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Curro was found by a Costa
Animal Society (CAS) volunteer
in the campo after he had been
attacked by another dog and
he had several bite marks on
his back as well as a long term
abscess in a tooth that created an
opening in his cheek. His owner
told the rescuer that he
was not going to pay
for any vet treatment
because Curro was an
old dog and he was
going to let nature take
its course. The volunteer
convinced the owner
to relinquish Curro to
CAS and he has been
in our care for the past
five weeks. His bites
have healed and he
has undergone several Foxy is one of four pups currently being rescued by the Costa Animal Society (CAS) from the campo
courses of antibiotics above Frigiliana and he is the only male. He is about four-six months old and is a small, Jack Russell,
but the cheek abscess type dog who only weighs about five kilos and will remain small. Foxy has a playful personality and
is a chronic problem gets along with other dogs, not sure about cats, but is a bit shy due to his limited experience with
that still requires special being handled by humans. tene is young and is learning to trust people. Foxy has been vaccinated
treatment. Curro has an but not yet castratred and is in good health.
independent character Cara is the older sister of Foxy and she is about one year old and was rescued from the same field.
as he has probably spent much of his life on his own She is a little bigger and weighs about ten kilos and is a full grown Jack Russell size. Since she has
in the campo, but he does like people and is okay lived longer as a wild dog it will take longer for her to get used to being handled by people and she
with female dogs and has not bothered our cats. We will probably never be a lap dog but can learn to trust people and live a happy life in a fenced garden.
think with males it would need to be evaluated on a Cara has a sweet but timid nature and gets along well with other dogs but we are not sure about
case by case basis. Curro is about 12 years old and is cats. She has now been vaccinated and will be spayed later this month.
otherwise in good health but still needs vaccinations If you would like to meet one of the animals under CAS’s care and are looking to adopt or are willing
and we will discuss castration with the vet once his to foster a pet please contact Kurt and Laura at 95 252 1426 or Fiona through the CAS website
treatment is finished. www.casnerja.webs.com, or Facebook page \casnerja.

In this month’s article, we
would like to share with you
the story of a very special
boy named Sammy. Sammy
was a happy and energetic
puppy living in an apartment
with his lovely human dad.
One very sad day, Sammy’s dad was diagnosed with lung cancer. In the
last months of his life, Sammy’s dad spent long periods of time away in
the hospital and Sammy was taken care by his elderly grandparents. This
was a real struggle for them since they were in their 80’s and Sammy was
a lively and active young dog.
Tragically, Sammy’s dad passed away and his parents could not keep on
taking care of him. Then, they decided to give him another chance with the
folks at TAIL TORROX.
Having lived most of his life in an apartment, the first few weeks in the
kennels were a struggle for Sammy, but he is adapting now. When he goes Back Soon!
out, he is not afraid of traffic and he is a bit keen to pull. But he is a quick
learner and would definitely benefit from basic training and more exercise.
Sammy is one year
and a half old German
shepherd cross. He is Be Safe!
very friendly with people
and appears to be good
with other dogs, although
he is not that keen on
cats! He would be best
suited to a home with no
small children as he is a
bit excitable and jumps
up.
If you would like to know
more about Sammy and
our other wonderful dogs
for adoption, please
get in touch or visit our
website www.tailtorrox.
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