After a long journey to reach Canada, Koa has still not found a family despite his affectionate and endearing temperament. At 7 years old, this dog suffering from dermatomyositis and rescued in Mexico still hopes to meet adopters ready to respect her special needs, in particular by protecting her from the sun.
Koa is 7 years old and has been waiting to meet her forever family since her rescue thousands of miles from where she currently lives. This dog suffering from a rare disease, meaning that she should not be exposed to the sun, is in good hands, those of the volunteers of a Canadian association who do not despair of seeing her experience the joys of adoption.
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Koa had been taken in by the shelter The House of Mestizohas Mexicoafter being discovered wandering and in extremely bad shape. She suffered from a skin condition that caused her to lose most of her coat. Besides, she moaned at the slightest touch.
“ People were afraid to approach her or give her food, and people with bad intentions could attack her. (she because of her) appearance “, tell Laura Daveriovolunteer at the Mexican shelter, The Dodo.
She had to undergo frequent and intensive care. However, she remained gentle and sociable throughout the process. “ She was never aggressive at any time. Even in a situation where she must have been terrified, she behaved impeccably », says, in fact, Laura Daverio.
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Examinations carried out by the veterinarian revealed that the dog suffered from dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease which affects the skin and muscles. Another of the symptoms of the condition is that it is extremely sensitive to sunlight. Therefore, she must not be exposed to it, and her walks can only be done before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
The wait continues, but the hope remains
After his stay at The House of Mestizoshe made a long journey to Canada, since she was transferred to West Coast Paws Dog Rescuein British Columbia, thanks to the association DogMex.
If Koa quickly adapted to her new environment and quickly became the best friend of the volunteers, unfortunately she has not been the subject of any adoption requests since her arrival.
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“ We feel really sad and discouraged, especially because she is a special needs dog. », confides Zoë Yoxallco-founder of West Coast Paws Dog Rescue.
She and her team are still hoping to find the ideal home for Koa. They are looking for a patient person, willing to protect them from the sun and monitor their health.