Sunday, February 5, 2017

Help needed! - Rifugio Fata's David


                  

Just like Michelangelo's masterpiece of the same name, Rifugio Fata's David is beautiful and unique! This poor little Yorkshire terrier was spotted by one of the shelter volunteers, tied up with a piece of string with what appeared to be a broken leg.


Apparently he had spent two years languishing in this miserable state. But luckily for David, that was the day his luck changed. The volunteer managed to persuade his heartless owner to hand him over. He was named after the legendary David Bowie and he is now in the loving care of Rifugio Fata!

David got a brand new haircut and he has been taken to the vet. 

The vet said that David broke his leg at some point in the past, but it was never treated, so he has subsequently lost all feeling in it. The only choice left for him was to have it amputated. Rather than keep David waiting while we raise the funds for his bill, the vet kindly performed the operation on Friday, and the good news is that all went well!  


David will now recover in a loving foster home, and once he has healed, he will be ready for adoption. But his vet bill still needs to be paid! The cost of the surgery was 450 Euros. Rifugio Fata's dear friend and fundraiser Katharina Pils-leimer has set up a You Caring campaign to help the shelter cover the cost of giving David a new life. She has raised 90 Euros so far. Can you help?

Rifugio Fata are operating in a very challenging area, and they rely entirely on donations. Thank you to those of you who supported our Secret Santa fundraiser before Christmas. Let's see if we can get David's bill paid, as a thank you to the amazing team who saved him.

David is such a bright spirit in spite of the hardship he has faced, and he will love you furever!  
Please click on Katharina's campaign link below and give whatever you can. Every little bit helps!

Thank you for your support! 

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