The two bottlefeeder puppies were diagnosed with juvenile pyoderma, a completely treatable case of what looks like "puppy pimples" or dermatitis. They are both now on antibiotics and responding well. We are NOT accepting applications yet and the puppies will not be available until January 2011.
We are still desperately in need of donations for Winnie's second surgery for the cherry eye, her spay and pin removal, as well as for the veterinary care for all of her puppies. As an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer relies heavily on your donations to continue saving lives. We're also in great need of Blue Buffalo Puppy food for them. If you would like to make a donation towards Winnie and her family's care, contributions can be made online through our website www.petrescueofmercer.org or mailed directly to us at Pet Rescue of Mercer, P.O. Box 2574, Hamilton, NJ 08690
Injured. Pregnant. Scared. Winnie was abandoned in a local park by her cowardly owners, found with a homemade splint on her rear left leg. A good samaritan brought her to the shelter and we rescued her once the stray time was up. She also has a severe case of cherry eye, a prolapse in the gland of the dog's third eyelid.
Winnie was transferred to our care and brought immediately to our veterinary hospital to provide her the orthopedic surgery necessary to save her leg. Up until now, everyone was so focused on saving her leg, that the few suspicions that she may be pregnant seemed to have been hushed. Our vet performed an ultrasound first, revealing Winnie was pregnant with one, two, three, four, five, at least SIX puppies. We followed up with an x-ray a week later that confirmed she is pregnant with at least nine puppies.
The good news is that our veterinarian was able to safely perform the necessary surgery now to insert a pin and correct Winnie's broken leg. It was too risky to correct the cherry eye at the same time, but she'll be able to be spayed, have the pin removed and the cherry eye corrected a few months after the puppies are born.
Because Winnie was a stray, we'll never know where she came from, what she's experienced (or even who her baby daddy is!) However, despite it all, she is the most amazing, kind, gentle and loving dog we have yet to rescue. She is incredibly sweet and friendly to all of the veterinarians, vet techs and other animals in the hospital. She generously gives out kisses to all those who greet her and is happy to curl up in your lap and snuggle.
Winnie is due the week of November 8th. We know there are at least 9 puppies, but it is very probable that there will be more. We are desperately in need of donations for Winnie's surgeries and medical care, as well as the care for her somewhat-unexpected puppies to be. As an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Pet Rescue of Mercer relies heavily on your donations to continue saving lives. If you would like to make a donation towards Winnie's care, contributions can be made online through our website www.petrescueofmercer.org or mailed directly to us at Pet Rescue of Mercer, P.O. Box 2574, Hamilton, NJ 08690.
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