This little girl came to us with a severe case of mange. It has taken most of her fur.

Mange is a skin disease cause by skin mites commonly found on our canine friends. Under normal conditions, mothers transfer the tiny mites to their pups while nursing and cuddling and often do so without suffering any negative consequences. However, in the rescue world, where pups are taken from their mothers too soon, are malnourished, are neglected, or any combination of these, mange can become a serious problem quickly, as it did for Sweetie.

Several days after Sweetie arrived with Canine Cupids, another fear arose: parvo. Confirmed by our vet, our little bald baby also has parvovirus. Parvo is a highly contagious and deadly virus that attacks the intestinal tract, and it can sustain itself without a host in an environment for a long time. Puppies are highly susceptible, especially those with already compromised immune systems.

For Sweetie, this was not good news. So young and weakened by mange, our vet cautioned us to remain realistic about her chances of survival. When it comes to a dog’s life, we always take the long odds…

Five days of attentive care by our favorite clinic/vet (Dr. Selina Temple and her rock star team), and Sweetie came home today (9/14/2015). She continues to require care for both the mange and the parvo, but this little fighter has made it through the worst of it.

Please help us pay for Sweetie’s veterinary care and continued recovery.

Donations can also be made direct to the clinic on our balance.

For Pet’s Sake
9000 Charles Street
Sturtevant, WI 53177
forpetssakevet.com

Canine Cupids' mission is to protect and improve the lives of Milwaukee's homeless, neglected, and exceptional needs dogs and to place them in permanent, loving homes.

Thank you.