Burrito was found abandoned in a parking lot on a 90 degree day. The boys that found him realized that a teeny tiny puppy required much more of a time commitment than they could give him, and so they reached out for help. The fabulous Kendra put them in touch with Browncoat Cat Rescue, and Burrito joined the crew on June 17th, 2014.
At intake, Burrito was incredible dehydrated, malnourished, and having seizures. He didn't even weigh a full pound, and his age was estimated at 26 days. He was promptly rushed to the vet, where he spent the next 7 hours with an IV in his neck (all his other veins were too tiny to take a needle) and Valium up his butt. Sometimes life is tough.
Kristin, the Captain of BCR stayed up with him for the next 48 hours. He was fed every hour, and given subcutaneous fluids. His amazing vet prescribed medication for his seizures, and he hasn't had another one so far!
He has a fierce desire to live.
As of July 7th, Burrito is flourishing! He's a smidge over three pounds, and is now eating wet food out of a bowl. He's almost ready for kibble! He'll be getting his first distemper vaccine soon, and that means he'll be able to play in the yard with well socialized, fully vaccinated dogs. His main social outlets right now are tolerant cats, an amazingly loving doggie foster brother, and a wonderful circle of supportive people.
He loves chewing on everything, and makes war on his teddy bear as well as his much larger foster brother.
More updates shall be forthcoming as he gets even bigger!
At intake, Burrito was incredible dehydrated, malnourished, and having seizures. He didn't even weigh a full pound, and his age was estimated at 26 days. He was promptly rushed to the vet, where he spent the next 7 hours with an IV in his neck (all his other veins were too tiny to take a needle) and Valium up his butt. Sometimes life is tough.
Kristin, the Captain of BCR stayed up with him for the next 48 hours. He was fed every hour, and given subcutaneous fluids. His amazing vet prescribed medication for his seizures, and he hasn't had another one so far!
He has a fierce desire to live.
As of July 7th, Burrito is flourishing! He's a smidge over three pounds, and is now eating wet food out of a bowl. He's almost ready for kibble! He'll be getting his first distemper vaccine soon, and that means he'll be able to play in the yard with well socialized, fully vaccinated dogs. His main social outlets right now are tolerant cats, an amazingly loving doggie foster brother, and a wonderful circle of supportive people.
He loves chewing on everything, and makes war on his teddy bear as well as his much larger foster brother.
More updates shall be forthcoming as he gets even bigger!
