No Doggie Left Behind!

Remember, Brad? From the 'Brad says, SPONSOR ME... ?' post back in September?

I am sad to report that this little boy's health has taken a turn for the worst, and Francesca is trying to raise the funds to get Brad the care he needs. 

One of the many things I admire about the team at Rifugio Fata is their willingness to take on doggies who have highly complicated needs, especially given their tight budget. These wonderful people take on cases that many would not... They give hope to the seemingly most hopeless of dogs. 

There is a motto here: No doggie left behind! 

We have looked at the incredible story of Pupo on this blog, whose transformation from a poor little scabby heap of a dog on the streets of Calabria to a gorgeous healthy boy with flowing locks in a loving home was astounding. More recently, we have followed the story of Time, who an Australian tourist spotted at Lamezia airport last summer in an appalling state, and reported her sighting to Francesca. Time was scooped up by the Rifugio Fata team and he is now safely in their care, and well on his way to recovery.

Three years ago, Brad was also one of Rifugio Fata's devastatingly serious cases. I hesitate to put these pictures up, but this is what he looked like when the team first rescued him, poor boy.

It is heartbreaking to see. But, luckily, the team at Rifugio Fata are made of strong stuff! They took him under their wing and here he is, after his Rifugio Fata transformation!

Sadly, Brad has not yet found a loving home. He has some lingering health issues and he is older, which makes it harder for him to be adopted. But, luckily for him, he has been enjoying a good quality of life in the loving environment of Rifugio Fata for the past three years, and he is a firm favourite with the volunteers and visitors. And Francesca is still trying to find somebody to adopt him! She does not give up easily!

Owing to a complication from one of his illnesses, Brad's eyesight has degenerated and he has now lost his sight. He also has a kidney issue. Francesca is trying to raise the funds to take him to the eye specialist, and to get his kidneys tested. Can you help?

Please consider donating a little something to Brad's care by pressing the donate button on this page or donating directly to Rifugio Fata through their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Francesca-Scerbo-Rifugio-Fata-la-pagina/223244014434430

Brad says Thank you! ...from the bottom of his sweet, eternally grateful, little heart.