Unfortunately, the neglect of animals can lead to serious issues with the health of your furry friends.
Whether it’s their teeth, fur, or even nails, we really need to make sure that the health of our animals is our number-one priority.
For Norma, sadly, there were no hoomans who made sure she had everything she needed.
Her story was a sad one: after she was found running around a gas station, a kind hooman decided to catch her and take her to Pennsylvania SPCA Danville Center. The second the SPCA laid eyes on her, they understood that she needed a lot of love and attention.
A Much Needed Makeover
Norma was not only suffering from extremely matted fur, but she also had some health-related issues.
“She was severely matted and had a ruptured tendon in her back leg, as well as severe eye abnormalities. There was no question that this tiny pup had been suffering for some time,” Pennsylvania SPCA wrote in a Facebook post about Norma.
Seeing her in such a troubling condition left the Pennsylvania rescuers in complete heartbreak. Luckily, this just gave the motivation to get her as good as new as soon as possible.
“My heart sank when I laid eyes on her. I immediately scooped her up and ran her over to our clinic to begin the process of dematting her. Norma was scared. I could tell the mats were painful for her, but she was very tolerant of us,” a representative from PSPCA Danville told The Dodo.
After a thorough medical assessment, the veterinary team unfortunately concluded that they would need to remove her eyes.
Since Norma was a good and brave girl, she didn’t worry at all, and why would she – she was finally surrounded by the best and kindest people ever.
New Chapter
The surgery was a success, but the pup had a long recovery road ahead. Luckily, an experienced foster mom stepped up and decided to foster her. So, for the next three months, she not only healed physically but also emotionally while also learning how to navigate life as a blind dog.
With all the love and support she received, she began showing her true, bright personality.
“The timid dog I met back in late December turned out to be one of the snuggliest dogs [I’ve] ever met. She just wanted to lay on laps and warm them. She craves to be held, petted and loved,” the representative said.
Finally after being healthy and happy, Norma was able to look for a forever home.
“We were passionate to ensure she would find her happily-ever-after. We put feelers out in the community for an adoptive home and found her the best momma. She was a Shih Tzu lover who had recently lost her little Shih Tzu. She was looking for a dog in need that she could love,” the representative stated.
Fast forward to today, and Norma is living the best life possible.
Once a pup who was forced to live in the harshest conditions with such a horrific state of health is finally able to relax in the embrace of her hooman.
“Norma is doing great! She is living her best life in her new home. Her momma keeps us updated regularly. We can tell Norma hit the lottery and will live the rest of her life only knowing love,” the representative said.