We are a small shelter located in a small community. We receive no government funding, we receive no funding from organizations like the HSUS. We depend on donors in the community- and we have to be very careful with our money. This means not being able to help every dog that comes in needing expensive medical care- it breaks our hearts, but that is just the reality of the situation. So when a stray Bruno found his way into Stillwater Animal Welfare, the odds weren't really in his favor. An "Oklahoma Brown Dog" with a bad eye, a funny looking lump and a positive heartworm test....what a mess our poor boy was!
Even in such a sorry state, his personality just shone through and we knew we had to make a commitment to saving Bruno. We want to thank everyone who has contributed to our medical fund for letting us make this commitment.
So 6 weeks later, Bruno is heartworm free. His eye has been examined again and again and does not need in treatment but he will never likely regain sight in it. His lump has been biopsied and is just a harmless fatty deposit. He has tried to repay our commitment to him by being the best dog ever- he plays well with others (humans and canines of all sizes and ages), walks well on a leash and will make himself sick before he has an accident inside. Bruno, we're so glad we could help out a good dog who was down on his luck. Now we're just waiting for that perfect family to come along for our perfect boy!
He is a good dog. I walked him today. He's rowdy at first, but he's only excited. He minds very well, and even though he may jump a little, if you are calm and tell him no nicely, he'll usually listen. Overall, a sweetheart!
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