Stray Animals Emergencies Funding in Colombia

Dear donor and friend, you’re about to know the most famous and beloved stray of our village. Rocky, the star among the homeless, always so kind and friendly to everyone, that even an artist gave him a place on a mural, right in front of the sector he called his home. Some neighbors remember him since he was a puppy, 14 years ago!!! Nobody knows, if he was lost or abandoned, he just appeared out of a sudden, spending the nights under the stars in a pasture, and the days, begging bread in the bakery across the road. But that wasn’t that, because he also had an amazing social life!!! After breakfast at the bakery’s, he started walking through the streets of our village, being a leader and educator for other strays, greeting every human, receiving gratefully the petting, cheers, and some really delicious snacks. His unmistakable smile, his tail, waving in fast motion, and his kindness overload are his predominant attributes. He was the first participant to be spayed, when we started our spay/neuter project, about six years ago. A neighbor offered to take care of him during the postoperative period, giving him the best life ever. So she thought. But Rocky clearly was not the dog one can enclose in an apartment, and despite of his daily steaks, chicken breasts and vegetables, he fell into depression, wouldn’t eat and his smile faded away. He missed his life, the street, the freshly baked croissants. His big smile came back, as soon as we opened the door. First he calmed his thirst in a puddle, then he went straight to the bakery, claiming his bread he had so dearly missed. The years passed and Rocky grew old, his soul of a walker became tired, and his mind confused. The street was no longer safe for our stray champion, younger dogs tried to attack him and it was time for him to retire. With the help of your contributions to our project, we were able to remove quite a heavy subcutaneous tumor of his chest, and he recovered surprisingly fast. The adaptation to the shelter was uncomplicated and our senior dogs received him respectfully, eager to know his adventures and share their own stories with him. We frequently visit him, always with a bag full of fresh rolls!!!