Rascalmyshadow Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 (edited) I don’t get on here very often these days but I thought I would put up a post about a beautiful old girl we have just taken in, I just want to highlight to others to step in and be pro active when you see abuse and neglect. On Thur night my nearly 15 year old daughter was out in town with her boyfriend enjoying a local twilight market when they noticed a severely neglected very old dog wandering the streets, instead of turning a blind eye my daughter decided we needed to help, she managed to follow the dog to its yard, find out who it belonged to and report it to the rspca, she then rang and begged me to help get the dog somehow as it was being kept in appalling conditions, I decided to offer the owner a sum of money to hand the dog over and they willingly obliged. Katie is her name and she’s (apparently) 15 years old, the poor girl was so matted she was struggling to move, the smell of stale urine and faeces was so strong I was gagging the entire 5 min drive it took to get her home, she has a lot of arthritis, her eyesight is failing, her hearing isn’t great and she had been left to sleep on cold concrete with no shelter, her coat constantly wet as all the knots were like sponges. I am angered and sickened at how someone could treat such a beautiful old girl with such little care, amazingly in only 3 days of being clean and comfortable she has gone from looking depressed and ready to give up to being happy and I can see a sparkle in her old eyes and the most amazing smiling face. Katie has clearly had a hard life for a long time but she is still so forgiving and loving, she doesn’t want for much just a soft bed, good food and a little attention. I am so proud of my daughter for being persistent and unlike all the adults around and there were many, she chose to help, she chose to be this girls voice, she didn’t walk on as if it was someone else’s problem. We really didn’t need another dog however we will all make sacrifices to make sure she is kept comfortable and when the time comes she will die with dignity knowing she is loved and part of the family. Edited December 12, 2021 by Rascalmyshadow 5 4 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted December 12, 2021 Author Share Posted December 12, 2021 Katie today!!! 9 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 You have done a wonderful thing for dear old katie She looks so happy in the latest photos ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOLEY Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 You have done an wonderful thing taking on this pretty girl AND you have also done an awesome job raising your daughter! That's definitely a Proud Mumma moment! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeds Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Well done. You & your daughter. You obviously bought your daughter up with solid values and respect for animals. There is too little kindness in this world towards other humans and animals. Especially older people and older dogs. You've made my day. What an absolutely great thing to do for a dog who has probably never known kindness before. Lovely dog as well. Good on you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 (edited) What a beautiful old girl. Thank you for taking her in and taking care for her. She looks so much happier already. Edited December 15, 2021 by Ellie spelling error 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul777 Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Bless you and your daughter for stepping up. Although Katie is in her elderly years, she finally is living out her days with loving kindness and care. Look into a full spectrum CBD oil for her arthritis which has brought relief to many beings, humans and dogs alike. [Cannabis oil has brought me much relief] There's an excellent FarceBook medicinal cannabis and CBD oil for dogs group where one can get further advice [FB banned me for quoting the Koran so I'm unable to link sorry] 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Oh Rascal what a wonderful thing you and your daughter have done! Welcome to your new life, Katie! And just a suggestion for the arthritis if you need it - Golden Paste and Antinol Rapid are keeping our old girl very nimble and pain free still even though she has a lot of arthritis. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 (edited) Thank you for all the suggestions, and the nice comments about my daughter we have started Katie on supplements to help with her arthritis, she is off for her vet visit this afternoon (along with Rascal) so hoping she checks out ok and doesn’t have anything too serious going on, will update once we’re home. Edited December 14, 2021 by Rascalmyshadow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 (edited) Woohoo Katie has been given the all clear, heart sounds good and bloods were all normal, we’ve started her on Meloxicam to help with the arthritis (will also be looking into the other suggestions) and she’s booked to go in a few weeks to have a dental along with Rascal!!! The vets believe her heavy panting is pain related so hoping that will settle once her pain is under control.edited to add sorry for the sideways photos have no idea why they’re coming out like that. Edited December 14, 2021 by Rascalmyshadow 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Such good news Well Done, all ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeds Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 That's great news. I have used the Antinol Rapid and the 4cyte etc but I found the Paws Cosequin as good as anything for arthritis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 On 12/12/21 at 7:04 PM, Rascalmyshadow said: Katie today!!! What can we say. Katie is in heaven on earth. Thank you and your family for giving this glorious girl life and love. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin-Genie Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Rascalmyshadow, what you have done is truly wonderful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 (edited) For anyone following Katie’s story, we have found out she is 13 1/2, her original owner is deceased so she has been fed but received no other care for the past 5 years, she has clearly been mistreated along with neglected as we’re seeing a few things indicating a fear response but over all she’s a happy girl. We have her on two supplements as well as Meloxicam and we are adding in some more pain relief this afternoon (once the vets have dispensed it) she now has a bed fit for a queen and has become part of our pack. We have her booked in, in 4 weeks along with Rascal to both go in together for their dentals. Edited December 22, 2021 by Rascalmyshadow 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeds Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Katie's luck has changed. She looks deliriously happy. And now she is getting all the affection and care she has missed out on for the last 5 years before you took her in. Thank goodness you opened up your heart to Katie and took her under your very generous wing to give her everything she needs in her later years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 What a dear old thing You have indeed benn generous - and she is so fortunate to be in your loving care - with company and love forever, now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 I’m quite upset writing this but I thought I would do one last update. Today at 11:45 Katie will be given her wings, she’s had two rough nights and I knew yesterday it was time, the spark is gone from her eyes and all I can see now is a dog that is exhausted and ready to say goodbye. They are the most amazing species, she was let down by humans more than once, neglected for years, clearly in pain, yet still so trusting. I promised to do my best for her, I wish I could do more. 1 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 She knew love and care again, and was not left to die alone and in pain. You did good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDJ Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 so sorry that you all did not have more time together. What an amazing number of gifts you have given her in the last few weeks - love, safety, care, tenderness, fun and happiness - and now you are giving her a final gift of her wings when they are needed. And she reciprocated with love 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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