoqB6YMvNJZ26WDgNx45it7fMB-j_GcrpNnxdZIMvcMb3bHqLTUiBte9LY70xd_TVmbs2J-qc6N5jMMJo9rVWdj2zSagSl8FgRCHnV9kqLqP9VoKcnNwQgG323qt1aa3vDQ1eWE0Mo7CbNPw2kZz3gFosZbzre_4O03d-jTnXAP44J-fmGq3m9w/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-04-15%20at%2010.46.38%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><b><i><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLhzNGoqB6YMvNJZ26WDgNx45it7fMB-j_GcrpNnxdZIMvcMb3bHqLTUiBte9LY70xd_TVmbs2J-qc6N5jMMJo9rVWdj2zSagSl8FgRCHnV9kqLqP9VoKcnNwQgG323qt1aa3vDQ1eWE0Mo7CbNPw2kZz3gFosZbzre_4O03d-jTnXAP44J-fmGq3m9w/w300-h400/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-04-15%20at%2010.46.38%20PM.jpeg" width="300" /></i></b></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Poor Minnie, not looking like a dog at all</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Earlier this month, the owner of a 14-year-old female poodle reached out to us. Her senior dog, Minnie, was in desperate need of medical care, but unfortunately, the owner had been unemployed since 2017 and just could not afford veterinary care. As such, Minnie’s condition deteriorated over the years until the owner could no longer bear it anymore and decided to reach out to us for help. We could tell that she was genuinely concerned about Minnie, and we knew we had to do something.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Minnie's owner had chanced upon our page and was relieved that she did not have to surrender her dog to ask for medical assistance. She felt that this was the time her dog needed her the most.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;">To be honest, we were very shocked when we first saw Minnie. Her skin condition was really in a dire state - she is just left with elephant skin. We can’t help but wonder how uncomfortable and itchy she must have felt over the years. Her skin was visibly dry and scabby, and covered in small wounds and lumps. She looked really unwell and weighed only 3.6 kg. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJoSr4wjpfZMkfUHs_GyCJZrOqyV-x00hP6BtQHkAAf2WNCMHOQSGRAj8aScvGLnN-SyN3LqYVaw37p972qlakGVkBz25nNpxkEIlVXLTKQg8vOYPz6h_vRzMhkQSilzHLAr9q8GKrpMfc9OW2hBxik8UoBg4V9PRQ9KlffKbzl-zS5N8dbKWaXe-iew/s2048/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-04-15%20at%2010.46.41%20PM.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJoSr4wjpfZMkfUHs_GyCJZrOqyV-x00hP6BtQHkAAf2WNCMHOQSGRAj8aScvGLnN-SyN3LqYVaw37p972qlakGVkBz25nNpxkEIlVXLTKQg8vOYPz6h_vRzMhkQSilzHLAr9q8GKrpMfc9OW2hBxik8UoBg4V9PRQ9KlffKbzl-zS5N8dbKWaXe-iew/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-04-15%20at%2010.46.41%20PM.jpeg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz3FeHGbxdjU0QGwbKHvFIL50q5LmQEhQl-NyT8hGsaS2vZudjplex1ZLfPp2ks-aryq-NTylJ1aM-xPkGSFJKVjHPEmqeYXdpsd2N08CgAr5vjzW0l3716Yb732ssoUYW8_-02_vLVAAonVBkfqbyiPIMDoOqF84AG08zbo2CnhmTpgLloX1eUPpr0g/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-04-15%20at%2010.46.41%20PM%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz3FeHGbxdjU0QGwbKHvFIL50q5LmQEhQl-NyT8hGsaS2vZudjplex1ZLfPp2ks-aryq-NTylJ1aM-xPkGSFJKVjHPEmqeYXdpsd2N08CgAr5vjzW0l3716Yb732ssoUYW8_-02_vLVAAonVBkfqbyiPIMDoOqF84AG08zbo2CnhmTpgLloX1eUPpr0g/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-04-15%20at%2010.46.41%20PM%20(1).jpeg" width="240" /></a> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">We immediately brought Minnie to our vet for a thorough check, and as expected, there will be a series of tests and long-term treatment involved. Her immunity is low, with a low red blood count, and the vet worries that it could be skin cancer on top of skin disease🙁. Minnie has non-healing sores, ulcerated growth on her lip and hanging growth which makes cancer a possibility. For a start, a series of blood tests were performed this round to look at her overall health. She was given cytopoint (anti-itch jab) and was prescribed antibiotics, anti-fungal and medicated shampoo; she will also need to start taking hypoallergenic kibbles instead of the normal kibbles. Minnie is tested positive for ringworms so our priority now is to treat the skin infection. </span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh45lYiCOpccYuPy1YA-_R9kaoFE3-BKB2jIBTcz2YtTOCNgpKeShb2nytmQJYvumT7-nYG_xfpbDY9QtnMZSZ8shcfvzXv-oh-k2qDdgYqWlqcRVLsG0yKqsWSxuWudhqtQJtBnsnMtpSxkG2ltm_us30Et2yc4jRbWpkyFpLr2gaua-UXmGzBqaC3bg/s1600/minnie.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlouF7e1yNJ3MifbmMOy79V8-5lxq_5bO6B8GVl9dfka8RgNIjKJIPYPJKAelB_vIJp4Y1-QtEJEHFLb8e3Daqf7v1j40PbU9E6mBEIvG2OfxJgy1bUOgw2olHywpq241cOBvGaULU75IOLeVQeUdTT_NV9BUDSbrNcOsh7rnE6EFagdqcA9dw8EsI0w/s1600/minnie%20(3).jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlouF7e1yNJ3MifbmMOy79V8-5lxq_5bO6B8GVl9dfka8RgNIjKJIPYPJKAelB_vIJp4Y1-QtEJEHFLb8e3Daqf7v1j40PbU9E6mBEIvG2OfxJgy1bUOgw2olHywpq241cOBvGaULU75IOLeVQeUdTT_NV9BUDSbrNcOsh7rnE6EFagdqcA9dw8EsI0w/s320/minnie%20(3).jpg" width="240" /> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55H_Zei2-c0yFaYAFPsBiP63lBAPVY1xtKoujls2Qna_7HVBMOuXPwVpOH1gBZb4N6jInM5pG6RssVPIwWaIBLJ4S7HhOZCb6oRj3U9CvWb7coIG_xkVth_903VJAAA6F2QanZbCsFOVfavWkHLlAmIjF4_rPb0ci32P_S_SNuemy9Ft9xSHTWg8tXg/s1600/minnie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55H_Zei2-c0yFaYAFPsBiP63lBAPVY1xtKoujls2Qna_7HVBMOuXPwVpOH1gBZb4N6jInM5pG6RssVPIwWaIBLJ4S7HhOZCb6oRj3U9CvWb7coIG_xkVth_903VJAAA6F2QanZbCsFOVfavWkHLlAmIjF4_rPb0ci32P_S_SNuemy9Ft9xSHTWg8tXg/s320/minnie.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9x_I_lb7w5Hq4X-iSbotaYYe-XDRCFr_ntW6tQ7R1NciBsWsAzK0nEbtLEwFeGD2lAnc6KbnyhDZTkx3qyIRb8HL5xO2TiI4cOcnP2dUzckVUkZace2cCREvWLe01SKWCBIAxQ42X9cErSkEf6Q8NRCbrLfkBGiqMjJXdAl4MG4pI5nIpOYE42EPtJA/s1600/minnie%20(1).jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9x_I_lb7w5Hq4X-iSbotaYYe-XDRCFr_ntW6tQ7R1NciBsWsAzK0nEbtLEwFeGD2lAnc6KbnyhDZTkx3qyIRb8HL5xO2TiI4cOcnP2dUzckVUkZace2cCREvWLe01SKWCBIAxQ42X9cErSkEf6Q8NRCbrLfkBGiqMjJXdAl4MG4pI5nIpOYE42EPtJA/s320/minnie%20(1).jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_frGmA55OMuUaH5i7SbQA5hb8VDRXS59yJP8lSkxCl4Q6HUiklddX-r_xXv4Cds6EQEgHt11kmM2LZmiFFBcsnm98pOdE1HNXVyJLYU9AxvqNgvO3XJqRqdxv28S4nmRLm8G36Xxlwx83gmFOZ6jD6kQ-C1Idip9FuKtSFcO0q2_b4Ib9VTEg3yB8WQ/s1600/minnie%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_frGmA55OMuUaH5i7SbQA5hb8VDRXS59yJP8lSkxCl4Q6HUiklddX-r_xXv4Cds6EQEgHt11kmM2LZmiFFBcsnm98pOdE1HNXVyJLYU9AxvqNgvO3XJqRqdxv28S4nmRLm8G36Xxlwx83gmFOZ6jD6kQ-C1Idip9FuKtSFcO0q2_b4Ib9VTEg3yB8WQ/s320/minnie%20(2).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p></p></blockquote><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We are glad that Minnie’s owner reached out to us for help, though we wish she had done so earlier. We are already saddled with many senior dogs that need medical care, but we just couldn’t turn a blind eye to Minnie. If you would like to contribute to Minnie’s vet bills, please drop us an email at hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg. Her recent medical bill costs us $670. Thank you for supporting and helping us to help dogs like Minnie, in low income families, cope with their medical issues.</span></span></p>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-1406362369072223142023-04-14T21:32:00.012+08:002023-04-16T21:46:30.152+08:00Guest Commentary: My Two Old Dogs <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><i>By Margaret Chan</i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Do you want a cute, cuddly puppy or a broken, ugly old dog?</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">You are not wrong to choose the first, and you are not eccentric to choose the second.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In either case, you take in a dog for love. Dog owners will tell that the companionship a dog brings is indescribably fulsome.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A puppy is unbeatable as far as energy and joy go, but a needy dog brings the promise of contentment that all is well in the world.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">That is why you adopt a dog - you do not want to give puppy mills business, and you want to give the abandoned a forever home.</span></div></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The latter philosophy can extend to wanting to bring back those "least likely to be adopted."</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is when you reach out to HOPE Dog Rescue.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">HOPE is precious with dogs that are broken of body.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">They know that all dogs are endowed with total trust and hope so that no matter how ill-treated a dog can be, that dog would always be whole of a soul, forever ready to give unquestioning love.</span></div></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So if you have love to give, you might want to give it to those who need love most. To the old and ill for whom time is most precious and love is but a desperate hope.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Can anyone love me now that I am old, broken, and weary?"</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In my 70s, I find myself unwilling to take in a puppy who might outlive me. I cannot contemplate that when my time is up, that I would need to entrust my dog to another. By that time my dog would be older and beyond puppy adorableness.</span></div></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Whatever.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">God, Fate, the Stars destined that Malcolm the poodle would be mine.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7B6yHwQcet5OvYrnKdO9nKuqea8GruU5Og3xBPMz55YYM0eP77diqwJJpLEgpTCnybzuDAH5fFJBcD_b1JRIYM-zIIXYNUpRkTFxJTfcQU-E363bKMPRRCJ5dWHIGuMyh_ZRovPj8nWvZEA-dzhQX4Umkyoi90RfbH7XVR0XdlUUQuxz5XPaZuJixuQ/s2048/marg.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7B6yHwQcet5OvYrnKdO9nKuqea8GruU5Og3xBPMz55YYM0eP77diqwJJpLEgpTCnybzuDAH5fFJBcD_b1JRIYM-zIIXYNUpRkTFxJTfcQU-E363bKMPRRCJ5dWHIGuMyh_ZRovPj8nWvZEA-dzhQX4Umkyoi90RfbH7XVR0XdlUUQuxz5XPaZuJixuQ/w400-h300/marg.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The first time I met Malcolm was on Jalan Besar. I was walking my 11-year-old poodle Momo. And there was a guy walking Momo's twin. Another red poodle!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I learnt that Malcolm was under foster care and hopeful that someone would embrace him - though almost blind, terribly anxious, hump-backed, bald legs, breast, cheeks...</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">HOPE brought Malcolm to my home on 15 January 2023 - which happened to be Malcolm's eleventh birthday.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The HOPE angels checked my apartment very carefully and pronounced baby-gates so Malcolm with his bad back would not climb the stairs to the second floor.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I was impressed. All that care for an old dog which most would not spare a glance for? I understood.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Malcolm was brought to me for the second time, this time for a trial stay. It was on 28 January, the seventh day of the lunar new year, Everybody's Birthday. 人日 (Renri) the day, according to Chinese, human beings were created.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The trial period of three months' passed, by which time I would have fought anyone wanting to take Malcolm from me.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fortunately, HOPE deemed ours the forever home Malcolm so needed.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Malcolm has brought new energy to the place. Malcolm and Momo, who will turn 12 in June, are our twins Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum.</span></div></span></span><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ur96wSnoOEsGamZyPwyU8frSG503qZWCa_Q35rA1x98Fc2N5hQL-qJEt_9ScV1Cw6XKAypwe1TvtWHNdRbJyZhGYFcTfQlaAyWDUYPU3qB81anLVZOkYda_k6_gMtaHTtmhaKR4-RULQB2Zm-T47vTL7A2zYzT_TU9Ts2LN-xu9X6Z1stzbaU1CQKQ/s1599/Photo%20from%20Mei%20Ling%20(2).jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1599" data-original-width="1489" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ur96wSnoOEsGamZyPwyU8frSG503qZWCa_Q35rA1x98Fc2N5hQL-qJEt_9ScV1Cw6XKAypwe1TvtWHNdRbJyZhGYFcTfQlaAyWDUYPU3qB81anLVZOkYda_k6_gMtaHTtmhaKR4-RULQB2Zm-T47vTL7A2zYzT_TU9Ts2LN-xu9X6Z1stzbaU1CQKQ/w286-h307/Photo%20from%20Mei%20Ling%20(2).jpg" title="Momo and Malcom (Right)" width="286" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span><i><b>Momo and Malcolm (Right)</b></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Momo is energetic, Malcolm is sedate.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Momo is a frisky child, Malcolm is the dignified gent.</span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Momo trots briskly several kilometres on long walks. Malcolm rides on his Ferrari-red pram coming down for short walks when blind and anxious he would bop his wet nose on the legs of all human walkers, and yes, brother Momo too, and the pram as well for good measure. "Yup, all present, check, good to go."</span></div></span></span></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP8lMLEUTRHusohRznfAWS218BC82zCHwA17y_WSyJEvd7pGdyw8pxMX3wOxev4UBUR1WV52uKxM7eoQpI8usFVQT63DyO3g42WC0oOxib5KeQzSo90jBzSMFrk99u12U8bUAgpupmnDe0fFF7NhPljT5xxIorIl-JwJPeKPGPCe8fYSitQtPaVacpFg/s1258/Photo%20from%20Mei%20Ling.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1258" data-original-width="841" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP8lMLEUTRHusohRznfAWS218BC82zCHwA17y_WSyJEvd7pGdyw8pxMX3wOxev4UBUR1WV52uKxM7eoQpI8usFVQT63DyO3g42WC0oOxib5KeQzSo90jBzSMFrk99u12U8bUAgpupmnDe0fFF7NhPljT5xxIorIl-JwJPeKPGPCe8fYSitQtPaVacpFg/w268-h317/Photo%20from%20Mei%20Ling.jpg" width="268" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span><i><b>Can you tell them apart?</b></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Every Saturday is doggy party day when Malcolm and Momo meet to play with the other dogs of our wider family.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br />Every meal is eaten with dogs at either ends of a doggy table. <br /><br />Every human meal finds Malcolm and Momo sitting at the main table on their own chairs - not to beg for scraps, mind you, but because they are family. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Every television show is watched with Malcolm and Momo on the same sofa as Mummy and Daddy.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Malcolm is family.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuiuaRNLyNPZd23ypSI52X7s8IddH_vXU3dMShYrLYjsnhMRWKAJoXoLSn9-FSKywp-UHQzgn89Slnz5kT3GeOzQ5lWNA1sDcmZPimXE7SrJMhYmrgpcawLhj13_8FkTBkc6p5vL8r7QB0Mx7T1gUHUE-SL5QYsDlEnaSbgljuGqQ6XQxs3bDBDqsLzA/s1600/Photo%20from%20Mei%20Ling%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuiuaRNLyNPZd23ypSI52X7s8IddH_vXU3dMShYrLYjsnhMRWKAJoXoLSn9-FSKywp-UHQzgn89Slnz5kT3GeOzQ5lWNA1sDcmZPimXE7SrJMhYmrgpcawLhj13_8FkTBkc6p5vL8r7QB0Mx7T1gUHUE-SL5QYsDlEnaSbgljuGqQ6XQxs3bDBDqsLzA/w300-h400/Photo%20from%20Mei%20Ling%20(1).jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span><i><b>(clockwise: Margaret, John, Momo and Malcolm)</b></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Margaret Chan, actress-turned-educator. Best known for her roles in local play Emily of Emerald Hill and particularly, as the scene stealer Matriarch in Masters Of The Sea, Singapore's very first English soap on TV5.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></div><div><br /></div></div>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-3255283904328888562023-03-21T19:16:00.003+08:002023-03-22T10:39:40.176+08:00Against All Odds<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Malcolm was the first surrendered dog case that I helped as a volunteer. </span></span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgET5viVrAsed3svjFFoquAv8PZL-Rl-JiQX8cYuCi4HC98atW-ctmkJ9jfJdyXxz0Z5nO5WHB1IkhWokS5d2JIlc_7kwgX5BtEOeahkOuWJynu8PllBwItphSd_apcDg1PgwLpdnpdu_jXUL41yOLNrLAjZ0oG2-QYPrOrtkif8JGBBc2sjzRraQstGA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgET5viVrAsed3svjFFoquAv8PZL-Rl-JiQX8cYuCi4HC98atW-ctmkJ9jfJdyXxz0Z5nO5WHB1IkhWokS5d2JIlc_7kwgX5BtEOeahkOuWJynu8PllBwItphSd_apcDg1PgwLpdnpdu_jXUL41yOLNrLAjZ0oG2-QYPrOrtkif8JGBBc2sjzRraQstGA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Malcolm, on the day his family gave up on him</b></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-1e832c6c-7fff-f195-a203-7b235c3623ce"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The first thing that struck me about him (a senior 10-year-old poodle), was that he seemed to be very easily following me and letting the vet handled him with no signs of distress, despite his very sad physical condition (overgrown nails, bald patches of hair, and crusty bumps all over his skin, which had turned black at some parts), and the fact that his family had just left him with complete strangers. I soon realized that Malcolm's quiet nature and lack of response was really him being completely disconnected with his surroundings, a result likely of absolutely no interaction and complete neglect from his former family. To the extent that at first we even thought he was deaf (in addition having very limited sight due to permanent cornea scarring, which could be prevented with care).</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-559b59cc-7fff-101f-9254-75256964d269"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">It was only when his foster (Grace) continued to talk to him and engage with him (despite us telling her that he is deaf– she never gave up!), that he started to react slowly, and we found out he could actually hear. With all the love, care, and devotion from his foster, his hair slowly started growing back (showing us that his real coat was red!), and he even learnt to follow some vocal commands.</span></p><div style="font-family: Arial; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Malcolm's journey was not a smooth one, as from the very first days at his foster's house, he began to show signs of extreme separation anxiety (understandable as he had been suddenly given up by his family at the age of 10, which also resulted in him being separated from another dog that he grew up with). His anxiety showed up from him howling all night, to following humans around all over the house and being unable to settle down when left alone and peeing anywhere whenever he was excited or nervous. Despite these challenges, his foster continued to guide and he slowly became more and more himself. So much so that a few months later, when I took him to meet a potential adopter, he gave me a few affectionate kisses (licks) on my hand and cheek. I almost teared up as I realized the quiet silent sad lost-in-his-own-world dog had now blossomed into a confident dog who was now interacting with his surroundings, being himself and showing his love.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKL7U1trfQvln7TBjZVdnlCca8ZdFuwYGswPdHOBtDVgLyoUrmz_-weAti-odbe2dC_NDfCXiBvIdpWy877dB8WAiRkHrn9F6r1bccdMnvPT9gJ0oEeWPqPBVsSthD0Du8rY9xvvdV9L1dsBWZeLP5rPNonf9L52j10mHolD68I1mca3LzyMeERgHqGg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKL7U1trfQvln7TBjZVdnlCca8ZdFuwYGswPdHOBtDVgLyoUrmz_-weAti-odbe2dC_NDfCXiBvIdpWy877dB8WAiRkHrn9F6r1bccdMnvPT9gJ0oEeWPqPBVsSthD0Du8rY9xvvdV9L1dsBWZeLP5rPNonf9L52j10mHolD68I1mca3LzyMeERgHqGg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Malcolm & volunteer, Sukriti </i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span id="docs-internal-guid-d470e323-7fff-011b-9bf6-f0104d729c3a"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;">While a number of people approached us, it took us a while to find him a suitable home, given his number of issues. Not everyone can afford the commitment, and Malcom has anxiety issues that require medical intervention. One day, destiny smiled on Malcolm, and while on a serendipitous evening walk with him, his foster walked into an almost identical looking red poodle (Momo) and his owner Margaret, and they got talking. Soon after, she wrote to us expressing interest in adopting Malcolm. It turned out Margaret and her husband (along with their dog Momo) were the perfect family Malcolm had been waiting for. We are so grateful for them to have opened their home to Malcolm, and so very delighted that he has found his forever home. Despite being given up, suffering from high separation anxiety and being almost blind, he fought the odds and has finally found his family to enjoy his senior years. A big thanks also to his foster, who showered him with so much love and the HDR volunteers that supported along the way.</span></div></span></span></span></div><div style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-caced59f-7fff-2efa-cfb8-64ffd5ee9f1f"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Love,</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Sukriti</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Volunteer</span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Malcolm's backstory: </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="http://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/2022/08/malcolm-poodle-owner-surrender.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline;">http://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/2022/08/malcolm-poodle-owner-surrender.html</span></a></p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></span></div></span></span></div></span></span></div></span></div>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-55143260550532996332023-03-15T22:05:00.002+08:002023-04-09T14:49:09.329+08:00Syncope<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Syncope is the medical term for fainting due to a lack of oxygen and nutrients to the brain. Fainting spells in dogs, as in humans, can be scary to witness. Signs of syncope are sudden collapse and unresponsiveness. Some dogs may cough or vomit before fainting and may even urinate or defecate. </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-f883dafb-7fff-e33e-49fb-adff10619c11"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fainting can happen for a number of reasons. Some breeds of dogs are more prone to fainting due to physical exertion, such as the flat-faced dogs like pugs and bulldogs, because the breeds have a short nose and airways which can restrict the amount of oxygen they breathe in. The good news is that many fainting episodes are not linked to any serious underlying diseases. Fainting episodes are not painful or distressing to the dogs and they tend to recover quickly after. However, any dog that experiences a fainting episode should be taken to the vet to rule out any serious underlying causes. Some of the more concerning health conditions that may cause fainting are heart disease, bleeding, and other respiratory conditions to name a few, which may have a worse prognosis and may require long-term treatment.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dogs may also collapse for other reasons besides syncope or may be suffering a seizure which can be confused with a syncopal episode so it is imperative that you take your dog to the vet after any collapse so that they can be properly diagnosed and treated.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://youtu.be/yNpApDRceYA">https://youtu.be/yNpApDRceYA</a> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='550' height='387' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyJ8qTyzpCntVF_V53foX-_PFxQiCds6uGKl6RFYbAZGuNGuCTLUZv6pd07tTzIODKdrPk8QDidbu_l8FECpg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div> Had the volunteer not picked River up in time, she would have fainted and hit herself on the ground. <br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p></span>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-70937781127455140702023-03-15T16:01:00.001+08:002023-03-15T16:01:04.797+08:00Senior Dogs Deserve Second Chances Too<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Barely two months into the year, we have had two surrendered cases, both of whom are senior dogs (read about <a href="http://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/2023/01/alex-schnauzer.html" target="_blank">Alex </a>and <a href="http://hopedogrescue.blogspot.com/2023/02/caleb-faithful-dog-deserving-better.html" target="_blank">Caleb</a>). The sad reality is that senior and/or sick dogs are often the ones abandoned and surrendered to welfare groups. While there are many reasons why a pet is being surrendered, we are still baffled by how some people have the heart to abandon their once beloved pet at a time when it needs them most. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1QFO76nJZChRcdkRldBeMJtUGubzuiJtcMHLzOZQwdhY9L6veUr-WOBfWvy9wf9KRIfXrV5fC9ngqptZcFs-d78ivqeHHvo6Q0982F-EZ573FOPZlgizdkXnGw817qGSbd0IuAWtWU6BXuor7Kyc2S3jB4gvj1LTGgOylachDAhySqeLtHzjctFdP0Q/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-07%20at%205.19.17%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1QFO76nJZChRcdkRldBeMJtUGubzuiJtcMHLzOZQwdhY9L6veUr-WOBfWvy9wf9KRIfXrV5fC9ngqptZcFs-d78ivqeHHvo6Q0982F-EZ573FOPZlgizdkXnGw817qGSbd0IuAWtWU6BXuor7Kyc2S3jB4gvj1LTGgOylachDAhySqeLtHzjctFdP0Q/w480-h360/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-07%20at%205.19.17%20PM.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Caleb</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYgxQP0KSXJkfM2C7mik6YucCMgcnXvbz_sNIA8rVof0bvNPfGZgfaZ6nKHfEKmnV6rI4BNYZ4dfGoNBOFz016I0ldhDfmkRuk0-IJDk9DxemB6cvkudtw40hrJ67NLhrai7GxOTE7k67KC9lFqdEA89fTLN52ysCdU4eEJhxjQTEACq0K6RokuIOEYA/s801/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-07%20at%205.24.08%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="801" data-original-width="590" height="489" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYgxQP0KSXJkfM2C7mik6YucCMgcnXvbz_sNIA8rVof0bvNPfGZgfaZ6nKHfEKmnV6rI4BNYZ4dfGoNBOFz016I0ldhDfmkRuk0-IJDk9DxemB6cvkudtw40hrJ67NLhrai7GxOTE7k67KC9lFqdEA89fTLN52ysCdU4eEJhxjQTEACq0K6RokuIOEYA/w360-h489/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-07%20at%205.24.08%20PM.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Alex</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We know it all too well that taking care of senior dogs is no easy feat. Just like human beings, it is inevitable for dogs, too, to start having age-related health issues like failing eyesight and hearing, arthritis; or more serious issues like chronic kidney disease and dementia. Having said that, of course not all senior dogs are sickly and frail. Maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle and going for regular checkups go a long way as well. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The adoption rate for senior dogs tends to be lower than the younger ones—people often go for the latter because they are “cuter”, “easier” to train and they have more years to bond together. But hey, adopting a senior dog has its perks too! Senior dogs are literally what you see is what you get. They are generally calmer (i.e., lower energy level), trained most of the time and they make great companionship! Compared to adopting a puppy, we just need that extra bit of time, patience, experience and yes, money (for potential medical expenses). Family support is important too because it is after all a huge decision to welcome a pet into the family.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I have had the privilege to adopt a senior dog when he was 8 years old. We spent five precious years together and while I hoped we could have more time together, it’s something I will never exchange anything for. Looking back, I am glad he was with us during his twilight years instead of roaming the streets alone. I was often told how my family made a difference to his life but truth be told, he made just as much a difference to our lives too, showing us what unconditional love is.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Here at HOPE, it's no secret that we have a soft spot for senior dogs. Our current rescues and surrendered cases are minimally 8 years old. Do you remember their stories?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfCYbBO4KH_Kt109ln67B_VJzCdx3tObZN8XKGj3IsYJVrZyz0zesAqVEm_1Wi7ShZJkTTtWJc936nVm4HnnoUCw5YzH7Vcr1xUujyDODTWZ5BBDMBxN1Ipu10wivmXzDJGjGm78IOYgT130dD76b9qemxeWI-sziz7eEKEt0ktRWls9tUxzLG2Ga3yA/s2048/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-02-07%20at%2010.08.28%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="473" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfCYbBO4KH_Kt109ln67B_VJzCdx3tObZN8XKGj3IsYJVrZyz0zesAqVEm_1Wi7ShZJkTTtWJc936nVm4HnnoUCw5YzH7Vcr1xUujyDODTWZ5BBDMBxN1Ipu10wivmXzDJGjGm78IOYgT130dD76b9qemxeWI-sziz7eEKEt0ktRWls9tUxzLG2Ga3yA/w355-h473/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-02-07%20at%2010.08.28%20PM.jpeg" width="355" /></a></div></div></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Adora </i></b> <span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div></span></div></div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></span></div></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhubV-JPM2xZvORTpbG7eImjwDjUv4wNMWwlNeuDX8sMLwoIZdia6X-3i3xivgq-RBvx_TMY1eZ-oEAUUNWJ1wHXORF2nT_XLERQmMgTmafGif80MqEnnMgcju-BjnsyceIs0lK2cwcm5FbKiYqGlzUORewkZmfipatSfjnPSsawf377wVjiCONqtJJpw/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-09%20at%206.09.53%20PM%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="465" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhubV-JPM2xZvORTpbG7eImjwDjUv4wNMWwlNeuDX8sMLwoIZdia6X-3i3xivgq-RBvx_TMY1eZ-oEAUUNWJ1wHXORF2nT_XLERQmMgTmafGif80MqEnnMgcju-BjnsyceIs0lK2cwcm5FbKiYqGlzUORewkZmfipatSfjnPSsawf377wVjiCONqtJJpw/w349-h465/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-09%20at%206.09.53%20PM%20(1).jpeg" width="349" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Zeus</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8mhcl3A18iHSWDlhfx-FuGR8PlHU7Voltzgt09gEaf-zWIVVm6e0KN65xaRMk-SXZfQu17RyYDDik0qtCBwZoc7xEqZ8_ECccjUst6KqPhhdr-Z1n_BG4n9fq6Sc00PHvvyq9wKX8G6LUTBXouIhG-x6pVeMgiy2sbkQanY7EDI_s_pSe6-5oQbDGA/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-09%20at%206.09.53%20PM%20(3).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="465" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8mhcl3A18iHSWDlhfx-FuGR8PlHU7Voltzgt09gEaf-zWIVVm6e0KN65xaRMk-SXZfQu17RyYDDik0qtCBwZoc7xEqZ8_ECccjUst6KqPhhdr-Z1n_BG4n9fq6Sc00PHvvyq9wKX8G6LUTBXouIhG-x6pVeMgiy2sbkQanY7EDI_s_pSe6-5oQbDGA/w348-h465/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-09%20at%206.09.53%20PM%20(3).jpeg" width="348" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Chloe</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOzShTN73YawCBl0_k5OvXqyll2kEq-JT5C32p4QwO4Uj3MtFAjwitB1kauA-eWNhSD-elprYAue9p-fTLXzhnN6J9mkAte-B9O-290fnCDRpNiT7knyLx_3wD_k-WfCbwnAfV2wpd8rgNR_oqesBqbyhuSahlMUPoq3RVrZ7vqSijhxDtAVNzkyEyrQ/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-09%20at%206.09.53%20PM%20(4).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="763" data-original-width="1024" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoztxaoqIdXgAXNWhkJbB--OglDhab4yeHzcotMp4tjq2VrYzeRqAFwY8HDbFIFAH36W5m_TEH8vyGqYREDB0Scc82-pK154qh_3wOnWcI94SU2VjO0mFMZkE5IzY7_CKs8JvmMTWX07VLuXt41j8eA1PpYmgIDHbqHR5d2pvpTkjct3zRi-DHM6oEow/w465-h346/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-09%20at%206.09.53%20PM%20(5).jpeg" width="465" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Banjo</i></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyPgzbAmJTXqY9kEEOoa8nCVcL6pZZzMXo7fjQvEyJJVKnDuDRA4wjmEV9S-R278Hxxu8SGcOgGcZ_opEMqd7Cj-4QThCM0kyq-7KEeC351bRxbQw89kQ2S2Az5DSz07A1bkXfXvHuCgNGnW-O81d20KXrd9SWsZzTnHQdAbOl90zc4hFqTc8oix75dA/s1024/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-09%20at%206.09.53%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyPgzbAmJTXqY9kEEOoa8nCVcL6pZZzMXo7fjQvEyJJVKnDuDRA4wjmEV9S-R278Hxxu8SGcOgGcZ_opEMqd7Cj-4QThCM0kyq-7KEeC351bRxbQw89kQ2S2Az5DSz07A1bkXfXvHuCgNGnW-O81d20KXrd9SWsZzTnHQdAbOl90zc4hFqTc8oix75dA/w465-h349/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-03-09%20at%206.09.53%20PM.jpeg" width="465" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Olive</i></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We encourage you to keep an open mind if you are thinking of adopting a dog. It is truly rewarding to know that these little things can change the life of a senior dog waiting for its second chance; waiting to be loved again. Feel free to drop us an email at <a href="mailto:hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg">hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg</a> if you would like to find out more about our senior dogs who are looking for a home. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Remember, giving a senior dog love and a home will make him the happiest dog on his final journey. ♡</span></div></div></div></div>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561770604043230314.post-74097464113219802832023-02-19T21:24:00.001+08:002023-02-19T21:24:53.471+08:00Bloat in Dogs <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxlyhmAllsXm54iAOOYmACbUWy__4m9xaWP8vrs9xd31O-mTr-JsjmmIAl2-Nsm-kOiLV4t9T0sU78bFgusVg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Bloat </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you know about bloat in dogs? Unlike humans, bloat or Gastric Dilatation-volvulus (GDV) can be deadly for dogs. This happens when a dog’s stomach gets filled with gas, food or fluids and subsequently twists, cutting off blood flow to the abdomen and stomach. If left untreated, GDV can cause death.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">The most common causes of bloat include ingesting large amount of food or water too quickly and exercising</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">immediately after eating. That’s why it is often recommended to avoid letting your dog play or engage in vigorous</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">activities an hour before and after a meal. Also, if you know that your dog has a tendency to eat or drink too quickly, it</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">may </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">be a good idea to invest in a slow feeding bowl soon. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Bloat may be more common in large or deep chested breeds but it can actually happen in any breed. A dog suffering</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">from bloat may display some or all of the symptoms:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">•</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Dry-heave / retch without vomiting any food</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">•</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Distended abdomen</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">•</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Display sudden anxiety, pacing, an inability to get comfortable or constantly moving around the room/house.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">•</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Guarding his belly or looking back at his belly</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">•</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Position himself in a downward facing dog pose, where the dog’s back half is up and upper half is down</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">•</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Pant and drool</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">•</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Collapse</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">•</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Have a racing heartbeat</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">•</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Have pale gums</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">So if you notice these signs in your dog, it is best to monitor and send him to the vet immediately if you are unsure. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">After all, rather be safe than sorry!</span></p>HOPE Dog Rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649300669141368403noreply@blogger.com