Flora is a beautiful 18 month old galga who, after roaming the streets of Spain for eight weeks, was eventually caught and taken to a refuge south of Madrid.
She was very emaciated and ill with Leishmaniasis, which is a disease caused by sandflies, which infects the blood. She had several blood tests and treatment was put in place.
Once the tests revealed her health was improving, she was put up for adoption but, because of her nervous disposition, Leishmaniasis and her colour (she is black with white paws) she was often overlooked. But as soon as we saw her photo we knew that she was going to become ours.
She came from Madrid along with several other galgos who were going to new homes. We signed her adoption papers and took her home to meet Zak, our two-year old rescue dog, three cats, 18 hens and three ducks. She settled in very well and soon discovered what being young is and that life can be full of playtime.
With Zak’s help she has gained in confidence and overcome her trembling when meeting new people. Her appetite has improved and one of her favourite pastimes is taking the remains of the bagettes and hiding them behind cushions (obviously for midnight snacks)!
We are now waiting for the latest blood test results which if prove negative she can stop her treatment for a few months. If positive she will continue the treatment of Allopurinol (one tablet three times a day and possibly Marbocyl once a day during the months when she is most at risk). A small price to pay for such a beautiful, gentle princess who we love so much.
For more information on Leishmaniasis see this website and if you have space in your heart and your home adopt one (or more) of these beautiful animals. The rewards are more than worth it.
Click here to read about Flora's progress.
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