Santi wandered on a beach Rockaway Beachin the Queens (new York), in 2024, when she was found and then taken to the shelter. Adopted for the first time, she did not imagine that a year later she would be abandoned because of separation anxiety. Within theAnimal Care Centers of NYCthe purebred female dog Pitbull aged 8 then spent more than 150 days without attracting the attention of a family. Unfortunately, her time was running out and she was threatened with euthanasia for medical reasons.
NYC Pawsome Squad
A cry for help to save Santi
Volunteers, for whom Santi was the favorite, touched by the situation of the dog, then decided to share her story on social networks, hoping to find help.
This moving cry for help was noticed by a famous actor: Justin Theroux (The Leftivers, Mulholland Drive And American Psycho. This one, a fervent defender of animals and parent of a female dog of this breed named Kuma to whom he dedicated an account Instagramworks to change mentalities about Pitbulls who are very often poorly regarded. Upon seeing the publication, he did not hesitate for a minute to relay it, and his altruistic gesture had significant repercussions. The shelter NYC Pawsome Squad has in fact offered to collect Santiand thus save her from euthanasia.
NYC Pawsome Squad
“ The idea of her story ending in a shelter didn't seem right — so people stepped in to rewrite it », explained Chelsea Domaleski, responsible for communications atAnimal Farm Foundationto the media The Dodo.
Quickly, a foster family was found for her and care was provided to clearly define what her health problems were. It turned out that she suffered from degenerative myelopathy (canine condition compared to ALS in humans).
Safe, Santi no longer has to fear for his future
While waiting to find her a permanent home, the foster family agreed to keep her at home, even if she were never to be adopted. At the same time, a participatory pot was set up to finance his veterinary care. “ What Santi needs most is a calm, understanding home that can offer her stability, patience and love as she deals with ongoing health issues.. A relaxed environment with a secure garden would be ideal for her — a place where she could safely enjoy the fresh air, explore quietly and find peaceful comfort at her own pace. She is not looking for an active or very dynamic home, but rather a haven of peace where her well-being comes first. », further explained Chelsea.
Now safe, Santi can enjoy life and no longer fear being abandoned, because, whatever happens, she will always have people to count on, who are committed to taking care of her.
Woopets info: what is degenerative myelopathy?
A hereditary disease often compared to human ALS, degenerative myelopathy appears in older dogs and causes several disorders.
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Discomfort in the hind limbs and progressive muscle weakness.
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Mobility problems and the dog's inability to support its own weight.
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Coordination disorders.
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Paralysis.
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Incontinence and urinary infections.
Currently there is no curative treatment, but care aimed at relieving pain and improving the dog's well-being.