When we think we cannot be shocked anymore, something
happens that breaks our heart yet again. Cariad came in to our care on
Valentines Day. She is aged at least 8 years, probably older. She is blind in both eyes – one eye has a total cataract and the other a chronic small eye that will need to be removed once she stops feeding. She has a grade 2 heart murmur, horrendous ear infection and likely water infection. Her fur was stained yellow form standing and sleeping in her own urine.  Despite her terribly poor condition she was forced to endure a pregnancy and arrived with her 3 x 4 week old pups, Cupid, Romeo and Candy. The pups were riddled with worms and a huge flea infestation. Mum and pups were given away so sadly we don’t know who is responsible for this appalling case. At a guess we would say the Dad is a Shihtzu – yet more designer crossbreeds being bred with no thought for their health or welfare.  If anyone has any info about where Cariad
could have come from please do get in touch. There is a happy ending for Cariad though, she is now safe and will get all the vet treatment she needs and will never endure another pregnancy again.