Winky - Little Survivor!

Little Winky was brought into Animal Care and Control. He had a fever was covered with mice droppings (yes, mice droppings) and mice bites, and there were urine scalds on his hind legs...he had obviously been kept in conditions where he was able to move or defend himself. Winky's hind legs are bruised, and possibly broken...has bruised testes. He is unable to use his hind legs - he may also have a broken spine from either a new or old injury.

Despite all of this, Winky displayed a sweet, gentle nature, and quietly sought affection from humans. Winky was scheduled to be euthanized on the morning of 7/28/09 but this sweet dog did not deserve to die alone in the shelter. He needed a chance. Waggytail Rescue pulled him off the euthanization list in the nick of time, and brought him to a foster home. He was sooooo happy! He ate a big meal, and settled down to chew a flossie. Fortunately, he does not seem to be any pain...unfortunately he appears to be paralyzed in his hind quarters.


Waggytail will be taking Winky to the vet to see how he can best be helped. We are so glad we saved him - he is such a special dog! Winky is about 8 lbs and estimated to be about 10 years old.