BTCC RESCUE

BTCC RESCUE

Colita's Story

Colita came to the BTCC rescue organization as an 8 year old owner surrendered dog. Sadly, she had never been spayed and had a litter of boston terrier/poodle mixes when she was 4 years old. She was not in good health when she was picked up. She was severely dehydrated, suffered from a long term eye infection, and appeared to be experiencing a false pregnancy. She was taken to the Huff Animal Hospital immediately and Dr. Val Maks discovered a large tumour in Colita's abdomen. She advised surgery as soon as possible to remove the tumour and to be able to determine a prognosis.

The Boston Terrier Club of Canada Rescue Organization just spent approximately $1,000 on a rescued female boston terrier named Emma the previous month. We had no time to recuperate financially and build up our rescue account to assist Colita. The surgery needed to be performed as soon as possible if Colita was going to have a chance to survive. We were desperate to help this poor boston terrier have a chance at a happy life.

Thankfully, as the news got out that Colita needed medical care donations started to come in. The BTCC Rescue Organization is very grateful for the kindness and generosity of the kind people who donated funds to help this special little boston terrier. We are also very grateful to Dr. Val Maks, of the Huff Animal Hospital, who donated her time and expertise to perform Colita's surgery. We will always be thankful to Dr. Maks for her thoughtfulness and compassion.

We are happy to report that Colita's surgery has been performed and that her tumour has been diagnosed as benign. Her prognosis is excellent, she will have a long and happy life ahead of her J Colita went to her new home and is living happily with her new family. This happy ending could not have been possible without the kind support of The Bostons R Us MSN Group, Boston Aid, Andrea Elsey, Richard Soga and family, Kerri Fairclough, Judy Merritt, and the wonderful staff and doctors of the Huff Animal Hospital. We would also like to thank Angel and Mike for giving Colita a wonderful "forever" home.

Your kindness will always be remembered and appreciated by the Boston Terrier Club of Canada Rescue Organization and by a special little boston terrier named Colita J

Kelly Pankatz
BTCC Rescue

Donations to the BTCC Rescue Program can be made by mailing a donation to:

BTCC Treasurer
Marlene Allott
525 Nootka Street
Comox, BC
V9M 2L8