Scruffs: A great success!
complications with symptoms of hair loss, dry skin, weight
gain and tiredness. She was taken to the vet and her blood was
tested for Leishmania, heartworm and a complete blood panel
was done which revealed that she is suffering from
hypothyroidism and will require ongoing treatment and more
tests in the foreseeable future. This plus Portia’s age makes it
much more unlikely that she will find a new home so the
foster couple has decided to keep her as one of their own pets.
I can’t put it any better than Woody Allen: Scruffs was “the
most fun you can have with your clothes on.” Nearly 60 dogs
competed in 12
categories, and the
poor judges Nete
Larson and Paul
Zabrocki tore their
hair out awarding
the prizes. Of
course, every dog
entered was a
winner.
Georgio spent three years in a
refugio in Mijas before coming to
CAS earlier this year with his
brother Gringo. In September
Gringo was rehomed to a lovely
family in Holland and last month
Georgio had a chance to go to a
foster home in Finland but they
first required him to be tested for
tick disease and other parasites
common to the Mediterranean
region
It was standing
room only and
more than €2,000
was raised, all of
Best Rescue Dog
which goes to the
care of the
abused/abandoned
animals in
Nerja/Maro. Thank
you to all of our
sponsors and
volunteers who
made this a
wonderful day. And
thank you as well to
Jacky of the Nerja
Foreign Resident’s
Great Dane
office for all of her
hard work and
support. See you next year!
Georgio
Unfortunately, Georgio’s test results came back as positive for
Leishmania (Leish) as well as Filaria (heartworm) so his foster
place fell through. His initial treatment for Leish involves two
sets of pills for a month which cost over 60€ and he will
remain on the Allopurinol tablets for the rest of his life. The
treatment for heartworm is much more involved and more
costly with a course of antibiotics for 28 days, a special pill
once a month for four months followed by three sets of
injections to kill the parasites.
The sad thing is that these infections can be prevented with
regular treatments against mosquitoes, sand flies, fleas and
ticks such as Advantix and Scalibor collars. CAS regularly treats
the dogs under its care with Advantix but this costs about €10
per animal per month.
Happy Tales
This month the Costa Animal
Society (CAS) would like to
highlight examples of veterinary
care that they cover for rescues
as this makes up a significant
portion of their annual budget.
In addition, Georgio wears a Scalibor collar year round to contain
his illnesses so they cannot be spread to other animals through
mosquito and sand fly bites. Once his treatment is completed in
March and his Leish is stabilised he will make a wonderful pet to
anyone who would like an affectionate little dog.
Portia is an elderly Podenco cross
female who was rehomed by
CAS to a retired lady in Nerja
Portia
over ten years ago but,
unfortunately, the owner passed
away in September 2018 and Portia was placed into private
kennels until a foster place could be found. Her luck changed
for the better when a foster home became available for her in
the summer and Portia quickly settled into a home
environment again.
Punta Lara CAS Quiz
CAS extends their warmest thanks and gratitude to Terry and
Pat Wall for presenting the monthly quiz at the Punta Lara Bar
this year. Without volunteers like this couple CAS would not
be able to function and continue to help the rescue animals.
The next quiz will be held on November 15, at 7.30pm and will
mark the return of quiz mistress Laura who will keep the
participants on their toes. Food and drinks are available at the
bar and advanced booking is recommended by calling Mark at
635 369 673.
But like many of us as we get older, Portia developed health
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