03/03/2024
Meet Adoptable Bruno!
We came across Bruno yesterday afternoon when we were checking on a different lost/found dog at his house. Bruno came upon our radar when the daughter, who was asking on behalf of her elderly parents, asked how to find him a new home. I saw Bruno in the corner of the yard scratching, looked extremely uncomfortable and didn't want any interaction with a human. I asked the daughter to please take a photo of his skin so I could at least see it via a photo. It was bad. I immediately reached out to C.A.R.E.4Paws who recognized how immediate the need was due to him likely being in intolerable discomfort/pain.
C.A.R.E.4Paws immediately got him into VCA CARE who took great care of him. He received a skin scrape, flea meds, and it was discovered he also had a very bad ear infection. He had to be sedated and his ears were fully flushed and medicated. He was also boarded overnight for some extra TLC and he's currently on prednisone and an antibiotic.
Today, when I picked him up at the vet, he looked like he had received a good night's sleep, far more comfortable and on his road to recovery. His skin will take a while to heal and some time for his fur to grow back. He's also a little shy and skittish, but very loveable and trusting. His foster and adoptable person(s) will need to take it slow and utilize every precaution, as he is a flight risk until he's fully adjusted to any new environment. He's been through a lot, who can blame him!
I'm ever so grateful that C.A.R.E.4Paws once again stepped up to provide this pup the immediate treatment he so desperately needed.
Thankfully Santa Barbara County Animal Services was able to accept him as an owner relinquishment. He's currently at the shelter in the amazing care of the staff and volunteers. If you may be interested in fostering/adopting this guy, please reach out!
In this case, Bruno's medical needs didn't take a priority and the situation intensified to the point of no return for the family. We're all very grateful the family, with the daughter being the driving force, made the choice to relinquish Bruno and get him on a better path with a well-deserved second chance.
I kindly ask that you reserve judgement in comments and let's keep this positive about Bruno's future, healing and a brand-new life ahead!
Care4paws is a non-profit whose funding is through donations. I've attached links in the event you may want to contribute towards Bruno's medical bill, any amount helps. His final invoice was $1,030.68. These costs add up for non-profits and the funding, as we know, depletes very quickly. As a community we are seeing more dogs needing more medical help than ever!
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=EULSYP5697DNL
https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E343434&id=12
