We found Yumi after a really busy day, having driven back and forth to the vet to deliver and pick up dogs we caught to be spayed and neutered and also after having fed some 20+ dogs who are in the feeding program. We were so ready to go home but then we spotted a pup trying to eat something on the road. We immediately stopped the car and crossed the street to get to her. As soon as she saw us she was very scared and she wanted to et away from us and run off. We were shocked to see horrific burn wounds on the side of her body but had to focus on catching her quickly, especially with so many cars passing by on this busy street. We were able to get her attention with a little bit of food and we took her with us in the car. She was so tired of having to survive on the street that she fell asleep almost instantly. That gave us some time to take a closer look at her wounds and we saw that she was badly burned on a very big part of her body. Her skin looked like someone had poured hot water on her. She must have been in so much pain! Within the first couple of days we saw more fur and skin coming off and only then it became visible how horrific the burns were. We decided to call this little lady Yumi, which means beautiful in Japanese. A long and slow recovery process started and Yumi’s foster José worked patiently to clean her wounds several times daily to make sure they would not get infected. She even made customized jackets for Yumi to prevent her from licking the wounds. Yumi soon showed her wonderful and kind personality. Not once did she growl or bite during the very painful process of cleaning the wounds and applying the medication. She was finally able to show her playful side when her wounds started to heal. She welcomed other foster pups to the family and got her chance to be a real pup by playing with the other dogs around. Yumi’s wounds have now healed and her personality is simply wonderful. Nobody would know that she has been through so much, weren’t it for the physical evidence that will remain visible for the rest of her life. Yumi’s fur is not growing back everywhere because of the severity of the burns she suffered. But we think that is what makes her special! Yumi is a happy and playful little lady who is fully recovered and ready for adoption. After everything she has been through, she deserves nothing but the best. Let’s find her an amazing forever home!
Feed Friends Foundation aims to help stray dogs in Curacao by using the TNR (Trap Neuter Return) program combined with including them in a feeding program, which means that they are cared for on a daily basis by volunteers.
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Music Credits:
Artist: Whitesand
Track: Story of the Wind
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E76BJSq6NQ
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Nikon AW120
Nikon A900
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Hit Movie 4 Express - Editing Software
