Many of my readers know Susan Garlinghouse, DVM. She owns All Creatures Animal Hospital in Montclair, which is up against the San Gabriel mountains below Mt. Baldy. Before that she was in private equine practice, and she continues to be heavily involved in endurance riding, serves on AERC's veterinary committee, as a ride vet and as a competitor.
But Dr. Susan has also racked up massive karma points rescuing animals and placing them with caring owners. My beloved Taran and Tino kitties were feral rescues from the scuba shop she frequents, along with their mothers and suspected fathers.
Her latest rescues were of a mom and litter of 5, the mother was found tied to an orange grove's tree, skin and bones surrounded by her bouncing and apparently healthy puppies. I'm a little hazy on the details of how Dr. Susan heard about them clear up in Oregon, but they were transported by Pilots 'n Paws, an organization of private pilots that helps match rescuers with rescuees.
The pups look to be border collie/retriever crosses though I'm not sure what mom is. All 5 puppies were quickly placed, and Mom was treated for heartworms, which would have killed her. It's obvious how totally adorable the puppies were, fluff balls of total love. And here's a photo of sweetie pie Mom who also got a great home. 3 cheers to all involved! And hopefully, there will be a kick in the butt from karma to the unfeeling excuse of a human being who dumped her with her litter.
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Thanks for sharing this Lynne. We have one of the puppies from this rescue. "Trace" is such a sweetheart. She is smart and constantly "on the go." AKA..her mind is always "thinking." I believe she is the one Susan is holding in the photo of her with one of the puppies.
I believe Susan heard about the puppies from my mom, Karen Clanin. We are so grateful to them and Pilots 'n Paws for saving these puppies and their momma.
Robyn Burgess
Atascadero, CA
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