Cece
17 yr old female Shiba –
This gorgeous old girl is Cece. She is 17 years old. Sadly she’s had a really tough life. She was surrendered to a shelter for reportedly fighting with the owner’s other dogs. The shelter immediately recognized her, as she’d been there before, when her owners were cited for abuse/neglect. The shelter contacted us because they think she deserves better, and we couldn’t agree more. She has been with us since January of 2022.
Having been a neglected dog her entire life, Cece had a slew of health problems that would require quite a bit of time and resources. This, combined with her age, we chose to keep her in rescue as a hospice dog so that she is sure to get the best possible care and never suffers from neglect again!
Upon her arrival we immediately found that she had a severe infection in both ears that had likely been there for years. She had a chronic untreated skin infection on her abdomen and insides of her rear legs. We also found she has patellar luxation in both knees and is quite arthritic. The poor girl was so uncomfortable, it’s no wonder she was cranky with the othe dogs in her former home!
We were extremely fortunate to find an amazing foster for Cece that is in it for the long haul! They are dedicated to her care and giving her the best life possible. We got that ear infection cleared up, resolved her skin issues with a combination a fresh food diet and regular allergy shots. She regularly goes for laser therapy, acupuncture, and B12 shotes. This, combined with her pain mediacation, keeps her arthritis pain at bay, giving her a quality of life better than ever before. In fact she is feeling so good, she has had no issues and gets along great with her foster Shiblings, Mochi and Chigo (a COSIR Alumni), and the cat. Watching her very strong and sassy personality come out as she began to feel better was such a joy. She is a very special little girl!
Cece’s foster is so deeply bonded to her and treats her like a queen; she is spoiled and adored! They have gone out of their way to make up for lost time and show this girl how good life can be. She has spent that last few years enjoying a very adventurous and fulfulled life with them. She has started to slow down a bit, but still loves her walks, swimming, paddle boarding, and so much more! You can see the joy on her face every time you look at her. She was in such bad shape when we took her in, we never imagined she would make it this far. Just goes to show you what good vet care, fresh food, and the love of a good family can do for an old dog.
The rescue spends approximately $500 a month on Cece’s care. She is worth every penny! If you are interested in contributing to Cece’s ongoing care, click on the Donate button below!
