I got a phone call from Dr. Luaces and the conversation went something like this:
Dr. L – “I have a good one for you”
Me – Uh oh … what this time?
Dr. L – “a dog with horrible mange”
Me – “What kind of dog?
Dr. L – “a pit bull”
Me- “Of course it’s a pit bull!”
Dr. L – “Can you help?”
Me – “Yes, we will help” (meanwhile thinking where on earth is this dog going to go)
Angus was surrendered at a vet appointment where he was supposed to get only a rabies vaccine. When Dr. Luaces walked in the exam room he saw a pitiful, pink, hairless, scabby, yeasty, smelly mess. He explained to the owner that the dog had severe mange, secondary skin infections and was not healthy enough for any vaccines. After discussing treatment and the cost he talked to him about the option of getting him into a rescue. The owner gladly surrendered him on the spot.
As it turns out this pup had belonged to this guys friend who left him with the dog for a “week” … never to return to pick him up. This guy had tried taking him to a couple shelters and was told because of his condition he would be euthanized immediately. Angus went into an incredible foster home where he received all the medicine and special baths he needed to get healthy. His hair grew in to be a beautiful blue brindle.
Isn’t he gorgeous?! We’re thankful he made his way into the path of Dr. Luaces so we could help him get better and find a wonderful home.