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Terrier / Mixed (medium coat)  : :  Female  : :  Young  : :  Small


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About Trina
  • Status: Adopted!
  • Species: Dog
  • General Color: White with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Ear Type: Droopy
  • Tail Type: Long
  • Current Age: 3 Years 6 Months (best estimate)
  • Location: Ca (760) 580-1200
  • Fence Required: Yes(6 foot)
  • Declawed: No
  • Housetrained: Yes
  • Obedience Training Needed: Needs Training
  • Exercise Needs: Moderate
  • Grooming Needs: Moderate
  • Shedding Amount: Moderate
  • Owner Experience Needed: Breed
  • Reaction to New People: Friendly

Heavily pregnant dog was almost out of time on the streets of TJ Mexico, but a tiny rescue group called TLC K9 Rescue stepped in to save her.

At first when they received a plea for help for a small dog laying in the middle of the street, they thought the dog was either extremely hurt or dead.

They wrote:
When I received a message about this poor dog my heart dropped I just couldn't leave her there alive or dead so of course I immediately agreed to take her under my wings.

It was perfect timing!! This little girl was alive, but filthy, lethargic, dehydrated, tick infested and shocked because she is heavily pregnant. 

I named her Trina ❤️

She was transported to safety and then taken to a local vet for an exam, tests and bloodwork. 

Even though her bloodwork is in normal range her Ehrlichia and anaplasmosis tests show a strong positive. 

My concern is, infection during pregnancy may result in more severe disease. 
Doxycycline should NOT be used in pregnant animals.  The SNAP test the vet used is a screening test. 
Our vet needs to make a blood smear on a microscope slide and look for the definitive sign (an inclusion body) in a white blood cell (called a monocyte). 
Second, a PCR test to check the platelet level.

If neither of these is a problem, we must wait until whelping to treat Trina with doxycycline. 

If there are signs that Ehrlichia is a problem, I will ask the vet is we can start with Baytril which is safer for pregnant dogs.

Thankfully, there are no reports of any puppies infected trans placentally.

After 2 weeks in quarantine Trina, showed no symptoms and she was feeling much better. 

I couldn't let Trina give birth in TJ Mexico, so I got her ready for a trip of a lifetime directly to me in Escondido Ca. 

It's been 3 days and because Trina, is eating really good she has not only doubled in size, but now I see that her breasts are filling up with milk.

Trina, has a vet appointment today for a full exam, a PCR test, X-rays to see how far along she is and how many puppies we are expecting. 
I don't know the breed of the father so I'm a little worried the babies could be too big for her to deliver. A C-section is a possibility. 

We need your help because Trina isn't out of the woods yet. Please help us by supporting Trina  
Share and if you can donate to help us with her upcoming bill today.
You can send your tax-deductible donation through Facebook, 
Paypal.me/tlck9rescue
Venmo at TLC_K9Rescue 
Or by mail to:
TLC K9 Rescue 
1770 E. Valley Pkwy #301577
Escondido, CA 92027

Thank you in advance.
Hands and Paws Together Forever ✋️

More about Trina

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Older/Considerate Kids Only, Good with Adults, Somewhat vocal, Requires a yard, Likes to play with toys, Likes to be in your lap, Obedient, Playful, Affectionate, Eager To Please, Intelligent, Even-tempered, Gentle, Goofy

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