Looking at her today, you would never know that just last week “Mama K,” as she has been dubbed by Escondido Humane Society staff, nearly died from being poisoned by rat bait.
Mama K was brought to the Escondido Humane Society last Monday afternoon by a good Samaritan who found her on the Pala Indian Reservation. Hemorrhaging and weak, she couldn’t walk or even stand and fell over as EHS medical staff came to her aid and rushed her into emergency surgery.
At first diagnosis, it was believed her hemorrhaging was a result of recently giving birth. They found eight placental marks, meaning she had given birth to at least eight babies within the past five days. (Sadly, her eight puppies are missing. There is no way for EHS staff to know what happened to them or if they have been able to survive without their mother.)
But her diagnosis quickly became more dire: she had been poisoned by rat bait. She was transferred to California Veterinary Specialists, who gave her a complete blood transfusion to save her life and treated her accordingly. She had been through a lot, and her prognosis was very guarded. She came back to EHS to continue her recovery, and within a few days she was back up on her feet and charming staff with her sweet disposition and her penchant for talking.
Mama K is now ready for a loving home of her own. She is a 4-year-old Labrador retriever mix who loves to lounge in the sun and receive affection. If you would like to learn more, stop by the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway, to meet her in person, call (760) 888-2247 or visit us online at http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/.
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