Kayak’s coat shines with health and his eyes sparkle with life. He’s a lively, loving puppy much adored by his young family and their little girl. There’s nothing he enjoys more than belly rubs and treats.
But mere weeks ago, the black-Lab retriever mix was in a very different place. Just two months old, the sweet pup was put in a box and left to float off down a Texas river. Scared, lost, and bewildered, Kayak was discovered by a kind man and taken to a Texas animal shelter.
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There, concerned staff tested Kayak for parvo; a deadly virus whose first indications include lethargy, fever or hypothermia, severe vomiting, and diarrhoea. Kayak tested positive and needed urgent help.
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For the first few days, Kayak was severely ill. Weak and lethargic, it took a great deal of love and care to bring the small puppy back to life. After almost a week, though, he started to regain strength. Now, less than a month on, Kayak is a regular puppy, loving attention and full of bounce.
Happily, the puppy found drifting away in a box, certain to perish, has made a complete recovery.
Thanks to the efforts of big-hearted folks at APA! who saved Kayak’s life and launched an online appeal to find wonderful new owners, this sweet boy is now adopted.
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