After living outside in a box day and night for six years, Spike was rescued by his heroic neighbours and ended up in the care of Coveted Canines Rescue.
Since he was confined for so long without the ability to move around or exercise, Spike’s muscles deteriorated to the point where he could barely walk. He had a cancerous mass growing on his leg that had to be removed.
He had not seen a vet in years so as you can imagine, his dental and health issues were challenging, extensive and expensive. Fortunately, Dr. Sheldon from Downtown Animal Hospital generously covered the cost of Spike’s dental work, but the costs of the medical treatments Spike needed added up quickly.
He had many appointments and required a lot of bloodwork. He was incontinent, had a thyroid condition and had bouts of nausea and vomiting. He is partially deaf due the accumulation of scar issue caused by untreated ear infections, and he had a skin infection that required him to be bathed by hand, as well as some food sensitivities.
It’s a miracle that Spike had an incredible team of people who were willing to show him the kind of life he deserves. While in foster care, he became the perfect companion. He became vocal and would bark and howl excitably, he gained an interest in toys and loved cuddles and massages to help alleviate his arthritic joints. To witness a dog transition from its lowest point to thriving is priceless and more rewarding than words can express.
His incredible fosters played a huge role in Spike’s recovery. They carried him inside and out to use the washroom, carefully changed his diapers, gave him soothing baths, hand fed him, treated his ear infections, and thought of creative ways to give him his medication. Without a car, it was challenging to transport him to his multiple vet visits, specialist appointments and surgical consults, but they recruited family members to help ensure Spike got to all his appointments.
Not only do foster parents play an enormous role in a dog’s journey, but donors are crucial so that CCR can afford the treatments and resources needed to get Spike and so many other mistreated dogs back to good health. Donations help us rescue, protect, and provide for the dogs that come through our doors, and it’s so rewarding to contribute to improving the lives of these sweet animals.
Please consider donating so we can continue to help so many others like Spike find a happy, loving family. Click here to donate to CCR.