We knew that the mass hanging below his legs was ugly to look at, scary, and more than a little gross. What's more, is that it is highly contagious to other dogs (though not to humans). We knew most people would shun him, telling him was ugly, because it was just nasty to see. The raw flesh resembled hamburger meat, but bumpier and more foul-smelling.
All the things that made us determined to find him again. He needed us and we needed to help him.
While we were helping another dog who we ended up taking for medical care, a man behind the chain link fence started talking in Spanish to me. I tried explaining in broken Spanglish that I was sorry, that I did not understand. But his desperation and worry were clear by his body language. He was not giving up; this was something that was very important.
With the help of a bi-lingual friend, we learned that this man had been caring for a dog, but the dog needed more care than he could afford. Could we help? We were helping other dogs, could we help this one? He showed us a photo of this boy with the ulcerated mass dog, and our jaws dropped to the ground.-- But here was such a kind man, who did all that he could and was so full of compassion for this dog.
Since that day, we have learned more and more about Professor Quinn. He is only around 2 years old, and is unfortunately but unsurprisingly positive for the tick-borne diseases, Anaplasma and Ehrlichia. Thankfully, both are treatable with medication. And once we get on top of these conditions with proper treatment, this little man will start chemotherapy to eradicate his TVT cancer and shrink those nasty masses.
He will be hospitalized for months as he gets the sessions, which are around $75 each. He will have many sessions. Just wait, the transformation will be incredible! TVT can be completely shocking to look at and it's hard to believe it can just retreat and vanish with the proper treatment!
With you joining Professor Quinn's team, he will have a chance. The At-Choo Foundation is so indebted to the miracles you help to make happen with your support! We are zip, nada, nothing without beloved donors supporting and caring. If you are able to help in our endeavor to help Prof. Quinn to heal, thank you so much! SO MUCH!!!!! And if not, sharing his story is also helpful and appreciated. He's worth everything! 💖
' >
🛑 TW: Graphic Photos Above 🛑
What do you do when you try to help a dog with obvious medical issues, like ulcerated cancer, and he won't let you near him? Aside from swearing under our breath, we stressed and had to give up, leaving him be. We worried about him. So much so that we planned to come back the next day to the dirt streets of Tijuana, Mexico, and try again. Our goal was to help dogs exactly like him… those needing urgent emergency medical care.
We knew that the mass hanging below his legs was ugly to look at, scary, and more than a little gross. What's more, is that it is highly contagious to other dogs (though not to humans). We knew most people would shun him, telling him was ugly, because it was just nasty to see. The raw flesh resembled hamburger meat, but bumpier and more foul-smelling.
All the things that made us determined to find him again. He needed us and we needed to help him.
While we were helping another dog who we ended up taking for medical care, a man behind the chain link fence started talking in Spanish to me. I tried explaining in broken Spanglish that I was sorry, that I did not understand. But his desperation and worry were clear by his body language. He was not giving up; this was something that was very important.
With the help of a bi-lingual friend, we learned that this man had been caring for a dog, but the dog needed more care than he could afford. Could we help? We were helping other dogs, could we help this one? He showed us a photo of this boy with the ulcerated mass dog, and our jaws dropped to the ground.-- But here was such a kind man, who did all that he could and was so full of compassion for this dog.
Since that day, we have learned more and more about Professor Quinn. He is only around 2 years old, and is unfortunately but unsurprisingly positive for the tick-borne diseases, Anaplasma and Ehrlichia. Thankfully, both are treatable with medication. And once we get on top of these conditions with proper treatment, this little man will start chemotherapy to eradicate his TVT cancer and shrink those nasty masses.
He will be hospitalized for months as he gets the sessions, which are around $75 each. He will have many sessions. Just wait, the transformation will be incredible! TVT can be completely shocking to look at and it's hard to believe it can just retreat and vanish with the proper treatment!
With you joining Professor Quinn's team, he will have a chance. The At-Choo Foundation is so indebted to the miracles you help to make happen with your support! We are zip, nada, nothing without beloved donors supporting and caring. If you are able to help in our endeavor to help Prof. Quinn to heal, thank you so much! SO MUCH!!!!! And if not, sharing his story is also helpful and appreciated. He's worth everything! 💖