Ten days ago a little puppy was found at the refuge gates and was taken straight to the vet for a first visit, plus her first vaccination. Upon her return she was given loads of cuddles and was given the name Fleabag. The vet said he had never seen a puppy with so many fleas. Hardly surprising that she enjoyed having her tummy scratched!
This meant that instead of going to live inside the cathouse with the other puppies, Fleabag had to stay in one of the outside kennels. Of course the vet treated her against fleas, but the ScPA could not risk spreading them all round the refuge as they all jumped off.
Is it possible that her flea infestation was the reason she was abandoned? Did her former family think that they were allergic to dogs, whereas in fact the problem could be easily resolved by a quick trop to a vet? We will never know.
Luckily and in super quick time, Fleabag had caught the eye of a couple who have been wanting a dog for a long time, but who are only now in a position to take one on. Fleabag has had her name shortened to Flea, and has a wonderful life ahead of her. Dad works from home and Mum is present a great deal, so Flea’s loneliness will soon be forgotten.
We look forward to receiving news and photos as this little girl grows into a big girl. Many thanks to her new family for offering her a home.
Will there be more good news tomorrow, we wonder?