This pup was run over by several cars when she was trying to cross a busy road of New Delhi, India. She was taken to a local shelter where the vets had to amputate her tail and one hind leg. Penny continued living in the dismal shelter for over two months. Being in a compromised state of health, lack of attention/treatment; Penny contracted distemper and demotectic mange (first two pics taken at the shelter)
A volunteer of AAIDD learnt of her plight and got her out of there before she got any worse. Penny was treated by AAIDD Vet; Dr. Choudhary which definitely saved her life but not without a price paid by this little soul. When Penny came to her foster home she was a nothing more than a sack of bones who was unresponsive and had to be fed via IV for the first two weeks as she was not eating. Penny also had a high bacterial infection in her blood so she needed antibiotic shots every day.
Penny is in a foster care in India for over four months now and with the care, love and attention she gained back her health. With her medications, vitamins and protein diet she has now become a transformed pup. Her mange has been cured and now she has a beautiful coat however she still suffers from the side effects of distemper so she constantly bobs her head up and down. She does not need any medication for this, she has got accustomed to this and continues to live life to the fullest. Because of this beautiful attitude that Penny has towards life we believe that she will be a great Therapy dog for special needs/disabled children/adults.
Penny does not need any special attention now and eats regular dog food but will apprecaite some eggs and will dance around for treats.
Penny loves to play with her foster siblings including the cats and greets all the visitors with enthusiasm. In spite of everything that this poor dog has been through she is always happy to see you and makes every effort to stand up and come up to you and wag her tail that is only a little stub now.
This little survivor is very friendly, loving and adorable. She is a very low maintenance dog and does not need lot of attention or exercise, she is just happy being around people.
A three legged mutt is difficult to get adopted in India and hence we would love for Penny to find a home in either New Jersey where we have foster homes available.
Penny has got a second chance at life and needs a very special and kind family who will love and take good care of our little survivor.
Penny will be spayed and ready to travel to NJ by the end of Oct.
A Chip in page has been set for raising funds for Penny’s transport, it is linked to paypal which is a safe and secure method to make donations.
http://aaidd.chipin.com/little-three-legged-surv
Visit Penny’s facebook page to see more pics and updates- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Survivor-Penny/223880114304814
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what a brave girl! so cute. <3
Would you consider adopting this sweet girl to someone in Texas (near Dallas) if you can’t find someone in NJ or Canada? How much would it be to adopt her and is transportation to here possible? Thanks!
We would absolutely consider any one who will truly take good care of Penny. We just prefer NJ as we have foster homes there. We can transport her almost anywhere. We are going to pay for her transport which would cost close to $1000. There is no adoption fees; you may donate what you like as our goal is to find her a best possible home.
I have had a tripod dog- lost her leg from cancer. She did great. SHe lived over 2 years with 3 legs- sadly the cancer came back in her other fron leg (her amp was a front leg). I am always open to a tripod!
Can this dog walk fine now- is she recovered? If recovered can she run a bit? I ask bc if I refer her to others or consider her for myself I would want to make sure she could get along with dogs who would want to play with her. I have alot of dogs(5) and a young one that would want to play! I am in Maryland. Can transport come to Maryland? You can email me sweeney22@comcast.net
Hi Everyone,Penny has gone to her wonderful forever home in Vancouver.