Tycho

"Just give me a chance, please ?"

Tino is truly a miracle dog and a true survivor. This little guy was yanked from a high kill facility, came down with pneumonia, nearly died, survived that and then, when he was doing so well, he was spooked on a walk and ran onto the Pat Bay Highway and was seriously injured. Amazingly, he survived a shattered front leg, spinal fractures, a perforated lung and a pelvic fracture and, after extensive surgery, is now doing so very well.

Tino would do well in a home with other pets such as cats and/or smaller dogs. He doesn’t enjoy being alone so would welcome the company of another pet if his caregiver is away. He should not be around small children and he desperately needs someone who will understand and be patient with him as he has been badly abused and takes a while to learn how to trust.

Tino and his foster mom, Sabrina, have truly bonded and he enjoys sleeping with her, and taking the short walks he is currently permitted to take. Sabrina would love to help integrate Tino into your home with perhaps some visits and sleepovers. We are advised that Tino will not suffer any long term effects from his injuries and we are expecting a full and complete recovery. How amazing is that??

Update:

15 Jul 10 - Tino is doing very well in his foster home and has bonded so well with his foster mom. He is going on a sleepover this weekend to a wonderful potential permanent home with Larissa and Derek who recognize that his acceptance and bonding with them may take some time. We are keeping our fingers crossed that this will work out well but there are a number of variables that may affect the outcome. Steve Huxter of Transitions, who has been advising on Tino, is so impressed with the resilience and determination of this little guy and says that he has never come across a dog who has overcome the issues that Tino has.

Update:

2 Aug 10 - Remember Tino? The amazing little dog who has survived almost insurmountable odds to stay alive? He is now living with Larissa and Derek and their three cats after being fostered with Sabrina and Lori. Physically, he is doing remarkably well with only a slight limp from time to time. Emotionally, he still has a way to go as he found it difficult to leave his foster home with Sabrina and Lori to go to his new home with Larissa and Derek. However, when he first went to Sabrina and Lori, he was very withdrawn and scared and soon become comfortable and part of the family. Larissa and Derek recognize that this little guy will take some time to feel comfortable with them but already, after one week, he is showing signs he is feeling more comfortable. I was very gratified because Tino recognized me and my dogs when Larrisa and Derek brought him to visit. Tino is now named Tycho (after a Scandavian astronomer??) and is one the most durable little dogs I have ever come across and so says Steve Huxter of Transitions, who has donated his time to work with Tycho to help him adjust to his new home. Tycho still cannot do long walks but he will build up to that in time and will eventually be able to achieve the level of activity he had before his terrible accident. To all of you who sent donations and best wishes to this little dog, we cannot thank you enough. As you will see from the photos, this is a different dog to the scared, hopeless little guy who arrived here early in 2010.
 

"I love my mom, and
I could love you too !"

"Here I am on Aug 2nd"

"Lookin good ! "

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