Casper ’s Story
Pulaski , Va

Branded a chicken killer, Casper , a female white Husky, was shot in the head with a pellet gun and CHAINED. No one checked on her and Casper ’s chain collar grew in to her skin. So, her owners simply took bolt cutters and tore it off her neck, leaving Casper unable to bark.

That’s when they decided she could live the rest of her life inside a horse trailer. But Tammy Sowers had a different plan for Casper . She volunteered to take the mistreated dog home with her.

Casper , it turned out, was very pregnant and she began vomiting and experiencing constant diarrhea shortly after her puppies were born.

Rapidly losing weight and strength, Tammy rushed her to the vet’s office. Casper was diagnosed with a severe case of whip and hook worms. She was treated for the parasites and sent home. But Casper did not improve.

Tammy took her back to her vet. Upon further examination, Casper was found to have an infection in her uterus. And her intestines were knotted because of the severity of the whip and hook worm infestation.

An emergency spaying was recommended to save Casper ’s life. Because Casper had weaned her pups at two weeks, the surgery was a go. The vet not only spayed Casper , but also cleaned and straightened out her intestines.

Now Tammy reports that Casper is “eating like a horse and gaining weight.” All the puppies have been given to good homes.

A friendly dog who loves to romp and play, Tammy tells us that Casper is “a big part of our family and always will be.”

We’re glad to have offered a helping hand to both Tammy and Casper to make her new life so wonderful!