Lady, a beautiful and sweet purebred buff colored Cocker Spaniel was received into the loving care of Placing Paws on October 23, 2012. She travelled to us all the way from Southern Illinois. She was given up by the only “mom” she ever knew. She was purchased from a breeder as an 8 week old pup. She was given up for a variety of reasons. At first glance it seemed very sad and upsetting that her mom could give her up after 8 years. As it turned out that was the BEST thing that ever happened to Lady.
When Lady arrived she was examined by our vet, Dr. Morrison at Care Animal Hospital. The loving staff at the animal hospital even gave her a bath before going home with her foster mom because she was so itchy! She immediately started treatment for a terrible skin infection, multiple hot spots and a double ear infection. Our vet thinks that poor Lady has been suffering from untreated allergies and ear infections her whole life. Imagine the discomfort of having yeast infections in both ears and all over your skin for 8 years! Lady also unfortunately tested positive for heartworm disease. Our vet is very impressed at the improvement in her skin after just 2 weeks of treatment. She has already begun treatment for her heartworm infection.
Lady is absolutely the sweetest dog you will ever meet. She loves all people and gets along with both dogs and cats. She is totally housebroken and fits into her foster home as though she has always lived there. She enjoys going on walks and does very well on leash. One of her favorite activities is the belly rub. She will plop down right next to you on her back and just wait for her rub. Lady is a perfect name for this beautiful girl, she is quite the Lady. She has lovely house manners, is very quiet and gentle and is a very polite little girl. She weighs about 25 pounds and is just the right weight. Lady is a dream dog and was in desperate need of rescue so she could live a better life. She is grateful for her second chance.