meadow

Animal Assistance League of Orange County received an urgent call from Orange County Animal Care: nine puppies, all approximately 12 weeks old, had tested positive for parvovirus. One other tiny puppy had already lost the fight and died.

These babies had been abandoned at a veterinary hospital and then transferred to the shelter. Frightened, sick, and without a family to advocate for them, their future looked grim. In years past, a positive parvo diagnosis often meant little hope. But today, thanks to a groundbreaking treatment, parvo is no longer the death sentence it once was.

A generous donor stepped forward and provided enough monoclonal antibody treatment for all nine puppies. The veterinary staff at Orange County Animal Care administered the lifesaving injections, giving each puppy a fighting chance to survive. One has since passed but the rest were fighters. Day by day, these eight little survivors, three female and five males, gained strength and demonstrated their incredible will to live. All of the remaining eight puppies are all fully recovered and ready for new homes.

Meadow is a sweet, elegant little girl with floppy ears, a slender face, and curious eyes that are always taking in the world around her. She appears to be a shepherd mix and is likely to mature into a medium-sized, athletic companion. Meadow's gentle expression and graceful build suggest she'll be equally happy joining you on outdoor adventures or relaxing at home. She's ready to blossom into a loyal and loving best friend.

Please apply to adopt Meadow at www.AALOC.org. Once your application is reviewed and approved we will contact you to make an appointment to visit us at AALOC to meet Meadow and get to know her a bit.

Adoption donation includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, and a microchip. Applications require a veterinary reference and home visit (in Orange County, CA). For more information on adoption policies visit our dog adoption page at www.aaloc.org. Contact us by e-mail at aaloc@aaloc.org or by phone (714) 893-4393.