Human Entrant's First Name
Del-Lynda

City
Asheville

My Pet Came From:
Another Shelter/Rescue

Pet's Story
I was rescued in 2018 from a bad breeder in S.C. When my parents adopted me I had very bad (and painful) ear infections. My teeth were also badly worn down, probably from being in a cage most of my life. The vet said that my hearing might never return but after several months of daily treatment my ear canals finally opened up. Just when I started feeling better my parents noticed a pea-sized bump on my belly. The nodule was surgically removed and was determined to be an aggressive mammary carcinoma (most likely from being overbred and spayed late in life).

I'm now going through chemo and I'm halfway through the protocol! I'm so happy in my new home and I love Asheville. My parents take me everywhere and the attention I receive always makes me smile :) I really hope this treatment works because life CAN be great!

Also, I am 21% Golden Retriever, 18% Treeing Walker Coonhound, 15% Australian Cattle Dog, and a small mix of lots of other breeds (including Cocker Spaniel, Basset Hound, Dalmatian).

If you see me around town, please say hello and I'll show you my smile and wag my tail! I appreciate all those who voted for me, along with all the other great pets in this contest.