A litter of nine Pit Bull puppies with a treatable medical condition were nearly euthanized at a San Diego County animal shelter because of a lack of government funding. The puppies were saved by a local rescue group - Pit Bull Rescue San Diego.The nine pit bull pups were relinquished by their owner to the municipal animal shelter because they had an advanced form of non-contagious mange, which made their fur fall out. The condition is typically brought on by poor nutrition and aggravated by lack of medical attention.
The shelter’s limited resources would not allow them to provide the puppies with the long-term care they needed, so the litter was scheduled to be euthanized instead.
That’s when PBRSD came to the rescue and took the puppies under its wing. The non-profit rescue group works with animal control agencies to save pets that need a little extra help recovering from an illness or injury. The puppies were moved to a foster home and began receiving veterinary care for the mange and a secondary skin infection.
“Despite everything they’ve been through, it’s amazing to see how playful and active they are, and their appetite is incredible,” says foster mom Cindy Salazar. “In only one week, we’re already seeing health improvements-their skin is healing quickly, and their hair is already starting to grow back in. At only three months old, they’re already potty-trained!”
After the pups make a full recovery, they will be spayed and neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped, and placed for adoption. Click here to find out more about the puppies.
Source: The Examiner
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