Teri at the vet (1st visit right after rescue)
How could someone dump an old dog outside, or worse on a road? We can only say they are heartless.
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| Teri at a foster home |
This poor Jack Russell Terrier was left to fend for herself. At 14 years old, she may have past her prime, but it is also the time when she needs a little extra love and care to spend her few remaining years. Instead, she was abandoned for god knows how long before someone found her in a parking lot at Jurong last December. The dog had no microchip. The rescuer took the dog off the streets, and eventually surrendered her to HOPE on 19 Apr 2021 when she could not trace the owner and could no longer keep the dog.
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| A very sad and confused dog |
Teri was immediately examined by our vet after we took her in. At 4.2kg, she is underweight. Probably a little fearful, she did not like her mouth to be touched. Otherwise she was rather sweet and well-behaved at the vet. A series of medical tests were done for Teri, which is a standard protocol for all new rescues in HOPE. These were findings by the vet:
- Spinal pain
- Hind legs knuckling
- Red skin but no signs of itchiness
- Signs of dementia because she gets stuck in corners, walks in circles
- sometimes
- 6 teeth left
- Gums are red, sore and receding.
- Hardened lump on right last nipple
- Unlikely to be sterilized
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| At the vet |
Initially, we wanted an X-ray for her spine but she would not keep still. So, we will head back to the vet for a back X-ray and a biopsy of her lump in the nipple. She will also get a cartrophen jab for joint pain in her next vet visit.
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| One swollen and hardened nipple. We have scheduled an upcoming biopsy |
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| Vet checking Teri |
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| Knuckling in her hind legs -generally a nerve issue |
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| Such a sad dog |
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| Sore gums / poor dental health |
Teri seems alright at this point, and eating well. She is a very sweet old dog, but has a host of underlying ailments that requires medical treatment.
Our resources are limited especially after we have spent so much on Zeus, but we simply can't turn a blind eye and not help Teri out. If you can help with our medical bills, please email hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg
Note: Teri is now in a home. Thankfully, kind people do exist.
