Brave Sam

One of Sanctuary dogs is the bravest hound I know. Last year he had a terrible infection in his anal glands. He was very uncomfortable and we didn't help because we had to keep him muzzled to stop him worrying it. As soon as it clears up, it comes back again so he was put on a course of steroids which makes his coat thick so he suffers in summer. What makes him amazing to me is that he takes it all so well. He does not struggle if you have to muzzle him for example, he is always pleased to see you and has such a waggly tail bless him.

Yesterday he was having a good poke around in a bush......and got bittern by a snake!!! His nose has swollen up and he has a big welt on the side of his muzzle. He looks like a bull terrier and is in a lot of discomfort and pain. He's on medication now and pain killers but is very sensitive on his muzzle. To reduce the swelling we have been pressing cold packets of pees on him- it must hurt and yet his tail is wagging away when we do it to him.

Get better soon my brave, brave black hound you are an inspiration and much loved part of our kennels.