Pearl came into care after she was found living in a dirty enviroment with 7 other dogs and lots of cats. Pearl was living under the house and doesn't appear to have ever had any vet treatment. She has had a couple of litters of puppies in the past and upon coming into care was very underweight and had a shocking skin condition which is being treated. After our vets assessed her we've found she has more problems than first expected. Below is a list of her ailments.

• Chronic unmanaged skin infection: Pyoderma
• Bilateral untreated aural heamatomas
• Chronic ear infection
• Right cruciate rupture untreated leading to arthritic changes in the right stifle
• Open draining pyometra (or infected uterus)
• pendulous vagina due to slack ligaments, likely due to numerous pregnancies.

So Pearl has a long road of recovery ahead, which includes a knee replacement, but she is only young and despite the horrible life she has had so far Pearl is doing really well in foster care and we hope that she will make a full recovery from her numerous medical problems she's come into care with.

Pearls additional vet costs have so far been quoted at around $1400.

Thank you to Emmaline, Brenda, Holly, Anna, Vanessa, Kelly, Elouise, Deborah, Henry, Ann, Sharee, Alison, Jacquelin, Don, Davy, Browyn and Lesley for your generous donations, with all your help Pearl's vet fees have now been fully covered.