SOPHIE
Sophie was found lying in a ditch in Georgia near Atlanta. The lady who originally found Sophie and contacted us about rescuing her believed Sophie was both deaf and blind as she didn't appear to be able to see nor hear. We had Sophie see a vet there in Georgia where she was treated for a horrible infection in her stomach and was also brought up to date on all her vaccinations and spayed. Sophie stayed at the vet's there in Georgia for over a week recovering from her life threatening health issues. Sophie is currently deaf due to the ear infections she was suffering from.
Sophie is a Shih Tzu mix and was horribly matted so badly that she couldn't
even see. Once we had her groomed she was able to see but does have cataracts
and is a senior dog but she see's well enough to get around fine. Sophie's
ears are horribly infected. Our Veterinarian Dr. Brian believes her ears have
had this horrible infection for at least two years now. So we know that poor
Sophie has suffered at the very least two years of abuse and neglect.
We don't know how Sophie wound up lying in the ditch in the Atlanta Georgia
area but thanks to a wonderful person there in Georgia who was willing to
help us help Sophie we were able to rescue her. Sophie arrived on a transport
we put together for her and arrived here in Cleveland on Saturday March 27th
2004.
Sophie is now living in a wonderful foster home here in Cleveland and was
seen by our Veterinarian Dr. Brian on Monday March 30th.
Dr. Brian said Sophie's ears were so badly infected for so long that she has
developed a cankerous sore inside her ear. She is currently on very expensive
antibiotic treatments for her ears but her ears are clearing up nicely. Dr.
Brian was suprised at how well Sophie's ears are healing. Sophie was having
difficulties getting into a sit or lay position. It was taking her at least
five minutes to be able to sit down so we had Dr. Brian check her hips and
she received a shot for her hips and medication for her hip problems. Sophie's
foster mom reported that Sophie is moving around much better since she received
the shot and started on the daily medication for her hips. Sophie has to see
Dr. Brian again in two weeks to see how she is progressing but things are
looking up for Sophie.
Sophie's foster mom is totally in love with Sophie and Sophie is getting plenty
of love and personalized attention to help her recover:)
Can you please help us to help Sophie get well?
Sophie is a very adorable and sweet little Shih Tzu mix with a loving personality who is probably enjoying love and proper care for the first time in her life.
This his how Sophie looked her first week in rescue. She was in a lot of pain
and very weak.
We will have updated pictures of Sophie soon.
Sophie's hair is starting to grow back in very nicely!
UPDATE: Sophie has been cleared for adoption by our Veterinarian Dr. Brian.
Sophie is currently on medication for her arthritis and is doing well and
getting around great. Her ear infections are completely cleared up.
She is also coming along very well on her potty training.
Her foster mom reports no accidents in quite some time now.
Sophie also gets along great with all the other girl dogs in her foster home.
Here is a current picture of Sophie she looks so cute now that her hair is
growing back in.
We are seeking a quiet home for Sophie with another small friendly dog for
companionship or a home as an only dog
Sophie would make an ideal companion for an older adult
Sophie's Adoptive Home will be required to keep her on her medication which
costs approximately $10.00 per month.
If you are interested in adopting Sophie please fill out an application here
ADOPTION APPLICATION
Sophie's adoption fee is $175.00
ADOPTED
NEW UPDATED PHOTO OF SOPHIE 8/8/04
SOPHIE HAS BEEN ADOPTED BY HER FOSTER MOM WHO FELL TOTALLY
IN LOVE WITH SOPHIE AND COULDN'T PART WITH HER!
SOPHIE TOTALLY IGNORES ANY OTHER HUMAN BEING EXCEPT HER "MOMMY LINDA"
SO CODA IS HAPPY THAT THE FEELING WAS SO MUTUAL BETWEEN THEM!
SOPHIE WILL LIVE OUT HER LIFE IN THE LAP OF "MOMMY LINDA"
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CODA
P.O. Box 44092
Brooklyn, Ohio 44144