Sunday 12 January 2014

Vespa's voyage!

Stella's story.

Vespa came into my life  around September of 2013. The day I met her I knew this girl was special. She has this happy bouncy demeanour and has no idea that she is actually disabled. The first thing I noticed was that she wants to take part in everything- including catching flies- she just hates flies!!!  

Vespa's mom rescued her from the SPCA a beautiful healthy girl. About a year ago Stacy ,Vespa s mom got home from work and noticed that Vespa was struggling to walk and she looked uncomfortable and sore. After a while she took Vespa to a vet who referred her to a specialist. Within days Vespa had a back op..........

With this kind of injury time is our enemy, every minute counts. The sooner that dog gets onto the table the greater the chance that the animal will repair and walk normally. 

Vespa is not one of the lucky ones. She has never been able to use her back legs again. Ironically her name describes her movements. She scoots around dragging her back hind quarters. 
Stacy really did everything in her power to get Vespa to walk. Vespa spent Mondays to Fridays at a physiotherapist who worked tirelessly to improve her ability to walk.On the weekends Vespa went home with Stacy. Vespa loves people and needs to be monitored. With Stacy working all day and getting in late from work she realised that this was the best she could offer Vespa 

I just fell in love with this darling and knew that woodrock was the better option. At Woodrock there is constant supervision and medical attention if need be. Vespa really enjoys the company of other dogs and can socialize in a safe and monitored environment.

Vespa's future looks bright. She will be able to get her much needed wheels and be able to take part in daily life at woodrock with our Woodrockers. 

I want to thank Stacy for opting to adopt and doing the very best for Vespa. You have not failed her. It was a brave of you to surrender her to Woodrock. For this we commend you.

Please follow Vespa's story of recovery and repair and how she copes when she is on wheels!


To help:
Banking details
Woodrock Dog Rescue
Standard Bank Rivonia
Account number: 425 369 161
Business Checque Account
Branch code: 001255
Swift code:SBZAZAJJ


1 comment:

  1. Hi there, I have put Vespa's call out on all my social media sites as well as that of a rescued doggie called Champ (Champ: the Dog that Blogs) who loves to help where he can. I would like to subscribe to your blog but cannot find how to do it. please advise. Thanks.

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