Haley (Hope 11-318) [1]

Sponsored by:

Dennis and Joanne
"We wish the best of health to her and her puppies"

Judith Cummings
“With Hope for Hope 11-318”

Tom & Taryn Good

Welcome to RAGOM, Hope!
 
Hope became a member of the RAGOM family, and our foster family earlier this evening. Thank you so much to the transporters that helped to get her all the way from Iowa to Stillwater today! It is amazing how fast such special volunteers can work together to make things happen so quickly! Hope needed them, and they all came to her rescue.
 
Hope is estimated to be about 6 years old, she is an extremely sweet, and gentle girl. Hope's story is a sad one. She was surrendered into rescue not a moment too soon. She is due any day with a litter of puppies... as if that isn't enough, Hope is in very poor condition. She is malnourished, has severe ear infections, many open sores on her body, a hematoma on one of her ears, itchy with very poor coat and skin condition, worms, and even a broken tail. Despite the list of painful conditions and the neglect her body has had to endure, she is as sweet as they come. Her tail is wagging constantly, she will climb in your lap if you let her (hello?! no brainer!), she wants nothing more than the comfort of a person nearby. Hope was put into the transporters car today by her owner, she was picked up by her tail. I thought.. how could she ever trust a person, after living that nightmare... but she is the opposite. She wants to please you. She wants you to love her, and her eyes sparkle when you pet her. Hope is amazing.
 
I have included photos of Hope's poor condition. I know they are difficult to look at, and it is very heartbreaking. However, this is the unfortunate reality of rescue. The good news, we will help her heal! She is safe, and she will never have to go without again.
 
Here is our plan: Keep Ms. Hope comfortable, happy, and try to pack on the pounds! We don't know when she is due with her pups, but it won't be too long! The best guess is a week or less. So, we are busy here getting prepared for a large litter (on exam today there were 10 pups in her belly!) We will let Hope relax and eat, we will pamper her, and continue to reassure her that her life just turned GOLDEN :) 
 
Stay Tuned!