Gotta Love Dogs: Metro Update

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Metro Update

Metro's Gotta Foster!!!

By: N Gilbert

METRO'S OFF HER FLUIDS! She's still on her meds, but Metro's been able to support herself while off of fluids, which is a big deal around here!
Her temperature has finally moved up to the normal range, and we're gradually stopping her meds, slowly watching her little body take over. Her bloodwork has been coming back with satisfactory results, and as you can see in this photo, she's thrilled whenever she gets a chance to stand and walk around a bit with her human friends! Even after all this pit bull has gone through, her puppy tail is wagging fast and furious, without a growl, no sign of aggression....even when she was strong enough to know how vulnerable she was, all she wanted to do was love us!!! She may be going into her foster home tomorrow....fingers crossed! If you don't know who Metro is, read her story at https://www.yourspca.org/starved-dog-found-outside-veterinary-clinic-11-30-12 . Thanks, everyone, for the donations, the prayers, the words and thoughts of encouragement - YOU made this possible. By the way, it has been brought to our attention that PETA is now offering a $5000 reward for information leading to an arrest in this investigation. All the details can be found at http://www.peta.org/mediacenter/news-releases/PETA-Offers--5-000-Reward-for-Help-in-Nabbing-Buffalo-Dog-Abuser.aspx

And as of December 5, 2012...

Metro our little hero is going to her foster home tonight! Looking quite debonair in her pretty pink polka dotted coat, Metro went home with SPCA foster care volunteer Ronnie and her family! She weighs 10.3 pounds and her tail never stops wagging! Before Ronnie took her home, Metro was walking around the SPCA administrative offices and stopping occasionally to get a cuddle and a kiss from employees. Thank you to everyone who has kept up with her story on Facebook, sent messages of hope, and prayed for this little girl! She can thank ALL OF YOU for everything!

If you don't know who Metro is, read her story at https://www.yourspca.org/starved-dog-found-outside-veterinary-clinic-11-30-12.

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Sgt. Stubby: America's 1st Bully Hero!

In response to World War I, members of the First Company Governor's Foot Guard were activated and inducted into the 102nd Infantry Battalion of the 26th "Yankee" Division along with members of Connecticut's other Organized Militia units and numerous volunteers. During their training on the grounds of Yale University prior to deployment, they unexpectedly added a soldier to their company. Found by then-Private John Conroy, Stubby was a brindle patched puppy of unknown descent with a short tail from which he received his name. As the soldiers became familiar with army life, so did Stubby. Stubby became familiar with all of the bugle calls, the drill marching routines, and the routines of life in camp, even learning to give a dog's version of a salute. Stubby would would put his right paw on his right eyebrow when a salute was executed by others around him. Stubby's effect on the soldiers around him as well as his dedication to training and his ability to salute earned him the right to remain in the camp, even though animals were not allowed. Click the picture to be taken to Stubby's homepage!