March, 2009
Dessa
(AKA Dessa Rose) was estimated to be 8 to 10 years old when she came to
Journey's End, already quite old for a
Great Dane. She enjoyed more than 2 good years here.
She was a purebred and had been used for breeding in her past life, and had many
litters of puppies. After her owner died,
she was scheduled to be put down, but she was able to come to Journey's End instead.
Dessa had previously lived outside. When she arrived here, her ribs were showing, and
she had heartworms, intestinal parasites, a skin infection, and thick calluses on her skin
from sitting on concrete all the time.
Her health quickly improved with treatment, and she put on some healthy weight.
She loved to explore, and was headstrong but gentle. She ran in circles
and jumped around almost like a puppy when Florence brought out the box of
dog treats.
Destiny with Dessa
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