Pearl + Babesia

What is Babesia?

You may have heard it before because it's a disease humans can get, yet dogs can get it as well.

Babesia is a blood illness passed usually through ticks and often found in dog fighting rings.

Pearl is a small pit mix that unfortunately has this disease.

She came from a dog fighting ring in Texas where she was more than likely used for breeding instead of fighting. She likes other dogs but can't be with them unless both are muzzled because of her blood illness. Babesia can't be passed from dogs to human but can be passed dog to dog.

Even though she is currently not on any medication, Pearl may have a shorter life span because of this illness. She could possibly have "relapses" which means she could get seizures, or become anemic, or become lethargic, or various other symptoms. 

It's a shame, because Pearl is one of the sweetest dogs I know and she's only hard to place because she's unable to live with other dogs and cats, plus her future medical care could possibly increase depending on what life throws at her.

Do you have a home where Pearl could be an only dog? Maybe your home would be right for her!

We would love to see this wonderful lady in the right and perfect home this year!

Learn more about Pearl and adoption here

Side note: The antler Pearl was playing with in this mini photo shoot will be sanded down before she actually gets to fully enjoy it.

Don't Bully My Breed

I've been crazy busy hence the lack of blog updating. Between school, photography sessions, and animal rescue work... I'm just constantly on the go. I've spent more time driving all around the city the past two weeks then anything else and of course it's mostly in North Las Vegas which is just the greatest.

But I'm not complaining. I love being busy and I love doing whatever is necessary to help with the animal rescues I volunteer for. Which means running errands, photographing adoptable dogs, pulling animals for rescue, transporting to foster or adoption events, arranging meet and greets, and networking. 

My personal rescue at the moment though is Damu.

I pulled Damu from a strange situation a few weeks ago and he is currently in a great foster home. I connected with this dog immediately, can't even explain it. Since we immediately bonded I've been the one transporting him to and from adoption events and I'm just head over heels in love with this dog. Unfortunately I can't foster or adopt anymore animals of my own right now so I'm just completely invested in finding the right home for this gentle giant. He's a pit bull mix, somewhere between 3-6 we think, incredibly sweet. Gets along better with older mellow dogs, he hasn't been socialized with other dogs much so he gets anxious around a large group of them. Absolutely adores people and once he gets to know and trust you, you can just do about anything with him. He's such an incredible dog.

Meet and Greet is required for Damu, he is up for adoption in the Las Vegas area. I am willing to transport to AZ as far as Phoenix for the perfect home.