Katie Turner, Metro Gallery
29 September 2011
Meaghan Ralston gives rescue dog Sophie a kiss.
Eight days after she went missing, a rescue dog with medical needs was found and returned to her foster home.
The dog, called Sophie, escaped under Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society volunteer Meaghan Ralston’s fence last week.
Ralston said she was devastated when she discovered Sophie dug under the fence because the dog is dealing with a serious infection caused by porcupine quills in her face.
With Sophie needing medication, Ralston said she was scared at the potential outcome.
“When we did the search party, we had about 15 people come out and there has been at least 30 people that have driven through, walked through, gone through the neighbourhood looking for her,” said Ralston.
Tuesday, Ralston said she received the call she’d been waiting for that Sophie had been spotted in Discovery Ridge.
Sophie was picked up by city bylaw officers and taken to a nearby vet clinic and because of the posters around the community, was returned to Ralston’s care.
“She’s doing quite well. Her paws are pretty raw because she’s been running so much,” said Ralston.
“It’s amazing the support from the community and the vet clinic and the city. Everyone just came together.”
Source: http://www.metronews.ca/calgary/local/article/982933--rescue-dog-brought-home
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