This week, we want to draw special attention to a darling pit mix whose hoping for a second chance. Matteo certainly isn't a pure-bred pit, but we can't figure out what else about him - other than that smidgeon - that has caused him to be overlooked week after week at Prescott Animal Control. He's only about six months old and he's incredibly beautiful, with striking brindle markings and a gentle, playful personality that is quite hard to come by in a young dog. Even sadder, Matteo has now been put on the e-list because of an old injury to one of his front legs. The injury doesn't require any immediate medical attention - it's an old fracture - but he doesn't like to go for very long walks and prefers instead just to sit and play right next to you. When he gets older, he may need some arthritis medication, but UAF is going to try and pay for any medical expenses in the meantime (maybe surgery or leg amputation if necessary) - we just need to find this guy a foster or a home - desperately! He's such a gem and he's spent his whole young life at the pound . . . what is so ironic about Matteo's situation is that there seems to be lots of folks out there who love dogs but don't want to necessarily walk those dogs twice a day, seven days a week. Matteo is perfect for those folks! Where are they now?Friday, April 24, 2009
SAVING MATTEO
This week, we want to draw special attention to a darling pit mix whose hoping for a second chance. Matteo certainly isn't a pure-bred pit, but we can't figure out what else about him - other than that smidgeon - that has caused him to be overlooked week after week at Prescott Animal Control. He's only about six months old and he's incredibly beautiful, with striking brindle markings and a gentle, playful personality that is quite hard to come by in a young dog. Even sadder, Matteo has now been put on the e-list because of an old injury to one of his front legs. The injury doesn't require any immediate medical attention - it's an old fracture - but he doesn't like to go for very long walks and prefers instead just to sit and play right next to you. When he gets older, he may need some arthritis medication, but UAF is going to try and pay for any medical expenses in the meantime (maybe surgery or leg amputation if necessary) - we just need to find this guy a foster or a home - desperately! He's such a gem and he's spent his whole young life at the pound . . . what is so ironic about Matteo's situation is that there seems to be lots of folks out there who love dogs but don't want to necessarily walk those dogs twice a day, seven days a week. Matteo is perfect for those folks! Where are they now?
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I have committed to a donation to help this little guy - how about doing the same?
ReplyDeleteI will do the same! I think we now have a temporary foster lined up to get Matteo out of Animal Control tomorrow (Saturday) . . . I'll post a follow-up when I know for certain that he is at least safe from the e-list!
ReplyDeleteUPDATE . . . I'm happy to report that Matteo found a temporary foster with one of UAF's angel-foster-moms, and has been given a second chance! He's also had a second look from the vet and will get to keep that wonky leg for now - since it doesn't appear to bother him and he isn't in pain. We're working on getting Matteo into rescue once his foster mom leaves for the summer, but thanks to all for support and for SAVING MATTEO!
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