Contralto Update - Written by Her Foster Mom

Connie is doing better. Her second blood panel came back much improved from the first one. Anemia improved and liver enzymes in normal range. She is eating and drinking again, although still picky. I did find a flavor of ice cream she likes....Cherry Vanilla! Her skin is much better than it was and she has a little bit of fine coat coming in. She has a lot of scars and there may be some areas where her coat will never come back.

Connie's personality has never changed no matter how bad she felt. She is extremely sweet.......rolls over for belly rubs, and loves to kiss my face if I am down low give her hugs and scritches. The other night when I had her out to potty, she discovered a little toad and was very curious and wanted to "hunt" it when it jumped away. She also did an almost zoom yesterday when I praised her for going potty outside. I am hoping once the puppies are old enough to play, that Connie's playful side will emerge. She has no interest or idea what a toy is at this point, but I think her inner cairn may come out once she is done being a mommy.

It is amazing how sweet and loving Connie is after all the mistreatment and abuse she has suffered at the hands of humans. They were able to damage her little body, but her sweet soul didn't give up.