Meet Dexter, The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust rescued this poor puppy.
This poor little pup was admitted today with tetanus.
Someone thought it would be a good idea to cut his tail off.
His prognosis is very poor but we will try our best for him.
Whoever did this to little puppy, I hope you suffer in the same way!
Somehow the tetanus pup is still alive this morning.
Emily has been up with him every two hours during the night.
Let's hope for a miracle. Come on little pup.
Day 2: The little tetanus pup has been christened Soprano because he can sing!
He is still with us which is some kind of miracle.
Day 3: Little Dextex is still with us and there are some small signs of improvement and less stiffness in his body.
The person who brought him in came to visit him today. He says he rescued it from children,
who were abusing it and he named him Dexter. It is pretty amazing that he is still with us.
Day 6: Little Dexter has been struggling a bit during the last 24 hours but brightened up again this evening.
Little Dexter is getting stronger every day, and even starting to enjoy small amount of solid food...
fingers crossed he continues to improve.
Day 13: Dexter is doing well, he has a good appetite and managed to stand on his own today.
Day 16: Dexter has a really good singing voice and now joins the other dogs when they have their howl,
He also has a very healthy appetite.
He may need a bit of remedial therapy for his front legs,
as they are beginning to bow, but he is otherwise doing so well.
Day 19: The Dexter daily report, he is becoming more mobile by the day, a tiny pup with ENORMOUS character.
Day 22: See how straight his little legs are becoming!
It's a Dexter! Note how all the tetanus forehead wrinkles are now gone and his little face is relaxing.
Day 26: When you need to tell your mum you are hungry......
..not only is he a little miracle, he is a really bright little miracle!
Day 30: Dexter at play.
Day 35: Dexter is now almost fully recovered, and the man who originally brought him into the charity is interested in offering him a forever home.
The road to recovery was grueling and winding for this tiny pup, but it’s clear that he had the will to survive.
Day 45: Dexter recently went on a trip to our Sambel centre,
he seemed to love it all and of course he had Emily and big brother Simba with him so all was well.
Dexter deserve a second chance in life, a happy life forever waiting for our little puppy.
Thank you so much for all your support!