One Dog, Hundreds of Ticks, and a Hero Steps In

Princess was living on the streets of Mexicali, Mexico, with hundreds of ticks and no help in sight. That is, until strangers from hundreds of miles away decided she was worth fighting for.

Those involved in helping the small street dog all seemed to agree on one thing: no one knew exactly how long Princess had been on her own. She'd been seen roaming around the area and was known to have an owner that didn't take care of her. But more, she was absolutely covered in parasites and had no safe place to sleep or person willing to help. Until, someone did.

You see, California-based rescue Loving PAWSabilities, Inc. learned the dog-in-need had been living rough for some time, and stepped in to make a difference. Rescuers who secured the pooch said that despite her challenging circumstances, Princess seemed trusting, hopeful, and oh-so ready for someone to help her out of what would have been a life-limiting future.

When the good folk helping the dog first got a look at her, they were first alarmed by a little body that showed signs of prolonged neglect but more importantly, by the hundreds of ticks that had attached themselves to her ears.

Now, for those of us who take our dogs on hikes and to leash-free parks, we know the importance of flea and tick meds because these blood-sucking parasites not only compromise our pets health but future quality of life. So, you can imagine what the impact of having hundreds of them feasting on your dog would be.

But such was the case for wee Princess, where it was evident the infestation was so severe that her immediate well-being was at stake. You see, ticks can also transmit disease, and, in cases where a severe infestation is left untreated, the blood loss can result in anemia and serious tissue damage.

So, our little Mexican street dog needed a heck of a lot more than just a good samaritan with tweezers. She needed a hero. Or in this case, a heroine. Cuz no sooner had the rescue sent out an urgent plea for help, than Southern California native Carolina Mora stepped up to offer support.

But before she the little dog could move countries, Princess first needed to receive proof of a veterinary examination. And guess what? Later that same day, just hours after images of this dog-in-need had been shared on social media, that intervention happened. A veterinary clinic in Mexicali took the dog in for evaluation and initial treatment.

While she was finally safe, the best was yet to come. Because that's when Mora was now able to step up to the plate by offering to coordinate transportation from Mexico to California, and a safe foster destination.

The rescue is quick to credit Mora's compassion and determination with giving Princess an opportunity she might otherwise never have received.

Want to follow Princess' progress or think she might be the right fit for your family? Visit Loving PAWSabilities Inc.,