Songdog Rescue

Songdog Rescue does not normally go out of their self-established state boundaries to rescue dogs unless it is to network or pass information on to other rescue organizations.  After all, Songdog is a small rescue with only a few volunteers and there are so many many animals in desperate need.

But when the pictures of a big dog with swollen, inflamed skin was e-mailed to Kim, it could not be ignored.  She had been dumped at a small shelter in Texas; there was one staff member, Julie, that took pity on her and rather than following shelter procedure and euthanizing her, put out a plea for help.

She called her Gypsy. 

Unfortunately, all the breed specific rescues are bursting with an overflow of dogs due to the economy and so many people losing their homes. Gypsy's skin was so inflamed and swollen, and most of her hair was missing.  It was hard to tell what breed she was.  So who would be responsible for taking her?

What if she ended up being a different breed and they were out the money for her medical care?  With so many other healthy dogs in danger and needing help, this was no light matter.

But a handful of people looked at the pathetic pictures of Gypsy and could not get her out of their minds.  Through the internet and Facebook, Gypsy's picture was shared all over the country.  With so many people and organizations taking such an interest in her, we knew she could be saved.

Then Kim called on a Facebook friend who lived in Texas ; he and his wife owns Doc's Wolf Den Wolves.  They took a look at poor Gypsy's pictures

and said, YES, they would be happy to take her in. They immediately took steps to get her transported to their home.  When she arrived, she was examined and given a medicated bath.  Afterwards she slept for two days out of exhaustion.  

In the months following, Gypsy became known as Kecheta, which means "strong one" in Native American. She gained 20 lbs.; was spayed; grew her fur back and became best friends with Goliath. She learned to trust again and loved her walks. But she had a special bond with Tony; it was almost like she knew he was the one that saved her.

Sadly, the terrible life she led before being rescued took a terrible toll on her body. Because of the past continuous breeding, she developed breast cancer.

She could not be saved even with surgery. She waited for Tony to come home from work before saying goodbye.

From Doc's Wolf Den Wolves Facebook :  "We only had her a short time and are thankful she spent 5 happy months with us and grew to trust and love.  We will miss her."

Thank you, Tony and Sherry , for seeing that special soul in such a ravaged body and taking her in with love.  And thank you to Julie who took her

pictures and shared he plight.  And to all the people who networked a poor, sick dog so she could be saved.



Alvin, TX

Female with severe mange