She Lost Her Eyes but Not Her Heart—How One Rescue Brought Joy Back to Midge’s Life
An elderly dog, Midge, arrived at the Peace Love and Poms Rescue in heartbreaking condition, fraught with medical issues. This 12-year-old Cocker Spaniel is a fitting example of terrible neglect. Weighing about 23 lbs, someone surrendered her to a local stray in Pennsylvania, claiming she was a stray.
In hopes of getting Midge proper medical care and a bright future, the shelter reached out to several rescues and after hearing ‘No’ from all, they finally contacted Peace Love and Poms. The Lebanon-based rescue agreed to take the dog and provide her with the help she needs.
Riddled With UTI, Ear, Infection, Blindness, And More
When the rescue took in Midge, she was completely covered in urine and feces, requiring three hours to clean. Her fur was so severely matted it caused her significant pain, yet as staff carefully removed them, the dog sat calmly, showing her sweet, gentle nature.
Additionally, Midge was suffering from a bad UTI, resulting in her having to pee every 10 minutes. Her paws and belly were raw because of urine burns. Midge’s hearing wasn’t good too because her ears were suffering from infections. She also had a mouth full of rotten teeth.
This wasn’t all because her eyes were in the worst condition–covered in a white and pink layer of thick skin. The vet at the rescue figured that her eyes were dying, if not already dead. In short, the dog’s state was a mess.
During her first vet visit, most of Midge’s issues were dealt with. Following that, her UTI slowly cleared up and her hearing started coming back. Later on, she went for her dental surgery, leading to the removal of almost all of her teeth except her canines and tiny incisors.
Lost Her Eyes, But Not Her Spirit
At first, the rescue thought that Midge’s eyes were not painful. However, after a while, her eyes began draining a lot every day and became a discomfort for the senior dog.
To ensure Midge could enjoy a pain-free life in her golden years, the rescue made the decision to surgically remove her eyes. Now, though she no longer has sight, this Cocker Spaniel is happier than she has been in a long time. Remarkably, the way she navigates her surroundings, you’d hardly guess she’s completely blind.
If you’re interested in giving Midge a loving home, you’re in for a treat because she is the perfect dog. Even without sight, she is great at alerting her pet parents when she has to go outside for potty. And there’s no need to worry about her settling in; she adjusts to new surroundings in less than a day.
Midge has a docked tail and requires some routine medical care, including regular allergy shots and prescription food to manage ear and skin health. She also takes daily Proin due to past UTI-related incontinence. Despite these needs, she is fully housetrained and boasts an incredible personality.
Hence, if Midge sounds like a good fit for you, fill out her adoption application now and welcome this little sweetheart into your home.
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