3/9/2016

Baye is having surgery on 17 March and will be available for adoption after she is medically cleared.

Baye is 12 years old and had lived with a family and two small dogs for 8 years.  Her owner passed away and Baye and her canine pals were moved outdoors.  We do not know how long she lived outside. A local organization was contacted and they offered to take Baye and the other dogs to the vet.  When they called from the vet’s office, the owner said to not bring the dogs back.  Due to Baye’s age and condition; overweight, skin infections, and large tumors there was concern Baye may be a hospice dog.  The shelter does not have the resources to provide that type of care and contacted VGSR.  Baye was brought in under urgent circumstances. 

Initial testing of the tumors indicates they are benign.  Baye will undergo surgery to have them removed and biopsied. Baye does have a secondary skin infection and an ear infection. Both are being treated.

Despite all of this Baye is a bundle of wiggles and smiles.  She is incredibly sweet and gentle.  Baye has adjusted very well to the new chapter of her life and gets along nicely with the resident dogs.  Her energy level is impressive for being 12 years old.

Baye rides beautifully in the car, is good on leash, wiggles when she walks and enjoys moseying the yard and smelling everything she can put her nose upon!

Baye is rather irresistible when she walks up to you and calmly stands gazing at you with an ever so slight sway of her tail. When you cave and make eye contact, the tail wags a little faster and she smiles.  No way can you resist her charms!

Baye will be attending adoption events throughout Virginia. Approved adopters may contact her foster: muttsncats@verizon.net

If you would like to sponsor Baye or contribute to her surgery, please click the link ‘Sponsor this Pet’ under her picture.